Charming Gated House/Hard Wood Floors Ferry 1 Mile Parking

• Wonderful retreat from the city

  Wonderful retreat from the city

  • Guest Carol
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 09/09/12
  We loved our stay here. It's very close to the free ferry, which takes you right into Manhattan. The apartment is huge and very comfortable. The yard is lovely and well kept with hammock, grill and patio for our pleasure. Inside, there is a flat screen tv with cable and wifi internet access. The kitchen is well equiped: microwave, stove, coffee maker, brand new fridge. The bathroom is clean and new. Water pressure is good and the hot water is readily abundant. Bedrooms are large with comfortable beds and clean linens. The owner is friendly and very helpful with information to local stores and restaurants. Don't miss staying here.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Very Nice Stay

  Very Nice Stay

  • Guest tom
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 06/13/12
  Place was nice, quite, and clean. Location excellent. Lydia was extremely pleasant and professional. We really looked forward to going back at the end of the day. Actually slept better than I do at home. Thanks Lydia

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful Home

  Beautiful Home

  • Guest Kelly
  • Date of stay 12/26/11
  • Review Submitted 01/10/12
  I recently stayed with my teenage son at this beautiful home in Staten Island. It was huge and perfect accomodations for the 2 of us. The owner was very friendly and incredibly accomodating. We arrived early and stayed late and she was fantastic. She stayed in contact with me and we communicated regularly. The area is a great residential area with lots of beautiful homes, many of which were decorated with Christmas lights, it was very pretty. The home was very private and my vehicle was in a gated driveway. I felt very safe and secure in the home and area. We were just a mile from the Staten Island Ferry which took us into Manhattan each day. I highly recommend this home to anyone travelling and looking for warmth and comfort! I will definetly be back, hopefully for a longer vacation, next time!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• GREAT GETAWAY WITH GREAT OWNER

  GREAT GETAWAY WITH GREAT OWNER

  • Guest HAPPY TRAVELLER
  • Date of stay 09/17/10
  • Review Submitted 09/27/10
  After viewing dozens of rental scams on Craigslist this discovery was like a breath of fresh air. The wonderful owner, Lydia, kept in touch before we left and was waiting for us together with her beautiful dog Sophie when we arrived. After a long flight from the UK Lydia even provided us with some cold beers and staples for morning breakfast-coffee,muffins,butter etc., all at no charge. Lydia even took us to the local shop for some shopping and then drove us to the ferry. On the last day she drove us back to JFK in heavy traffic at well under the going cab rate-such a helpful lady. The apartment was huge and in great condition, with ample room for just us 2 with a fully equipped kitchen, good bathroom and even a veranda to relax on. There was ample linen and fluffy towels to enjoy. We didn't get the chance to enjoy the garden as we were too busy, but Lydia has a gas barbeque if needed. We spent a long time looking for somewhere suitable and this location suited us fine, within a 1/2 hour walk of the ferry that runs 24/7 and close to a bus stop should you not want to walk to the ferry. It was very quiet and a very good area. We cannot praise this lady and her apartment enough. Peter and Michael Page

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+.

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• Welcome to Fort Lydia

  Welcome to Fort Lydia

  • Guest momoften
  • Date of stay 07/04/10
  • Review Submitted 07/29/10
  While visiting New York City, take in the many forts that the city has to offer. While staying in the the city, stay at FORT LYDIA, the apartment is very comfortable and clean. Nice kitchen to cook our meals and save money. The owner was very helpful with our needs. We had off street packing behid a locked fence for added security. Sophie the house guard dog, was the sweetest thing, she would come upstair to visit us and the kids loved her. The hammock in the wonderful yard was great for an afternoon nap. Minutes from the ferry to Manhattan. The pictures don't do justice to the apartment.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Great place to stay while in NY

  Great place to stay while in NY

  • Guest niki
  • Date of stay 03/04/10
  • Review Submitted 07/04/10
  HI came in to staten island w my husband to visit Manhattan and some old friends in town Place is spacious and clean and quiet Just love the yard and person in charge of property was very helpful and friendly Price was reasonable as well The month went very fast and I look forward to my next trip back

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

RATES VARY SLIGHTLY DEPENDING UPON NUMBER OF PEOPLE STAYING AND TIME OF YEAR

Security deposit of $125

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Only extra charge is 125 cleaning fee at end of your stay