The Loralei B&B  

"Charming Ambiance in Olde Historic Brooklyn This three-story Victorian home was built in the exciting era of 1904 - a time of great promise. The first New York City subway had been built and the new electric light bulb illuminated Brooklyn's Luna Park in Coney Island. The Loralei takes its place among hundreds of stately homes along sycamore-lined streets making the historic neighborhood of Ditmas Park one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the United States. When guests visit the Loralei for the first time, they cannot believe that such a private enclave of Victorian life exists within New York City. The long-time owners, Lance and Rob, have spent many years restoring the interior of this beautiful home . As you enter the Loralei from the wrap-around porch with stately columns, you will be transported to the charm of time past. The parlor, sitting room and dining room are filled with beautifully restored furniture and accented with beveled glass French doors. Lance and Rob have taken the best ideas of inns from which they have stayed and combined them to make you feel truly welcome at the Loralei Bed & Breakfast. The Loralei hosts many guests who desire to visit with their friends and relatives in Brooklyn and experience the excitement of New York City. We are conveniently located 2 blocks from the subway and one block from the bus. The cosmopolitan neighborhoods of Park Slope and Brownstone Brooklyn are minutes away. An exciting visit to Manhattan, 25 minutes by subway, is what brings many of our guests for the first time. New York City is the best and brightest its ever been. Spend the day visiting New York's world class museums, choose from among 18,000 restaurants and take in a Broadway show. After a day of visiting and touring about the City, you will welcome the tranquility of the Loralei Bed and Breakfast and sleep soundly on our luxury linens. Rob is a graduate of the University of Delaware and New York University. His degree in Public Administration has led him to a career that assists small contractors in growing their businesses to compete more effectively for private and public sector work. Rob has recently discovered the delights of SCUBA diving and just received his PADI Open Water Diver Certification in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. In his earlier days, Rob backpacked through Europe and studied, lived and traveled in Israel. Rob¡¯s adventures, both in New York and abroad, have contributed to his love of providing hospitality. He is especially proud of creating a tranquil bed and breakfast to contrast the hustle and bustle of New York City. Rob is well known to guests, friends, and neighbors as a gracious host. Lance is an instructional designer for Canon USA on Long Island. He spends his day thinking up creative and fun ways for users to learn how to use new electronics. Lance¡¯s talents have also extended to the film industry by creating a series of documentaries for a medical research project. He has incorporated his love of creative presentation into the Loralei Bed and Breakfast. Lances attention to detail has resulted in the beautiful 1904 atmosphere of the Loralei. He often works behind the scenes making sure that all systems in the house are in perfect working order for the comfort of guests. Also in residence, an adorable Tuxedo cat, ¡°Frankie¡±, who generally minds his own business. Most of our guests actually wish he would pay them a bit more attention but, of course, he is very busy! Lance and Rob¡¯s combined talents culminate in a wonderful stay for our guests!"