This is a great place and Mairo’s home is excellently located in Astoria / Queens. We were happy to get home after the busy Manhattan vibe, entering a world of quiet. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the area, as well as some museums. It is conveniently located to public transport (subway, bike share, bus etc.) so you can get to Manhattan, if you prefer that above cabs etc. We really enjoyed staying here for our New York trip.