SPACE: Clean, comfortable basics in Brooklyn. The apartment was immaculate by NY standards. C train is literally right outside the door, with the G train just a few blocks away. There's not a ton of places to see in the immediate neighborhood - but it's a short (and lovely) walk to the main drags.

HOST: Gerry was easy to reach before and during my trip, and was flexible when some of my arrangements shifted. She was really helpful providing information on the fly when I had questions.