Location: Harlem (Central), Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (Upper Manhattan-20 minutes from LaGuardia airport)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
This is an ideal home base for a Manhattan vacation, especially for families. The apartment is located in Harlem on 129th Street, between 5th and Madison. Harlem is known for it's historic brownstones. This is a tree-lined block with a community garden and 2 playgrounds nearby. The apartment has been recently renovated and has a private entrance on the ground level.
The owners live above. It's less than than a 10 minute walk to two major subway lines that take you to virtually all the major site-seeing venues in Manhattan. There is also a busline a block away that takes you directly to Central Park, and Museum Mile.
The full kitchen and dining room means you can save money and have some relaxing meals at home during your vacation. A washer and dryer in the apartment means you can pack light, and is especially beneficial if you have young children. There are grocery stores and shopping nearby. Everything you need for an affordable, exciting, yet relaxing New York vacation.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Air conditioning unit in living room; ceiling fans in bedrooms
- Washer: Inside apt, free
- Dryer: Inside apt, free
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: There is a parking garage 1 block away. 24 hour rate is approximately $20. There is also free parking available on the street
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Sofa-bed in living room in addition to standard couch
- Crib: A portable crib (Pack and Play) is available upon request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: DirecTV Satellite Service
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, spices
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone: Local service
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Hair dryer, iron and ironing board
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Please ask.
- Kid Friendly: Playgrounds and swimming nearby.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- It's New York City--you can do anything and everything! Times Square is a 20 minute subway ride. The historic Apollo theater is just blocks away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1365/week;
$200-220/night, 3 night minimum
$300 deposit required via PayPal to secure reservation.
PayPal allows you to use a credit card, debit card or check
Balance due 1 week prior to arrival via PayPal, or via cash on arrival
$20 additional per night for parties of 6 or more
$200 damage deposit due in cash upon check-in and returned upon check-out
provided no damage has occurred.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
Originally from Wisconsin, I was living in Minneapolis, Minnesota when I met my husband. He had been living in New York for many years and was renovating a brownstown in Harlem. We moved in after our wedding in 2003. We have enjoyed our 6 years in Harlem. Formerly a computer software consultant, I now stay home with our two children and manage our rental.
Why the Owner Chose Harlem (Central)
My husband bought this brownstone when it was just a shell with a burned-out interior. It had been empty for 15 years. He had it totally renovated and we moved in after our wedding in 2003. We live in the top 3 floors and orginally leased the bottom floor to long-term tenants. In 2006, we decided we would rather take on short-term renters and furnished it, with the hope of hosting vacationers. We stay in houses and villas instead of hotels when we travel the world, so it is fun for us to put up travelers on our end as well.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
We have enjoyed Harlem for it's unique mix of architecture, it's community feel and friendly neighbors and it's view of the sky (we are not surrounded by towering skyscrapers, most buidings are 6 stories or less). We are also in a very convenient location to get around Manhattan--equi-distant from the 2/3 subway and the 4/5/6 subway lines.
Property Photos
- Brownstone location on 129th Street - Manhattan Apartment
- Dining and Kitchen area - Manhattan Apartment
- Living Room - Manhattan Apartment
- Bedroom with Queen Bed
- Bedroom with full size bed
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Mary Arnold , England
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Dear Jean, Six Germans enjoyed your apartment very much. All of us slept well and felt very safe in your place. Hopefully, we'll come back very soon. Final Rating: AAA+ Yours, on behalf of Tobi, George, 2xSebastian, and Henrich, Jan
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To Whom It May Concern: This document will serve as a letter of reference for anyone showing interest in renting the apartment at 19 East 129th St. New York, NY, operated by the Mr. and Mrs. Terryl Moreland. During the weekend of June 1, 2007, I along with my father had the occasion to rent the said apartment for a trip to New York City from Washington DC to attend a high school graduation. We found the apartment in immaculate condition, comfortable, clean, and equipped with all new furniture and appliances. Though we did not have occasion to avail ourselves of the washer and dryer in the apartment, it was a comfort to have it available. The modern appliances in the kitchen, flat-screen HD television with full cable TV, and all new furniture throughout the apartment assured that we had a very pleasant and comfortable stay. We found the location in Central Harlem very convenient, being only a few blocks from the subway station, taxis, and the Metro North Regional train. We found the Moreland’s to be very hospitable, efficient, and of the highest personality character. I highly recommend the apartment for anyone wishing to have an excellent experience visiting New York. Sincerely Yours, Lumas Kendrick, Jr.