The best thing about staying at Magnolia House were the hosts, Danforth and Darwin. They were both so warm, welcoming, attentive, and accommodating. We felt like their house was our house for the week that we stayed there.
Danforth greeted my husband, my son, and me upon arrival with a tour of the accommodations and libations - whiskey and wine. We had wonderful conversation on the veranda.
The location was very convenient - just a 12-minute walk - for taking the free Staten Island ferry to Manhattan. We especially loved the view when we were walking in the neighborhood. We went to a Staten Island Yankees baseball game which is just an 8-minute walk away - the best minor league ballpark we have ever seen with the beautiful view of the water and Manhattan in the distance.
The suites were filled with historically interesting artifacts. We wish we had time to get a full tour and explanation of all the wonderful items in the rooms, but our schedule was packed so we didn't have a lot of time to peruse and admire all that was in the rooms.
Darwin provided amazing breakfasts of eggs, bacon, danishes, fruit salad, coffee, orange juice, and toasted butter, as well as trips down Hollywood's memory lane through conversation.
We loved our stay at Magnolia House and we felt that we made new friends in Danforth and Darwin! We can't wait to visit again in the future!