Vacation Rentals by Owner

Just right so book it!

Guest: Michael (Winnipeg)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 09/21/11

It's a simple thing - stop looking and get in contact with Vera b/c she will put your mind at ease and you'll want to thank me and the other reviewers for sharing this gem. Easy access to transportation, restaurants, groceries, wine store and park are all close by. It was very hot while we were there but the A/C worked perfectly. It was nice to be able to do a load of wash b/c we changed our shirts often. Our friends stayed in shoe box sized hotel room and everyone was happy to meet at OUR (at least for a few days) apartment and share some tasty treats & wine (head to Zabars for an awesome shopping experience). Much to discover in New York but know you'll be safe and comfortable at this apartment.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Upper West Gem

Guest: Graybeard (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

My wife and I spent the first week of August in this lovely UWS apartment. The pictures are an accurate depiction capturing the comfort and charm of the property. It was an absolute delight to come back to the apartment every evening after experiencing the Empire State of Mind. Vera was both engaging and informative particularly when it came to restaurant recommendations. She hit a home run with both Gabriela's and Malecons. The property was immaculate and we certainly plan on returning. Kudos once again to Vera who we hope to meet on our next visit.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

Fantastic

Guest: trout21 (Saratoga Springs)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

I hate to give Vera and Joe's place this rave review because it means my wife and I will have to compete with other potential renters in the future. Over the last five years we have rented a number of places of varying quality. I can say, without hesitation that this is the best place in terms of the amenities (we prefer to stay further downtown on the West Side and as close to Broadway as we can get) that we have ever rented. This place is just a beautiful apartment with every amenity. Everything is new and it is immaculately clean. Vera and Joe have thought about all the little details that make a stay particularly easy. Little things like the fact that the bed has a reading light on either side. Plenty of well designed storage like two closets and a good size bureau. The eating area has a beautiful granite counter. There is a full size stove (the first of any place we have rented). There is not only a dishwasher but a washer and dryer in the apartment. All the others that adverised this had pay ones in the basement of the building which usually meant hanging around a cold and dark place. There are plenty of towels. They made available soap in the bathroom and dish detergent in the sink along with a full supply of other cleaning things as well as a vacuum cleaner.. The place is extremely well lit. The couch is large and comfortable. The bed is firm and large. We ususally have to stock with papergoods but this apartment not only had toilet paper but paper towels and kleenex. The windows are large and provide great light. The neighborhood has great resources for food and dining and Vera and Joe provide a fun email documenting it all. You are situated between two subway lines and the one on Broadway is an express that will take you to the theater district or Penn Station in a matter of minutes. Best of all, Vera was extremely responsive. We have had experiences where we had to wait hours to for the landlord of one of our rentals to get back to us. Since Vera and Joe do this as a business it means that one can assume that this rental will be available in the future. We have found some other good places but in both cases the owner was in transition and sold the place meaning we had to start all over the following year to find a place. The only slight caveat that might effect some people is that the apartment is up two flights of stairs and there is no elevator so if stairs are a problem for someone they will need to think about it.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Thanksgiving 2010

Guest: Jenks (Jenks, OK)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/22/10

My wife and I stayed a week in the apartment Thanksgiving week 2010. The pictures on this site look exactly like the photos we took during our stay. It was great to go downtown and get in the hustle and bustle of the parade and shopping and come "home" to our quiet neighborhood. Two close subway lines. Vera was very accommodating and provided great local information in our arrival packet. I must admit we were a little leery about something sight unseen, but we will use VRBO again AND Vera and Joe if were are lucky enough to return to NYC!

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

Beautiful, Upscale, Affordable NY Living

Guest: Gabriel (Washington, D.C.)
Date of Stay: 08/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

My wife and I stayed at this apartment for a week. It was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The owners took excellent care to make sure all our needs were taken care of, including providing a handy guide to this wonderful neighborhood. I highly recommend it

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Oasis on the Island

Guest: Diner (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

My husband and I stayed in this lovely walk-up for two weeks. The area has many places to get food, both restaurants and shops, as well as other services. It was the perfect haven after enjoying the busy city. (The air conditioning was appreciated on the hot days.) An added bonus was being just steps from Central Park and the Subway. The suite is comfortable, nice without being pretentious and just the right size for 2 on a holiday. Thanks Vera & Joe!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect apartment

Guest: NY Visitor (Sacramento CA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

My husband and stayed here for a week while in town for my son's wedding. The apartment is even more lovely than in the pictures. Everything inside is updated and sparkling clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The air conditioning worked very well. The owners took great care to leave information about the neighborhood, and we felt very much at ease in the apartment. The neighborhood is fantastic with everything you could possibly want. We look forward to going back in the future and would recommend it without any hesitation as long as you can climb stairs to the second floor.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place

Guest: David & Cyndy (Gualala, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/30/10

My wife and I stayed for a week in April, 2010 and found the other reviews to be quite accurate. We loved the location and the neighborhood. The apartment was clean and had all the amenities and the street was very quiet for New York. When we had a problem with the phone, the owners responded immediately and had a new phone delivered. The owner's recommends for neighborhood dining were very good for the places we tried. The subway lines were very convenient and you can't beat Central Park in April just steps away. We've recommended it wholeheartedly to our friends and would stay again ourselves.

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

Guest: Steve McCarthy (-)
Date of Stay: 12/22/09 Review Submitted: 12/22/09

Stayed for the week after Thanksgiving. The location one block off the Park is wonderful. The selection of stores and restaurants in the area is diverse but best of all is the apartment. Its on a quiet street with all the ammenties required and warm and inviting ambience. Definitely would do it again

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Guest: Sally Feder (Chicago, Illiois)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

We rented this apartment over Thanksgiving week. It's a perfect location, and it is positively one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed in NYC. Since my husband and I are runners, the washer/dryer is an absolute plus. We shall stay here again!

