Reviews for Other Manhattan Properties Vacation Rental - VRBO 148158 - 0 BR Manhattan House in NY, Studio,Apt 1 Mile from Manh,$125 a Night,Great Reviews

Last Minute Birthday Get-Away

Guest Sunflower
Date of stay 04/26/13
Review Submitted 04/30/13

The apartment was originally selected and Leon was very personable and assuring that the stay would be exactly what I was looking for in my weekend get-away. It was walking distance to the main train stop, but we were able to figure out the bus/transfer situation by the next morning. The apartment was better than the last 2 Manhattan hotels I stayed in for 3 times the price. We didn't hang out in the Bronx, but we were all over the city and it didn't take too long to get anywhere. The beds were very comfortable!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Pleasant stay

Guest Bob
Date of stay 04/02/13
Review Submitted 04/15/13

After reading the reviews we decided to book this place. After knowing exactly where it was in the Bronx , I was still apprehensive especially when my daughter who lives in New York told me that it is a rough area. But it turned out to be a really pleasant stay. The listing description were accurate, the property very clean and well- maintained. With 3 children we felt safe. The bus stop was nearby that tAkes us to the subway. You can walk 2 blocks to a 24 hour store/ deli for great and cheap hot sandwiches and burgers. We would definitely recommend this property to everyone. Thanks again to the owner for a wonderful stay.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

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Girls Weekend in The City!

Guest Brook C.
Date of stay 03/01/13
Review Submitted 03/13/13

We've been to the city a few times and have usually stayed in a hotel in NJ to avoid the pricey Manahattan hotels. But staying at this place in the Bronx was perfect. The apartment was clean, well stocked, and in a great location. The pictures give an accurate snapshot of the space and furnishings. We arrived late on Friday night but there were plenty of nearby convenience stores that were within walking distance for us to grab some sandwiches and staples for the weekend. The subway is about 10 blocks from the apartment, which is about a 10 minute walk but with all the work being done on the subways that stop has been temporarily closed on the weekends - however, there were buses running into the city and to other subway stations in the Bronx which made it just as convenient and easy to get in and out of the Bronx and Manhattan any time of day. Parking was on the street, Leon was leaving for work and was nice enough to give us his space but there were other spaces available nearby - so, parking wouldn't have been an issue. Leon was great, like I said he was leaving for work, but he took the time to show us around, have us check to make sure the apartment was up to my expectations/standards, and point out the nearby grocery stores/shops and safe places to park to avoid getting a ticket if we decided to move our car. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone planning to visit the city - if you are a Yankees fan this would be the place to stay when you want to catch a game! Thanks Leon for a great weekend :)

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Just Visiting

Guest Kenya H.
Date of stay 02/16/13
Review Submitted 02/21/13

The studio matches the pictures exactly. It was clean and conveniently located. There's a parking garage around the corner and limited street parking. Yankee stadium is walking distance, but it is at least a 10 to 15 minute walk and I do not suggest it during the cold weather months. I would suggest that the partially used items in the apartment be discarded between visitors and the entry instructions be sent via e-mail as per the confirmation e-mail says. There was a half full bottle of juice in the fridge and half used soaps and shampoos in bathroom. My suggestion would be to purchase travel size and single serve items to accomodate guests who need to use these things.Of course there is a store located on the corner so guests can purchase thier own items if needed. Although, I did not recieve the cleaning fee discount as promised, I was not charged an extra full night for an early morning arrival. Leon and his wife are very hospitable and nice people. I would recommend this property to friends and relatives.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Owner response: First off let me start by thanking you for staying at my vacation rental and you was happy with your overall stay and are willing to make recommendation. I will like to respond to your review in order 1) Limited street parking is true on the streets. That's why I offer free parking to all guest who are not moving their cars daily in my backyard. 2) Yankee stadium is 7 blocks from the house how fast you get there would depend on how fast you walk 15 minutes to walk 7 block is a bit excessive unless your walking really really slow. 3) Yes its true New York City in winter is a cold place some days colder than others. The weather, I am not sure I can change even though I would like to sometimes :) 4)The cleaning lady throws out everything after each guest I am unsure how that happened, soaps are very cheap and I buy them by the dozens so each guest can have a new one. I don't like travel size soaps so I give people regular size soaps, a new one for each guest. The half of orange juice I spoke to the cleaning lady and she said it was an accident it wasn't removed but the refrigerator was cleaned. 5) Yes I promised not to charge you the $75 cleaning fee but you arrived at 2:00am that day. I had two choices charge you $125 for the extra night or charge you $75 cleaning fee. I choose the lesser of the two amounts and did not charge you for the extra night. In all I am happy for all guest reviews it shows that all reviews are honest and made by actual guest and they are not tampered with in anyway. I will always work hard at trying to have a better place for each new guest on arrival this work is never done.

