Nicole was a lovely host and we enjoyed staying at her place. Communication before the arrival was good and even though she couldn't meet us when we got there she made sure we got the key and didn't have to wait. The neighborhood was friendly and it was pretty quiet at night, which we appreciated since we went to sleep fairly early due to time difference. The subway to Manhattan is just a few blocks away and the C train took us to all the places we wanted to visit. All in all, I would recommend a stay at Nicole's.