Our Family NY Christmas Trip

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/08/11 Review Submitted: 12/13/11

First, our NY story. My grandson left his wallet in a cab with $120 and only a student ID. A New Yorker found the wallet, called the school in Tennessee, the school in turn called us. The lady met us and would not accept compensation. We found strangers to be helpful and glad to answer questions. Joyce was a delight. This house was perfect for our group of 11. We loved the large dining table where we gathered by a fire and played Christmas carols. The teenagers especially enjoyed the downstairs with the pool table and big screen TV. We have made several trips to NY but no where have we found a property of this value. 5 stories with an elevator, 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths. Would we recommend this to friends - in a NY second! We were 2 blocks from the subway, 1 block from bus and we did all the tourist things with our grandchildren very easily. Them skating under the tree at the Rock was a memory maker. We would recommend the Gospel Brunch at Sylvia's only a couple of blocks away.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

A Home Away From Home

Guest: Pam (Cool, California)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 12/02/11

What a fabulous place to stay! The house was ultra clean and just as the photos indicated. It also had everything we needed (hair dryers, umbrellas, Iron). We had additional family and friends for Thanksgiving, a total of 14 (thank you Joyce for putting the extra leaves in the table). The two ovens and large fridge made cooking Thanksgiving dinner a breeze. In fact, one of our guests loved the house so much she is thinking of renting it for her family next year. The proximity to the subway is also a major plus! We got our 7 day passes on our first ride... and used them! The neighbors are ultra-friendly and always had a smile and a "good morning" for us. New York gave us beautiful weather. We were able to sit out on the beautiful patio with an evening glass of wine - twice. The elevator was also a big, big hit and was used often. We highly recommend this home for your New York vacation!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Place!!!

Guest: Angie (RALEIGH, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

My group of 8 from Raleigh, NC used this residence for our first visit to NYC. We found it to be one of the most comfortable places we've ever rented. Most of us are seamstresses and found that the owner Joyce was as well. She was able to inform us as to where we should go to find the best fabric steals which made our trip a plus. The house was awesome and there is a little bit of everything nearby! We stocked our kitchen and simply made ourselves at home! It was a great place to rest and congregate after a long day of touring, shopping and site-seeing! We had teens on our trip and the media room and recreation area made for a great stay for them as well. I must add that the photos posted definitely do no justice to how great this property truly is!! We will definitely use this beautiful place for our next visit!!

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

Memorable stay in Harlem mansion, Nathalie Denis, nathaliedenis@rogers.com

Guest: Nat (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

Ten of us (mostly couples) stayed at this fabulous home. The online pictures are just not good enough…the place was even nicer and more comfortable than we all expected. The place is huge!! The subway was just a few minutes away to get to all the action in Time Square. What a time we had in NYC! Thank you Joyce for making this trip so memorable.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfection and more

Guest: gin (Brussels)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

Je rentre hier de cette maison/Brownstone et je n'ai qu'une seule envie c'est d'y retourner vite. Nous avons passé un moment fabuleux en famille et avec des amis. Chacun sa chambre, chacun sa salle de bains, des coins privés et beaucoup d'espaces communs. Le jardin pour l'apéro, la table de salle à manger pour le petit déjeuner, la terrasse plein sud pour bronzer l'après midi. Le vrai luxe. Le quartier est en pleine expansion, plein de boutiques et d'endroits branchés dont le fameux Red Rooster qui a vu entre autres célébrités la visite de 2 présidents américains. Je ne peux que recommander la maison de Joyce qui est une personne ouverte, acceuillante, patiente et à l'écoute de ses hôtes. Une maison zéro défaut. Allez-y!!!

Owner response:merci pour la revue

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

perfect home for a family

Guest: pam (Sarasota, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/01/10 Review Submitted: 12/20/10

Our family of 10, ranging in age from 2 1/2 to 84, had a wonderful time in this home. The home was initially easy to find, convenient to bus and subway lines and also an easy walk for groceries and just about any other type of shopping we needed. The elevator made it more comfortable for the older family members and for my pregnant niece. There was no wood for the fireplace in the dining room, where we spent most of our time to be together but it turned out to be ok for us. The living room could have accomodated us also. The kitchen had just about any feature one would want, inclduing some staples to get us going. Everything was clean and in working order. The description provided was accurate. We had a great week! Joyce gave us a good walk through the house when we arrived and was available via phone any time we needed but did not intrude on our time.

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

Everything and more

Guest: Nick (Norfolk England)
Date of Stay: 11/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/20/10

A perfect base for eight young 60 year olds from Norfolk, England. The house was perfect and had everything we needed and much more. Joyce was a warm and welcoming and did everthing she could to make our visit a success. The people of Harlem, and the rest of New York, were friendly, helpful and fun. Couldn't have asked for more, so much better than a hotel. Nick & Jennie Griffiths

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

Everything was perfect!

Guest: Newlywed (New York, NY )
Date of Stay: 10/14/10 Review Submitted: 11/09/10

I rented the house as guest lodging for some of my out of town guests for my October wedding. First, let me say that as nice as they are, the pictures on the website still do not do the house justice. It is absolutely beautiful and meticulous. It is both grand and cozy at the same time. Joyce was lovely and helpful and the check-in/check-out procedures were simple and seamless. It was the perfect solution for my wedding, allowing my out of town family members to all stay together in the same place. It also gave a place for everyone to gather after the wedding. I highly recommend it.

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

awesome!

Guest: neicey (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

What has stood out to me is the absolutely flawless professional manner in which the owner, Joyce handled our trip. She was so gracious and on top of things. When we plan our next girls' trip to New York the only property suitable will be this luxury property in Harlem! Thanks, Joyce! Denise and the girls in Ga

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Just fabulous!

Guest: Blondie (Indianapolis)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

**This review may have been submitted twice.** We celebrated my father's 70th birthday in this beautiful home. It truley felt like luxury! Convenient to the bus/ subway. A very short ride to Yankee Stadium. We visited parks, museums and landmarks, again, it was all very easy to get to. The home is in a really nice neighborhood, we did not get to explore as much as we wanted. Guess we'll have to go back! We had 9 family members in this home and all agreed-we would love to come back. Joyce was helpful, generous and really nice to talk to. I would recommend this Harlem Mansion for a group of friends/family. You just can't go wrong with this one!

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