Great place for a weekend getaway, especially if you plan to stay in/around Queens. If you're looking to spend most of your time in Manhattan and plan to use public transportation, prepare for a 45-min to an hour commute; although this is much better than driving into the city and paying $$$ in tolls, which I learned the hard way (at least I had an EZ-Pass).

This basement apartment had all of the amenities I needed, and some I didn't even get to use (we ate out exclusively on our trip, so did not get to cook any means, however there is a range/oven in the unit). Parking was plentiful in the neighborhood, which was great since we drove in from out of town.

Neighborhood was quiet (borderline too quiet if you're used to city living) and we felt safe walking around at night. Shops and more are just a 10 minute drive.

I did not get to meet Mark in person, but he was very responsive to my emails and answered all of my questions promptly. I would definitely recommend Mark's place for future trips to Queens/NYC!