It's been nearly a week since I had the pleasure of staying at Corey's Cool and Cozy East Village Pad, and I'm still in a whirl from the fantastic experience. Corey's awesome pad injected this San Francisco girl with a huge does of Carrie Bradshaw coolness.

Corey is the man... you will not find a more wonderful and knowledgeable host! He's incredible friendly, very cultured, and had great suggestions of the places to see / things to do in the neighborhood. I had never vacationed in the East Village before, but his advice left me with a confidence only a local could have mustered.

While I had seen photos of Corey's place online, nothing prepared me for how wonderful his place really was. There is plenty of space to lounge, a really great little kitchen, decorated vintage Manhattan chic, and don't get me started on the views from tar beach... 360 degrees of Manhattan Magnificence!

Location, Location, LOCATION! You will not find a more hip apartment in the East Village. I kid you not - this place is in the center of it all. Walk 2-3 blocks in any direction, and you're hitting some of the best galleries, restaurants, nightlife, and nature the city has to offer. Hello Tompkins Square... where have you been all my life?!

My NYC Roman Holiday wouldn't have been possible without Corey's awesome pad to call home to. The next time 'I want to be a part of it' in NYC, I'm committed to renting Corey's place in the East Village again. It was a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget. Thanks Corey!