It was an absolute pleasure to be Svetlana's guest. Her sweet home is spotless clean and everything is super organized. The location is great for me although it's not in the center of everything (and that's even better if you want good sleep in a city that never sleeps). I loved the island once I stepped on the island. It's quiet and safe, very close to Manhattan but entirely different environments that makes you feel like home. The train or tramway (my favorite) takes you to heart of Manhattan in 5 mins. Although the subway in NYC takes you a while to learn, but Svetlana was a really great help! There is a convenient store next door which has everything you need, and stays open late for whoever wants a late night bite. Svetlana and her family are so nice and respectful. They give their guests a free and friendly space. I only had a few short conversations with her, but I would love to talk with her more if my trip wasn't so busy. She seems like a very interesting person who's into arts, because her walls are full of paintings which I also adored so much! I will definitely choose her to be my host again and recommend her to people who wants a wonderful space to stay in NYC!!!