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Highly recommend this property

Guest BORIS J.
Date of stay 12/29/12
Review Submitted 01/05/13

The apartment was very clean and spacious. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the owner Leon and there was a bouquet of red roses on the table. Leon was very helpful and accomodating. The apartment is only a few blocks from the subway station and getting to Manhattan takes only 15-20 min.

Recommended for: Families with young children, tourists without a car.

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Great Location & hospitality!

Guest Kristin s.
Date of stay 12/27/12
Review Submitted 01/04/13

As others said, this location is great. Walk to Subway to get you anywhere in NY! Owner was responsive to all of our needs. Accomodations were clean and we had everything we needed. Appreciate being able to stay far enough away from the hustle and bustle, but glad we could get there when we needed to. THanks, Leon for everything! We will be back!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Great place minutes from Manhattan!

Guest Anne
Date of stay 12/08/12
Review Submitted 12/23/12

Place was great! Everything we needed was there. Very safe place. Even coming back from the subway after midnight, I never felt I wasn't safe. Definitely will go back when I go back to New York City. Will recommend to friends also. Leon was great. He even texted a few days into the stay to check on me since I hadn't asked any questions the first few days of my stay.

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

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GREAT STAY

Guest LAURA
Date of stay 11/16/12
Review Submitted 11/26/12

Great place to stay. Plenty of room and very clean. Leon and his wife were very helpful with any questions we had. Close to subway and bus stop. Plenty of restaurants nearby.

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

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dvanterpool

Guest Dav
Date of stay 10/18/12
Review Submitted 10/31/12

I had the pleasure of staying here for my uncle's funeral. It was short notice and I needed a place to stay ASAP with my wife and child. A friend of mine referred me to Leon's apartment rental knowing my situation. It was better than I expected. The apartment was very clean and in an ideal location. Leon was very helpful and the rental had everything that one could need. I would definitely recommend this rental, it is clean, economical, good service and in an ideal location. Thank you Leon for having us on such short notice.

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

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NYC trip

Guest Paula
Date of stay 10/13/12
Review Submitted 10/20/12

Apartment was just like advertised. Very clean and cozy. Leon and his wife are very friendly and helpful. Subway entrance is at least 10 blocks from apartment so wear good comfy shoes. Thanks Leon! Had a great time in NYC!!!!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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Best Kept Secret!

Guest Leigh R
Date of stay 10/03/12
Review Submitted 10/18/12

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this studio apartment in the Bronx. The subway is a short walk from the apartment, and there is a bus stop right in front of the residence. Leon, the owner, was extremely easy to work with; he was helpful, accessible, and hospitable. The apartment is immaculate, and it made all the difference in the world to have the amenities of home, rather than having to go out for every meal, or having to supply my own linens. The neighborhood is relatively quiet, and it is safe to walk around at any time. There were some nights my partner and I didn't get back from our night out until well after midnight, and we felt completely comfortable walking from the subway to the apartment. The next time I visit the city Leon's place will be my first choice to stay!

