Location: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA (Located within 25 miles of JFK Newark and LaGuardia airports)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Vacation Home, Rental Apartment, City House, Waterfront House, Town House, casa
Wonderful Waterfront Unobstructed View of the skyline of Manhattan and Brooklyn along with the Hudson Harbor and just 3 blocks to the commuter ferry. This comfortable 2 bedroom home has a great vantage point as it is a short 20 minutes FREE ride to New York City via the Staten Island Ferry and yet is in a SAFE and quiet location. The Esplanade in front of the Victorian home follows the waterfront and has a running trail, benches and a boardwalk above the tides. Or go see the Staten Island Yankees (a minor league) play at the beautiful new stadium, only a block away from the house.
Everything is close in Historic St. George, museums, restaurants and small grocery stores that have good selections of staples, beer and organic foods. If the desire is to explore the neighborhood and view all the historic homes and public buildings or ride over to New York City see the sights, all is quite easy even with small children. Near the NYC dock is the ticket booth to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island or the tour busses. If you want to walk around after landing you will be in the old Historic district of Manhattan and just a few short blocks from the Financial District of Wall Street.
The house has been renovated with a new and fully equipped kitchen, for summer there is a new 18,000 BTU air conditioner and a working wood burning fireplace for winter, a master bedroom with lovely romantic decor and wood floors, high ceilings with ceiling fans throughout and a full bathroom with a bathtub. There is a shared foyer with the owner but the unit has it's own locking front door and is totally private. No car is necessary and there is public transportation from all three airports in New York and from Newark in NJ. If a parking space is needed the street has no restrictions and is right in front of the home entrance. Wifi is included along with cable TV on a 30" screen.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 18,000 BTU + smaller units in each bedroom
- Linens Provided : Clean fluffy full sets of towels and high quality bed linnens are provided along with kitchen towels and oven mits
- Wood Fireplace : The fireplace in the living room has been fitted with an iron wood stove so leave the door is open you get a wonderful wood burning fireplace.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : The Master Bedroom has a Queen bed with lovely linnens and cut velvet spread, the headboard is an antique and matches the step toped dresser and wash stand
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Second twin is a trundle bed that rolls out from underneath and pops up level
- Convertible Bed : Queen sized sofa bed in the living room
- Child Bed : Army size fold-up cot.
- Crib : This is a fold-up small child or baby bed much like a long padded play pen
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : WiFi is available for free
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances including a coffee maker, toaster and microwave
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Private fenced in garden and patio off deck outside of kitchen sliding doors
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Located right on the Hudson Harbor with an unobstructed view of New York City
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Antique and period furniture in a tastefully renovated 1870 Victorian Home, Beautiful garden with year round flowers even in the snow, Guests have total control of heat and air conditioning, Free 24/7 street parking and easy access to all public transportation, Family Friendly
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : With well behaved pets and their owners who will clean up after them on walks, we do allow dogs, but permission is needed and there is an extra charge.
- Kid Friendly : Bringing very small children might not be a good idea due to the antiques, but it is dependent on how well the parents control the little ones and how well behaved the children are.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Antiquing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- St. George on Staten Island is a Historic area with many fine old homes, churches, museums and public buildings, within a two mile radius there is Sailors Snug Harbor which is a large cultural complex of Greek Revival buildings, botanical gardens, a Chinese garden and museums. Also there is the Alice Austin House owned by our famous 20th century photographer. For sports lovers there is the Staten Island Yankee Stadium (the Staten Island Yankees are a minor league team) just one short block away with games and fireworks all summer long. The best is the free 24/7 ferry ride to Manhattan (NYC) just three blocks walk from the house.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Late Winter 2012, 1/6 - 3/15 - $1,075 weekly, $155 nightly
Spring 2012, 3/16 - 5/31 $1,450. weekly $210 nightly
Summer 2012, 6/1 - 9/15 $1,550. weekly $225 nightly
Fall 2012, 9/16 - 12/15 $1,450. weekly $210 nightly
Winter Holidays 2012, 12/16 - 1/5/13 $1,550.00 weekly $225 nightly
New York City Taxes are X.08875, Lodging is $1.50 per night
Housecleaning after departure 2012 $100.00, $80.00 mid-stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1988
Property Photos
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- House Front View of New York Skyline - Staten Island Vacation House near Museums and Nightlife.
