clean, amazing view

Guest: canajate (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 07/29/08 Review Submitted: 08/06/08

The apt. was nicer than I expected from photos.Great location,helpful frontdesk,clean,modern interior,comfortable bed and great view of river and empire state building from apt.,rooftop garden and gym (nicely equipped).Subway is 2 avenues over (10 minutes or less). We walked to Times Sq.,Central Park,Rockerfeller Centre. I would much rather stay here than in Times Sq. area hotel.You really get the feel of NY and do not feel so much like a tourist. Our family with 2 young children was comfortable in the apt which seemed more spacious than a hotel room and was way more relaxing and homelike.Our deposit was returned by paypal on the day we left for home.

Owner response:I am so glad that you were happy in my apartment. Customer Service is my main concern. I am always so very grateful and humbled when I receive a possitive review. I really enjoy my work and making others happy. Kindest Regards, Tamara Knight

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

Perfect NYC Getaway!

Guest: mcpaula (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/02/12

We spent 3 nights in Tamara's apartment. It was the ideal place to lauch our New Year's getaway. We even celebrated on the roof with other revelers when the clock struck midnight. We could see the countdown screen from Time's Square & shout out 10, 9, 8...with the thousands of people there...then see the fireworks from Time Square & Central Park through gaps in the buildings..without all of the insanity of that mass of humanity! The view from the apartment is that of the USS Intrepid & any cruisie ship that is in port. Overall a GREAT weekend!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

Spacious and Quiet Midtown Studio close to everything!

Guest: Esther W. (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

My husband, 21 year old son and I stayed in the adjacent apartment building to the ones pictured here for 3 nights in late October. The apartment is not the one in the pictures, but very similar. It was spacious with 2 queen sized beds. The kitchen was well appointed and stocked with a spice rack. I strongly urge anyone staying to call Tamara immediately if anything is amiss. I didn't because I didn't want to bother her, but I know she would have made things right. (She sorted things out for me after my stay when I told her about my issues via email.) The apartment building is a very quiet place at night, even with the window cracked open for fresh air. It's a short walk to Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Very nice central location with lots of restaurants for take out or delivery. Nice big grocery store (D'Agostino's) couple of blocks away. Tamara has many local menus, maps and NYC information available as well as a D'Agostino's store savings card. The doorman of the building was very nice and helpful. FYI, this building does not get gym privileges which did not matter to us. We had a wonderful stay in NYC and will return to these apartments. Thanks Tamara!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great location

Guest: Chantal (Ottawa, Ontario CANADA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

My husband and I stayed at this property, and it was a great location walking distance to many attractions. The appartment is exactly as described, it was clean and well maintained. Tamara was always helpful and prompt in responding to my emails. Given the fact that it was our first time using this type of accommodation. And the night time view from the terasse on top of the building was just amazing. We definitely recommend it.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

An excellent apartment for a family vacation in New York

Guest: James (Saskatoon, SK. Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

Our family ( 2 adults and 2 teenagers 16 and 18) just came back from our vacation in NY from July 5 to 12. We were glad to rent this apartment from Tamara Knight. We had an awesome time in NY without any worries about the place that we stayed. The whole proceess was trouble free. We did not have to contact Tamara or the building management for anything. Tamara had listed out every detail on the welcome letter. Everything worked exactly like her list. The apartment was very clean with a lot of sun light in from the windows that face the river. We had adequate room for four. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The bathroom was clean with adequate towels. (The vent did not work though. Not a big deal.) The location is excellent. Just walk from 52nd street for about 15 min. and we are in Time square. The area around, e.g. 9th Ave looks a bid scary to my daughter at the beginning. But after a day or so it is a lovely neighbourhood. Typical NY people - everybody mine their own business. There are Italian restaurants, Thai, American... and grocery stores. We particularly enjoyed the Amish Grocery store nearby. A store with lots of character. Oh, the roof top of the building for tenants is an excellent place to hang out during the night to enjoy a chat over a beer, wine or coffee. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Location location location!

Guest: Nick (Philippines)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

My family and I have just recently returned from our vacation. New York was our first stop and we want to share that this place was perfect for us. Our two young kids appreciated all the conveniences that this apartment had to offer. A fairly new building (less than 5 yrs. old) with a nice lobby and helpful doorman. Its proximity to numerous attractions like Times Square, subway stops, the Hudson River, USS Intrepid and several good restaurants nearby made this place a winner. The well equipped gym and the rooftop deck were a bonus! When the weather was nice we enjoyed light take away meals while watching the sunset on the rooftop as there was table seating available. We recommend many dining options like the Eatery for Sunday brunch, City Light Diner for a quick and hearty breakfast, Toto Ramen (but come early as it gets full pretty fast), and if you feel like Chinese take out, there's Happy Joy just around the corner. For supplies, D'Agostino and other groceries are just a couple of blocks away. As it is a studio, this place is ideal for a small family with a maximum of two small children who are willing to share a sofa bed. =) Tamara was very helpful and efficient in getting everything organized. This place was a great discovery!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children.

