Great host family, great location, great water pressure (this is a data point for me!), and comfortable bed (another important data point for me!). Amal's place is within easy walking distance of restaurants, parks, and the train. Many of the local lunch/dinner restaurants are Greek food as this is the Greek section of town. Several tasty coffee option nearby and the bagel joint ROCKED!
This was our first visit to Queens and Astoria and it a a wonderful base location for exploring all NYC has to offer! The price was right, it was a really nice perk to have a washer and dryer in the apartment, and we really had a lovely time. Amal is very responsive, cooperative, and served up exceptional hospitality.