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- Front Garden - Staten Island Vacation House near Museums and Nightlife.
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- Living Room with View of Waterfront - Staten Island Vacation House near Museums and Nightlife.
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- Dinning for 6 and Kitchen
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- Queen in Master Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (43)
Back in the New York Groove!!
Guest: Swan Valley
(Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/30/09
Review Submitted: 10/25/09
My husband and I took our 3 children (ages 17, 14 & 11) to New York from Perth, Australia in early October. This was a return trip for us and a new experience for them. Finding accommodation for five people at a reasonable rate is not an easy assignment! Robin's accommodation is exactly as described and portrayed in her photos. The easy ferry access to Manhattan, the ability to travel on the subway to all points, the ability to find some space and to cook our own meals - all these wonderful points are eclipsed by the owner herself. Robin is a wonderful landlord - she is there when needed to provide good local information but does not intrude. She was especially helpful to us in obtaining tickets to a Giants game for my husband and son - which has given them both some great memories. I have no hesitation in recommending a stay with Robin at this, or any of her other properties. Our love & best wishes to Robin Margaret (John, Bradley, Kelsey & Brittany) Perth - 2009
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Holidays with our love ones
Guest: Regh D.
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
Hi there, We stayed over Christmas and New Year's Eve 2012 at this wonderful location on Staten Island. We really appreciated our stay there. The apartment was the perfect location. A very quiet place, with a wonderful view on the New York Skyline along with an excellent transport connection (Staten Island Ferry) . Really terrific. The property is very welcoming. The listing description was accurate regarding the location, layout, amenities, etc and the property was clean and well-maintained. Additionally, the owner provided a good customer service and was very kind... From our point of view, the apartment is highly recommendable for friends or relatives to have a wonderful stay in New York City. We really enjoyed our daily trips with the Staten Island Ferry to Downtown Manhattan every single day and that the trip was free of charge.... Enjoy! Doris + Mario + Joëlle + Ryan
Recommended for:
Great place to stay
Guest: Roxana J.
(Hollywood, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/07/12
We stayed at Robin's nest with my husband and my two children (7 and 12). We really enjoyed the place and the proximity to NYC. The boys loved the ferry and "Au Bon Pain", the pastry store at the ferry station. We would buy our breakfast and eat it in the ferry with the wonderful city views!! Robin is great to deal with and the house was decorated for Christmas at our arrival, really cozy. Having children the house was the best choice, we will be back!! Thank you for your hospitality!
Recommended for:
Great location and very comfortable
Guest: Kathy M.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
This property is in a great location for a visit to NYC. It is a $50 plus tip taxi ride from Newark Airport and a 10 minute level walk to the free ferry to lower Manhattan. The 25 minute ferry ride is a relaxing way to start and end a day of sightseeing in a busy city, especially in summer. The ferry terminal is close to both subway and bus routes to all points in Manhattan. A weekly transport ticket makes travel easy. The bus to the Staten Island Mall stops outside the house. The ride is interesting and it is convenient for visitors to the US who want a 'Mall' experience. There's a convenience store on the corner and a very good restaurant, Beso, nearby. Inside, the property is just as described. It was very clean and comfortable. The owners were very thoughtful and turned on the bedroom air conditioner so we would have a cool room for our 11pm arrival after flying direct from an Australian winter into a NYC heatwave. It was very quiet inside despite being near a large police station. Although there were just two of us, we very much enjoyed the space. It made sleeping easier as we adjusted to a different time zone. On departure we were able to pull our suitcases to the ferry and then take a taxi to Penn Station for the Acela train trip to Boston - recommended. A suggestion would be to print out a picture of the front of the property. The house number is difficult to see at night and our taxi driver had difficulty finding it despite having a GPS. He had to circle the block and then one of us got out to walk up the stairs to confirm the number. We have recommended this property to our friends and family as a place to stay when visiting NYC, especially for those traveling by car, free parking at the door, or those wanting a quiet place with space.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Location, location, location