Amazing Location

Guest: Raelene (Adelaide, Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

This was our first trip to NY and Tamara and Aunt Edie helped to make the accomomdation side easy! The booking stage was really simple and we're in Australia we wanted to pay for it by credit card rather than send a cheque, which they were able to accommodate for us (through Paypal as well which was great!). The only negative thing was that when we came to pay the balance, all of the paperwork etc for the booking (we had already paid the deposit beforehand) had a set cleaning/laundry fee. When we came to pay the invoice through Paypal it was $10 more. I questioned this and was told it was because they bought new towels. I didn't think this appropriate considering we had already finalised the booking details at the previous price, but for $10 it wasn't that big a deal. And when we arrived at the apartment, we completely forgot about it!!! GREAT apartment in a fantastic location! There are even views of the Hudson. The views from the rooftop are exceptional as well. The kitchen had absolutely everything you could ask for and the coffee was fantastic! The bathroom was immaculate and Tamara even supplied shampoo etc. The bed and pillows etc were really lovely! Wifi was also fantastic and an excellent addition. Tamara and Aunt Edie's customer service was brilliant and truly lived up to the previous reviews we had read. Even with the additional $10, we would definitely book with Tamara again if we're lucky enough to head back to New York! Definitely worth it.

Owner response:Hi Lynndylou (NC) - I am so glad that you were comfortable in my apartment. In regards to the $10 Fee, I only charge a $10.00 Fee if you need to store your luggage upon check in or check Out due to the fact that the doormen do not hold luggage anymore. I have to rent out storage space in the building for my clients if indeed they due need to store luggage. Yes, I do provide white towel and white linen service but I do not charge extra for that. I truly apologize if there was some type of miscommunication and I am committed to do better next time. Please keep my information for future visits as I will make sure that you are well taken care of with a clean comfortable place to stay. Kindest regards, Tamara.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Awesome!! Highly recommended

Guest: Lynndylou (NC)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

I really enjoyed my accommodations. The pictures and the descriptions of the property represented the rental well. The unit presented better than the listing photo and description. The owner made sure that I was well taken care of. Not only is this awesome apartment comfortable and well decorated but is also a great location to stay to explore the city. Everything is within a 15 minute walk including shopping, Radio City, Carnegie Hall, the theater district, and lots of great restaurants. I will definitely be a repeat guest. I highly recommend this property for single travelers as well as couples. It is also a great property for a girlfriends' adventure.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words. I am really going to take the time to respond to all of my reviews. I work so hard behind the scenes in order to make sure my clients are satisfied and I have no time for anything else. Thank you for making my job worth wild and please look me up again on your next visit....Kindest regards, Tamara :)

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

We'll never stay at a hotel again!

Guest: Captured Garden (Boston, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/27/10

My husband and I , as well as our two teenage children, stayed at apartment 17D over Veteran's Day weekend. What a blast we had. On a previous trip to NYC we stayed on 42nd and 2nd Ave. We much preferred this Hell's Kitchen/Clinton location. There was so much to see and tons of restaurants on 9th . All the sights were within walking distance and best of all was the apartment! When we first opened the door we all gasped at the view. Across from the entrance is a huge window that overlooks the Hudson River - our kids loved watching the cruise ships coming and going. The apartment is not huge but spacious enough as we were not in it very often. Everything was very clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable as was the pull-out couch. The kitchen allowed us to make a cup of coffee before venturing out on the morning. We never did figure out the Wi-Fi, even with Tamara's help but it didn't really matter - f you take your computer to the roof deck it's easy to get a signal there. Front desk personnel were very helpful and the neighborhood was great. Best of all without a doubt was the roof garden....I am in the gardening business and it is unbelievable. A great place for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. The view of the skyline will take your breath away. The gym also looked great but we were so tired from all our walking we never did get to use it. Tamara was always available to answer any questions we had and kept in touch every step of the way. We had a small mix-up with the security deposit which she fixed immediately. I would definitely recommend this property and we are already hoping to book again with her again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Michelle

Guest: Michelle (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 10/22/10

My husband, teenage daughter & myself stayed at Tamera's apartment last week & it was everything & more as described on this site! The apartment was exceptionally clean & comfortable. It was close to everything we needed & if not, we took a taxi. This was our first time coming to NYC & we were all a little timid at first, but we felt safe & enjoyed the trip so much! We ate at Carmines/Bill's Burgers/ Stardust to name a few.. they were WONDERFUL! The food was exceptional everywhere we ate. We walked, walked, & walked. We did take a taxi to a couple of places. We saw "Wicked" & "Rock of Ages" which were wonderful! We were amazed at Times Sq. The rooftop was closed a couple of times due to high winds, but when we were able to get up there, the view was spectacular! We can't wait to come back! And, we will surely stay at one of Tamera's apartments. I have already recommended this apartment to 3 of my friends.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.