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

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Great Place in the Boogie Down Bronx!

Guest Leigh R
Date of stay 10/03/12
Review Submitted 10/16/12

First, let me say that the pictures on the internet do not do the apartment justice; it's actually pretty spacious, and very comfortable, not to mention, it was immaculate! Leon, the owner could not have been easier to work with. He always made himself accessible, and was an extremely gracious host, willing to assist us in any way possible. He even let us store our things in the apartment on the day of departure until we had to leave for the airport which wasn't until 7:00 pm. Most places would have charged an extra day for such a service, but Leon was happy to do it for us. The neighborhood is safe, and fairly quiet. The apartment is a short walk to the subway station, and there is also a bus stop right outside of the building. The next time I return to New York, I hope Leon's place will be available to rent, because it will definitely be my first choice!

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

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Carolina Girls- Labor Day weekend getaway

Guest Carolina Girls
Date of stay 08/31/12
Review Submitted 09/13/12

My friend and I stayed in Leon's apartment for 5 days over the long labor day weekend. The apt. was exactly as described when we arrived. Leon was very friendly and helpful with directions. We had tickets to see Wicked in the city the night we arrived and he was so nice to take us to the subway so we could get there quickly! There was plenty of shampoo and misc. toiletries, and pretty much everything you could need there. It was pretty easy to get around too once we figured it out, the subway is a pretty long walk but really easy to catch bus to and from. I would recommend this rental to anyone that wants to see NYC on a budget.

Recommended for: Girls getaway

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Carolina Girls

Guest Carolina Girls
Date of stay 08/31/12
Review Submitted 09/05/12

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was exactly as described and very clean. Leon met us on our arrival and even took us to the subway so we could make it to the city in time for our 8pm show ( Wicked- I highly recommend it). Leon was so sweet to check on us to make sure we found our way later on! Unless you really love to walk you will need to catch the 41 bus to the subway then take the 2 train in to the city, you can get to pretty much anywhere you want to go in Manhattan on this train, we took it to Time Square, Lower Manhattan (911/Memorial), and Central Park. The bus stops are very close in proximity each way. The apartment is in very safe area, and convenient to grocery store and places to eat. No need to bring shampoo, or shower stuff as there is plenty in the apt. Just bring comfortable shoes and you will be good to go!

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Toured Manhatten on a budget!

Guest Cathy
Date of stay 08/27/12
Review Submitted 09/03/12

We stayed 3 comfortable nights in this clean, safe, inexpensive studio apartment that was situated close to rail so as to allow us to see major NY attractions including Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Wall Street, etc. Best to breakfast is at Perry's Diner near the police precint before catching a train that is within walking distance. Not only was the owner friendly, other tenants went out of their way to greet us and act friendly. Photos accurately depict the accomodations and this may be a reassuring stop for sight seers like us who are not familiar with New York and are traveling on a budget.

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

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A+

Guest ROCcity
Date of stay 08/22/12
Review Submitted 09/06/12

The location was convenient to drive to and is within walking distance of Yankee Stadium. This is a very residential area, most certainly not the NYC most tourists think of but it was a nice break from the hustle and bustle that is Manhattan. We stayed here for just two nights and would certainly stay again. The apartment was very clean and comfortable, and amenities were provided such as shampoo, bathrobes, cookware, dishes, the list goes on and on. The owner was also extremely accommodating. He was always just a text message away and was eager to help us with parking, finding restaurants in the area, and directing us to nearby stores. The only suggestion would be to put up blinds or thicker curtains so that the nearby streetlight isn't shining in to the room while you're trying to sleep (there are presently window coverings but they're light). Overall I have great things to say about both the apartment and the owner and would undoubtedly stay here again.

