Sankofa Guest Apartment, a Portal for the Soul Harlem (Central), New York City, New York Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 123390

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Location: Harlem (Central), Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (LaGurdia Airport - 7 miles; JFK Airport - 17 miles)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

Sankofa Guest Apartment is a an ideal location whether visiting NY for business or pleasure. This airy self contained apartment is on the top floor of our 2 family brownstone located in Central Harlem's rich historic Mt. Morris Park neighborhood. There is no elevator.

We are close to four express trains and steps from numerous city buses. All take you anywhere in Manhattan or the other boroughs that your heart desires. If you value peace, beauty, quality and convenience, why not inquire about Sankofa.

The bedroom which overlooks the garden has three windows,a queen size bed with a pillow top mattress,ample closet space,a comfortable lounge chair, a Bose Wave Music System with multi-CD Changer,CD's and an alarm clock.

The bathroom is adjacent to the bedroom. Toiletries,towels and plush bathrobes are provided during your stay.

The living room has a small library, 27 inch flat screen TV with premium channels,DVD player,two sofas (One is a twin sleep sofa), and other seating. There is a dining area with seating for three adjacent to the kitchen pass through.

The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare a meal.

One of the hall closets houses a washer/dryer.

The neighborhood is quiet, safe, residential, historic, eclectic and right in the heart of Harlem. There are grocery stores, banks, dry cleaners, pharmacies, a bowling alley,sports club, and a movie theater nearby. Take advantage of all that Harlem has to offer; delicious dining, day spas, Central Park, shopping, neighborhood tours, gospel brunches, jazz clubs, museums and friendly folk. There is something for everyone.

The subway station on 125th Street and Lenox Avenue is four short blocks from the apartment,and takes you to 42nd Street/Times Square in approximately 15 minutes. If you're not in a hurry and want a scenic ride through upper Manhattan, you can take the bus that is less than 1/2 block away on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. It will take you down 5th Avenue along Central Park to great mid-town department stores and 42nd Street in about 35 minutes. The Metro North Railroad Station, also on 125th Street, has trains to Grand Central Station and Bronx Botanical Garden. LaGuardia airport is approximately twenty minutes by cab.

After a day of fun in Harlem, lower Manhattan or the other boroughs, unwind in an airy oasis of serenity at Sankofa Guest Apartment. The accommodations are immaculate, quiet and safe.

Read more about Sankofa Guest Apartment in the LONELY PLANET'S 2009 NY City Guide.


