Vacation Rentals by Owner

2 Aussies & a Texan visit Big Apple

Guest: Aussietex (Perth Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/12/12 Review Submitted: 05/23/12

A very well located and extremely clean and comfortable apartment close to subway. Plenty of eating places within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay and Sharni & Albert were very welcoming and helpful. We would definetly recommend this apartment to family or friends who are looking for a central and comfortable stay in New York. Thumbs up from us.

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

"An Absolute Gem of an Apartment"

Guest: By Susan Rudd (England, United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

There is absolutely everything you would need in the apartment and it is certainly a beautiful home. From a lovely Master en suite to a fully equipped utility (yes you have a washing machine & tumble dryer) there really is everything that you need right down to a corkscew to open your favorite wine and an ice bucket to keep the champagne chilled. Instantly hosts Shani and Albert make you feel at home. It was our first visit to New York and we couldn't have chosen a better place to stay, so comfortable and welcoming after a hard day's sightseeing.

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Manhattan Majestic

Guest: Northwest Visitor (Washington state)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

The view is stunning. And at twelve floor above the street, it's quiet, the perfect mix of feeling right in the middle of the city without the crush of it all the time. Subway is close, as is good coffee and Whole Foods supermarket. We liked the neighborhood restaurants for flavor and convenience. The owners are notably friendly, courteous, and helpful. You will appreciate their welcome. This is a loft made of light and space. Our party of five adults felt at home.

Owner response:Thank you, Trudy, It was a pleasure to meet you and your lovely family. Come back and see us soon!

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

What a view!!

Guest: MrsG (Yorkshire, UK)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

Lovely, spacious loft which gave myself, my husband and daughter our own space. The location is excellent, as everyone else says, it is in the middle of everything, with most attractions a lovely walk or short subway ride away. Around the loft are a number of delis and a wonderful supermarket for good fresh food. The loft is well equipped with everything you should need - a real home from home. Shani and Albert are a wonderful, friendly couple and are, as mentioned by others, only a phone call away should they be needed. We hope to be back! :)

Owner response:Thank you, it was a pleasure to meet you all, hope to see you in the future. Shani

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

A Taste of NYC Living !

Guest: Dad and three teenage daughters (Adelaide, Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

We had a terrific stay in Shani and Albert's loft. It was very well located in Midtown and we felt like we got a real taste of NYC lifestyle. On the tourist side we were able to walk pretty much anywhere - Broadway/Times Square, Chelsea Galleries, 5th Ave shopping, MOMA etc. Buses and subway, food marts etc are in either direction down 27th. The apartment was very comfortable and relaxing to return to after the day or evenings activities. Everything we needed was there. It is very spacious so we weren't having to jump over each other when we were there.. Shani and Albert are delightful owners and we would love to return one day. We would recommend it to families with teenagers and pairs of couples traveling together.

Owner response:Thank you, Chris It was lovely to meet you and your beautiful daughters. Hope to see you all again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Who knew you could find relaxation in a Manhattan vacation?

Guest: Barbara (DC)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11 Review Submitted: 01/20/11

Thank you Shani and Albert so much! The space was amazing and you two are so special! Our time there was so relaxing and quiet!!! It was like bringing a winter beach vacation to the city! Plenty of space and quiet to read and relax and just steps away from so many great times! And a perfect location! We easily traveled, well, all over the city - to see a performance in Brooklyn, uptown for museum visits, and had lots of great experiences in the neighborhood! I've never felt more comfortable in Manhattan and Manhattan has never felt more manageable. We will be back!!!