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

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FIRST TIME IN NY CITY

Guest VIRGINIA AND ALEXIS
Date of stay 08/15/12
Review Submitted 08/21/12

It was the first time in NY City and it could not be better than staying in this apartment. I went to NYC with my mother and my niece. We had a wondeful time. Taking the bus and the train from this apartment was very easy. We bought several passes $2.25 each way and the bus ride was included in the pass. The bus stop is just a couple of blocks away from the apartment and then we hopped in the train. What you see in the photos is exactly what you will get in this apartment. The owners were very helpful and the apartment was inmaculated clean. My mother is a senior citizen and she was not able to eat in restaurants all the time so the kitchen was very helpful. She was able to cook her simple meals and the bathroom was also very clean and spotless. I really appreciate it. We all love staying in this apartment. I highly recommend it. We all should take good care of the property when we visit so the next person can enjoy the ammenities of the unit. It was a good experience!!

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

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Bronx

Guest Nia C.
Date of stay 07/12/12
Review Submitted 08/20/12

this property worked well for us. it is very clean and safe. Leon was there when we needed anything. we stayed here for three weeks and went into Manhattan everyday on the subway. I would recommend this to anyone that needs a long stay in New York.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers

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Excellent!!!

Guest plilly
Date of stay 07/12/12
Review Submitted 07/22/12

my friends are very good time in new york. leon very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely stay in this apartment my next visit to new york.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Staying in the South Bronx

Guest Uncle Duke
Date of stay 07/09/12
Review Submitted 07/19/12

The owners are welcoming and very helpful. They were very concerned that we were happy there. We had a leak in a suit case and the owner (at midnight when we arrived) helped us. Finding a few beers in the refrigerator when we arrived (late at night, very tired and stressed) was really nice. As for being helpful, whenever I called with a question and they responded right away. Photos do reflect what is there. The apartment is clean, well maintained and the airconditioning worked. The neighborhood is friendly. We needed a laundry and the place we were referred to near by was also friendly. Getting to the subway is a short walk and it's easy getting any where down town. The only draw back to the location for us was trying to get a cab back from the theater district Times Sq. area after 10:00 p.m. to the apartment. Cabs would say they didn't know how to get back to the apartment but just didn't want to go. and if you do find a cab the charge is about $30.00 plus tip. We didn't want to take the subway back late at night.

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Great savings, but bit of a hike into the city

Guest Lorrie
Date of stay 07/04/12
Review Submitted 07/09/12

Leon was great - acommodating, informative, friendly and always there if you needed something. The subway is only about 1/2 mile down the road and there is a bus that will take you to the subway if you don't want to walk. 1/2 mile doesn't seem like a lot, but add that in to the amount of walking you will be doing during your trip. I know we probably walked 6 + miles each day, so that 1/2 mile getting back to the apartment was pretty challenging by the end of the week. The photos taken represent the appearance of the apartment. The property was clean, and there were plenty of towels and extra linens in the closet. We brought a queen-size blow up mattress (my daughter is a kicker and it's impossible to sleep in the same bed!) and it fit in the room... but with just enough space. The clock in the kitchen on the wall wasn't working, and the calendar in the living area was from 2011... time doesn't exist on vacation ;) I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay for a short visit.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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Home Away from Home - Yankees Stadium

Guest Lisa
Date of stay 06/29/12
Review Submitted 07/08/12

We travel to NYC a few times during baseball season due to loving the Yankees (Stadium is a ten minute walk away). Usually we stay on the Jersey side and take the train into the city. We will never do that again after finding this rental. This rental is extremely affordable (cost less for two nights than what it would have for a hotel in the City). The subway is just a few short blocks away and we never felt unsafe in the neighborhood. We were in Times Square in 20 minutes. Bus stop is right in front of the apartment. The apartment was spotless and all amenities were provided. We traveled as a group of four (two adults-two teens) and were happy to be able to come back to the comfort of the apartment after a long day of touring NYC. As a family on a budget, we appreciated the ability to cook dinner each night we were there. There is a full grocery store a few blocks away. The owner, Leon, came to the apartment to introduce himself and asked if we needed anything while we were there, but he didn't leave anything to be needed. The apartment was well stocked. My son appreciated being able to surf the internet from the TV and that Leon provided a WIFI password. When making a trip to the Bronx for the Yankees, we will always see if Leon's apartment is available. Thanks for making it affordable and easy!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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great first visit

