Ada is a warmhearted person and I felt welcome the second I arrived. The apartment corresponds to the description and the pics on her profile. There's quick access to Manhattan by subway and a bus, which stops right across the street from the apartment, takes you down to the station if you don't feel like walking the shy of a mile distance. All other services are also within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the apartment, the closest being a laundromat, a grocery store and a Chinese restaurant across the street. I didn't spend much time in Astoria itself, but there are some interesting places to visit and things to do there too if you feel like exploring the neighborhood. People are friendly and I felt safe coming back home even late at night. Overall, I had a very pleasant time at Ada's place during my 20-day visit.