Staying at Magnolia House as guests of Danforth and Darwin is like a weekend with your favorite uncles. Everywhere you turn your eyes are likely to become fixed on an item that you have never seen before, that certainly has a story, and either of your hosts are all too happy to tell it. This b and b is a welcome break from a cookie cutter hotel experience, and despite being in NYC and the availability of WiFi still has an "off the grid" relaxing feel. Breakfast is flexible to your tastes and is graciously served and prepared. Stayed there with family including 2 young kids, a grown daughter and her toy poodle and all felt welcome. We would stay there again. This is a perfect place for the returning Staten Islander (as I am) who also wants to be near the ferry to go to the city.