Guest Heather H
Date of stay 06/25/12
Review Submitted 06/29/12

This was our first visit to NYC. We were on a very tight budget and that along with the reviews is why we picked this apartment. We were a little worried about the area but we never had a problem walking to and from the subway. Leon helped us manage the subway and was very nice to deal with. The aparment was clean and we had lots of towels (great because their was 4 of us girls). Our teenage daughters loved the tv set up with the WiFi. If we ever visit NYC again we will consider this apartment.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Wise Family

Guest William
Date of stay 06/22/12
Review Submitted 07/04/12

We stayed in the apartment on June 22 thru 24 (Friday thur Sunday). The rental was just like the pictures showed. The apartment was very very clean. The parking on the street was very easy. The neighborhood had a lot of small shop for food or other needs. The neighborhood was alittle loud at night but not anough to keep you awake. We did not use to subway because on the weekends repairs were being made. We tryed to bus system but it very slow. So we take a taxi from the apartment to time square for the cost of $23.00. The checkin is very easy (very flexable with the time). We would stay in rental unit on the next visit to NYC.

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

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NYC Trip - 5th to 7th July

Guest From Asia
Date of stay 06/04/12
Review Submitted 06/27/12

Our family of 4 stayed in the above property. The property was as described. It was clean and well maintained. Leon made us feel at home and was there to meet us when we arrived. Generally our stay in the property and NYC was very pleasant. We did not eat in the nearby vicinity but did buy some groceries from the convenience stall nearby. The property was also very convenient to the public transport. All in all we enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Leon for letting us stay. The unfortunate event that somewhat 'spoilt' our stay was the parking ticket (for parking during the time when street cleaning took place). We arrived home late and had to park one block away. It was our fault but the signs were not clear - at least for us as visitors from Singapore.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Glad I Chose This One !

Guest Jared S.
Date of stay 04/28/12
Review Submitted 05/09/12

The studio apartment is exactly how described with everything I needed. Easy transportation option for getting in and out of Manhattan. Leon is a dream to work with and is very accommodating with any needs that might arise making the entire transaction a breeze !!

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

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A Pleasant stay in New York

Guest Lisa
Date of stay 04/10/12
Review Submitted 05/02/12

Leon went to every effort to make sure the apartment was ready and welcoming when we arrived. The beds were quite comfy, the kitchen featured a healthy array of equipment, and there were even fresh flowers on the table. In fact, it rather resembled a nice hotel. Getting around was super-easy, since it turned out the bus stop was right in front of the apartment, and the Metro station itself only 10 blocks away (bonus: transfers between the two are free). There was some noise from the street, but not nearly as much as I would have guessed at night in New York, and it never kept us up. We had a very good time during our stay, and would most certainly stay here again.

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

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Good Place to Stay

Guest Kait
Date of stay 11/23/11
Review Submitted 11/30/11

My husband and I went to NYC over the Thanksgiving weekend. Transportation to and from the Airport (Newark) was easy and the subway was close and convenient. We were able to go to Manhattan to shop and sightsee during the day, come back to the apartment to freshen up, then head back for a night out. Would definitely recommend.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Nice place, excellent for baseball fans....

Guest JR
Date of stay 09/23/11
Review Submitted 09/28/11

We visited New York the weekend of 23 to 25 September. The property is exactly as seen in the photos, comfortable, fully equipped kitchen and very clean. The air conditioning works well and the neighborhood is quiet, especially at night. Yankee Stadium is about 7 blocks walking, there is a bus station in front of the property and a subway station about 10 minutes walking. The owner is a gentleman, always willing to help in any way. We had a great weekend, recommend the property with confidence.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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loved it!