Owner response:Thank you, Barbara & Ruth, We enjoyed having you both as guests. And we look forward to seeing you both again. Barbara call if you need any more help on the art project we spoke about. All the best, Shani

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

New York New York

Guest: Saffron (UK)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

I can only echo the views of everyone below by saying that the appartment was excellent, good location, really convenient, spacious, comfortable, light and quiet. We were 2 adults and 2 teenagers and had plenty of space and facilities. We could walk to many locations - Central Park, Rockefeller, Grand Central, 5th Ave shops etc. as well as convenient subway stops at 23 and 28th streets to get to the downtown and waterfront. Recommened eats are the Malibu for breakfast (23 & 7th), Cuba (Soho) and 5 Napkin Burgers (Hells Kitchen). It was a pleasure to meet Shani and Albert who couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming. All in all a great holiday. Thanks.

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

Guest: Laurel, Deborah, Leonie and David
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/15/10

Sent: Fri, Oct 15, 2010 8:11 am Subject: Thank you for a wonderful stay Just a short note to say thank you for a wonderful stay. The apartment was fabulous and we had a great time in New York. It was so nice to have some space to move around in, and we loved the location. Please pass on our thanks and regards to Sheila for her assistance. I hope you also had a good trip and trust you are well. Kind regards Laurel, Deborah, Leonie and David Australia

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NYC

Guest: The Smith Family (Epsom, Surrey, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

We had a most enjoyable stay in the loft. Shani and Albert were lovely hosts - they made us feel so welcome, and greeted us like family! They gave us some great pointers, which helped with the enormity of exploring NYC! The loft enjoys a great central location, and the view of the Empire State building is amazing - especially at night! We would recommend this apartment to families, as there's plenty of space! We had a fantastic week in the city that never sleeps, and Shani and Albert are a lovely couple, who will do anything - to make sure you do !

Owner response:Thank you, it was a pleasure to meet you all. You have a lovely family. Shani

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic New York Apartment.

Guest: kay and dean (australia)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/13/10

Thank you Shani and Albert for an unforgettable stay. The apartment is in a wonderful area surrounded with restaurants , all forms of transport close by and a view of the empire state building you will never forget. The apartment is amazing with so much space. It's so luxurious we could not believe we were so lucky to stay here in New York. It is beautifully maintained and has everything you need with any help or questions only a phone call away. Thank you also Sheila for helping us out on arrival. Would return in a flash and would highly recommend as a must stay ! Kay and Dean. Australia.

Owner response:Thank you Dean & Kay, We were happy to have you as guests, looking forward to welcoming you both back again.

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

Perfect!

Guest: Karen (Bloomfield, CT)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

My family of six adults spent a wonderful week in this loft apartment. Everything about it was perfect for us – convenient location, lots and lots of space, wonderful hosts, big windows with lots of light, and a view of the Empire State Building. The pictures may look too good to be true, but that is not the case – they very accurately reflect what you get. Shani was very responsive to all of my emails and questions and made it easy to book the loft. We all have very fond memories of our stay and hope to return again. I have enthusiastically recommended the loft to several friends.

Owner response:Hi Judith, I have been out of the country and can't remember if i answered you! thank you for the wonderful review. we enjoyed meeting you and your family. hope to see you all again. All the best, Shani

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

Amazing Loft Apartment NYC

Guest: Judith (England, UK)
Date of Stay: 04/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

A fantastic apartment, amazing views, great location and lovely welcome. The loft was the perfect place for us (a group of five girls) to celebrate our 30th birthdays. We were overwhelmed by the immense size of the apartment which provided us with everything we needed during our stay. Shani and Albert were lovely hosts and we can't thank them enough for extending our stay and helping us find alternative accommodation when we got stranded due to the Icelandic volcano. A stay in this loft is highly recommended.

Owner response:Thank you Judith, it was a pleasure to meet all of you.

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

Guest: Rose
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

Quiet loft in centre of city, April 16, 2010 By Rose (Guildford, England) This loft is perfectly placed within easy reach of all parts of the city but being on the top floor is very quiet and peaceful. There is loads of space in the apartment and all amenities are there to be enjoyed. The owners were there to meet us when we arrived and were only a phone call away if needed. I would definitely rent this loft again.

