We really enjoyed our stay at Jason and Dine's. We found the apartment to be a lovely space, it was warm, clean and homely, with excellent amenities. There was even some food and a couple or beers in the fridge for us when we got there, which we thought was a really nice touch! It was an excellent nights sleep too, as the bed was really cosy and comfy, which was perfect after a long day exploring new york.
Dine and Jason were excellent hosts, they were kind and welcoming and really went to every effort to make sure we had everything we needed. They also provided an Info pack that had lots of useful information about the local area and getting around. We arrived late at night and Dine was there to greet us and made us feel at home. Even though we were up and out early in a morning, we knew that we could still reach our hosts by phone for any advice during the day or evening, and Dine was always quick to reply. We were very grateful for all the help we were given, Dine lent us masks for the halloween parade and dropped us off at the ferry when we were in a rush and when we had heavy bags.
The apartment itself is a short walk to the ferry across to Manhattan, which is free, easy to get to, and runs frequently, taking about 25 mins each way. Staying on Staten Island was really nice, you just have to feature the travel time in your plans for the day. We found it quite enjoyable taking the ferry, passing the statue of liberty and taking in great views of the skyline as you approach Manhattan.
Overall, we would highly recommend a stay with Jason and Dine and would be more than happy to stay with them again.