Discounted for Last Month in a Private 2 apartments in 1, Closest to Free Ferry

The house (or two apartments) were old and quite charming. They are well equipped. There were nine of us and we fitted in well enough given the size of the party. The outdoor patio area and the front deck were great. I imagine these are rare in New York. The house served as a comfortable base from which to explore the city, walk to grocery stores and restaurants.

However, we did experience some problems. the dishwasher did not work and the dining table's leg failed. The house was a 10 minute walk to the ferry through building works and some chaotic building works.

I should add that the area in which the house it situated is not a good one. I image that the area was quite a nice one once. The views of Manhattan, sadly, are gone and Robyn's house is the only one left on the block. This made parking possible at times but we did not feel comfortable walking about in the evening.

We found the lack of laundering facilities an inconvenience. The nearest laundromat, Family Laundromat, was half a mile away. I carried the washing there on the first wash day but later used a taxi.

We enjoyed our stay but the laundry issue was, for me at least, the biggest drawback.

We had the pleasure of staying here for a week in December 2015. At first we were not sure about staying on Staten Island but reading the reviews about Robins Nest helped us to decide to give it a go. We are sure glad we did. The accomodation is very close to the ferry as stated and we found the ferry ride lovely and relaxing at the end of each day, and especially enjoyed getting away from the crowds. We caught the bus to Staten Island mall which was easy (just across the road) and the mall offered everything NYC did in terms of purchases with less crowds. We are from Australia and were able to pick up some bargains that are very expensive at home. The apartment was beautifully furnished and lovely and warm, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There is a laundromat and supermarket in easy walking distance. We will be back to NY and would not consider staying anywhere else. Thanks so much Robin!

My family (3 adults, 1 teen and a dog) had a wonderful time at Robin’s place. The apartment is roomy and well provisioned, especially the kitchen, for a short or extended stay. The location is a brief and safe walk to the ferry terminal- literally minutes and then aboard the free ferry that runs all night to downtown Manhattan- it really couldn’t be easier. Cafés and a farmers market are close by. If you want some green space there is the historic Alice Austin House and the Chinese scholar’s and botanical gardens at Snug Harbor. It makes for a great home base for activities on Staten Island and Manhattan.

Robin is a great help- there when you need help, but very conscientious of your privacy. She provided great communication leading up to our stay and was an enormous help while we shared her home. I cannot recommend Robin’s Nest highly enough- you’ll be close to all that is great about NYC, but still have the creature comforts of home.

Family of 5, boys ages 7, 10 and 13, stayed 4 nights in August of 2014. The appartment is cozy, comfortable and well decorated/furnished. The owners have obviously thought of many small details to make you feel right at home. Its also surprisingly quiet. Access to Manhattan via ferry is easy, quick, painless and breathtaking, even the 3rd round trip! The only drawback is the neighborhood itself, you would think with this view and this access to downtown this area would be revitalized...its not so bad, just not what I expected. I guess this area is still a well kept secret!

Ps for baseball fans, a minor league game at the stadium next door is quite enjoyable as well!

Very happy with the stay at Robin's rental. Robin was a pleasure to rent from. Welcomed us warmly...and then gave us complete privacy. Never even heard them upstairs. The home itself--very much like staying at your aunts home. We rented the first floor-- a 2 bedroom unit of a large 3 story home for 6 nights. 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 10 &12). Very quiet place...so much better than a hotel for a light sleeper! Charming old fashioned home with high ceilings and a nice mix of modern (wifi, flat screen, updated kitchen, new comfy sofa, a/c) and traditional or antique furnishings. Everything was very clean and good working order. Kitchen well stocked beyond the bare bones usually found in vacation rental kitchens. Although I did not locate a cookie sheet, betting Robin would have provided one if I had asked. New mattresses the day we arrived which we found very comfortable, but are firm. If you prefer squishy beds, pack a topper. Queen bedroom spacious. Kids bedroom was super tiny but fine for 2 kids. They liked the twin trundle and preferred the 2 twins to sharing a hotel bed. Only thing we lacked was a 2nd bathroom, but no different than most hotel rooms. Loved having full kitchen/dining/living room and *free* parking in front of the house all week. Never an issue with parking. New key foods supermarket nearby...but you must drive. Smaller convenience stores nearby (walkable) but we preferred the key foods supermarket. Neighborhood walk from the house to the ferry takes 5 - 10 minutes & always felt safe. Ferry is super convenient, free, and runs every 20-30 minutes. Never waited longer than 10 minutes. About a 20 minute ferry ride. Always able to get a seat, and gorgeous views from the ferry. First time taking the ferry over we found the subway station just outside the ferry terminal bought our 7 day subway passes...and we were off. We explored most of lower and mid manhattan and brooklyn from the rental. Highly recommend seeing a staten island Yankees game while here. Wish we had more days to explore staten island itself, and the other bouroughs. Next trip!! We would rent here again, and if the kids ask for another NYC vacation we will try to rent from Robin again. Next time, we may opt to rent the small downstairs apartment too to give the kids a bit more space and gain a 2nd bathroom. Nearly perfect! Kids had a fabulous and memorable NYC trip. Thank you Robin - we had a very enjoyable stay.