Vacation Rentals by Owner

our all-time best NYC rental

Guest: maurice (calgary, alberta, canada)
Date of Stay: 04/13/12 Review Submitted: 04/26/12

It's such a rare pleasure to have so much space and so much light in a NYC sublet. Imagine staying in New York and not minding staying in your room/flat for an evening, morning, even whole day. The kitchen facilities (there's no promise of a kitchen here) are perfectly adequate for a visit that won't involve cooking (do that at home). the location is terrific, more appealing restaurants than we had time for in our two-week stay. the renter was also most helpful throughout, always an email away. the building is a classic. just the elevator woodwork alone and the high ceilings and all the windows make this a gem. can't wait to get back.

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

NYC trip 2012

Guest: Sue (Flatonia, Tx)
Date of Stay: 03/26/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

Description of the property was right on, great location, lots of great restaurants, easy access to groceries. I really liked how quite it was, I slept well at night. Very friendly staff. I would highly recommend this property..... Less expensive then a hotel with the comforts of home. Ruthanne was a great help when I had questions.

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

Great apartment, great location

Guest: DiannaD (OKC)
Date of Stay: 03/15/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

My daughter and I stayed in this apartment for a girls' weekend and had a fabulous time, It was clean and very spacious, and the location was just perfect. Lots of good food in the area as well as good shopping. The owner is really nice and very communicative and helpful. I am so glad we chose this apartment for our NYC stay.

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

Fabulous UWS for 10 nights

Guest: Joel (West Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 11/13/11 Review Submitted: 12/08/11

This apartment was exactly as advertised - huge pre-war, comfortable, convenient and so quiet for Manhattan. The kitchen had everything we needed. We arrived late at night and were warmly greeted by the doorman Leslie - staff were extremely friendly as were the neighbours. Location is amazing, steps to the subway, easy to hail a cab on Amsterdam or Broadway, a variety of restaurants close by as well as Trader Joe's. The owner is very organized and easy to work with. She gave us lots of information prior to our arrival and communicated during our stay to make sure all was well. We will be back, hopefully soon.

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

West 73rd

Guest: Dealette (Carson City, NV)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

Great location! It is so close to the subway, Central Park and a large variety of shopping plus restaurants. The building is lovely with a friendly staff and a concerned and reasonable owner. It was perfect for us! Hope to be back next year.

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

8 NYC nights

Guest: J & P (we live in Northern California)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

Outstanding location! Spitting distance to the W. 72nd St. subway station - access via W. 73rd St. @ Amsterdam/Broadway for lines 1, 2, & 3. Then approx 2 blocks to the W. 72nd St. subway station @ Central Pk West for lines A-D. Coffee, food and taverns aplenty all within walking distance. Central Park is….well 2 blocks out. Mike the barkeep at Dublin House on W. 79th St. the real deal; he's a curmudgeon from the old country with the cool brogue - pours well. The plethora of restaurants, bistros, delis and counters are beyond description. We slept through "wanna-be hurricane Irene" as it had little effect on the UWS. If you are expecting luxury, the rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Columbus Circle a few blocks south start @ $1,300 and run up to $4,000 a night, have at it. Due to availability we stayed at the Bella Claire Hotel off Broadway for 2 nights then moved over to this apt. for 8 nights. Great NYC experience! No hassle booking. To whom may inquire, we do not know the owner(s), we are not getting compensated for this review.

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

Great place on the Upper West Side

Guest: Keith and Valerie (St Thomas, Virgin Islands)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

My husband and I and our then 8 month old daughter stayed in this lovely apartment in mid August 2010 for a 5 night stay. It suited our needs. It was spacious, especially by NYC standards, clean and comfortable with lots of natural light coming in from the large living room windows. The bed in the one bedroom was comfortable. The bathroom was small but adequate. The kitchen was also small and definetly not suitable for more than just making a quick cup of coffee or tea. But it was fine for us. I was able to make my daughter's bottles and cereal and keep everything clean and sanitary. With so many great resturants in the vicinity, we knew that we would be eating out or ordering in pretty much all the time so the lack of conventional kitchen facilities was not an issue for us.We loved the location of the apartment. That is perhaps the biggest plus about this apartment. The world of dining and other options for things to do was at our doorstep. Really great neighbourhood. We felt as if we were a part of the local scene and enjoyed our stay very much. We would highly recommend this place for those looking for clean, spacious, apartment in a fantastic location and we will certainly stay here again.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Location couldn't have been better!

Guest: AJ (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

Surprisingly large apt. for NYC. Picture didn't do it justice. Great views of the UWS out of the monster sized windows in the living room. Clean and comfortable. Bathroom right off the bedroom. Everything we needed in the kitchen--coffee maker, etc. Always felt safe walking out of the very clean building and in the neighborhood. Proximity to restaurants, Central Park and the subway/buses couldn't have been more convenient.

