Accessibility and Transportation to Reach this Airbnb
I arrived at the Sutphin Blvd, Archer Ave-JFK Airport Subway Station from the World Trade Center, riding the Local E train. This subway station is commonly used by all travelers heading for the JFK or the surroundings, because there is always a long line of local taxis awaiting for customers. Even though Ramneet days prior to my arrival sent me a map with directions taking the Q9 bus, at 7:30 pm with total darkness and carrying my luggage that plan was out the door, because it involved some kind of walking at night throughout unknown streets before I could get to her place.
As soon as I got off the Subway, I had no choice but to quickly improvise taking a local taxi as an immediate solution. Don’t get me wrong and please don’t perceive this in a negative sense, because Ramneet’s place is beautiful, comfortable, a great place to stay and I loved every minute of my stay, but bottom line, this place is not easy to find with a daylight and it turns a bit harder to find it during the nighttime, so plan accordingly. For sure if you end up taking a taxicab like I did along the Sutphin Blvd (Jamaica), you will eventually make it to her house after a couple of wrong turns.
I just needed a place to crash for few hours because I had an early flight departing from JFK with a check-in scheduled for 4:00 am. Ramneet’s apartment became my number one option for her location, location, and location, which is essential for a fast traveler like me, and with that thought in mind at the very end I learned to appreciates its benefits. By far her apartment is strategically located few minutes away from the JFK departing flights.
In regard to the outbound transportation from Ramneet’s apartment to the JFK, beware if you try to program an Uber for pickup through their App, because you will be prompted only limousine services charging you up to $120.00 for just few blocks to the airport. Instead, I programmed my outbound pickup trip to the JFK with Lyft and sure enough at 3:45 am sharp the driver was right at the front of the door. The Lyft’s fare ends up costing me $16.00.
Location, Vicinity and Amenities.
Ramneet’s apartment One (1) and Two (2) are located in a basement behind her family’s house. As you approach this gorgeous and monumental brick house, you must walk towards the left side of the property along the sidewalk to the back of the house. At his point you will find a mailbox containing the key assigned to you. You must go down the stairs, open up the door and there you have it, an oasis where you can relax, watch TV, with a family size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, a family size bed, hotel folded style towels, soap and shampoo, an iron, and an iron board. The two rooms share a pretty decent common area with a big sofa. The only downfall to this is that you have to actually get out of your room to use the bathroom as well as the shower. This place is great for travelers who need a place to crash while waiting to fly out.
My final advice for all travelers is to take a cold weather PJ, because it is cold down there. There is one reason for that, because the Airbnb apartment is located below the main house, they both shares the same air conditioning ducts system, which is controlled from above. Ramneet’s family home is big, chances are that they require colder temperature to keep it at normal ambient temperature, but all that cumulative or excess cold flows down below getting encapsulated, and the rest is history. Make sure you close the A/C vent that is located right about your bed headboard or ask them to rise the temperature a couple of clicks.
Communication with the Host.
Ramneet’s read and replied all my Airbnb messages regularly. She is willing to assist, all you have to do is ask. Good Luck and enjoy your stay at this place.