First of all Delores is an excellent host who responds immediately and is very accomodating. The house is very clean, the bedrooms (3) are very comfortable and it has 3 bathrooms, how many Airbnbs have 3 bathrooms. This is not a tourist type area it is definitely residental. The neighborhood at first impression is a little iffy with some houses in disarray however that being said we walked throughout the neighborhood with no issues and found most people to be welcoming and friendly. This is close to JFK so if you like planes this is the place for you but with that expect a bit of noise. The beach is about a 15 minute walk, the boardwalk is very nice but again this is residental so you won't find many shops or restaurants. If you're looking for shops, pubs and restaurants take the 3 mile drive to Rockaway Beach Blvd.