We were a group of cyclists in from Toronto to participate in the 5 boro ride, joining 32000 cyclists to cycle 40 miles across all 5 boroughs. None of us had stayed in Jersey City but loved the experience - very easy to get to Manhattan on the PATH or via the subway, but much lower stress, with a lot less noise, traffic and congestion. We were able to get a permit to park on the street which was a bonus. Shelly's apartment was ideal for our group of six, lots of room and was clean, well appointed and very pleasant. The area was pleasant with street activity and interesting restaurants nearby. We would definitely recommend this for any group looking to enjoy NYC without the hassle of staying in the city.