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Guest: Patty & Mike2 (Corpus Christi, Tx)
Date of Stay: 11/23/09 Review Submitted: 11/23/09

What a great place to stay! Comfortable & classy. Empty closets & drawers, washer/dryer. All the space you never had in a hotel. We loved it, will stay here again & again. Thank you for making it available, we felt like New Yorkers!

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Guest: Dean and Rachel Harper (Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 10/03/09

We stayed here in over Christmas 07 and loved it. We had been travelling around the world for 3 months and it was so to have our own apartment after staying in hotels for the last 3 months. We walked virtually everywhere from here. Great apartment.The kitchen was fully equipped. A great place to spend Christmas! Although it didnt snow :( WE WILL BE BACK!!!

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Guest: Paula (California)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

On this New York trip, my husband and I wanted to experience living in New York like a New Yorker. Renting this beautiful apartment in this charming neighborhood was perfect. After a long day of sightseeing, it was so nice to have this comfortable and quiet home to return to. This apartment looks exactly like it does in the pictures. It is new and clean. The queen bed is comfortable. The closet provides lots of space to store clothes and suitcases plus extra bedding and towels. The washer and dryer came in handy. Loved the brick wall and the hardwood floors. Everything you need is provided in the kitchen. Having a livingroom area with a large leather sofa and chair with a big screen TV was so much nicer than relaxing on a hotel room bed. Vera and Joe's suggestions were helpful too. We found everything we needed at Mani Market just steps away. We enjoyed the Mexican food and margaritas at Gabriella's and had Carmine's deliver to our apartment one night. Also close by is Central Park, the subway, the bus lines, a drug store, wine shops, and we caught a taxi back to the airport just outside our door. We loved our stay in New York and this apartment was really a highlight of the trip. We will do it again. We found Vera and Joe to be honest people that you can trust and rent from without any worries.

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Guest: EKG (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/01/09

My husband and I stayed at this GREAT place in March. We've stayed at other apartments in NYC, but this one stands out. It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. We enjoyed the owners' restaurant tips, which directed us to fabulous places right in the neighborhood. We will definitely stay there again.

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Guest: Cari3 (St. Paul, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/25/09 Review Submitted: 02/25/09

I went out to NYC for almost 2 weeks for work. A much better fit than any hotel. Very comfortable and a very safe neighborhood. Would definitely stay there again!

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Guest: Dennis and Karen Wood (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/23/08 Review Submitted: 10/23/08

We rented this apartment for a wonderful 2 week stay. It is cozy, quiet, and very comfortable, a great place to come home to! The neighborhood is great, Central Park a halk block away, subways just a short walk, and all the amenities you need. I will definitely recommend this rental to friends who want to experience New York like a New Yorker!

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Guest: Keith and Valerie (St Thomas, Virgin Islands)
Date of Stay: 09/20/08 Review Submitted: 09/20/08

My husband and I rented this apartment for a week in August. We loved it! Its in an excellent location on the UWS, beautifully done and comfortable - in short, a fabulous apartment! Lots of great restaurants in the neighhourhood but we also enjoyed using the kitchen to make dinner a couple of times and breakfast every day. The grocery store at the corner of the street was a huge plus-we got everything we needed for our stay here. We highly recommend this apartment and will certainly want to repeat the experience in the future.

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Guest: Tracey and Doug (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 07/06/08 Review Submitted: 07/06/08

We stayed for a week in June. We loved it! It is the quietest place we've ever stayed at in NYC. Being so close to Central Park and the museums was a luxury. It's a very comfortable apartment, one we felt happy to return to after walking all day. We will be back.

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Guest: Jacki and Kurt (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 06/11/08 Review Submitted: 06/11/08

We had a wonderful stay in this apartment in May of 2008. The owners were extremely helpful and gave great tips for restaurants, entertainment, and transportation. The location is close to subways, Central Park, and every amenity one could ask for. Best of all, the apartment has that warm, home-like feel. We highly recommend staying here.

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Guest: Bill and Paula1 (Danville, California)
Date of Stay: 05/15/08 Review Submitted: 05/15/08

We loved the apartment and location. Quiet and convenient to subway lines and downtown, Central Park, restaurants and groceries. It is a lovely home-away from-home in the heart of NYC.

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Guest: Mary and Steve1 (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 04/15/08 Review Submitted: 04/15/08

We would rent this apartment again. Our stay was wonderful. We appreciated the convenience of both the close proximity of central park and a great local market. The apartment is updated and well-decorated, but still retains its architectural charm. Also, the neighborhood is quiet at night. The owners are very helpful and offer wonderful suggestions for restaurants, etc.

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Guest: Craig8 (Edmonds, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/03/08 Review Submitted: 04/03/08

If you’re looking for the New York experience, that's convenient to everything but not in the middle of all the crowds, then this apartment is for you. The owners are very helpful and eager to ensure your stay is the best it can be. The apartment is clean, quiet and a comfortable place to rest your feet after a long day of site seeing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/19/08 Review Submitted: 03/19/08

I rented this beautiful apartment for my mother in law - after a disaster with another rental. The owners of this property went out of their way to help us despite our "last minute" renting. This is a wonderful apartment - comfortable, clean, quiet and WELL stocked!!! Next time we will certainly rent this apartment first! It will make you or your guest feel right at home.

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