New York Oasis

Guest: Jules (Brisbane, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

We recently stayed at Therese's centrally located apartment and immediately felt at home. While the rooms are elegantly furnished it is a very comfortable place with huge inviting couches and mattresses that are like sleeping on clouds. The kitchen is practical and it was a bonus after being on the road for four weeks prior to New York to have access to a washer and dryer. The location is amazing with a short walk to Central Park as well as easy access to the subway. Restaurants in the area are plentiful and there is also a supermarket close by. A fantastic place to holiday.

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

Highly recommendable Upper West Side 2+1 rooms 2-baths luxury condo steps to Central Park and Subway

Guest: Happy to feel New Yorker for a few days! (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

My experience at Therese's condo has been superb and I can undoubtedly recommend this incredibly spacious unit to anyone looking to rent a 2-bathroom 3-room condo (2 bedrooms + sofa bed in huge living room) in a fantastic location in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Staying here for a long week-end, I felt what's like to be a New Yorker. It feels good! The neighborhood has anything you may need at any price point, lots of shops and dining. It is safe, friendly, located steps from the J Onassis reservoir in Central Park where I enjoyed jogging with sublime views of the skyline. We were 4 people and had plenty of room. The deck is a plus! The condo is just as described, AC works great and it’s central, another plus. The unit was very clean and has lots of personal touches and decoration, including beautiful bronze statues. Communication with Therese was easy and she was very flexible with check-in and check-out times, thank you. I hope to come back!

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

Upper west side apartment

Guest: jane (lake wales florida)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

Our stay in New York was everything we wanted it to be. The apartment was clean, well maintained and well equipped with every thing you would need. The apartment how a airey open feel which we loved. We were there for one month (first time away from home that long) and loved every minute of it because of the quality and location of the apartment. Therese and her staff were friendly ,accomodating and very honest people. I can't say enough about the location. Everything you needed, wanted to do and more was right out side your door. We have recommended this apartment to our freinds and would stay there again. Wright family ,Lake Wales, Florida

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

Best location in NYC

Guest: Jack (Fresno, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

A perfect location for our NYC vacation, ideal for two couples. We loved the many wonderful restaurants within a short walking distance, Starbucks on the corner, subway station 2 minutes away. And our breakfast on the deck each morning started our days off right. Very quiet, ideal for walking in Central Park. Terese was pleasant to work with. We'll be back!

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

Guest: Steve Wilkins (Oklahoma, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/10/09 Review Submitted: 11/10/09

The apartment on W 86th was more than we could have imagined. It's proximity to Central Park made it perfect for marathon training and after the marathon it was a short walk from the finish line to home. There are a lot of very good dining choices nearby and a grocery in the next block if you want to eat in. Nice appliances in the kitchen made it easy to prepare the special dishes prior to the marathon. Our family of 6 was comfortable with two of us rotating to the sofa-bed every third night. We enjoyed the back patio with it's intimacy, being sheltered from the street. My favorite memories will be the long walks in central park both day and night. The neighborhood felt safe regardless of the hour. I will definitely stay here again when I visit the city. Thanks to Therese for a great home away from home.

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Guest: Rey Guillont (Jonesborough, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

Just got back from the most wonderful family vacation we've had in years. After living in NYC for many years we left to raise our kids in the mountains, hadn't been back to the city since our daughter was born 10 years ago. I wanted a comfortable,homey place from where we could show the kids our old neighborhood. I also wanted to be near the park and subway station. We had high expectations and I have to say that Therese's apartment did not disappoint. The location is excellent, the apartment is clean and beautiful (a little cluttered but it is New York). It was great to come back "home" every day after exploring the city. And the terrace was an added bonus. After a week our kids could not understand why we ever moved out of New York (we did it for them, or so we thought!). Will be back, hopefully real soon!

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Guest: Amanda 4 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/08 Review Submitted: 12/30/08

My husband, my mother, and I rented this apartment for a week over Christmas. It is a lovely place to stay. It is roomy, well-appointed, and very comfortable. It's really a home and it feels like it. Therese, the owner/manager, is extremely accommodating and helpful. The location is fabulous. In one direction at the end of the block are the B and C lines; two blocks in the other direction you can pick up the 1, 2, and 3. There's a Starbucks on the corner, and a great little french restaurant on the next block. The street is a typical New York street -- somewhat noisy -- but the house is quiet and we were never disturbed by noise at night. The only drawbacks I experienced were very slow internet service, and the lack of a coffee maker. I've stayed in apartments all over the city, and I would definitely stay at this residence again.

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Guest: Giovanna & David (Paris,France)
Date of Stay: 11/05/08 Review Submitted: 11/05/08

Our family of four just spent a fantastic week in this lovely UWS apartment. We would definetely recommend it for: -its location (great part of the Upper west side, just steps from the park, good dining and shopping, conveninet public transportation,etc) - the lovely terrace which even on brisks days is very enjoyable (sunny southern exposure). - functional kitchen with good appliances - washer and dryer - 2 spacious bathrooms Therese is a wonderful and gracious host.

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Guest: Michelle Mesen (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/29/08 Review Submitted: 10/29/08

I recently stayed in this condo with a group a friends and was absolutely thrilled with the place and its wonderful location. The condo was big and got a lot of light. The balcony was heavenly (perfect for sipping coffee for breakfast, or a late night glass of wine). The owner, Therese, was incredibly nice and helpful and made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend this condo and look forward to staying there again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/29/08 Review Submitted: 10/29/08

We really enjoyed our five night stay in this great apartment at the beginning of October. The apartment is light and airy, is wonderfully located, and has everything you might need to enjoy a stay in New York. Therese, the owner, was wonderful and has already implemented our suggestions for improvement, so upcoming guests will find trundle beds and upgraded cable TV service. The only thing I might say is that the front bedroom is definitely not as quiet as the rear one, so if you are a light sleeper, take the rear bedroom.

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