Location, location, value, and location! Melissa's place is a gem! My daughter and I spent a week at this adorable Astoria Queens place. Two blocks from the N W trains to take you right into Manhattan. Bus stops within a block to take you to/from La Guardia which is only 3 miles away. The Astoria neighborhood has everything you could ever want/need too! Restaurants, bars, groceries, and coffee shops are all within walking distance and the apartment is 2 doors down from an NYPD precinct so safety was never an issue.
Now let's talk about the apartment itself. It's small just like every other apartment in NYC. It was great to have a full-sized fridge, a gas stove, and full sized tiled shower. Everything was clean but for me, it felt like maybe it needed a little spring cleaning like a good cabinet and appliance wipe down but really that's nitpicking. My daughter took the bed because this trip was all about her and touring her dream university so I took the pullout. At first I was worried because I could feel the frame under the mattress but, if you lay diagonally it's actually pretty okay...I slept well! Also, my daughter asked I mention to maybe add a full-length mirror in the bedroom...a girl needs her outfit checked before leaving...haha. But that rooftop space is EVERYTHING! The view of Manhattan is second to none! I had my morning coffee there every morning and my evening glass of wine up there every evening.
So, in a nutshell, would I recommend Melissa's place? 100% yes! Will I come back? ABSOLUTELY!! Melissa was so incredibly helpful and responded to messages quickly. Amazing place and great hostess...a hearty 5 stars!