This house was perfect for our family gathering. The layout was open and, because the flooring was all wood or tile, no one had any allergies. The bedroom spaces were very adequate and the bedding was comfortable. In response to a call, Vladimir promptly brought additional wash cloths, towels and comforters.

The location near the beach was fantastic and we got some great shots from the boardwalk of the setting sun and rising moon. There was a great playground nearby for my visiting 5-year old niece. On-street parking was plentiful and we did not experience any challenges loading and unloading our car with volumes of food.

The few downsides relate to the fact that the house is still being worked on and so, the bathrooms had various fixture problems (the master en suite's shower rack was improperly hung, rendering the shower unusable, etc.).

The house is located near the A train, so there is train noise as well as airplane noise because the house is under the JFK flight path. We were unable to locate large grocery stores until we went as far as 106th Street. While we were comfortable with the neighbors, because it is Thanksgiving, some folks were having house parties. If you are a light sleeper, this may NOT be the best location for you.