Reuben's place is a perfect spot for easy access to Manhattan. A short ten minute bus ride to the Staten Island Ferry, I found that getting to and from downtown Manhattan for work was very easy.
The bed was comfortable, the area felt quiet, cozy, and suburban, and the bus stop right outside of the house made commuting easy even in the rain.
I highly recommend staying with Reuben on staten island if you are looking for an affordable, fairly priced, quiet stay in nyc.