This apartment is a lovely place to relax, it is quiet (day and night) and is surrounded by interesting bars, cafes and shops. The picture doesn't really show the living room in the best light, often there's beautiful sunshine coming through.

The subway is about a 12 minute-walk, then it's a very quick train to Union Square in Manhattan. Allow 50 minutes if you're going Uptown just in case you miss a train, they're not always super frequent.

We had a delayed arrival due to a problem with our airline but Gabriela was able to meet us promptly and show us around. She was really friendly, explained everything and introduced us to the cat, who was a very sweet companion for four days. The cat does like to be let out onto the balcony early in the morning, but otherwise she is not very demanding!

There is a small but reasonably well stocked kitchen, and the bathroom was clean and organised. You can't alter the heat, but we found the apartment very warm even during a very cold snap. Currently there is extremely limited storage to hang your clothes or put them away. The wifi service was excellent.

It was useful to know that Gabriela or her family were available downstairs if we had any problems or emergencies (we didn't).

I would definitely recommend Gabriela's apartment if you're looking for a pleasant base in Williamsburg for two.