Guest Christy
Date of stay 09/10/11
Review Submitted 09/16/11

my sisters, mom and I stayed here 9/10-9/12 and it was such a great choice. Can I just say Leon is amazing? I was a little nervous about being in NY and not knowing anything about the subway, and he really made it easy for us. The apartment is nice, comfy beds, had everything we needed and more. We walked from the subway to the apartment but there is a bus as well that stops right out front. Leon always responded to calls, emails and texts and that was really great. I will call him again next time I go to NY to see if his place is available.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Accessible, clean and safe place to call home

Guest Fe
Date of stay 09/02/11
Review Submitted 09/10/11

Throw in the fact that Leon is such a great host and our stay in New York was such a blast. Since it's not right smack in the middle of touristy areas, it is a quiet place to go home to and a lot cheaper overall. Laundry facilities and well-stocked grocery store are are but a couple of blocks away. There are also 24-hour restaurants nearby that make going home hungry at 2:00 am not a problem.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Great deal! Great landlord!

Guest Bea
Date of stay 07/01/11
Review Submitted 08/02/11

This is a spacious studio apartment, with all the amenities, very clean and exactly like the pictures. I stayed there last year for an 4 week internship and was so satisfied I came back again this year! Includes free wi-fi, cable TV and DVD/sound system, a full kitchen and full bathroom, a living/dining area in addition to the 2 queen sized beds. (So 4 people can sleep very comfortably, and there's a big couch too) It is very convenient for short term stays and you get way more value than staying at a hotel in Manhattan! - and it is even cheaper than a nearby 2 or 3 star hotel in the Bronx.. A busy shopping area is only blocks away with all the stores, groceries, and services you may need. But if you prefer shopping and hanging out in Manhattan, it's very easy to get there. There are many buses steps away and subway lines 2, 5, 4, B, D, that can take you to the east side and the west side of the city in about 20 minutes, are all at walking distance but also reachable by a 5 minute bus ride if you don't want to walk. Same goes the Yankee stadium. Knowing some might be unsure of safety in the area, I have to say that I am a young female who used public transportation and never felt unsafe even walking from the bus stops at night. If you really don't want to take the subway and walk after a late night in the city, a cab ride from midtown will be under $20. Definitely worth it for all the money you are saving by staying here! And last but not least, Leon, the landlord, and his family, are extremely nice and accommodating, and will be your neighbors so very easily reachable if you have any questions or requests.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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No regrets--would stay again

Guest Eddie
Date of stay 06/07/11
Review Submitted 06/19/11

The apartment is a great value....in a very safe neighborhood. We walked from the subway and Yankee Stadium many nights around 1am without any trouble. The subway is about a half a mile....Yankee Stadium a little further. It is a little far from MidTown/Times Square...but you're catching the express trains so it's not so bad....figure 10 min walk....20 min subway ride. The wifi worked great...a huge plus! The place was clean and quiet. A non stick skillet would go a far way. No real complaints. The ac couldn't really keep up on the hottest days. If you're staying for more than a few days, this apartment is really hard to beat......if you're staying for three days or less......staying closer to the action might make more sense as 'running back to the room' for something can easily mean an hour in your day. But I enjoyed the neighborhood and the comfort of the apartment and would recommend it to a friend.

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Great place to stay.

