Gorgeous Duplex in Georgian Townhouse Steps from Central Park Upper West Side, New York City, New York Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 210706

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Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (1/2 block from Central Pk, Museum of Natural History, subway) View Map

Accommodations:  Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)

Experience New York at its best in this graciously appointed 2-bedroom duplex on one of the prettiest blocks on the Upper West Side just steps from Central Park. This distinctive historic neo-Georgian townhouse was commissioned by the Clarke family who also built the Dakota. The architect, Henry Hardenburgh, was inspired by the Georgian Townhouses in London. Sit in front of the wood burning fireplace in the luxurious antique-filled living room with floor to ceiling bookshelves and dining area with table that comfortably seats 6-8. French Doors in the Living Room lead to a private entrance. A fully equipped gourmet kitchen with window, large foyer with double closet and full bath with French chandelier complete the first floor. Downstairs is a French Country inspired Master Bedroom with king size bed and walk in closet, a second bedroom with a full size bed and walk in closet, a large bathroom with Waterworks fixtures and tiles (upstairs bath as well). A large den with another wood burning fireplace and 42" flat screen TV complete the downstairs making this apartment feel like a home but with the amenities of a 5 star hotel.

Central Park is 1/2 block away as is Columbus Avenue where you'll find great shopping, restaurants, theatres and nearby Lincoln Center. Museum of Natural History is also nearby. Convenient to 2 subway lines (B,C and 1,2,3). This is a prime location in NYC.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: shared with building
  • Dryer: shared with building
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace (2)
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: can be arranged
• Communications
  • Telephone (4)
  • Free Long Distance
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • French doors open to street level and can be used as separate entrance
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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$450/night
Available weekends (Friday night-Sunday) or by the week (please notify in advance)
Available Thanksgiving week. (Parade is 1/2 block away)
Christmas week, New Year's week
$500 refundable deposit required for weekend rental. $1,000 for the week)
Maximum of 4 people. No pets allowed.

cleaning fee of $150 for any visit of 5 days or more.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Lisa Bruggink-Weis , Lago Maggiore, Switzerland
  • Simply, positively, without reservation, one of the most beautiful, elegant, comfortable and luxurious apartments in New York City. Add in the fabulous location on a picture perfect tree-lined street steps from Central Park (no exaggeration), around the corner from the subway, and short walking distance to Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History and you have the perfect deluxe vacation home in New York City. And I haven't even begun talking about the delightful, available, considerate and couldn't-be-friendlier owners, Sheila and Bill. My husband and I have stayed at this property several times (and shame on me for not writing these comments earlier!) and we simply cannot find anything but positive things to say about our experience there each and every time. The quality of the furnishings, design, and amenities are beyond that of a 5 star hotel...and the layout of this very friendly home is spacious and cozy at the same time. We have eaten out, ordered in, and prepared full gourmet meals (kitchen is a dream for cooks) while staying here, each an easy and equally pleasant option. The bedrooms and bathrooms are gorgeously fitted out and the design elements throughout the entire apartment could be out of a magazine, it is truly that beautiful. Sheila was marvelous from the very first communication to the last - prompt with email responses and ever-ready to provide suggestions, solutions and advice. We have stayed at VRBO properties for many years and in many different locations, our stays here at Sheila and Bill's beautiful Upper West Side home have been our favorite by far. We highly recommend this apartment to those looking for a luxurious, beautiful and affordable alternative to the highest level hotels in New York City. Thank you Sheila and Bill for providing such a wonderful home-away-from-home when we come to your enchanting city...we look forward to many more visits in the future. Lisa & Frits
• 08/12/09
  Positive Rating
  , Australia
  • What an experience! Our heartfelt thanks to Sheila & Bill for helping us enjoy our recent visit to New York city. Our group of four had been looking for accommodation in a central location, where we could hopefully live like “locals” – and we were certainly not disappointed. Not only were we in an enviable position in the Upper West Side, less than a minute’s walk to Central Park and the Natural History Museum, and close to a choice of restaurants and great local shopping including Fairways and Zabars, we also had the good fortune of enjoying your immaculately presented home. Everything we needed was at hand, including the use of a gourmet kitchen, full sized renovated bathrooms, a large fireplace and central heating. Spacious and well appointed living areas, tasteful furnishings and warm tones all heightened the appeal of the home, and sometimes, as we heard the envious comments of people passing by, we thought we even looked like locals; enjoying our beautiful self-contained apartment in a fantastic neighbourhood. Thanks again for sharing your home with us – it will last in our memory for a lifetime. Best regards, and warm wishes, Cheryl, Marjorie, Melissa and Justin
• 07/29/09
  Positive Rating
  John & Eileen Belak , Pittsburgh, PA
  • Our family enjoyed an amazing vacation, last Thanksgiving weekend, in this beautiful home. Sheila and Bill could not have been nicer to work with and their home is exquisite! It is so beautifully decorated yet very comfortable. As an added bonus, the home is conveniently located near Central Park, subways and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, we casually walked to the end of the street to watch the parade with our two eight-year-old children. What a thrill! To then cook dinner in the gourmet kitchen, and later eat together in the elegant dining room, made us feel like we were in a movie. It was a special trip we will never forget. There are also some terrific restaurants nearby. We did a lot of fun sightseeing in NYC and it was comforting and relaxing to "come home" here each night. We have many happy and special memories from this trip!
• 07/13/09
  Positive Rating
  Anna & Mark Savoy ,
  • We can say, without a doubt, that this was our most favorite trip ever. Not because it was our first trip to NYC, but because of this apartment, and it's owners. You will find no better location and we've never been more comfortable in any hotel, no we have not. Sheila and Bill made us feel so comfortable, they met us at their apartment on arrival, which has never happened on all of our VRBO rentals. And we've been using VRBO and HomeAway for a couple of years now. I just can't say enough - the trip was perfect, the apartment was perfect, Sheila and Bill are the most perfect hosts. There is no place we know of, of all the places we've stayed, hotels, homes, apartments, none compare with the "Georgian Townhouse" and our New York experience. No regrets, lovely, lovely, lovely!

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