Clarina's apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn was beyond perfect. It's an incredible and unexpected gem in the middle of the city. Its location was close to the train, but still quiet and provided a wonderful respite at the end of the day after traipsing throughout Manhattan. Whole Foods was a five-minute walk away, too, which was nice for grabbing groceries when we wanted to cook dinner at the apartment one evening.

Clarina was such a wonderful host. Her amazing artwork—both sketches and sculptures—is displayed throughout the apartment and is absolutely fascinating. She even showed us her studio and rooftop deck, which had a fantastic 360° view of Brooklyn. She was so helpful and always available via text message or phone if we had questions.