Excellent location for a JFK stopover for us. We did not hvae the oportunity to explore the local area but were able to park outside and there were toiletries and clean towels available after our long travel which were greatly appreciated. Drive to JFK at 6am took just 30 mins to drop off our hire car and then 15 mins on the Airtrain to the terminal.
I would rent this apartment again for this purpose and also for a short stay in Brooklin because it was roomy, clean and well looked after.