Svetlana is a wonderful host, full of information and details about how to get to RI and what to do ,and her place is just as described. It's on the 13th floor, so you get great views of both Manhattan and Queens: bridges, the River, and the sky. scrapers! The room is very. comfy, especially the mattress, and the shared bathroom is just next to it. There is not a speck of dust in the entire place, the walls are tastefully decorated, and wi fi reception is great. You are really a guest in Svetlana's home, but that's one of the truly best features of an ABnB stay: when the host is as charming as she is, the experience is much more than just a convenient stay!!!
Roosevelt Island is an ideal setting , especially for those who know NYC well. There are lots of shops and even a library within a short walk. The tram/subway is convenient to Manhattan or Astoria; you can either take a free red shuttle or just walk to the F. train! RI is great for a leisurely stroll along the river's edges; the tram is quite spectacular just by itself. We spent lots of time in Astoria, and Broadway is just a very interesting almalgamation of cultures: food, language, shops, everyday working folks. Not sure if it's every Sunday, but yesterday was blocked off for car traffic, so a leisurely stroll made it special.