Rachel's apartment has a good location, walking distance to all the great restaurants and bars in Astoria. It is also located conveniently close to the subway, and it took just minutes to get to Manhattan. The bed was super comfortable! If you are a light sleeper, however, the elevated train can get pretty loud when all else is quiet at night. The neighbourhood generally feels safe as I often stay in Astoria, however there were two nights where a stranger was loitering at the entrance of the building and was quite aggressive in his language each time I tried to get by. This of course is not the responsibility of the host, as I am sure this was just a one-off weekend, but solo travelers might want to exercise caution. Rachel's cat is one of the most adorable and affectionate cats I have ever seen. She was such a nice addition to the apartment experience. Check-in and check-out was smooth.