Elle sent us a detailed description how to get from the airport to Staten Island. Although it was already quite late (Saturday, 11:30 pm), Elle & Rob picked us up from the ferry terminal by car and showed us the neighborhood, where you can easily get some food and drinks (grocery stores, bars and restaurants). Also the way to and from the ferry is very easy and takes 10 minutes (walking).
The room is spacious and very clean. There are a lot of maps, the ferry time table and not only a TV, but many movies. In the fridge we found everything we needed for breakfast. The bathroom was fully equipped, not only with towels but also with shampoo, hair dryer etc.
Elle and Rob were very helpful with all questions we had and even invited us for their New Year's Eve party, where they and their friends played great live music. They are incredible caring and generous people.
After sightseeing in Manhattan coming back to Staten Island to Elle and Rob felt always like coming home.
Thanks Elle and Rob for everything :) And we are looking forward to welcoming you in the south of Germany... as we will of course come back when we are in New York again some day!