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

Location, location, location - And super helpful owner

Guest: Michelle B. (denver)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

I stayed here for a long weekend with my sister and the location couldn't be better. Just blocks from Central Park and steps from restaurants and stores. But, the apt itself is quiet so you can actually get a good night of sleep when you want to get away from all the action. The bed in the bedroom was really comfortable and the sheets were super soft. The property was clean and had plenty of extra towels and sheets.The kitchen is super tiny (as is typical for most NY apts), but adequate to store stuff in the fridge or make a cup of coffee. And, the living room is huge, particularly for NY, with lots of room to spread out. Best of all, the owner sent an extensive list of things to do, places to shop and restaurants to visit and I felt like she was available if anything came up. The only downside is that the bathroom is through the bedroom so if someone is sleeping in the living room, that can be a bit tricky. Other than that, this was a great place to stay!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

excellent home from home

Guest: mags (wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 11/13/10

Very nice apartment, well equipped if you don't want to cook, as the owner states in the listing. Extremely comfy bed, and very helpful owner. Friendly building staff and highly convenient location, and quiet for Manhattan! I would recommend it to anyone looking for space and light and a congenial place to spend a few days, or longer.

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

Great Apartment in Great Location

Guest: Travelers with Kids (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

This is a nice apartment in a nearly perfect location in the the upper west side. It is about 2 blocks from Central Park and subway access is literally across the street from the building. My family including 2 young children spent 5 nights here and would absolutely do it again. Ruthanne is great to deal with. I highly recommend this apartment!

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

only the location is great

Guest: so-so-so (flagstaff, az)
Date of Stay: 05/06/10 Review Submitted: 05/20/10

Although the owner was very up front about the limitations of the apt, she was not accurate about the conditions. The location is great and perfect for my needs. The biggest problem is the kitchen which is not at all adequate. She told me there was no stove; what she did not tell me was that the appliances are so crowded that they must be moved around - blocking each other - to be used. And some do not work adequately. To use the coffee maker, it must be moved to block the microwave. The toaster oven ihas a broken handle and does not turn off/on correctly. I never expected to have more than breakfast in the apt, but even that was difficult. The minor issue is that the apt is stripped of all except minimum furniture - no decor at all. As I do not spend any time in the apt except to sleep, I accepted the situation, but was not happy. The owner is very nice and friendly, but she has an inflated view of the value of her apt.

Owner response:This review is accurate in the characterization of the kitchen and of the decorations. However, her review is not an accurate assessment of my having an "inflated view" (Although I would like to note that I am unaware of a problem with the toaster over - I will have to look at that when I am in NYC next. And secondly I am not sure where the renter put the coffee maker - I have it on the shelf to the side of the microwave so it isn't blocking anything.) The picture on the listing shows a very minimal, small kitchen and indeed this is not a place if you are looking to cook. This exact point is addressed in my listing verbatim so I don't believe to have an "inflated" view nor to have misrepresented the apartment. Indeed, this apartment is not for everyone - especially if you plan to spend a lot of time cooking. Reviewer is also right that there are not a lot of decorations. The pictures I have posted show exactly what the apartment is - and what it is not. I agree with the renter's assessment of the kitchen and the lack of decorations however I will respectfully submit that the opinion that my view is "inflated" is inaccurate. The price of the apartment per night advertised on this listing is reflective of such. Thank you for reading my response and I am happy to answer any questions.

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Great UWS Apartment

Guest: greg and alyssa (Orinda, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/10

My wife, daughter and I had a great stay here for Spring break. It was an ideal location, easy to the park, museums, restaurants, etc. And with the subway just steps away it's an easy straight shot all the way downtown or up. A great spot for visiting New York!

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

Guest: Mica and Phil (Manhattan Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/11/10

We loved the apartment! The large living room was so bright, with a great view both day and night. Perfect location, close to a subway stop, restaurants, shops. Beds were very comfortable (my 84 year old mother-in-law slept on the AeroBed and was very comfortable). We would definitely stay again.

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Guest: Carolyn George (-)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

Terrific location on the Upper West Side. Less than a block from 72nd Station on Metro Lines 1, 2 and 3. One train to the Bronxs Zoo, walk to the Natural History Museum and the park. Close to great take out and Fairway market. Not much of a kitchen, but with all the good prepared food around it doesn't matter.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/27/10

What a wonderful place. The location is great. It is right by the 72nd Street station. It is roomy. The large windows in the living room provide a great view and lots of light. The bathroom is off the bedroom so if you sleep people in the living room (there is a bed) they will have to go through the bedroom to access the bathroom.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/13/09 Review Submitted: 12/13/09

I love this apartment! So much that we've stayed here our last two visits to the city. The location is perfect, neigborhood safe, the extra-large living room is wonderful, the queen bed is super comfortable and the air mattress great. The owner is very nice and helpful. I highly recommend this apartment and hope to stay here again on my next visit.

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Guest: Christina24 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

Perfectly located (we were visiting Columbia), clean, quite, spacious (unusual in NYC!) with a great view of the city. The beds (one was an air bed) were very comfortable. The kitchen was tiny but with all the great restaurants within walking distance it was a non-issue. We’ll definitely try to stay here on our next visit to NYC.

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Guest: Jeremy McCarty (California)
Date of Stay: 12/01/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/09

I highly recommend this apartment to anyone visiting NYC. The apartment is very spacious, comfortable, clean and an unbeatable location. It is located within steps of the subway, is secure with a doorman and has elevator access. The owner is very easy to work with, honest and very helpful to make sure your stay is great. Enjoy!

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