David's basement apartment was convenient, comfortable, good value and stylish. Even though it's a basement, it is like a ground floor on one side because of the sloping garden. Furniture and appliances were of good quality. We got clean towels every week. We found two minor downsides: 1. The bedroom only had a window to a galery that didn't provide natural light or ventilation. 2. The television only worked with Roku internet television and the speed wasn't enough, so the only thing we could watch was low quality videos from youtube, it's a pity, because the screen was very big. The neighbourhood was beautiful, with lots of trees, historic buildings and views over the Veranzano Narrows. The trip to Manhattan (bus+ferry) takes 45 min if you time it properly and up to 65 min if you don't, but the ferry ride is very pleasant and a bonus in terms of sightseeing. On the other hand, the location is convenient for many off-the-beaten-track sights in Staten Island.
The hosts were very kind, welcoming and helpful. Very respectful of our privacy as well.
I strongly recommend David's place.