VAN VORST HOUSE | Prime Location Minutes to NYC

Summary:

1-Bed / 1-Bath beautiful apartment with fully furnished open kitchen and laundry • Full access to entire unit with private entrance • Convenient location with PATH train, ferry and other transit; easy access minutes to Manhattan NYC• Dedicated work station with high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic chair, Dell monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse • Serene neighborhood with cafés, bars and restaurants • Seamless smart lock self-check-in experience • Professionally cleaned; managed by experienced Superhost



The Space:

VAN VORST HOUSE is a fully restored, century-old brick-row townhouse on a tree-lined street situated in the nexus of New York City and the Historic Downtown District of Jersey City. Located in a serene residential neighborhood nested between the prominent Van Vorst Park and Hamilton Park, guests can leisurely enjoy nearby cafés, bars, and restaurants or conveniently access Manhattan within minutes via PATH†.



✨ Long-Term Stay Friendly

Ideal for film crews, professionals, nomads, or relocators.



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Prime Location + Transit Options:

• 15-20 mins to Manhattan (NYC) via PATH Train

• 14-22 mins drive to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

• Convenient walking distance to public transit options:

- <10 mins to PATH Train (Grove Street Station)

- ~10/15 mins to NJ Light Rail (Jersey Ave / Harsimus Cove Station)

- ~20 mins to Paulus Hook Ferry (to Downtown Manhattan)

- 8 mins drive to Cinelease Studio

- 10 mins walk to Jersey City Medical Center



Please read the House Rules carefully before booking the property.

Strictly Enforced / No Parties / No Outside Guests / No Loud Noise

Maximum Guest Occupancy = 2 Registered Guests



Inside the Apartment:

• Open-concept living room includes 55-inch LED smart Roku TV and L-shaped couch, full-length mirror as well as a large dedicated workspace (high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic chair, Dell monitor, Bluetooth wireless mouse and keyboard, desk lamp).

• Kitchen is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Fully stocked with pots, pans, baking trays, cutting knife and board, bowls, dishes, glassware, utensils, kettle, can openers, measuring spoons and cups, salt and pepper, cooking oil, and condiments. Complimentary Nespresso coffee and tea is provided.

• Dining table with 4 dining chairs are in a dedicated dining area near the kitchen

• Bedroom has a Queen bed with a 10-inch Beautyrest mattress and two types of pillows (firm and soft) that comfortably sleeps two; clean bed linens and pillows are provided. Nightstand with lamps, luggage rack, walk-in closet, iron and iron board, outlet extension cords are available for use.

• Bathroom includes shower and tub combo with complimentary spa-quality sustainable body wash, shampoo / conditioner by Public Goods. Towels and full-size Conair hair dryer is also provided. Free toilet papers are included.

• Washer / dryer is available in-unit (located in the bedroom) with complimentary laundry detergent.

• Guests may control the heat (baseboard) and A/C (window) in the unit.

• Cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox, Swiffer, broom) available



Convenient amenities and chains nearby (within 5-20 mins walk)

• Pharmacy and Convenience Store: Duane Reade, others

• Grocery: Whole Foods, Key Food, ShopRite, 99 Ranch, others

• Chain coffee shops: Starbucks, Dunkin

• Chain fast food restaurants: Shake Shack, McDonalds, Krispy Creme

• Banking / ATMs: Chase, BofA, Santander, PNC, Valley, M&T, others

• Laundry / Dry Clean: JC Eco Laundry, others

• Shipping: FedEx Office Ship Center and various UPS drop-off stops

• Shopping: Newport Centre (3-level Simon shopping center with hundreds of stores including Macy’s, Sephora, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Starbucks, Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A, AMC movie theatre, and more)



Nearby local restaurants, cafes and bars (walking distance):



Food & Restaurants:

• Razza Pizzeria (award-winning pizzeria)

• Wonder Bagels (fresh local bagels)

• Diesel & Duke (smash burger joint)

• Taqueria Downtown (tacos, chips and more)



Coffee & Cafés:

• LACKAWANNA COFFEE

• Dame Coffee Espresso Bar

• Kaffa Espresso Bar



Bars:

• Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden (drafts on tap)

• Mathews (cocktails, drinks and food)

• Grove Station / Keyhole Bar (dive bar)



Desserts & Treats:

• Torico (homemade ice cream)

• Downtown Yogurt (frozen yogurt, soft serve)

• Teazzi Tea (bubble tea)



Guests are encouraged to support local stores and businesses within our neighborhood and take public transit (PATH) or Uber / Lyft to and from Manhattan / New York City. We look forward to hosting you at the VAN VORST HOUSE.



Please read the House Rules carefully before booking the property.



We have multiple furnished units (1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms) in Downtown Jersey City, near Grove St and Newport PATH train stations, 2 stops / <20 mins to Manhattan. Check out additional listings under my profile or send us a message to learn more.



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Guest Access:

You will have the entire apartment – the Signature Suite – to yourself during your stay and feel free to use anything in the apartment. You will only share the front gate entrance with the host and have a private door entrance to get to your apartment.



The Neighborhood:

VAN VORST HOUSE is a fully restored, century-old brick-row townhouse on a tree-lined street situated in the heart of New York City and the Historic Downtown District of Jersey City. Located in a serene residential neighborhood nested between the prominent Van Vorst Park and Hamilton Park, guests can leisurely enjoy nearby cafés, bars and restaurants or conveniently access Manhattan within minutes via PATH.



Getting Around:

Our property is less than 10 minutes walking distance from the Grove Street PATH Train Station. From the Grove Street PATH Station, the train can take you to Downtown Manhattan, New York City in less than 10 minutes to the World Trade Center. Through the Oculus at WTC, seamlessly connect to 10+ subway lines to almost any direction in NYC or visit areas such as the Financial District, Tribeca, Battery Park, Chinatown and more. Additionally, the PATH train from Grove Street Station can also stop at Newport and Hoboken in NJ as well as Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, 23rd Street and 33rd Street within minutes to reach neighborhoods like West Village, Chelsea, Union Square, Flatiron, Madison Square Garden / Herald Square and more. The PATH trains run as frequently as every 5 minutes during the peak hours and every 20 minutes during the off-peak hours / weekend.



Located a stone’s throw away from Lower Manhattan, Jersey City is also easily accessible by ferry and Uber / Lyft. Stay here to visit all that New York City has to offer, but also check out local highlights such as Liberty State Park, where you can see the Statue of Liberty, and the waterfront by Exchange Place, where you can see the beautiful skyline of NYC. Lastly, Downtown Jersey City is about 14-22 minutes driving distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which is just moments after your flight lands.



PATH Ticket Cost: a single one-way ticket for PATH train is $2.75. You can use Pay-per-ride MetroCard (the same card you use to ride NYC subway, bus etc.) to ride the PATH. Please note most PATH stations do not accept the Metropolitan Transporation Authority OMNY card / tap at this time. 1-day, 7-day, 30-day unlimited PATH pass are available for purchase. You can buy the tickets at a kiosk at any PATH / subway stations.

Parking

• On-site parking is not available; street parking is limited and mainly for residents (requires city parking permit)

• City parking rules are strictly enforced; guests not encouraged to drive

• Paid garage parking options are available within minutes for ~$25-30 per day (e.g., 95 Columbus / 66 Columbus / 160 Morgan / 201 Morgan)

• Public transit is recommended for guests traveling between NYC / JC.



Interaction with Guests:

We fully respect the privacy of our guests but are happy to help if you need anything during your stay. Airbnb platform messages are the best way to reach us if you need anything during your stay.