My boyfriend and I had a pleasant stay at Stella's home. She was communicative, the bed was very comfortable, we felt very safe and the location is great, at the heart of Astoria only 2 min walk from subway which takes you to central Manhattan in 5 min. However, it's worth noting that Stella's place is very no frills. As long as you are fine with just the necessities, a couple of towels, bed, desk, etc., you'll be just fine. This is a great spot for young budget travelers, including myself, or anyone wanting to be close to central Manhattan without the budget to stay there. You're literally just 3 stops away.