My wife and I spent a glorious month in Elle's apartment in June. While we were a little nervous about spending a month in a studio apartment, this ended up not being a concern at all. The high ceilings, king-sized bed and extra-large sofa made the space seem much larger than its actual size. While it would probably require some real culinary expertise and acrobatic skills to prepare a formal dinner in the small kitchen, why would you want to do this anyway given all the incredible dining options at your doorstep? The kitchen is perfect for preparing breakfast and lunch but my advise would be to forego cooking dinner and simply avail yourself to all the wonderful eating options in the West (and East) Village. Elle has decorated the apartment with an eclectic vision and casual elegance that makes it feel like home. All the decorations in the apartment clearly have a personal story behind them and create a funky charm that fits right in with the vibe of the neighborhood. The apartment is located on an extremely vibrant and active street and is within a couple of minutes walk to two subway stations which made navigating the city a breeze. While the street can get noisy, this noise was primarily the lovely sounds of people eating, drinking and enjoying life (not the sound of cars, sirens and drunken brawls) and it was exceptionally quiet by 11:00 every night. I particularly liked the fact that I could walk just a few blocks from the apartment and be able to access the Hudson River Greenway, where I could run with hundreds of other New Yorkers up to Hell's Kitchen or down to Battery Park. We also spent some great Sunday mornings in Washington Square Park leisurely reading the New York Times while listening to great jazz combos and enjoying exceptional bagels. It was like scene out of a Woody Allen movie (but without the existential angst and psychological neuroses)! Elle, in short, was a perfect host and the apartment was an exceptional value. Thanks for sharing your home with us, we will never forget it.