Williamsburg Townhouse Apartment, Near East River

• Amazingly Accommodating!!!

  Amazingly Accommodating!!!

  • Guest jnat1318
  • Date of stay 05/16/13
  • Review Submitted 05/26/13
  My 3 friends and I booked a room here to be close to public transit and our friend's wedding venue. The rooms looked perfect for us, but sadly 2 weeks before our trip the apartment was no longer available due to storm damage. Minette was absolutely amazing! She got us 2 rooms at a nearby hotel at no extra charge to us, which she wasn't obliged to do; she could have just refunded the money and we would have been left to find something else on our own. She really went out of her way to help us and we are extremely thankful. The hotel she put us up in was great. It wasn't far from the listing and it was still near public transit. It was very clean and had many amenities included: free parking, free breakfast, free movie channels, and a very helpful front desk staff. If I ever need to come back to NY I will be sure to try for this place again, not only for the amazing location but for its fabulous owner! Thank you Minette!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Lovely stay in Williamsburg

  Lovely stay in Williamsburg

  • Guest Hank
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/20/13
  I wanted to stay in Brooklyn after reading about how the borough is becoming more popular, and this flat worked out perfectly for us. A short subway ride into Manhattan, get your rush of what you need there, and return to Williamsburg for some of the best food you can imagine. I want to run back to Marlow and Sons for breakfast and dinner, and Rye for dinner. The neighborhood is at a triangle of gentrified yuppie hipster, Hispanic, and Hassidic Jew, creating a fascinating mix of cultures. Run to Mast Brothers chocolate and take the time ot get to know the area, eight nights were not enough for me. We both walked and ran across the nearby Williamsburg Bridge. Yes, there is a bit of noise from traffic and trains, but it becomes part of the familiar background. A nice running route is south to the Brooklyn Bridge, across that into Lower Manhattan, and then north back to the Williamsburg Brridge to home.

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

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• Good Stay

  Good Stay

  • Guest Marc
  • Date of stay 12/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/09/13
  My girlfriend and myself stayed in this apartment for a week in December while in Brooklyn visiting family. It was great for us. The kitchen was bright and wonderful for enjoying breakfast. It was just a nice, clean, secure and surprisingly large apartment. Minnette deal with. I'd recommend this to a friend for sure.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Marc, We were so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It looks like there was something cut out of your review - I hope it was "Minnette was great to deal with" (that's me!) and not "Minnette was a nightmare to deal with!" - but we got 5 stars, so I guess it was OK... Kidding aside, it is important to us that people feel comfortable and at home -so thanks for taking the trouble to write and let us know you enjoyed your stay - and please come again!.....Minnette

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• Charming Brooklyn Apartment

  Charming Brooklyn Apartment

  • Guest Weber State alum's mom
  • Date of stay 06/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/11/12
  I stayed in Minnette's lovely apartment for a quick three day stop in Brooklyn. She was so helpful in letting me drop off my luggage since I arrived early morning. There is plenty to do in Brooklyn. Marlowe's and Diner are great places to eat and are right around the corner and the subway stop is just a quick five blocks away, but with her Williamsburg apartment right at the river, the ride into Manhattan is just as easy. The location was terrific and then having such a lovely apartment to return to made it a great trip.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Dear Laura, Thanks for your kind words - so nice of you, and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We will look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm good wishes, Minnette

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• PB (Kansas City

  PB (Kansas City

  • Guest Peggy, K.C.
  • Date of stay 03/21/12
  • Review Submitted 03/30/12
  The perfect place to stay in Williamsburg. Great access to the subway and Manhattan and close to Williamsburg shops and restaurants. Very quiet and charming - so nice to have a cozy place to come back and relax after a long day of walking. The garden was lovely. Minette provided a great instruction sheet to answer any questions I might have. I will definitely stay here on my next trip to New York.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Paggy - Can't believe I just saw your note - thanks so much - so glad you enjoyed it. By now, it's time to welcome you back!~ Hope to see you soon. Warm good wishes, Minnette

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• Thank you...

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  Thank you...

  • Guest Mary and Bob K.
  • Date of stay 01/21/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  Dear Minnette, Thank you for letting us stay at your apartment. It was as you described. Very quiet, spacious and perfectly close to restaurants, shops and most especially our new grandson!

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• Wonderful Accomodations

  Wonderful Accomodations

  • Guest S & K
  • Date of stay 02/07/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  My husband & I visited our son & daughter-in-law who live in Williamsburg. Over the years we have used VRBO but this was the nicest place we have stayed in. Minnette has thought of everything to make her visitors feel comfortable in the apartment & well informed about the area. The apartment is in a great location so getting around Williamsburg or venturing out to Manhattan was easy. There are lots of fun places to eat out & the subway is easy to access. There's no question that we'll stay there again for our visits to NY. Thank you Minette for your hospitality.

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

  Owner response: Dear Steve and Kathy, Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review and share your experience here with others. We're pleased that our care of our guests comes through, and that you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay here. You are always welcome back!

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• Charming Apartment

  Charming Apartment

  • Guest Jamie
  • Date of stay 11/19/11
  • Review Submitted 12/22/11
  My husband and I stayed here over Thanksgiving. We were visiting New York with friends who also rented an apartment in Williamsburg for about the same price, and we won the lottery in comparison. Lots of natural light and space, very comfortable and warm. The kitchen is fabulous and - while we didn't take advantage of cooking while we were there - it was great to have a place for a glass of wine or a snack, or just to kick back and relax. Marlow's around the corner was our favorite place for a latte and breakfast. The subway was a few convenient blocks away (which was only an uncomfortable walk one night when it was particularly cold). Lots of neighborhood character in Williamsburg, and close enough to get into the city and see the sites. Minette was very helpful and the property was lovely. We will be staying here when we go back!

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

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• Spacious little apartment near bustling Williamsburg

  Spacious little apartment near bustling Williamsburg

  • Guest Bob
  • Date of stay 10/21/11
  • Review Submitted 11/10/11
  My wife, daughter and I stayed in this cute little apartment with easy access to Williamsburg, Brooklyn and just across the river from Manhattan. It was a cheap tax ride from Manhattan. Minnette was a great host. Her instructions helped us navigate to the apartment and around the neighborhood. The apartment has great windows. I enjoyed reading by the rising sun. The weather was beautiful while we were in NYC and we had the window open. The JMZ train was a little loud for my Midwestern ears. Our Boston based daughter did not seem bothered by this. I think had the windows been closed with the A/C running I doubt there would have been any problems.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Williamsburg Townhome

  Williamsburg Townhome

  • Guest m&mb
  • Date of stay 07/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/02/11
  7/6-7/12/11 We had a great time and the location was perfect. We absolutely will be staying here again. Everything was close at hand and transportation by cab was fairly inexpensive and very courteous. It was very convenient to shops and groceries and had a very relaxing atmosphere, very "homey". After being out in the heat most of the day, it was wonderful to have someplace (unlike a hotel room) to really unwind and have quiet cup of tea and catch up on the world news.

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

  Owner response: Dear M and MB, Thanks for your kind words. We're so glad you had such a good time, and will look forward to welcoming you back!

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$185/night, for 1 or 2 guests; +$30/nite ea for 3rd,4th. -3 night minimum.
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