Please check calendar for availability before making an inquiry.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning. Bedroom and bathroom also have ceiling fans.
  • Washer: Located in the apartment Detergent also provided.
  • Dryer: Located in the apartment
  • Linens Provided: Extra linens provided for stays of more than 5 days.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Pillow top mattress
  • Convertible Bed: Twin size with Air Dream mattress
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Juicer, blender, George Foreman grill, crock pot, Tassimo Beverage Machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Communications
  • Telephone: Free local telephone / Answering machine
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring you own computer
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Children should be at least 9 years old.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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Jan-March: $165(1-2 people) Add $50 per nite for 3rd person.
April-December: $180 (1-2 people)Add $50 per nite for 3rd person.
ALL RATES INCLUDE TAXES  3 guests maximum.  3 nt minimum.
Credit card information required to secure your reservation.
Your card is charged upon arrival and inspection of the apartment.
CANCELLATION POLICY:If you need to cancel or postpone your stay, please notify us
at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival date.Cancellations after the 14th day will
be charged 1 nite's stay plus a $20 handling fee.No refunds on early departures.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/09/09
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  Trish & Laura Thompson , Melbourne, Australia
  • Even before we arrived we knew that Sankofa was going to be something really special. Edith and Norma, our hosts could not have been any more helpful, even agreeing to let us order event tickets prior to our arrival using their address for delivery and answering what were almost daily questions from us. Sankofa is everything the pictures show and so much more. The apartment is an absolutely beautiful oasis in the hubbub of New York. The neighbourhood is full of interesting people and everything you might want to see is a very short subway ride away. Edith has a wealth of knowledge and she went out of her way to provide us with information and help for subways, buses, landmarks, shows and many other things. When we return to NY, Sankofa will most definitely be our home away from home. Thank you so much for making our trip such a memorable one.
• 09/04/09
  Positive Rating
  Karen Chadwick , Houston, Texas
  • I stayed at the Sankofa Guest Apartment from 9/27 - 9/31 of 2009 and I had the best time. The apartment was beautiful and the pictures do not do it justice. It was a warm welcome from the interesting shuttle ride from the airport. Edith and Norma thank you so much for your hospitality and for being so helpful in suggesting places to eat and visit. After a long day of walking Harlem and a hot shower relaxing by the window while watching tv was great. Again, thank you so much for your hospitality. I look forward to returning. Karen Chadwick Houston, Texas
• 05/03/09
  Positive Rating
  Martine Cohen , Paris/ France
  • I was with my two kids (15 and 18) and did not think that it could be so pleasant to rent an apartment! First, we have been welcomed by Edith and her sister who are absolutly deligthfull. We were so touched to notice all the thougths from our hosts: milk and butter in the fridge , some jam and all other small things that makes you feel at home at once ! then , the apartment was so warm and nicely arranged , everything was thought to please the guests that we were. Edith and her sister were so discreet that we had the impression to be alone in the house, but when we have needed some help they were always there and helpful. I did not think that I could feel so much at home in a place that was not my home ! Then, it has been very easy to go and visit all the museums because , just next to the place , a bus goes directly to the museum Mile where all the museums are . Harlem has been also the occasion for us to go and listen to very good jazz gigs and in a not touristy place and that was a very nice experience . There are also plenty of nice and unexpensive places to eat to and the people there have been always helpful and nice . I hope to be able to come again It has been a great pleasure!
• 04/29/09
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  Janie & Pierre , Kuujjuak, Québec, Canada
  • We have all stayed at quote "nice places" at some point and sometime but, rarely do we walk into a place with so much "Soul", where you feel at home from the moment you walk in. Sankofa is the kind of guest apartment for which you plan time to be in everyday for some rest and cosiness, even if Manhattan is calling outside... Truly a gem, made even better by Edith and Norma's sincere warmhearted nature. Can't wait to be back !
• 11/19/08
  Positive Rating
  Christi Cuff , South Jordan, Utah
  • We stayed at Sankofa from 11-03-08 to 11-12-08. It was the best decision I have ever made in lodging. It was so comfortable, with lovely amenities surrounding you that made it all the more enjoyable. The decorating was superb. The bed as good as our one at home. We couln't have asked for a better spot to retreat to after a long day sightseeing in NYC. Edith and Norma were the best. They were so helpful and kind when our son visited us unexpectedly. He also was very comfortable. The subway was close, all sorts of info. pamphlets made available, stores close by for food, good restarants and more. It's a jewel that we'll definitely use again. I actually feel I have found two new friends, besides a lovely retreat in the city. Thank you again, Edith and Norma.
• 10/13/08
