This stay was perfect! It looked just like the picture even down to the seasonings in the kitchen! Jean and Peter were great hosts and very helpful when needed. The location is outside of Manhattan but not far from the city. It took about 15-20 mins by train to reach Midtown. The "N" train is a 30second walk from this house and a fairly nice neighborhood. Additional train stations are within a 15 min walk. Really great restaurant around- closer to the heart of Astoria (15min walk) and LIC piers (20min walk). Safe area, nice commute to the city, great hosts, beautiful unit, and a great stay. Overall no complaints here.