Martha is the sweetest and her home is absolutely gorgeous. We loved her aesthetic and she was welcoming of the many questions we had about the lovely design details of her kitchen, bathrooms, and living space. She accommodated our late arrival (I let her know upfront that we'd be in later) and she even had snacks waiting for us when we arrived, which was a warm welcome for us after a long drive. She stayed up to chat with us and she gave me advice on where to go for a morning run. In the morning, she also put out some great / fresh options for breakfast. Plus, she had some toiletries and supplies available in our bedroom, like face wash and contact solution, which was hugely convenient. I would absolutely recommend staying with Martha over booking a hotel on Staten Island. The only thing I'd change is that I wish we had stayed a day or two longer! We'll have to make a point to stay with her again the next time we visit S.I.