Do not hesitate to stay here: we stayed for a week and had absolutely no issue or concerns. Pema and Meera were wonderful hosts. ***** Neighborhood: Jackson Heights is a predominantly Asian/Indian area. It is safe, clean, and well-kept. We walked the area every day without any concerns for safety. ***** Travel: USE THE SUBWAY. Don't waste money on Uber or Lyft. Buy the 7-day Unlimited Ride Metro pass for about $32 USD. We saw everything on all the lists and used the subway the whole time. It is safe and clean (enough). Rules for the subway: No eye contact and no chatting. Within a 10-minute walk of the Airbnb there are three subway stations to choose from depending on where you are going. ***** Drinks, snacks, medicine: There is a Duane Reed (Walgreens) at 37th and 73rd (5 min walk). ***** Groceries: There are a number of grocers and bazaars (bodegas/corner stores) in the neighborhood (5 min walk or less). ***** Restaurants: There is a 24hr diner, Jaxx Inn Diner, at 7212 Northern Blvd with a HUGE menu. It about a 2 min walk. The staff, food, and prices were great. Towards Broadway, there are numerous Indian, bakery, pizza, and sandwich shops as well as food trucks. The trucks (trailers) are primarily Indian and/or Halaal food. On Northern, there is Dunkin Donuts, IHOP, Duane Reed (Walgreens), Pizza Hut, and others about .25 to .75 miles away. ***** Coffee: There is a Starbucks at 78th and 37th. There are also several local bagel and coffee shops in the area. ***** Personal recommendations: Bring a book or Kindle and headphones for the subway. Keep valuables (purse, wallet, etc) in front of you (it IS New York people). Carry a backpack or bag with water, sunscreen, a hat, a light coat, and an umbrella. You'll be glad you did.
Have fun and enjoy Pema and Meeras place.