Reviews of Property: Manhattan Skyline View at Affordable Rate

Our family of four from Australia - two adults and two children aged 14 and 13 - stayed at Marina's lovely apartment on Staten Island from the 6th - 16th of September 2009. Everything was just as described...except for the views...they are even better than words can describe! Especially at dawn and dusk...they are magical. Where else could you stay and see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge all in one. It was very easy to become mesmerized by the sights.

Marina was exceptionally helpful. From the moment of our first email contact she was very considerate of our needs and so very prompt at answering our many questions. We also felt very secure in this apartment. And loved the journey to and from Manhattan each day on the ferry which of course is free! As others have suggested previously, we would recommend walking down to the ferry terminal each day, and catching the bus home from the terminal in the evening as the walk back is uphill and quite tiring at the end of a busy day.
There are three subway lines just near the Manhattan Ferry Terminal - the red and yellow lines are just outside the doors, and the green line is only a very short walk away

We managed to enjoy a variety of wonderful experiences during our 10 day stay. Standout experiences included a cruise on board Clipper City...a tall ship based at the South Street Seaport, rowing a boat on the lake in Central Park, watching the Yankees play at Yankee Stadium(great venue) and climbing to the crown of the Statue of Liberty. This costs only a couple of extra dollars but you will need to book well ahead(months ahead) and be prepared to walk a lot of stairs. But the end result is so worth it. We all agree that this was the highlight of our stay.

We all enjoyed seeing the Blue Man Group as well. They perform in a small theatre in the East Village and the performance was well received by our teenagers. But make sure you make the most of it by choosing to sit in the Poncho zone in the front few rows!

Needless to say we had a wonderful stay and are already planning our next visit. We will certainly stay at Marina's apartment again. It is convenient, exceptionally clean and Marina made the whole experience of arranging accommodation so much easier than we thought it would be.

Thanks again Marina. Take care, and we look forward to seeing you again one day. Jackie, Michael, Alex and Felicity - Brisbane, Australia

This spacious apartment had one bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. It was very clean and well-stocked with kitchen and cleaning supplies, linens, blankets, towels, and so on, and there was a computer with internet. Marina, thoe owner, showed concern for our needs from the time of our first inquiry about the apartment and asked us if we wanted anything in particular. She made an extra effort to supply us with a large teapot that we had requested. She spent time explaining how to get around the area and take the ferry to Manhattan. She was friendly and welcoming and available by phone or e-mail if we had any problems, which we didn’t. She was flexible enough to allow us to stay a few hours beyond our originally-scheduled departure time. The price for our stay was reasonable and we were pleased with the experience overall. We would recommend this apartment to others seeking a short stay in New York City.

Marina is a GREAT hostess..she makes sure everything is just right . This was my first time to New York City and Marina was very helpful..with bus schedules..subways..helping us get to and from the airport..when we go back...and we will go back... we look forward to staying at Marina's apartment..with the gorgeous view... (Hey Marina...thanks so much..You are a terrific lady...take care.....Leslie and Gary)

Our family of four stayed here for a week in July. The apartment was perfect! Marina was wery accomodating. The view was spectacular, especially in the evenings looking out over the Hudson and the Manhattan skyline. With the apartment being within walking distance to the ferry was a plus. Hopefully we will get to go back and will most definitely stay here again! Thanks Marina!

Our family, two adults and two teenagers, enjoyed our stay in the Staten Island apartment. The apartment was tidy and well equipped. There was a wonderful view towards Manhattan and it was nice to watch the ships passing. It was very easy to get to Manhattan with the ferry and it took about a half hour to get there and a big plus was that it was free of charge.
Our landlady was very helpful and friendly. She sent us instructions how to get to the aparment from the airport and ordered some takeaway food for us as we arrived late in the evening, thank you Marina.
This apartment is a very good alternative instead of staying at a hotel.

We stayed for a week in May 2009 and had a great time. The apartment was very clean and well equipped. The area felt safe even coming home from Manhatten very late at night. It was nice to get back to a quieter place after a long day in busy New York.
The ferry (free) takes 25 minutes to Manhatten and is about 15 mins walk downhill from the apartment (there is bus stop outside if you don't want to walk) and get bus back which leaves terminal shortly after ferry docks & stops right outside. Would advise buying weekly travel pass $25 which covers bus & subway.
The owner Marina was very friendly & helpful even staying very late for our delayed arrival.

We had a wonderful stay in this apartment last August: very clean, and fully equiped in a quiet and safe area .Spectacular view. We found the apartment as it was described. Just 5 min away from the ferry by bus (bus stop in front of the building!). Very convenient location to visit NYC. Marina, the owner, is a very charming lady who will do her best to make your life easier.

We stayed at this condo 4 days in December 2008 and loved it!

We were driving into the city and found the condo easily, it was easy to find from the freeway and it was in a quiet residential neighborhood.

It was very neat and clean. It had an excellent view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty as described in the ad. The place comfortably slept 4 adults. We found close on street parking within a block of the condo every time. Two delis and a chinese take out joint are within a 5 minute walk.

The Staten Island Ferry is about a 15-20 minute walk depending on your walking pace but the bus to the ferry is literally across the street.

There are about 2 flights of stairs to get into the building but once inside there is an elevator to the 4th floor. This may be important if you (or someone you are traveling with has mobility issues).

Marina (the owner) is very helpful and friendly, she was a pleasure to do business with. If you are wanting a nice place to stay with and excellent view, you dont mind the 30 minute ferry ride into Manhattan and you want to avoid the steep NYC prices this is the place for you!