We loved staying in Mark's place! The apartment is 5 minutes from the A and C trains and less than that from the LIRR. So it's got incredible access to Manhattan and also JFK. The neighborhood is quiet and has a lot of stores to cover anything you might need. It's a clean space that's really homey and peaceful. And Mark was very accommodating and flexible with our check in. Overall, we preferred this experience to staying in a hotel and even to staying in Manhattan.