We spent two months at Elan’s place in Queens. It is a wonderful apartment!
The neighborhood: The studio is on a quiet residential street; it is at the back of the building, so you hear no street noise at all. The subway is only 1.5 blocks away, yet there is no appreciable subway noise and a very quick ride into Manhattan. We had no concerns about safety, even with going out late in the evening. Several grocery stores, bakeries, and wonderful restaurants are within 3-4 blocks of the apartment.
The studio: The studio is spacious with a very comfortable queen bed by the large west-facing windows; I stayed here with an adult daughter and we never felt cramped. It is bright and sunny and tastefully decorated. There’s a tree outside the window, and you’ll see the occasional squirrel or cat down below. Above the opposing rooftops you can see some of the Long Island City high-rises in the distance. There is a sectional couch large enough for two people to sleep on, with plenty of open floor space between the bed and couch (the TV can be viewed from both). The kitchen feels like a separate room and is very well equipped with the usual appliances, equipment, microwave, and a small table. The coffee table in front of the couches is also height adjustable and can be used for dining. The bathroom is nicely outfitted, has another window, and is small—room enough for one person to get ready. There is plenty of storage, including a pantry, large closet, and a large bureau. There is even a robo-vacuum! Self check-in was simple, and the apartment was spotless when we moved in.
The host: Elan was very responsive to any questions we had. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.