I recently stayed in Akiko's place for 9 days. Everything about my stay was exceptional from start to finish. She went out of her way to ensure I knew where I was going and to help me in any way that she could. The subway was about 15 minutes walk, the area was super safe with loads to do around Astoria also. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere comfortable to stay without the hustle and bustle of the city.