Elisa's place is absolutely charming! The location is vibrant and exciting and it is easy to move about anywhere in NYC from her location/home. We love to go out to dinner, but also love to buy and cook for ourselves and HER kitchen had many of the things that I use in my own kitchen...great knives, good sturdy pots/pans, and lots of things that make food prep easy and fun. Whole Foods was a short walk and that was a great shopping spot for our needs...not to mention the fact that there were some extremely fresh fruits and vegetables all over the area--including ones in Chinatown and a market known as Essex Market that had some great international food choices, deli items, and fresh seafood. The local night life is vibrant and the ease with which to pick up keys for her home, as well as hailing a cab or traveling by subway, made her place a great destination whether or not you have never been to NYC or you may have wished to go back again. The apartment/flat is roomy and bright and the view from the balcony at night looks just like an NYC sparkling evening out on the town. Elisa was gracious and sweet in returning our calls or texts regarding questions about the area, the food, and how/where to find things in the flat or in the area. Elisa was a lovely, kind, and gracious host who seems to love her town! Thanks for letting us stay in YOUR home in your city....Sincerely, Rhonda and Brad