I loved staying in Nina's apartment. It is quiet, private, serene -- a dear hideaway right on an extremely pretty block of Park Slope. It's around the corner from the best cappuccino shop in the neighborhood (Blue Bottle) and down the block from the best Parisian pastries -- the Showroom Bakehouse, both on Seventh Avenue. Also it's very close to the F train, which brings you quickly into Manhattan. I loved being able to step out into the back yard with my morning coffee for some fresh air. I needed to work from home so set up at the kitchen table and was able to concentrate beautifully. Excellent water pressure in the shower. A nicely set up kitchen, with Cafe Bustelo and coffee creamer in the cupboard making one's arrival very commodious. I was staying here while my apartment underwent renovation and was sad to leave. And Nina was always quickly responsive and very warm. I felt very taken care of here.