THIS PLACE IS A TREASURE! If you are at all worried about how to do NYC in an easy way-stay here! We got up early(ish), took the bus (across the street) to the ferry (free) and rode to the city. There we took a TopView tour bus of the city (caught it outside the ferry terminal in Battery Park). It was easy to for us to get to all the highlights of NYC-Little Italy, Empire State Building, China Town, the 9/11 Memorial, Penn Station, Times Square, Wall Street, and so much more! We would have done some museums, but ran out of time...next time! We hopped back on the ferry (Did I mention FREE and runs 24/7?) and then took a bus back to Tim and Denise's. So, fun, so easy and it all felt very safe. Did I mention my husband and I did this with four kids in tow? Beyond convenient-Tim and Denise were SUPER accommodating and kind people. Their house is a fun place to relax at and just breath. Quiet and cool neighborhood with a small grocery store right next door. I can't say enough...you will really enjoy your stay!