I am a Polish physician and the purpose of my stay at Marianne's house was a residency interview at SIUH. The stay fully met my expectations and I am happy to sincerely recommend Marianne to anyone who seeks a peaceful homestay in Staten Island.

Location: The house is located in a quite close proximity to the hospital, which made the cab fare less than 10 bucks one way. This is a residential neighborhood and the area looks safe and nice. There is a Polish deli shop within 15 minutes of walking distance, as well as many other shops and restaurants.

The place: The house is quite cozy and nicely furnished. The room, as well as the bathroom and the kitchen were clean. The place looked exactly the same as could be seen in the pictures. I can recommend the place to people who are allergic to dust, as I had no reaction. It was warm during nighttime. You will have access to all basic kitchen facilities, including a coffee brewer. The only con: the house is very acoustic and sounds coming from downstairs can be easily heard upstairs.

The host: Marianne is a very nice and flexible person who is always willing to help you. She actually lives in the house and is readily accessible. Witnessing the host's everyday life allows you to consider the place a true homestay. Her friendliness combined with non-intusiveness makes her an almost perfect host to stay at.