We visited the Big Apple after attending our older son's graduation in Boston in late May 2016. Our plan was to explore NYC as much as possible in 5 days with our younger son who has never been to NY. We wanted a quiet, relaxing, and comfortable place to stay while visiting a bustling city like NYC, where there would be lots of walking, eating and sleep - rinse and repeat for the next day. Luckily, we were hosted by Pat and Martha in their absolutely lovely home in Staten Island. Their home sits in a quiet neighborhood, a stroll away from the train station which took us to/from Staten Island ferries every 15 mins or so. The daily trips we took were spectacular with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and NYC skyline. We were lucked out as the weather was very nice (considering we're from California). We felt both Pat and Martha went above and beyond their call of duty to make us feel comfortable in their home. They were so accommodating with our schedules, starting from the moment we showed up at their doors after arriving late due to missing our train out of Boston. We immediate felt the warmth of their hospitality and the comfort of their home as we unload our luggage. The attention to details were just absolutely incredible, from the thoughtful visitor guide books in the room to the high quality and delicious foods they readily shared with us. While it's hard to find better hosts than Pat and Martha, we're reminded there are wonderful people out there for us to meet. We came as strangers but we departed as friends. We're so grateful for the experience and kindness Pat and Martha have given to us.