Emily's place is great! We live nearby in Queens, NYC so we just came for a quick getaway. The boat is so adorable and you really do have everything you need. The marina is clean and everyone there is super friendly. The fact that it's situated right by a grocery store and a Dunkin' Donuts was also perfect. You don't have to venture far to get coffee or food if needed. We did go to the Rockaway Beach Surf Club which is super fun and we actually had an easy time taking the bus! It was way quicker than waiting for an Uber so I recommend using public transportation if you're going anywhere not within walking distance.
I highly recommend staying here for a quiet place to unwind!