If you're looking for a place to stay in Staten Island, Linda's Airbnb is the way to go. While it's not exactly "close" to the ferry (a 25-30 minute drive away), it's in a neighborhood that you feel safe walking in after coming back from a long day in Manhattan. I arrived late night Friday to Linda's place and when walking up to the Airbnb, she had lights set along the walkway that light up the path. It's the small things that matter. Inside, the space was cozy and clean...exactly what one hopes for when returning from a long day in Manhattan. The bed was SO comfortable. The area was spacious, yet also had everything we needed. Linda herself was very communicative and easy to get ahold of. I felt like I had found a little gem on Staten Island. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Linda!