Our stay at Yahira’s place was a comfortably modern experience nestled perfectly in between Ozone Park and Little Guyana in Queens.
Upon entry, we noticed how clean it was. The one-bedroom apartment includes air-conditioning, a full bath, full kitchen with laptop-friendly counter, TVs in both the living room and bedroom, and two ample closets to tuck our things away.
Things we immediately loved included how close the space was — less than 15 minutes from JFK and 2 minutes from the nearest subway! The overall aesthetic of the space has a cool and inviting mixed color palette that designers like us would appreciate. The sparkling white quartz kitchen countertops were a nice touch! Uninterrupted hi-speed internet and Roku to sign in and enjoy channel faves like HBO and Netflix were welcome additions as well.
There were only a few of quirks about the space like the water in the tub takes time to drain when you’re showering and the bathroom tiles in front of the sink were a bit loose. We mentioned it to Yahira and she resolved and scheduled maintenance/repair. Originally the space advertised a laundry within the unit but there wasn’t one available. It turned out to be an error on the host’s part. She was genuinely apologetic and has since promised to reimburse us $100 for the inconvenience which we appreciate.
Yahira was available via text throughout our stay and made us feel right at home by sharing a binder to navigate the neighborhood. Her response time was less than 30 minutes and her communication is always friendly. She was even kind enough to express her gratitude for taking good care of her charming space on our way out. We were equally grateful to be hosted by someone who has history in the business of hospitality.
Overall, we’d return to this neighborhood again, it’s one of the international districts that bolsters the borough’s reputation as the City’s most diverse. The overall cultural thumbprint is strong. Everything you might need is within walking distance. Whether you're looking for the most authentic Guyanese cuisine, a lemon chicken slice of pizza (shoutout to Romeo’s Pizzeria on the corner) or restaurants serving up classic West Indian fare at affordable prices, this is the Airbnb you’re seeking.