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Guest: Rick Romito
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/25/10

Spacious, quiet, comfortable and great location, March 25, 2010 By Rick Romito (Las Vegas, NV) This beautiful loft was truly a second home for me and my wife and another couple for seven days. The apartment is a five minute walk from three subway lines and surrounded by delis, restaurants, grocers and retail shops. You could not ask for a more convenient place to explore the city and then come home to relax with the Empire State out the window. The Owners are wonderful hosts who clearly love their City - the entire experience exceeded our expectations.

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Guest: Hugh Moore, MD
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/10/10

Wonderful, March 11, 2010 By Hugh Moore, M.D. (Vaughan, MS USA) Great central location. No trouble getting to from the airport. Easy access to subways with major avenues close by for taxis. Incredible view of the Empire State Building. Very quiet, so gives nice rest from fast-paced NYC.

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Guest: Heidi30 (Hanover, NH)
Date of Stay: 12/16/09 Review Submitted: 12/16/09

Our family stayed in this beautiful loft apt over the Thanksgiving weekend. Everything was set up perfectly: great kitchen, comfortable living area, large dining area, beautiful master bedroom and HUGE artist studio with Murphy bed, pull-out sofas , TV... the works! Plus the view of the Empire State Bldg out the front window is spectacular! We would return in a flash.

Owner response:Thank you Heidi, it was a pleasure to meet. Shani

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Guest: Sharon Hickey
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/10/09

NY Loft accomodation, November 11, 2009 By Sharon Hickey (Sydney, Australia) This large well appointed midtown apartment was extremely well located for traveling quickly to either end of Manhattan. Supermarket and restaurants are close in adjoining streets. Banks were just around the corner and local coffee shops handy. The apartment is very large and feels very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and laundry. Being on the 12th floor gives you a relatively quiet hideaway in an extremely busy city. The owners were very kind and helpful and lovely to deal with and were only a phone call away if you needed any help or advice on any NYC matters. I think the advertised rundown on the apartment well reflects the property and what it offers and personally I had a very enjoyable stay here.

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Guest: Allison H.
Date of Stay: 10/18/09 Review Submitted: 10/17/09

Shani & Albert, I am still thinking about our wonderful visit to New York and the perfect loft! We couldn't have asked for better accommodations or better hosts! Both were totally charming and added to our perfect trip! Thank you again! Allison H. Tallahassee, FL

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Guest: Lorrie Corry (Tallahassee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/12/09 Review Submitted: 10/12/09

You could not have been better hosts for our stay in the big city! Your place was absolutely perfect in giving us the best feel of NYC! Thank you, thank you, for all your hospitality! Lorrie Corry

Owner response:Thank you, it was a pleasure. We enjoyed meeting you all. You were great guest and we hope to see you all again.

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Guest: nahrell F (NSW Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/12/09

Huge loft apartment. Beautifully decorated and very private. We stayed for 11 nights (2 x couples). Excellent space to return to after sightseeing all day. Owners are very accommodating in all areas. View Empire State Bld while drinking coffee from the lounge. Close to subway and all facilities.

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Guest: Jessica U.
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/20/09

Review by: Jessica U. From: Seattle,USA Accommodation Rental: 3 days MAY 21 2009 The [Chelsea] apartment was fabulous,[...] a great space, with a lot of light and charm. The [Chelsea] apartment was fabulous,[...] a great space, with a lot of light and charm. The owners were also a joy to meet. We would be happy to return.

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Guest: Stephanie B.
Date of Stay: 05/07/09 Review Submitted: 05/06/09

Review by: Stephanie B. From:France Accommodation Rental: 7 days MAY 07 2008 The [New York] apartment was amazing, very beautiful and very clean, respecting the initial description. The [New York] apartment was amazing, very beautiful and very clean, respecting the initial description. The owner was very nice. And she has already transferred me back the money for guaranty. Everything is OK for me. And we are very happy to work with you.

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