Silvia was a very good host, she was friendly and easy to communicate with. The apartment was as-advertised and VERY clean. We stayed in the hottest month (July with a bit of a heat wave), so it was a bit uncomfortable without AC, but the apartment had two large standing fans, which made it bearable to sleep when pointed directly on us. I wouldn't have wanted to be there during the day in that heat, but we were busy touring the city the entire time, so it was okay for us. The beds were a fine size for each of us and she has a third daybed in the room, which could come in handy for a group of three. The beds were a bit hard and not so cozy, but we were SO tired at the end of our days it really didn't matter for the most part. I would say that the trains to Manhattan felt bit father than two blocks away, but it wasn't a bad walk (and about a 40-min ride to Time Square once we got to the station). We chose to take the train in from JFK to save money (to Silvia's credit, she recommended against it), and we found it a bit difficult in the heat and with luggage (the train stations do not have elevators or escalators), so we had to rely on the chivalry of some passing gentlemen to help us. But it seems to be a very safe, very quiet neighborhood, and we felt very comfortable walking even at night (two girls) from the train. The apartment was also quite spacious and I felt it was a good value.