We had such an AMAZING visit in Jersey City/NYC! Francois was a wonderful host and his place was just perfect for us! Very clean, spacious, and having everything we needed, we couldn't have been happier with our accommodations. Everything we needed was right at our fingertips! Being first time travelers to New York from Canada, we had many questions and were more or less planning on winging it once we arrived, as we knew nothing about navigating from place to place. Even before we arrived, Francois was very helpful - helping us out with thorough directions from the airport to his place, he made us feel very comfortable and assured us travel between his place and NYC was quick and easy - and he was right! We couldn't have been happier with our location - the PATH train into Manhattan was less than a 5 minute walk from Francois' place, we were only a couple minutes walk from fruit and veggie markets, cute cafes, convenience stores for last minute things we forgot to pack, even a manicure/pedicure spot, and we just LOVED the local pub, PJ's. The staff everywhere and locals were all so friendly and helpful, suggesting different spots for us to visit and making sure we knew exactly how to get there, even writing us directions. We even met a couple of Francois' neighbors - one of which gave us a map and went as far to circle at least 15 "to-see's" for us, and writing directions right on there for us, taking time to explain so many things (although she was on her way to work and close to running late!). We felt SO at home at Francois' place and in his neighborhood, we were very sad when it came time for us to leave! I would recommend staying with Bob and Francois to anyone - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in every way possible and are already planning a trip back - we will definitely be hoping for availability to stay here again!!!! :)