Michelle's place was totally comfortable and well equipped. Great bed, great shower, nice kitchen. Michelle herself was a lovely host and was great about being in touch whenever we had a question. The apartment is a bit farther from the nearest subway station than we had expected. But that being said, if you use the R train (as we did throughout our stay) to get into Manhattan, you should definitely check out the healthy supermarket right across the street from the subway when you exit. It features an amazing array of organic and healthy foods. We were also very impressed by Pronto, the Italian restaurant that's just a few steps away from Michelle's apartment. It's so much more than a pizza place! Check out their menu. The owner, Giuseppe ("Joe") is from Sicily and the food seems quite authentic. They also play great soundtracks. Not a fancy place, but a real neighborhood find. Last thing: don't fail to seek out the amazing Museum of the Moving Image. See what films they are screening, but also check out their exhibits.