We had a wonderful time at Mike's place. The apartment is comfortable, well equipped, and VERY close to public transportation (Shuttle S is 50 meters away, connecting with lines 2, 3, 4, 5, A, and C, that take you to Manhattan in 20-30 minutes). Also, the building and neighborhood are safe and quiet, and close to some nice restaurants and bars (have a look at Mike's recommendations, they're worth it!). I definitely recommend staying at Mike's apartment!