I stayed 3 nights at Daphne's and it was ideal. Daphne was warm, friendly, accommodating, and very generous about letting me stay until 6pm on my last day because my flight home didn't leave til late at night.
She helped me with my suitcase/bags, although I didn't find the stairs a problem (I think it was just 2 flights each of 14 steps).
The apartment is very clean and well-maintained, the decor throughout is creative, beautiful, interesting, attractive, the bed is indeed 'super comfy', the shower is powerful with plenty of hot water, it's fun reflecting and writing in the bathroom 'Guest Book', the tea and soap selection (included in the fee) is fantastic, the towels are good quality and of a decent size, I had use of her hair drier.
As well as enjoying my room, I also enjoyed sitting alone quietly by the kitchen window early each morning (7am is early??) listening to the birds, eating breakfast, and gazing out across the neighborhood rooftops towards the Manhattan skyline.
(And if you're looking for a delicious Thai meal in a small, modern, clean restaurant, check out Pochana Thak kitchen on 3316 3oth Avenue, Astoria!)
Thank you Daphne!