My flight was cancelled and I could not rebook until 4 days later, so I booked Anibal's place in a rut. Two things mattered most under this circumstance: a good deal ($) and location (near LGA).
Typically, when booking an Airbnb, I set all the filters to my liking which always includes *entire apt to self. But this time, due to lack of time, I did not. Neither did I read the full description as you can imagine. So when I arrived, I was a little taken aback when I realized that I booked a room in a shared apt instead. However, Anibal is friendly and inviting. He gave me a tour of his clean 3 bedrooms apt and made me feel welcomed.
During my stay, Anibal remained in his room and it was quiet. I did not explore the apt much but felt that I could roam around if I wanted to. I was able to get work done privately in my room and stepped in and out of the apartment whenever I pleased.
The night before check-out was the only moment I saw and spoke with Anibal in the apt. He wanted to make sure I was okay and that my departure was all set. He offered extended check-out time and reasonably priced car rides. I politely declined because I already had it all planned out but I would have happily taken his services.
All in all, this was an amazing experience for my first time booking a room in a shared space. I would highly recommend this stay to any solo female traveler. Anibal is a professional who follows the rules and has created a safe environment in his home.
Location is also a plus! One block away from the 7! Close to many great spots in Queens (food, museums, parks) and easy access to mid-lower Manhattan.