Staying with Grace was one of my better decisions. You get so much more than a bed for the night. Breakfast, coffee and even a really tasty roast chicken. grace and I got on fantastically and she was able to take some time to come out with me and show me some unusual NYC sites. The room is large and full of interesting things and the Murphy bed is very comfortable. Grace provides great instructions for the TV and Internet etc. the area is lovely too. Make sure you go to the park. The subway is very close and although it takes a little while to get in to downtown it's really not that much of a bother to sit on the express train.
Highly recommended