Mark's loft was perfect for our family of four and a great base for visits to Manhattan. The house is a 15-20 min walk from the Staten Island ferry which is free and which we took almost daily. There is free parking on the street and we managed to find a spot in front of the house almost all the time. The loft was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. To get in, there are three doors and two narrow flights of stairs. I felt very safe because of this. We're a pretty energetic bunch so if stairs aren't an issue, then I would highly recommend!