This is a beautiful apartment, with an understated elegance that hints at the city’s past - I just loved staying here. Some may think it’s not central enough, but New York is more than Manhattan island and Kristen’s place is perfect for exploring the outer boroughs as well as the city itself. Set on a residential street in a vibrant, safe and upcoming area of Brooklyn, it’s only 2 minutes’ walk from an Aladdin’s cave of a convenience store, a 24-hour bagel shop and only 5 minutes’ walk from the subway.

Spacious, very tastefully decorated, very clean with large open bright rooms, this flat is very much a home away from home. The modern kitchen meant I could cook at home if I felt like it (not often!), whilst the bathroom tub and powerful shower started the relaxation process after a long day exploring. The beds were probably the most comfortable I had slept in anywhere – hotel or home, and plenty of clean linen and towels were supplied.

But my biggest thanks must go to Kristen. She kept in constant contact with advice, recommendations, and any support that I needed during my stay, responding quickly when I messaged her questions. Her little touches and friendly notes around the flat helped me orientate myself during the first few days, whilst she went above and beyond before my stay in FedEx’ing the key to me in the UK as she was to be away on a family holiday on the day of my arrival.

Even though there was several thousand miles and a plane journey between Brooklyn and my real home, I felt very welcomed and very much at home staying in Kristen’s apartment – thank you very very much!