When planning my NYC trip, I considered a couple of neighborhoods: Harlem, Williamsburg, SoHo. I honestly never considered Astoria, but Emily & Lou made me so glad I did.

They are super chill, super helpful, and their apartment is super clean.

TRANSPORTATION: I commuted into Manhattan every day, and Lou courteously advised me on the best way to get wherever I was going. The N train turned out to be proximal to everywhere I needed I go- Queens was much more convenient to lower Manhattan than I expected.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Their neighborhood is full of late night bodegas & cafes, should you happen to need to something. And being Queens, dining & shopping there is much more affordable than in Manhattan.

After dark every night, I walked home from the train station, and I never ever felt unsafe.

ACCOMMODATIONS: As explained in their listing, you will be sleeping on an air bed in their living room. The air bed is a bit squeaky, but completely comfortable. Emily & Lou are very courteous & tried to afford me privacy while I was there, so even though the room is not private it felt like it was.

This was my first AirBnB experience and it was definitely worth repeating. Thanks Emily & Lou!