Vicky was a very nice host. She was pleasant to be around, checked in frequently to see if I needed anything, and respected my space/privacy. The AirBnB itself was very clean. Vicky made sure that the areas were tidy and maintained. It also smelled really nice in the apartment!
I was nervous about staying in the living room, but the curtain gave me plenty of privacy and it was a good size space. It mostly felt like I had my own room. I had access to a window AC unit which helped with the summer heat. The apartment had a lot of sunlight which was nice. I also thought that the apartment itself was very cute and I liked Vicky's taste in decor.
Vicky has an adorable, friendly dog that visits on the weekends. He was a very nice dog and very playful. I loved getting a chance to play with him. He put a big smile on my face! What a cutie!
My primary purpose for visiting was to apartment hunt in the city, Brooklyn, and Queens. I booked a month stay which ended up being a perfect amount of time for me. Financially, this ended up being a better option for me than booking with a hotel.
My primary way of getting around was public transport. I found the commute to be reasonable, and I enjoyed the streets that I took to get to the Q train. I didn't use a car, but I saw regular street parking available around the apartment complex.
Safety wise, I never had an issue in the neighborhood. There are a lot of families in the area. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and kind.
The neighborhood was typically peaceful and quiet. I had no problems sleeping.
Lastly, the apartment is a walk up. To be honest, I'm not a super active person, but I didn't find it to be burdensome. If you don't have issues with mobility or joint pain, I think it's fine. Vicky also offers to help with your luggage if you check in when she's home.
Overall, I was happy with my stay. It really worked out well for me!