We had a phenomenal time at Joseph's place. He and his family are wonderful hosts with great tips for making your time in New York really special and unforgettable. Thanks to Joseph's advice we managed to get tickets for Shakespeare in the Park - and otherwise made the most out of our time in NY in every possible way. Taking the ferry to Manhattan (mid-town or Wall Street) or even on to Long Island is highly recommended. Incredibly cheap and reliable. Not sure if this is covered in any of the previous reviews, but there is now a very well-stocked supermarket just across the road, which made our lives a lot easier and helped us save significant amounts of money not having to dine out all the time. We will definitely be back on our next trip!