Self check-in was super easy and convenient. The location of Meghan's place is walking distance to/from the Staten Island Ferry! Before heading into Manhattan each day, we enjoyed Dunkin' Donuts and also had amazing pizza one day at A & S Pizza which are both right outside her front door. We visited during New Year's while the temperatures were near zero. The nice thing was that the bedroom was extremely warm every evening when we got back. We had an amazing time visiting New York for the first time and Meghan's place is a great value and comfortable stay.