Staten Island isn’t the first place you think of for where to stay in New York City. However, with the free ferry operating around the clock, the fifth borough is a convenient Big Apple base with a craft beer scene to rival Brooklyn and offbeat attractions including a ship graveyard. Around 170 parks and a dozen beaches make NYC’s underrated borough its greenest, too. As for accommodation, whereas Manhattan is notorious for its poky studios, Staten Island Airbnbs tout private backyards and kitchens where two can stand.
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We hope you love these Airbnb Staten Island vacation rentals! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay. Listed prices are accurate as of the time of publication.
Staten Island castle Airbnb with Manhattan views
No need to cross the Atlantic for a castle vacation, this 1906 Italianate palazzo brings Tuscany to New York. Overlooking the Statue of Liberty from its hillside setting, the heritage architecture has been preserved but the appliances are as modern as you’d find on the Upper East Side. One room is rented for couples and larger groups can book a second room on request. In compliance with NYC regulations, the host lives on site.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $445 per night
Private Airbnb Room near Staten Island Ferry
Experience the original Airbnb set-up at this spotless studio rental on the North Shore. The hosts have converted one floor of their home into a vacation pad with a private bathroom and kitchenette. Only the deck is shared, where you’re welcome to enjoy morning coffee or unwind over a glass of wine. The location is impossible to beat and the homemade arrival brownies are reason enough to book.
Two guests, one bedroom (studio)
Price: $106 per night
Guest Favorite Airbnb with a patio and free parking
Not far from I-278 and Route 440, this comfortable vacation home is ideal if you’re driving to Staten Island. Once checked in, you can switch to public transit for getting around the island and ride the free ferry over to Manhattan. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom rental unit claims the first floor of a family house and has its own kitchen and secluded terrace.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $179 per night
Single-family home near Staten Island Railway
This modern two-bedroom vacation let in Rosebank is convenient for touring North Shore’s taprooms and seeing New York City’s oldest heritage sites. The master bedroom has an en suite in addition to the family bathroom. Chefs can have fun in the chef’s kitchen, particularly after a haul at local markets. Everything listed is private although the host remains permanent residence in adherence to NYC Airbnb laws.
Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $250 per night
North Shore vacation home for larger groups
This pet-friendly Airbnb near the Staten Island ferry terminal has an awesome backyard with a swimming pool and grill. It’s fully fenced so the kids (and dogs) can play safely. The interiors are equally vast, including both double bedrooms and the bunk room. Fitness enthusiasts can stay on the game in the home gym equipped with dumbbells and a running machine.
Nine guests, three bedrooms
Price: $519 per night
Family-friendly townhouse in New York City
This Guest Favorite Airbnb in Staten Island comprises one master bed, a twin room, and a huge open-concept kitchen. The lounge is roomy enough to have a keyboard which takes care of evening entertainment. Clifton is a calm, residential neighborhood and only five minutes from the ferry terminal on the railway. Alice Austen House and Fort Wadsworth are right on the doorstep.
Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $265 per night
Restful apartment near Midland Beach
This Staten Island Airbnb is close to the island railway and its sandy beaches. It’s a guest suite with a separate entrance and street parking. The kitchen and bathroom are well-stocked while the lounge and bedroom are scattered with travel knick-knacks to create a homely environment. The hosts are responsive and eager to provide insider tips but otherwise, they’ll leave you be.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $109 per night
Guest suite with a shared pool
Located in Heartland Village, this cozy bolthole is surrounded by Staten Island’s woodland parks and time capsule attractions. It’s designed for a couple with the option to sleep kids on the pull-out couch. The unit has a full kitchen and use of a backyard with a grill and sun loungers. Shared with the host family, the swimming pool is a bonus. Just shoot them a message to reserve a private dip.
Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $137 per night
En suite Airbnb room near Snug Harbor
Rent the spare room of a longtime Staten Island resident and an avid world traveler at this beautiful house next to the island’s botanical garden. The room is on par with a boutique hotel with duck egg walls, luxury bedding, and a lovely private bathroom. Guests may also use the shared dining room although the rental is pitched at travelers with an appetite for dining out.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $180 per night
Cute NYC Airbnb near the beach
Walk to cafes and the South Beach Boardwalk from this snug vacation suite with a sunny patio. The Midland Beach neighborhood has a thriving multicultural population and you can stock the kitchen with groceries from Turkish, Ukrainian, Chinese, and Italian markets. This is an older but beautifully maintained home full of charm and scores of natural light. The second bedroom is suitable for two children or one adult.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $140 per night
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