This was a very comfortable stay in Forest Hills, Queens, only blocks from the subway. Ida and Fatu did a great job in making me feel welcome for my five week stay.
Ida came in a few times to clean up the room so there were fresh sheets and towels. There was a space for me to put my food things in the fridge and in a cabinet. The shampoo was Head & Shoulders. The bed is soft and comfortable with four pillows. There’s is a desk with a light to do work or study. The AC works perfectly. The closet is large to put luggage and hang clothes.
Ida and Fatu were very considerate of my needs, like asking if the tv was too loud. I was out most of the day for work or other activities and came home in the evening. I had no issues with noise when I was there. In general it was all fine for me and there were no problems. I read in a previous review that part of the living room is used as a sleeping space. This is true and there is a bed there but this wasn’t an issue for me. I also read in a previous review about the balcony. Ida and Fatu told me many times I am to feel at home and I can go to the balcony and sit on the chairs and table outside.
Ida and Fatu are wonderful hosts. I enjoyed my time with them. They always asked if all was ok and if I needed anything. I was even treated to some delicious home cooked Gambian food! Fatu has many stories to tell and you will be able to read these in her forthcoming book.
In general this was a pleasant stay. It is important to consider you are staying with a family and not at a hotel. That said, for my stay I felt like I was a member of the family.