Natasha and Jak were the perfect hosts, and went out of their way to make us feel at home. We stayed for a weekend and their condo was very comfortable and quiet. Everything new and at hand, including terrycloth robes!
They laid out a quick breakfast for us each morning, and had beach towels and beach chairs at the ready.
The beach and boardwalk are very close by, and it's about a half hour walk, or a 15 minute bus ride if you're going to Rockaway Taco or other spots closer to town. I recommend Uma's for dinner, and The Bungalow for their outdoor deck.
We really felt like we were on vacation, but still so close to NYC!