The bungalow was a beauty - with thoughtful touches and a lived-in grandeur that reminded me of the well-loved, well-weathered seaside cottages of my youth. I was in Staten Island for a Storytelling festival so did a fair trek on the train every day, and it's likely more practical to stay on the beach, Brooklyn side - but that said the bungalow was an oasis after a few long days of dashing round the city. And Maribel was lovely and helpful (after I got a little lost). All in all it was a very lovely experience.