Wonderful place to stay for vacation

Guest: Family of four (Helsinki, Finland)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

Our family of four stayed in this apartment for 3 weeks in July 2011. It was perfect for us in every respect: absolutely the best location in Manhattan, enough space for all of us, very well equipped. The small backyard was great for morning coffees and evening snacks and even provided some colorful wildlife: Cardinal bird couple was nesting there during our stay. Livia, the owner, was great, too: always helpful, friendly and very flexible. Highly recommended to all who want to have a peaceful and quiet, yet central place to stay in NYC.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Perfect Spring Break

Guest: Sus (San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/10/11

I stayed here last month with my 21 year-old son, 25 year-old daughter, and 30 year-old god daughter during Spring Break. We wanted to stay close to everything but in a neighborhood away from the throngs of familes on vacation in mid-March. One child wanted to complete a photo assignment, another shoe shop and the other just wanted to museum hop the entire time. The location met everyone's needs, especially mine; pasta and wine. Livia, the owner, was perfect in every way, helpful with arrangements and accommodated our varied arrival schedule from San Antonio and London. The apartment was great in that we all had our own space, tons of towels (!), we could invite friends over and felt totally relaxed in her former home. What I really liked and appreciated immensely was that Livia was trusting and open as we negotiated dates and rates unlike some on VRBO. The apartment is perfect but Livia's personable style and manner is what makes this place exceptional. I'll return with girlfriends next time. Susie Flores Mother of Many San Antonio, Texas

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

Perfect location for a NY home sweet home !

Guest: Polana (Paris)
Date of Stay: 02/15/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

It was really nice to have rest in this flat after walking all day long in Manhattan !Children were very pleased and we felt like at home !Very convenient and peaceful place .The location near Central Park is great !Hoping to come back one day .....

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Christmas in the Upper West Side

Guest: an Australian family (Canberra, Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/11

I stayed in Livia's apartment for a month with my husband and my 18 year old daughter. We were joined for a week by a school friend of my daughter, and for couple of days only by another school friend. The apartment accommodated us all comfortably. The up stairs living area is light and spacious - if a guest is using the sofa bed you won't fall over them when you get up in the morning. The main bedroom is also large. The 2nd bedroom provided my daughter with the privacy and space that she needed but it is smaller (as would be expected). The kitchen has all the basic equipment. Working space is limited but I did cook most days - there are very good take out options which we also used. The apartment is very quiet and in a quiet and lovely street. We loved the Upper West Side, and the proximity to Central Park (one block away). The Natural History Museum is within easy walking distance as is the Lincoln Center but it is a rather longer walk and we used the subway. It is an easy walk across the Park to the major museums on the Upper East Side, and the subway will take you anywhere very easily. Livia was very helpful and friendly and there to meet us when we arrived quite late in the evening on an international flight from Australia.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

NYC MARATHON

Guest: Tiffany (Des Moines, IA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/18/10

Location, Location this apartment had it all! Very close to anything we wanted or needed. We found it extremely easy to get to the subway too, only a few blocks away. There were 5 of us that came in for the NYC Marathon & we all had plenty of room to move around in the apartment. The NYC Marathon was truly amazing........the city was great......the people throughout the course was like no other marathon we have done! Many thanks to Livia for making our first trip to NYC perfect. For the week, staying in the apartment made us feel like real New Yorkers!!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Beautiful Apartment in an Excellent Location

Guest: Angela (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 07/09/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We really enjoyed our stay at the apartment. It is in a wonderful location - so close to great restaurants, shops, cafes and Central Park is just a block away. Subway station also very close by - about three blocks. We felt safe walking in the neighborhood, even late at night. Patio is perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktail - it is very private and nicely landscaped.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

a great place to stay

Guest: Bobnow62 (Santa Barbara, California)
Date of Stay: 05/16/10 Review Submitted: 06/03/10

This apartment was perfect for me and my two friends who stayed with me during my week visit to New York. The location was perfect, in walking distance to several subway lines, Central Park and good restaurants and markets. The apartment offered us our privacy and also nice areas to hang out in. We loved the garden/patio in the back and had breakfast there every morning. It was always refreshing to return back to the tranquility of the apartment after spending the day visiting different parts of Manhattan. The apartment is well furnished, with lots of pillows, linens, and kitchenware. Livia was very helpful, and a pleasure to visit with. I would definitely stay there again.

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

Spring Break in NYC

Guest: eliz1 (Paint Rock, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/25/10

We had a wonderful time in NYC and the apartment was very convenient to all of the places our grandson wanted to see. It was great to be within a block or two from the Natural History Museum because we could return to the apartment to rest. And a subway stop was also within walking distance. Livia was very helpful and friendly which made the stay even better.

Owner response:I always try my best to make my guest feel welcomed. I have a guideline book that I update from time to time with suggestions on favorites restaurants/stores , neighbough stories and if they need more advise they can call me. All the time when a guest lives I supervise the cleaning and check if everything is fine in the apt to accommodate the next guest, I also try to always let the guest in my selves. In case I can't be there I have my supervisor that lives around the corner that is very reliable .

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/30/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/09

Sixty in the city!! Three friends(of 40 years)celebrated our 60th birthdays in New York. We loved the apartment, it was quite spacious by New York standards. The patio was an added bonus where we enjoyed our coffee each morning. Livia's neighborhood restaurant suggestions were excellent. The location was perfect, only one block from the park, close to the subway and very safe. The apartment was spotlessly clean, there were plenty of towels and hot water We will return!!!

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Guest: Christine Murray (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/14/09

I've stayed at many places found on VRBO and this apartment is by far the best. It's shockingly ROOMY and in a fantastic location on the UWS. I've stayed there twice now, once with a group of girlfriends, and once with my extended family, including my 6 year-old daughter. The rooms are LARGE (the pictures don't lie), the kitchen is well- stocked, there is a ton of closet space, lots of room to stretch your legs, and TWO bathrooms. Most importantly, it's quiet, easy, and the back garden is absolutely delightful. The neighborhood is leafy, the subway super-close (a block and a half), and the owner Livia is very helpful and accommodating. I plan to go back again and again!

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