Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (Walk to Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown,)
Accommodations: Studio Apartment, 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-2)
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Charming Studio for the Perfect Weekend or Holiday Get-away
Live like a true New Yorker in the historic Lower East Side district where many of our ancestors settled after arriving from Europe. Located east of First Avenue, just below Houston, the Lower East Side breaks from the uptown grid structure with smaller streets that run at a variety of angles. It is here that many of the remaining 19th century tenement buildings have been converted to modern, contemporary apartments, and mine is one of them.
The Lower East Side is both residential and commercial. Stroll around during the day and the scene will assault your senses. The neighborhood has a creative brashness you won’t find anywhere in Manhattan. Absorb the provocative edge of the many graffiti-covered walls, feast your eyes on the plump fruit bursting with flavor sold by street vendors , soak up the vibrant color of fresh cut flowers gracing the doorways of corner delis, try on a one-of-a-kind, un-department-store-like outfit from one of the fashion boutiques run by young avant-garde designers flaunting their fearless artistic passion.
In the early evening, the atmosphere lends a relaxed atmosphere that calms the City’s bustle. Discover the myriad of small cozy sidewalk bistros and allow the diversity of aromas titillate your appetite as you grapple with what to have for dinner. And as the late hour encroaches, feel the streets come alive from the little-known, unless-you-are-“in” chic night clubs that dot the narrow streets below East Houston, all within walking distance of the apartment – right on Allen Street.
Little known museums nearby such as the Tenement Museum and the New Museum for Contemporary Art are a treasure trove of knowledge, culture and education.
Soho, Little Italy, is just three blocks west, while Chinatown is two blocks south. North of Soho is Greenwich Village, home of New York University, where I work, a short 20-minute walk away. You can see the Williamsburg Bridge crossing to Brooklyn from my neighborhood and if you’re adventurous, you can walk over to this up-and-coming community where many of the art galleries displaced from Soho and the Lower East Side have been setting up shop.
Little more than a block away you can experience a short subway ride to the usual sights – Central Park, Times Square, Wall Street and Ground Zero, Tribeca, Chelsea and the Upper East and West Sides. And if you’d rather cab it, you will never run out of taxis on Allen Street, even on a rainy day, because this is where most of the drivers change shifts.
I am not a property manager nor is this a money-making business for me. I live here 1-2 days a week, so I rent out long weekends (Thurs-Tues). Occassionally, full weeks are available. Email me for availability.
Because the apartment is mine and I take pride and joy caring for it, I can accord you the warmth as only a resident hostess can. So come on in, and make yourself at home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: New with remote control feature
- Linens Provided: Every comforter is freshly laundered for each and every guest.
- Garage: Nearby municipal parking garage at reasonable rates.
- Off Street Parking: Overnight off-street parking is free but subject to street cleaning restrictions. Daytime 1-hour metered parking in front of apartment available. Perfect for loading and unloading.
- Beds
- Double Bed: Swedish memory-foam mattress
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 26" HD TV Home Entertainment System with Surround Sound and iPod/iPhone adapter so you can watch movies downloaded from your iPhone. Cable includes HD programming and free HBO on Demand
- DVD
- Video Library: Dozens to choose from...
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Eclectic, from classical to oldies to modern day pop. Also plays MP3s. Also equipped with Bose sound dock for your iPod.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, complimentary Starbucks coffee beans, electric juicer, hand blender, mini-food chopper
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Several restaurants offer delivery services. I have a basket filled with menus for you to choose from.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico
- Cell Phone: Cell phone with $30 complimentary card for long distance and, text messaging. Refill with any Verizon Wireless card.
- Computer: Laptop and printer - Check email, print out theater tickets, boarding passes, download your photos and post them on the internet to share with friends and family.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Secured wireless if you bring your own laptop.
- Other Amenities
- DVD/CD Player, Private Bathroom, Kitchen, laptop and printer with hi-speed Internet, wifi for your laptop/iPhone, dishes, utensils, glassware, stemware, DVD (with collection of DVD for the occasional rainy day), Bose iPod Sound Deck for your iPod, laundry and drycleaning pickup and delivery as an option at your cost, daily housecleaning as an option also at your cost, Sorry, this is not a handicap accessible apartment - NO ELEVATOR, No children under 13, No Pets, Non-smokers only, please, This rental is one of the original tenement apartments from the 1800's, completely gutted and renovated, but rich with history
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: No bars on window
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 10
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Near Seward Park Playground with tennis courts, basketball, handball, Tai Chi and other Asian activities; lots of spas and massage centers, three fitness centers all within three block radius, Tenement Museum, Contemporary Art Museum in the neighborhood, independent film cinema (the historic Sunshine Theater) just two blocks away, Off Broadway Theater within walking distance.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$180/night, 2-night minimum; $170/night, 3-night minimum
$160/night, 4-night minimum; $150/night, 7+ nights
Balance of rent due 60 days prior to arrival
All rates include taxes and departure cleaning fee; 2-nt minimum
Reduced rates for returning guests or prepaid multiple reservations
No damage deposit required with credit card guarantee,
Otherwise $150 damage deposit held
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
I am a world traveler who prefers to stay at vacation rental properties because there is nothing more than having a place you can call home. What better way to soak up the local culture than to feel a part of the neighborhood?
This is what I extend to my guests when they stay at my place. For those who want to be more than just a tourist passing by, you will find living in the Lower East Side an experience you will never forget.
Why the Owner Chose Lower East Side
The apartment that I offer for rent is part time. I work in New York and spend a couple of days a week over night. This apartment is my second home, I live primarily in Bucks County, Pennsyvlania. I chose the Lower East Side because it is closest to my job at NYU. I can walk to work in under 20 minutes.
The Unique Benefits of this Studio Apartment
My apartment is highly personalized to meet the vacationing traveler who wants the warmth and comfort of home. Having rented vacation properties around the world has given me the knowledge and experience of what the traveler has come to expect in a vacation home. And after five years of hosting so many happy guests, I have also learned to listen to they kind suggestions they have made.
Some owners will argue that staying at a rental property that is devoid of the owner's personality is best. Some even refer to their guests as mere renters, wanting nothing more to do with them beyond collecting the rent. I disagree. Renting my place as a vacation property is first and foremost hospitality than real estate. When you stay with me, you will get to know me and my family. You will learn of my integrity and honesty. I work very hard to make sure that your trip is a memorable one, and that when you leave, the only two thing on your mind would be wishing you could stay longer, and the soonest you can return. Many Happy Travels!
Property Photos
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- Spotlessly clean bathroom
- Entrance hallway
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You're very welcome, Alli. I hope you return soon. I can always arrange a no $ commitment reservation for returning guests. Let me know.
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Wow, Lorna. Looks like you guys did a lot. And yes, there is more to see and do in this awesome city. I look forward to having you as my guests again.