The apartment was very well stocked, with all of the essentials for our 5-week stay. We've stayed in many Airbnb’s and this one was by far, the best place for people who prefer to spend time in the kitchen. With that said, there are numerous restaurants and shops directly downstairs, as evidenced by our waistlines, and within a couple of blocks. :-) Martha’s Country Bakery and the King of Falafel food truck were easy favorites. Kyclades Greek restaurant and Trattoria L’incontro were sit down meals, also within a block of the apartment, that we were able to enjoy with family. Luckily, Astoria Park is also nearby, easy to reach on foot or by bike. Staying in Astoria was affordable while being able to hop on the subway around the corner, giving us easy access to Manhattan and other NY sites. Because we were there for an extended period of time, the only concern that we noted was the noise level on such a busy street. However, that's the trade-off for staying in such a convenient location. With the window AC units on, fortunately we could mask much of the noise outside. The Wi-Fi was superfast and we were able to work remotely without a single issue. There is also a quality treadmill and a nice gym mat in the spare room, which was a nice bonus. Missy was always responsive and super prompt, when we had questions and provided a thorough house manual with instructions. Thank you for hosting us.