Tory and Ben were excellent hosts! Easy and quick communication, super accommodating to our situation. We had 2 young kids and between them and traffic we arrived way late. They were totally understanding and gracious about it-much appreciated as I was pretty frazzled by the time we arrived! We also had my small senior dog with us, so the outdoor space was perfect for her and the kids to stretch their legs and enjoy the sea air! In addition to not being pet or baby haters, Tory and Ben have a firepit in the back yard. Neither me or my family (visiting from FL, CA and the UK) ever expected to be relaxing around a firepit at the beach in NYC! Very nice bonus. The house is a lovely old victorian with a great front porch and no neighbors on one side, so feels very private. The apt has all the essentials needed to cook but they were still kind enough to drop off a grill that I forgot to ask for in advance. It's also located just a stone's throw from the Rockaway Brewing Co. (amazing beer, excellent vibe) has easy access to the beach and a huge proper grocery store nearby. Perfect staycation, thanks for everything!