My family loved staying on the houseboat as it was an adventure compared to the usual hotel accommodations. And the hosts made the adventure a pleasure by providing a shuttle service to the nearest subway station each day. We used the subway train to get around using 7 day travel passes that provided unlimited bus and subway access. We made use of the two kayaks on the dock next to the boat to paddle around and enjoy the sunset one evening on Plumb Beach Channel. Lisa was so kind as to snap a picture of us out in the kayaks and send it to us at the end of our stay. The kitchen was put to good use as we prepared breakfast and dinner most days. And the bathroom was quite the adventure for the family members who had never lived on a boat before. The shower reminded me of my time on the USS Enterprise - CV(N)65. And finally the family loved listening to Angus' stories of living and working abroad. We can hardly wait to return to listen to more of his stories. Thank you very much to Angus and Lisa for providing quite extraordinary accommodations so close to NYC. They have a packet of information on the boat to help you get around and feel at home from the get go. That made this ole' Ohio country boy feel at home even in the sprawling NYC metropolis.