Jessica has crafted an experience out of this studio apartment. All the furniture and amenities have been chosen not only for their appearance, but also for their usability. The coffee table has wheels to make it easy for the guest to make space for the pull-out couch. And the color scheme creates a peaceful environment for guests. During my stay, I spent one of the days holed up in the apartment and felt wonderfully refreshed. I seem to have experienced hygge for the first time at this apartment here in NYC.
The apartment is indeed just one block away from the subway station and another block away from Prospect Park (my favorite park in NYC). This made for pleasant morning jogs and a convenient commute into Manhattan. Seeing the downtown Manhattan skyline from the Q train crossing the Manhattan bridge is not to be overstated. We did a fair share of cooking in the fully-equipped kitchen, but the food options in the area are definitely sufficient and easily-accessible.
The hosts are wonderful and kind. This studio is in the basement of their family home and I found it pleasant to ocassionally hear the little feet pattering up above.
I shall miss this apartment. It has given me a blueprint of how I'd like to shape the experience inside any future home that I would own.