Guest Tammy
Date of stay 05/27/11
Review Submitted 05/31/11

My family and I stayed at Leon and his family's apartment recently and we were so pleased. The apartment was exactly as it appeared in the pictures. It was clean and very comfortable. We were concerned about safety no matter where we stayed but Leon assured us this was a safe neighborhood and we agree. We had no problems at all. The subway is about a ten minute walk and easy to use ( I even figured it and I am from a small one horse town!). If you don't feel like walking to the subway you can take a bus that will let you off right at the entrance of the subway and then drop you off back at the apartment at night. Leon and his wife were very accessible and answered any questions that we had very promptly. My daughter fell in love with the mattress on her bed and even looked to see what kind it was because she wants one like it when she gets home. The neighbors were friendly and very amiable. While we were there my phone charger stopped working and I was unable to call home. I went to give Leon my husband's cell phone number so he could reach me if he needed to. He had an extra charger that fit my phone and he let me borrow it for the remainder of my trip. You do not get that kind of personal service at a hotel (at least not one that I could afford). I would definitely stay here again.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Excellent Studio Accomodation

Guest Oby J.
Date of stay 05/08/11
Review Submitted 05/30/11

I stayed at the apartment from 8-22 May 2011 and loved every moment.The apartment was very neat and the decor fantastic.You really do not need a car as there is a bus stop a few metres from the property and the subway, a mere 5 mins walk.There was an abundance of shops around so doing my grocery was no hazzles. I had no problems commuting in and out of Manhattan even at very odd hours as it is a very safe area.The owner, a very genial and personable young man, lives in an apartment in the same block and was very helpful throughout my stay.I definitely will love to stay there on my next visit to New York!

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

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Very good place to stay!

Guest Breanna
Date of stay 12/28/10
Review Submitted 01/04/11

My husband and I stayed there from Dec 28/10 to Jan 2/11. Very close walk to subway, about 5 mins and another 15 mins on subway to Times Square! So quite easy to get around. We were coming back at night between 11 pm and 1 am each night and found no problems. Felt quite safe at all times! We didn't eat anywhere near there as we were in Times Square most of the time. The Room was very clean and comfortable. Leon was very nice! We didn't see much of him or the tenants but since it was so easy to get around, really didn't need them much. Listing photos are exactly what you get. I would recommend this apartment. It's perfect for what we needed!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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I had a great experience!!!! The owner is GREAT!

Guest Dena
Date of stay 10/14/10
Review Submitted 11/02/10

I stayed at this property Oct 14- Oct 17, 2010 and I must say I was VERY pleased! Leon is soooo helpful and nice, everything that you need is right there in the apartment, and if you need anything information or directions he is just a call away to help, that meant alot to us. We had never stayed in that part of NY before so it was very helpful, Leon would check on us ask if we were finding everything ok and I really appreciated that and if hope to go there again someday and I would stay there and recommend it to anyone! It was vas very clean and comfortable! THANKS LEON!!!!!!!!

Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Nice apartment

Guest vir
Date of stay 07/25/10
Review Submitted 08/04/10

The apartment is a nice place to stay for few days, 10 minutes walk to the subway and shops for food around. It is very clean, with a kitchen when you can cook all you want after a great day in manhattan. The photos reflects the rental's apparence and all the descriptions too. The owners are very friendly and helpfull if you need some help.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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Very good place !

Guest Marseille
Date of stay 07/02/10
Review Submitted 07/15/10

This apartment is perfect : clean ,cosy and close to the subway ! The owners are very nice and helpful and the neighborhood quite calm and safe :-) The price is interesting for such a good place !! :-)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Host!

Guest WJ10
Date of stay 06/04/10
Review Submitted 06/10/10

The place was exactly the way it was listed in the photos. The place was roomy for 3 of us and could have easily accommodated four of us. The location was close to grocery stores and Leon even picked us up from the airport and toured us around the neighborhood. There are several shops within walking distance for any necessity. The location is not far from the subway (an easy walk) on a couple of occasions we took taxis which were plentiful and inexpensive. The property was well taken care of, clean, and had everything we needed for our short stay. Leon even checked on us the next couple days to make sure that we found everything ok and that we were finding our way around.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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the apartment was the greatest

Guest shelia E
Date of stay 05/09/10
Review Submitted 06/25/10

this was the best place to stay. we had no problems, the area was great, close to subway, grocery stores, yankee stadium. iWe will be back to New York and we will try our best to stay here again if it is available. we drove from Arkansas and we had a blast while we were there. could not ask for a better hostess. our landlord and his family were the best. very nice and helpful for everything. thanks again for everything.....hope to see you guys again.

