Charming 1-bedroom basement apartment in Floral Park with WiFi and AC
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
This charming 1-bedroom apartment occupies a basement unit with its own private entrance in Floral Park, Queens, offering guests a self-contained retreat away from Manhattan's higher price points. The unit is equipped with a full kitchen, air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, and an ironing board, and the source listing notes additional touches like basic toiletries, shower amenities, towels, sheets, and an Amazon Fire Stick. It is pet-friendly and smoke-free, making it a flexible option for travelers with animals or those seeking a cleaner-air environment. The location is walkable to a cluster of dining options, including Casa Margaritas Restaurant & Bar and La Choza Del Gordo Jericho for Colombian fare, Suite 36 Brunch & Bistro, Friend's Gourmet Deli, Bhatura King, and The Harrison. Transit is a strong point: the Bellerose LIRR station is just 221 meters away, with Queens Village station also within reach, plus nearby bus stops for getting around the borough. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, guests can reach regional attractions such as the Bronx Zoo, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Long Beach, UBS Arena, and Citi Field. The apartment suits travelers who want an affordable, low-key base with easy rail access into the city.
Best for
This apartment is best suited to couples or pairs of friends looking for an affordable, private basement stay with easy LIRR access into New York City. Pet owners will appreciate the pet-friendly policy, and self-caterers benefit from the in-unit kitchen and nearby delis and restaurants for supplies or takeout.
Travel tips
The Bellerose LIRR station is only about 221 meters away, making it the fastest way to reach central Queens or Manhattan without relying on a car; nearby bus stops offer additional flexibility. Since this is a basement unit with a private entrance, confirm check-in logistics in advance, and factor in that JFK Airport is roughly 10.5 km away for flight connections. Given past guest notes about noise from the floor above, light sleepers may want to plan for potential sound from upstairs activity, especially in the evening.
What guests say
Guests frequently praised the host's clear and responsive communication and found the apartment clean and easy to reach by bus. On the negative side, at least one reviewer reported missing basic supplies during their stay, including towels, hand soap, and drinking cups. Noise was also a recurring concern, with guests noting sounds from the unit above -- including vacuuming and banging on pipes late at night -- suggesting limited sound insulation between floors in this basement setup.
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