I fell in love with this little houseboat in the Rockaways—I can honestly say sitting on the deck with a glass of wine, watching over the nature preserve and the flights take off from JFK is something I'll never forget. Check-in and out was quite easy and Ingrid was wonderfully helpful. If you're looking for a super put-together hotel-like experience in the happening part of time this might not be the right place—it's near the quieter relaxing beaches, and there's' no running water just a three or four minute walk to the marina bathrooms, but said bathrooms were very nice as was the marina atmosphere. Free parking was a huge plus! The place is full of tchotchkes and is perfect for a fun little home away from home.