Hey, I'm Rafael!

Reviews From Guests

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  Elizabeth

  I highly recommend staying with Rafael in Queens! I needed a short term place to stay while looking for a permanent home in NYC. I am new to the city and was unsure of where would be a good place to stay. Rafael's studio is quiet and clean, close to the subway and has a laundromat right around the corner. I was able to orient myself to the city without going crazy. Rafael was very helpful and easy to deal with. Overall, a great place to stay.

  March 2012
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  Trevor

  This is a really wonderful apartment. Very clean and comfortable and even larger than the pictures imply! I had a great 4 week stay here. Arrival and organisations were all very good. The apartment is a 10 minute walk from the subway and it generally took about 30 minutes into Times Square. I would highly recommend this apartment!

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  Carol

  My boyfriend and I stayed for 9 days. We didn't meet Rafael during our stay but Martha gave us a warm welcome and an orientation of the basement. The place had everything we needed and was private, which was what we we looking for. Martha and Rafael are sensitive to what guests need. Their place was equipped with everything, even the little things for guests to have an enjoyable stay. There were movies, take-out menus, towels, The location is nice and convenient. It's about a 10 min walk... More »

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  Andrew

  Great stay! I stayed here for just over a month and was very comfortable. As I enjoyed my stay I thought I'd flesh out the details a bit for you, the next guest. To clarify the description a bit this is a private entrance large bedroom with a large bathroom. There was a refrigerator, a microwave, a full set of dishware, glasses, cutlery and tools to clean them with. The bedroom is sunny, clean, quiet and recently refurbished with new floors and new furniture from ikea. The bed is a... More »

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  Jenny

  When we arrived it was raining like crazy and we have walked from the subway with all of our luggage. Although we didn't meet Rafael during our 2 week stay, we met his lovely mother Martha who greeted us at the house. She gave us water and drinks so we didn't have to venture back out in the rain when we got in. The studio was even better in person. The photo does not do it justice. Everything was brand new, down to the bed, linens, and extras. They were very hospitable and available.... More »

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  Veronica

  Rafael and his mom are very gracious and friendly hosts. They both made me feel very welcome, and they respected my privacy. The apartment is comfortable, clean, and roomy - no surprises! Close to the train, and on a nice, quiet block. I'd definitely recommend staying here.

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  Navid

  Rafael was a great host, nice guy, very welcoming and I would definetly stay again next time I'm in the city. Nice room, cosy and not far from Venice and Marina Del Ray. All in all a great spot!

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  Sue

  Rafael is a very thoughtful and responsive host. I really appreciate his flexibility in arranging to allow us to stay in his apartment when our other plans fell through at the very last moment. He has a beautiful apartment in Queens, very clean and stocked with everything we needed for our stay. A half hour trip on the subway got us to anywhere we wanted to go in Manhattan. Martha, who met us and gave us the keys, was extremely hospitable, even giving us a candle because she knew we were... More »

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  Christina

  It was a very great experience staying at Rafael's place. It was a clean house in a quiet neighborhood. Rafael is also a very nice and responsible host.

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  E

  Very comfortable room. Rafael mothers very nice person. I enjoy my vacations and if i can return thats the place that i want to stay again. Thanks.