Cara was an excellent host, very welcoming and helpful with all our queries. She had good tips on local places to eat and was very accommodating. She has a lovely, spacious apartment that was well located in the east village (less than 10 minute walk to subway) and the lower east side is just down the road (lots of cool bars, places to eat and the famous Katz deli). We had a fab time at hers and would definitely return!