My girlfriend and I stayed at Orestes’ house for one week for our NYC vacation. It was very nice and enjoyable! It is a private bedroom and private bathroom located in the lower level of Orestes’ home in Long Island City, Queens. You get a private entrance and Orestes leaves you with house keys so you can enter/exit as you wish. The lower level is shared with Orestes’ office where he often works during the day. We knew this already but just wanted to point it out if people are looking for 100% private space.
We chose Airbnb for its location and it did not disappoint. Very convenient and close to everything. Only a few min walk to multiple subway lines and 10-15 min ride into Manhattan. About 45 min from JFK airport. You can also take the subway or walk to the Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhoods. There are lots of great restaurants in the area, a Trader Joe’s a block away, and a nice waterfront park that has awesome views of the Manhattan skyline.
Orestes’ house is quiet and peaceful in a very nice and safe neighborhood. The bathroom and bedroom are spacious (Orestes designed everything himself!). We were out into the late evenings (10-11 PM) almost every night and felt safe walking to/from the subway. There is a mini fridge, microwave, and plates/utensils in the room. Orestes also provides all other essentials and the WiFi is good.
If you are looking for a nice and convenient location at an affordable price, don’t hesitate to book this place! Highly recommend. Orestes is also very friendly and has a wealth of local knowledge. He is also a very accomplished and successful photographer so it was awesome to pick his brain and chat.