Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great location, Great Apartment, Nice and Easy!!!

Guest: Rega (Lisbon, Portugal)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/14/12

Enough space for six persons, cozy apartment, very quiet and safe. Near by 81th subway station, very close to Central Park. Is close to many grocery stores, I recommend the Zabar's. There are a lot of variety of restaurants and places to have breakfast or do a brunch. The apartment is very well equipped, the internet is fast. In short, is an excellent apartment for those who want to meet and discover NYC. The owner is very discreet and friendly. It was a great trip, a fantastic experience. Thanks Anthony

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

30 Days Upper West Side

Guest: Jim (Bucks County ,PA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

Perfect location for November's events- Marathon, Parades, Lincoln Center. Clean and quite apartment with new kitchen on a quite street yet just a few blocks from a wide range of restruants, subways, central park not to forget ZABARS (grocerys). Don't miss the newly refurbished Historical Society Museun of NYC. Highly Recommended

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

Perfect location on Upper West Side

Guest: G (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/24/11

What a perfect apt for a family enjoying a week in NY. This is an ideal location - walking distance to the Natural History Museum, Zabar's, shopping, great restaurants, subways and buses. Accurate listing and photos. Very clean apt., nice modern kitchen, two very good sized bedrooms, internet access, etc. Very helpful and accommodating landlord. We'd definitely stay here again.

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

our stay in New York City

Guest: steve (california)
Date of Stay: 03/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/11/11

We stayed 2 weeks and had a great time. Everything in the place is functional. Bedrooms are very quiet, with little or no noise from the street to wake light sleepers. TV and wireless are easy to operate. One downside. ATT wireless reception is very poor to nonexistent in the apt. Good location for catching the crosstown bus at 81st and the subway is only a block and a half away at 79th and Bway. Great coffee place at the corner of 80th and Columbus

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

Great for a kosher family of 5

Guest: Cindy and Allan (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/03/11

Our family of 5 found this ideal for our weekend in New York. The location couldn't be better - we were able to walk to shops, restaurants, synagogues, the subway, Central Park, museums, etc., and yet the street itself is very quiet and charming. We did a fair bit of cooking, so the kitchen was perfect. The apartment was great and very comfortable for a family of our size. Tony was responsive when we had a minor issue. The value for the money can't be beat. The only drawback was the fact that it is a back apartment, so natural light and cell phone reception are limited. It's a walkup, so only suitable for those that can manage stairs.

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

A Fabulous New York Experience

Guest: Sydney Family (Ultimo NSW Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

Our family of 2 adults and 2 teenage sons stayed at this fabulously located apartment for one month from the 12/27/2010 until 01/27/2011 and we had a ball. The apartment was just as the description and photo's said it was. It was spotlessly clean and had everything that we required. The owners of the apartment were helpful and polite. We loved the fact that there was a laundramat hlf a block away and Zabars down the road. The area was lovely and we felt quite safe in allowing our sons to wander around as much as they wanted. I would highly recommend the apartment for families, especially families with teenagers or couples wanting to stay in New York city.

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

appartement agréable

Guest: cp (France)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

Appartement calme et très agréable pour deux familles avec des enfants. A 2 pas de Central Park et du musée d'Histoire Naturelle. De bons restaurants et des cafés dans les rues voisines. Adresse à conserver.

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

Great apartment, great location.

Guest: MJM (Vermont)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/10/10

My wife and I took our 2 kids to do the tourist thing on a recent school break. I went to high school in the city so I knew this neighborhood. The apartment is great. Clean and spacious. Neighborhood is perfect. 2 blocks from Natural History museum and 2 block from subway. Everything you'd ever need is within 3 blocks (bagels, coffee, restaurants, grocery, pharmacy, etc). Exceptional value in my opinion. If you travel with small kids, you know the drill. Either pay up for two rooms or everyone goes to bed at 9pm. Having a two bedroom apartment for less that what what you'd pay for many hotel rooms in NY is a no-brainer. Tony was very reponsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend this place. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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

Our review

Guest: LK (Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/10

We recently rented this apartment for an extended weekend. The apartment was great for our needs (five women sharing). However, the entrance to the buidling and particularly the hallway are in dire need of attention. The stairs were broken in two spots. The hallway was very dismal. Investing some of the rental income in a coat of paint and some interior and exterior common elements would make this place rate as an "excellent"