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  John Romero , San Antonio, Texas
  • I stayed at the Sanfoka Guest Apartment for 4 nights. The owners Edith and Norma were very nice and helpful. The apartment has everything you need to make your stay in NYC enjoyable. There's a full kitchen and laundry room. The apartment is in a safe neighborhood off 125th street in Harlem. The subways are a few blocks away and it takes about 15 minutes on the express subway lines to get to Times Square. Staying at the Sanfoka is much more relaxing than staying at a small NY hotel room. I will definitely be staying at the Sanfoka for future trips to NYC.
• 08/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Gregory Ruffer , Winter Park, Florida
  • I am a doctoral student at Columbia University working on the degrees only during the summer in New York. Sankofa was my home for 2 months in 2007 and 2008 (and is reserved for 2009!). It is truly my home-away-from-home. The pictures are accurate in that Sankofa is a warm, inviting and comfortable place to stay for any length of time. It has been beautifully decorated. The internet, laundry and full kitchen are perfect for the stay. I could write forever about the kindness of Edith and Norma, the owners. They are truly the salt of the earth. They will make sure your stay is nothing short of memorable.
• 04/29/08
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  Ruud Gelderman , Amsterdam- The Netherlands
  • Yes, what can I say about the Sankofa apartment without falling in superlatives. My wife and I stayed here for one month (April 2008) on our first visit to New York and was it a good choice. It started already with the initial telephone contact I had with Edith before we even booked. She informed me accurately about the apartment, the neighbourhood I could expect to find and I felt already welcome without having seen it. The apartment is well appointed, everything one might need for a short or prolonged stay is provided for and all of excellent quality. The atmosphere is so nice that we felt at home nearly immediately. The availability of telephone and internet access made for a good contact with our children and grandchildren in Holland. The situation as far as subway and bus transport is concerned could not be better, everything within a 5 minute walk from home (and I say home on purpose). We had a lovely time here, discovering New York at leisure, and when we had some questions or problems these were answered and solved immediately by the ladies of the house in a more than kind and friendly way. Being so near to 125th Street is handy for an evening stroll and for getting the necessary groceries etc. and this busy main street gives a good taste of life in Harlem. We will certainly keep in contact with our nice hostesses and can recommend a stay in this excellent place. Thank you Edith and Norma for letting us stay with you. Ada and Rudy Gelderman.
• 01/16/08
  Positive Rating
  Dominique , Dakar, Senegal
  • We spent 8 nights at Sankofa around Christmas time. Coming from Senegal to New York in the heart of winter was quite a challenge for our family. The difference in temperature was enormous. 95° Farenheit in Dakar when we got on the plane. 14° F when we landed at JFK on the following morning... We had no idea what Sankofa would be like. We knew the address, I'd checked on a map. Harlem was fine for us. We'd seen pictures on the internet and it looked real nice and clean. But "what if the bed isn't good ?" my wife asked. "Can you imagine spending so many nights on a bad mattress ?". The answer was a definite no. On that cold December day, I parked the rental car just outside 157, W 121 st. street. No problem finding a parking spot here. Two charming ladies opened the guesthouse door. Bright smiles on welcoming faces. They showed us to the apartment on the third floor. It was sunny and warm, superbly decorated with African artefacts. There was a large living/dining room with two sofas, a fully equiped kitchen, a very nice bathroom and a beautiful and quiet bedroom. The bed was big enough and, yes, it was very comfortable. Actually, it probably is the best bed we slept on. Ever. We had such a great stay at Sankofa that we decided we'd come again. The following week, after a short trip to Canada, we cancelled the reservation we'd made at Novotel in Manhattan and checked in again at Sankofa. There was no way we'd go to a chain hotel now that we had a place of our own in the city. Would we recommend Sankofa ? Yes, yes, yes. Although, on after thought, we're wondering whether they'll still have room for us next time we want to come if we tell everyone about it ... Should we keep our little secret secret ? It probably is too late already
• 01/05/08
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  Margot and Clemmie , Auckland, New Zealand
  • Thank you so much for having us to stay in your home. The apartment is the nicest accommodation we have ever stayed in anywhere in the world – all the art work and collected objects add such a personal touch. We have had the most wonderful week – Radio City Hall, Apollo Theatre, Soho, Empire State Building and even a couple of sample sales! The food has been amazing – Native in Harlem, Balthazar in Soho and Dean and Deluca for takeout. Transport was so easy - we caught the subway day and night from the station an easy 5 minutes walk away, but on our last day took a lovely bus ride down 5th Avenue to see the freshly fallen snow in Central Park. We met friendly people everywhere in Harlem, all of them keen to chat and give helpful advice. At the end of each day we felt so lucky to be able to come “home.” Thank you for making Sankofa such a welcoming place. We will definitely return and recommend you to anyone coming to New York.

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