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

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 02/20/10
Review Submitted 02/20/10

It was the perfect place to stay for the weekend. The landlords were helpful and nice and the subway is really close to the apartment. We had everything we needed and parking wasn't a problem at all.

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Guest Eric36
Date of stay 09/13/09
Review Submitted 09/12/09

Autentic part of NYC. Safe, convenient apart from tourism flow. The apartment is well for a family, very good adress for a week stay.

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Guest Melissa57
Date of stay 11/04/08
Review Submitted 11/04/08

Some friends of our and us stayed in the apt. for 4 nights. The apt was perfect for what we needed, and that was basically a place to crash at the end of the day. The apt. is about a 10 min walk to the subway, seems longer after youv'e been on your feet all day. The subway stop is 3 & 149th. and the apt is on 159 block. So about 10 blocks. There are a few mini grochery stores close by if you need something. No coffee places though, which is a bummer. It's a nice safe neighborhood, we didn't have any problems what so ever. Free internet, cable, and stocked kitchen and bathroom. The beds were firm yet comfy. Our only complaints were, on arrival, the apt still had other guest in it. So we ended up waiting for about 2hrs, to get in. However the owners let us sit in his living room with our luggage until the apt. was ready. Not excately what you want to do on vacation. It was clean, but not super clean, dont look to close! And there wasn't any Toilet paper, we had to go buy some, because we coudln't get ahold of the owners even though there down stairs. Besides that those were our only complaints. Like I said it's a nice and affordable place to sleep, and hit the city. Overall it was a good experience.

Owner response: The extra toilet paper all 20 rolls was under the kitchen counter/

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Guest Dr Di McGreal
Date of stay 08/29/08
Review Submitted 08/29/08

Thank you Leon for offering this great apartment so close to Manhatten. Your apartment was very comfortable offering plenty of room for the four of us and your checking to see that we had all we needed while giving us our space was very much appreciated. We will certainly stay with you again. Being able to catch the bus right at our front door made the trip Downtown each day very easy. Thanks for the help with the taxi to the airport and your tips on how to get the most out of our stay - we are all looking forward to a return to New York and your excellent apartment. I am happy to recommend you and your apartment to all my friends and colleagues planning a trip to New York.

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Guest Adriene & Art
Date of stay 06/15/08
Review Submitted 06/15/08

We stayed in the rental for 4 nights, and had a great time. It was very affordable, clean, and comfortable. Manhattan was only a few minutes away! The owners are on-site and always available when needed, but also provide privacy so you don't feel that they're in the way or always watching you. It was a nice place, and we would definitely stay again. Thanks!

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Guest Pamela6
Date of stay 05/18/08
Review Submitted 05/18/08

If you are wanting to go to Yankee Staduim, this is the place for you. It is an easy walk to the ballpark, no trying to squeeze yourself into a packed subway. Very clean, and the onsite owners are very nice.

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Guest Ashlie Perry
Date of stay 01/02/08
Review Submitted 01/02/08

The rental was very clean and nice... also, the owners are very nice people. They were extremely helpful and made sure that we were comfortable. The metro/subway is not far from the apt and the location is not far from LGA.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 10/03/07
Review Submitted 10/03/07

I stayed at the rental for three nights and felt if was a great deal for the money. It was very clean, comfortable,and well stocked with amenities. The owners live on stie and are very nice and accomodating. It is in a nice location safe and easily accessible to Manhatten. It only takes a few minutes to cross the Third avenue bridge and you are at 138th street on the east side of Manhatten. I recommend this retal unit and look forward to staying there again.

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