I highly recommend Jack’s place for families on a budget! Jack and his wife were very welcoming. This was the perfect place for me and my 4 children and my best friend and her child for 6 nights. Yes, 5 children accompanied us and it was an excellent stay because of the 3 bedrooms and the large front room and dining room. The beds were comfortable and there was enough room in the apartment to spread out. We bought groceries at the nearby markets to feed them breakfast and were able to eat at the local eateries for lunch and dinner. Getting to Manhattan was easy, just walk a few blocks to the Q train. Purchase a Metro card at the kiosk inside the station. We bought a 7 day pass for $33. My 16 and 14 year old boys ventured alone by train from Manhattan to Coney Island. They were really excited to travel like locals because we are from California and always travel by car. We were also able to take the Q train to the LIRR train to get to the airport. Just make sure you purchase a ticket on the Metro App or at the station for the LIRR train because you cannot use the Metro Card. $6 if you purchase a ticket in advance or $14 while on the train.