Our family of 6 spent one night in Vladimir's apt and overall, it was a good experience. We were not able to meet the host that night but he graciously communicated with us through messages and was accommodating to our late arrival. Inside, the apt is VERY spacious and sleeps a large group very comfortably. Please note that the host does not provide any extra blankets or towels and the upstairs showers & ac unit were out of reach/malfunctioned. During the day, the neighborhood seems harmless and you can comfortably walk a block to the station to catch Train A and head uptown to Brooklyn/Manhattan (50+ min ride). After the sun sets, parking is very limited and neighborhood has a rough vibe to it. I would recommend this home if you are traveling with a large group and staying to enjoy the nearby beach or if you have time to kill and dont mind riding up and down into the city from a large apt in Queens.