Natalia's place is exactly as described, and is a wonderful old home, Very comfortable and extremely spacious! We arrived a couple of hours earlier than we expected after a very long drive from Florida and Natalia responded immediately to my request for an early check in. The off road parking is a blessing! and would accommodate at least 3 vehicles, the gate is narrow so be prepared to fold your mirrors in if you are in a truck or suv..... The neighborhood is very quiet and felt safe at all times. We chose to walk to the train station each day which is a 6 minute brisk walk (through an area that looks a little run down but still felt safe) Then a 5 minute (2 stops) to the ferry terminal to the city.
The steps up to the front door seem a lot steeper in the evenings after a long day in Manhattan....but that's just me...lol! The accommodation is on the ground and 2nd floors with 1 bedroom off the dining room, the master suite and the other 2 bedrooms upstairs. There is only 1 bathroom upstairs so gusts using bedrooms 3 and 4 have to go through the master to use it which didn't bother us at all.
If there are guests staying in the top floor apartment you will hear them coming and going as the old staircases do transmit some noise, however, this was part of the charm and experience of staying in an old "home with character"
Overall we loved our stay at Natalia's place and would definitely visit again! I think it is incredible value for such a large space that is located so conveniently to one of the most expensive cities on the planet!!