We were quite apprehensive about our stay in NYC but ended up having the best holiday ever! One of the main reasons was Clarina's fabulous apartment! Being able to retreat to this oasis of tranquillity every night after a big day out exploring made our holiday so much more enjoyable. Yes, the apartment is near new and has everything you could need. It's super comfortable and generally very quiet. The bed and storage are great as is the kitchen and bathroom. One of the best parts was the neighbourhood. The walk up through Carroll Gardens to Smith Street, the lovely houses and people and all the great restaurants and bars on Smith Street (The Kittery, Smith Canteen, Brooklyn Social and the Greek Restaurant were standouts), plus the subway - 5 mins walk and 15 mins to Manhattan. But best of all was Clarina - what a fabulous artist and a perfect host. We would return in a second.