This was my very first experience with airbnb and it turned out to be fantastic. I stayed at Kim's for more than a week with my wife. Kimberly is one the sweetest person I've met. She makes you feel so comfortable right away that you feel at home. To visit new york city you need to use uber and get to Newark penn station which takes you to New york city. So It takes about 30-45 minutes to get to NYC. It is a nice and affordable place near new york, highly recommended!