Owner response:We have repaired the stairs with new marble.. We are planning to repaint the hallway and interior and exterior common elements. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the 4 star rating

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

Girls Get-Away***First time in NYC

Guest: retired.mom (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10 Review Submitted: 09/24/10

We were pleased with the accommodation. Six women and one bathroom could have been a problem but there were plenty of electrical outlets in the apt. and both bedrooms had mirrors as well as one in the living room. Beds were comfortable. The stairs up to the apt are steep & shallow, might be a problem for some. The neighborhood was great, we felt safe at all times, and it was only a short walk to the Metro station. Lots of things to see and do in the area, however, this being our first trip to NY we toured the whole city of Manhattan and we had no problems finding our way around or getting where we wanted to be from here.

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

Excellent Location!

Guest: Joe (157 W 80th St, NYC)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

Comfortable apartment, well priced and very convenient location. Offers much more than the basic minimum. Appreciated the air conditioning, Caretaker was very eager to help where he could. Will stay here again.

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

Guest: Bert Arits (Weert the Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

We are a family from Holland and we stayed in this apartment for a week. We would like to thank Tony Hom for his care because we had a delay of two days due to the bad weather. Tony was very helpfull and understanding. The apartment is well furnished and everything is included and very complete. The whole is just like the foto's are showing. Going to the center of NYC is no problem because the Metro is a few hundred meters from the apartment. You can walk to Central Park in 10 minutes. NYC is a beautiful place to be and we had a wunderful time in the city and in the apartment. Tony thanks again for everything and we will come again.

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Enjoyed our stay in December 2009

Guest: ffili from Ottawa (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/11/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

The apartment was just perfect for two moms and their two daughters visiting NYC for the weekend. Newly renovated kitchen, comfy beds, quiet building close to the subway (4 stops to Times Square) and near Central Park. I would like to stay there again.

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

Absolutely Brilliant

Guest: Dom1978 (Liverpool, UK.)
Date of Stay: 11/26/09 Review Submitted: 12/09/09

We stayed here late November 09 and found the apartment to be absolutely brilliant. We where immediately impressed from the moment we walked through the doors. The apartment was spotless and very well furnished with all the mod cons you could possibly need. No need to go into any real detail as the bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom all met and managed to exceeded expectations as the photo's don't actually do it justice. The location is however the real bonus of this apartment. It is surrounded by some wonderful diners, restaurants and other places to grab a bite to eat. The area gives you a feel and an experience of New York you wouldn't find if you stayed a lot lower down in Manhattan. It is extremely well located to the subway which is very safe and saves a lot in cabs if you are hoping around all week which no doubt most will be. I will most definitely be staying in this apartment when I visit again and will recommend it to anyone who will listen!

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

Fantastic Place in Perfect Location

Guest: CTSteve (Suffield, CT USA)
Date of Stay: 10/31/09 Review Submitted: 11/02/09

We recently rented this incredible apartment for 2 nights and were blown away by the service, the amenities, the location. It seriously is the perfect place and truly made our weekend in NYC all that much better. From the moment we arrived to the minute we left we felt at home. The apartment was spotless and all "the little things" were taken care. It is completely updated and so comfortable. Any permanent NY'er would be jealous of the condition, the upkeep and the location of this apartment. The location near Amsterdam, Columbus and Broadway offers a rich variety of dining and entertainment. A great gateway to NYC and we never had any issues finding a taxi. Thanks again!

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

Great location, clean apartment

Guest: Steven F. (Palm Desert)
Date of Stay: 08/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

My brother, daughter and I stayed for four nights in late August. This place is located on the upper West Side, near both the IRT and IND subways, and Zabars... you haven't lived until you've shopped there. The place is totally upgraded, quiet, and well provisioned. There's no direct sunlight, but the good lighting and elegant surroundings make up for it; besides, who hangs around all day in NYC! It was very comfortable for two adults and one child. The living room AC was out and the owner was out of town, however, he was responsive via the phone and suggested using both bedroom AC's which worked fine. We managed to find alternative side of the street parking (for free) but my advice is to leave your car at home. I would rate this place Good PLUS, however, there is no such designation. For the value, I would rate it EXCELLENT and I intend to return. Have fun! Steve

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