Fairly clean, but small

Guest: Doug (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

Apt was alright. There was some confusion on the owners part about the availability on the first night of our stay. She put us in another unit and did compensate us. The unit is very old but fairly clean. The unit was advertised as having a full size and twin size in the loft. It only has two twin size beds in loft. I contacted owner about this and she was not happy about the bed being changed out due to damage from previous tenant. We thought that she was going to see about getting a full size put back but that did'nt happen. The cable was off when we arrived but was quickly turned on. I tried to contact the owner later about finding a laundry mat close by, she did not answer and her voice mail box was full. In closing, this unit would be good for 4 people, but 6 is stretching it.

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

Great, convenient place

Guest: Mike (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

Great location, clean and comfortable and for a good price. The owner and superintendent were both very helpful and nice. If location and price are your biggest concerns, this is a great place to stay!

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

Guest: Toni (Sunnyvale, California)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

The photos and description was exactly as stated. This apartment was clean, affordable, comfortable, and safe. The owner of the apartment was nice and accomodating. The building was quiet and clean. Centrally located to events,attractions, restaurants and shopping uptown and downtown. A variety of restaurants and stores were close by. I was able to walk and pick up groceries from Whole Foods and Traders Joes. The subway and bus were very accessible, which made commuting very easy. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.

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

Australians - 30 May 2010

Guest: The Australians (Melbourne (daugher)Brisbane (Mother) Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

Although we had booked and paid for this apartment direct with the owner, we were not allocated to this apartment due to her confusion with names & dates! She did not offer any compromise or advice re: cost difference and agreed that a mistake had been made. She was quite rude when advised of a plumbing problem in the apartment which unexpectedly resulted, through no fault of ours, during our stay. In fact, she expected us to make some monetary contribution to any cost!! Our apartment was comfortable and clean but would suggest the owner prepare a "local kowledge" list of what to do with household rubbish, how kitchen appliances work, nearest subway station etc and leave a New York Guide to places & events in the apartment. The owner did not greet us or offer any of this informaton and we did not meet her until the plumbing problem arose!!. There were a few minor repairs needed in our apartment eg.towel rail in bathroom kept falling down, no plug for the kitchen sink, can"t use the bath due to the plumbing problem etc. The building supervisor was very helpful and courteous. This is a great location, very central as we enjoyed walking to many locations. Apart from these adverse comments, the apartment was clean and comfortable with plenty of linen. I would rent in this location again - just NOT from this owner.

Owner response:There is no laundry facility in this building. There is a coin/service laundry mat that offers pick up-drop off service one block from hte building. These tenants, on their 3rd day, decided to wash their clothes in the bath tub. The tub over flowed and caused a leak in the apt below. This is the "plumbing problem" that was no fault of theirs.I had to call in people to rectify this situation. These tenants never mentioned any apt confusion until after they washed their clothes in the tub and after we spoke about the leak it caused. They were informed prior that they could not get the original apt they wanted. My phone number is attched to every email I send out. I am always available no matter what time night and day to answer any questions and will come post hast if there is a need. The kitchen appliances consist of a toaster, microwave, stove, and coffee maker.I think coffee drinkers know how to use a coffee maker and every body else know pretty much how to use every other appliance.If not,then my phone is always on to answer any questions. I have a maid service that comes in after the departure of every tenant to disinfect and clean up all "rubbish" and scower the apt. There is a garbage shoot in the hall outside all the apt doors. I have left NY guides and they have been taken and not returned on several occations. I am more than happy to provide any information you need. There is also wifi internet access that can be used to look up each individuals wants and intrest. Last but not least it is stated that the Super was very helpful and I am always available yet neither of us was informed about any "minor repairs". Tenants break and loose things in my apts all the time that my maids and I don't notice sometimes. And every time I am informed of any problem or situation I rectify that problem immediately, but I need to be informed if anyone is not pleased. I aim to please all my tenants I am soft spoken and very curteous. Without my tenants I would not be able to do VRBO. Customer service is extemely important to me and I am not a rude person in the slightest.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

Guest: Melissa 7 (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/16/09 Review Submitted: 11/16/09

I rented this place for the weekend and it was great ! exactly as pictured and promised, Aeisha and family were great hosts. I would stay there again in a heart beat!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/03/09 Review Submitted: 11/03/09

This is a great NY apartment. It's got an older feel to it, but was spotless, spacious and fun. And the bed downstairs was too die for -- great linens, huge, just right mattress, loads of pillows. Exactly what I wanted after a long day of trade show and NY walking!! Bathroom was clean and stocked well. Kitchen was spotless and also well stocked with dishes, utensils, even a water filtration pitcher. Space was great for one, would be good for up to four comfortably, six if you're feeling "bohemian". Loved the location in the Flatiron district. There is a fantastic local map of the Flatiron district in many shops around the area -- shows restaurants, clubs, shopping, etc. And Fred, the building owner, was terrific, helping me find my way and even recommending a manicurist (also fantastic and right across the street). Easy owners to work with and I felt very much like a New Yorker living there.

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Guest: Dan40 (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/09

This was a great place to stay. The owner met us right when we got off the taxi and accommodated our bags until the apt was ready (we got in early). Very clean / well maintained. Within walking distance to 2 subway lines. Overall it was great, and it was way bigger than a comparable hotel room (and has a full kitchen). No doorman, but there were cameras everywhere and we felt very safe.

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