There just aren’t words for how fabulous of a stay we had at Magnolia House. Danforth and Darwin are exquisite hosts. They are so welcoming, providing phenomenal conversation and a home full of fascinating artifacts from their life’s travels.
From the moment we arrived, Danforth was there to greet us, help us to unload the car, and aid in parking (we recommend the street behind the house and taking the stairs right next door at the church). He guided us into NYC the first night with a walk towards the ferry and information for the bus that stops directly in front of the house. Each morning, Darwin served a home cooked breakfast and great stories of his life and the books he has written along with asking us about our lives and our previous day’s adventures.
Our space - two bedrooms, two full baths, and two sitting rooms - was very spacious. The beds were comfortable and each bedroom had a window air conditioner which provided more than enough cooling for the space. The rooms are eclectic and fascinating. Every corner has something interesting to discover. As Danforth said, it isn’t the Ritz-Carlton and for that we are glad. It is far better with so much character and charm! If we are fortunate enough to return to NYC in the future, this would definitely be where we would stay!