I’ve just spent ten glorious days in this beautiful old loft apartment in the West Village. The moment I arrived and got such a warm welcome from Kristen and a tour of her enormous art filled apartment so creatively furbished, I knew I had landed on my feet.
The apartment is situated in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Manhattan surrounded by an astonishing array of delectable eateries, small theatres, art house cinemas, galleries, bars, jazz clubs and shops new and old.There is a subway station three minutes walk away.
I had full use of the huge lounge with the lovely big windows, the bathroom with the great shower and the very well equipped kitchen and I had my own private area with desk, lots of storage and very comfortable bed with electric blanket.
Kristen, a formidable working artist is a pure dote. Warm, creative, interesting and open I would have happily spent my time in NYC talking to her but she had work to do and I had a whole new world to explore. Kristen was generous beyond belief. She cooked me dinner. She brought me as a guest to her yoga studio. She brought me to her local art house cinema. She lent me her bicycle and sent me cycling up the west side of Manhattan along the Hudson River to Central ParK. She invited me to an exhibition and for dinner with her friends. She was so very generous in many other ways and was always contactable to ask her for any information. At the same time she was in no way intrusive and at all times I felt I could have as much or as little contact with her as I wanted.
Kristen treated me as one would treat a dear friend and made me feel so at home, which really added to my enjoyment of my experience of NYC. I can’t recommend her place highly enough for the solo traveller. I would return to this beautiful authentic space in a heartbeat.