We had an amazing time at Magnolia House. It was full of fascinating Sri Lankan and European antiques as well as contemporary books. We slept in a beautiful 4 poster bed and our room had A/C and a ceiling fan. There were two sitting rooms full of antiques and the other bedroom was equally interesting with A/C as well. There was a back porch that looked out over the garden slope to New York harbor. The breakfast was great and served in the lower level of the house. The house had very interesting architectural details along with others on the street. The nearby Snug Harbor sailors' home and botanical gardens was a great place to visit. The Staten Island ferry was an easy walk and free!