Guest: Carlton
(Salisbury, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/24/11
Perfect location for families to park the car, spend the nights in comfort, use the free Ferry to Manhatten and connect to public transportation to any of the sights. The evening views are spectacular, the hosts are cordial, efficient and dedicated to make you feel at home while there. We had two sixteen year olds, mom, dad and grandpa with enough room to fit all comfortably for the night. Even sharing one bath with the sixteen year old girls went well with organization. We recommend this location as the finest place from which to explore New York!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A must-do once in a life- time = een aanrader
Guest: Raymond Bogaert
(Hoboken (Antwerpen) Belgien)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
Een aanrader. Alles er op en er aan. De andere reviews liegen er niet om. Indien gehaast dan zeker niet doen! Er is ongeveer 40 minuten extra tijd vereist te verdelen over 10 ga-minuten appartement-ferry en 20 à 30 minuten ferry voor alle verplaatsingen naar Manhattan en de andere buroughs. Appartement zeer geschikt voor twee personen en geschikt voor vier. Zeer aangename eigenaars. De ideale basis voor een uitgebreide verkenning van NY.
Owner response:These were the loveliest couple, they stayed a month but I wish they would have stayed a year. We do not speak any foreign languages but it is not necessary when you understand human nature.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Awesome!!
Guest: Debbie D.
(Louisa, Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/11
Review Submitted: 06/17/11
Thank you so much, Robin! We had a great vacation. The house was very nice and comfortable. It was perfect for a family of four (we have two daughters ages 7 and 13). The view was amazing. The walk to the ferry was easy and the 25 minute ferry ride was very relaxing and we loved it! We would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend it to anyone that wants to visit New York City. We took the ferry to Manhatten every day and loved going to the city, but we enjoyed getting back to peaceful feeling of Staten Island. It was really nice meeting you and your family, Robin, and we truly appreciated your hospitality.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
WHAT A VIEW!
Guest: Chrissy
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11
Review Submitted: 05/12/11
I have not had an opportunity to stay in her place yet...Unfortunately I had to delay my visit to NYC. Hoping to return soon, I will definitely be contacting this owner in the future when I plan my vacation. Thanks Robin :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
It was a perfect trip for mom and daughters.
Guest: Debbie
(Alabama)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/13/11
We just returned from our NYC, Staten Island vacation. It was perfect. The house is beautifiully decorated with antiques. There are 3 beds including the sofa sleeper. We each had our own room. The view is gorgeous to say the least. We were conveniently located near the ferry so we went to NYC the first 2 days. The 3rd day we took the city bus (a first for us since we live in a rural area) The bus stop is just outside the door. We saw all of Staten Island on the bus ride. We also went to the lovely Staten Island Mall. All in all it was perfect. Would love to go back, will certainly tell all our friends. We were able to have a longer vacation by staying on Staten Island and not paying the NYC Hotel prices. I will always laugh at my first experience with steam heat. Works great just give it a few minutes.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beste Robin
Guest: Korrie
(Arnhem, The Nethelands)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
Al weer 4 dagen thuis, en we genieten nog steeds na van onze mooie trip naar New York. We (met 3 kinderen 27,16,14) hebben genoten in "Robin's Nest". Elke morgen het mooie uitzicht over het water naar Manhatten, s'avonds, na een vermoeide dag, thuis komen in een warm gezellig huis. De afstand naar de boot en het winkeltje viel ons erg mee. Het was geweldig! We hebben nog lang niet alles gezien en komen dan ook graag nog eens terug in dit confortabel apartement!! Heel erg bedankt Robin! vriendelijke groeten van Fred en Korrie, Ineke, Jim en Bas
Owner response:These were lovely guests and I assume they wrote very nice things, if only I could read Dutch.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers.
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