Gary is a great host. He was quick to answer all my questions, and he made sure we had everything we needed. Walking to and from the ferry is doable if you can handle a pretty steep section of road. It wouldn’t be a great idea for people with mobility issues. Getting to and from Staten Island and midtown or the theater district usually takes a good hour (one way). We were a little surprised by this on the first day, but we worked commute time into our schedule for the other days. Overall, this place is a good deal for a party of two or maybe three, if you’re planning to spend most of your time out sightseeing. My only criticism is the claw foot tub/shower is pretty small. The wraparound curtain also kind of leads to a claustrophobic feeling. Not a dealbreaker for us though, so we would stay here again!