Of all my stays in airbnbs- here is where I found the best hosts. Marina and her husband were terrific hosts. They helped me figure out my way around to places in Staten Island and to and from the ferry. They live right above the apartment so they are "accessible" for questions and concerns. There is also a map of Staten Island right outside the room which was very helpful. The kitchen is stocked a bit with items to get you going as well which was very nice. My stay was a bit different as it was after Hurricane Sandy. I ended up walking most places and found it about an hour walk to the ferry which is longer than what others have noted..so I give 2 hours to get from here to Times Square. However, this might have been bc of the transportation mess after Sandy. It is a great place to stay on Staten Island and I recommend with the idea that getting to and from Manhatten might be quite an ordeal everyday unless you takes buses etc. There IS a but getting very close to their home so if you are fine with that you are probably golden. I like to walk though and that just took a lot more time. Great Hosts, Great CLEAN Apartment...