Wow! What can I say. Nadine's apartment is just amazing, it far exceeded my expectations! I stayed in a group of six - with my husband, two boys and in-laws (for their 50th wedding anniversary!). The space fitted our needs perfectly, it was spotlessly clean, beautifully designed and very comfortable. Nadine came to greet us in person, as she lives upstairs. What a wonderful, friendly host she is! She had also left us a lovely welcome note, and a bottle of fizz to celebrate our special occasion.
If, like us, you are staying here so that you can visit NYC, then it is a fantastic location. There are two subway stations nearby, and within minutes you are in Manhattan. However, don't overlook what a fabulous area Astoria itself is. It is so vibrant and exciting, with tons of eateries, bakeries, shops, cafes, bars...all reasonably priced, very hospitable and grateful for your business. The area feels totally safe, my mother-in-law and I walked back late at night on a couple of occasions and it felt just fine to do so. Nadine leaves some great info in the apartment about places to visit, and is very responsive should you have any more questions or need any help. There is no washing machine - I found this a blessing! There are lots of Laundromats nearby, and for a reasonable fee I went home with a suitcase full of clean (and folded!) washing! Bliss.
All in all, we had a great time here. New York is amazing, Nadine's apartment is just beautiful - I will definitely be back one day, hopefully soon!