Summary:
NEW! 1-Bed / 1-Bath beautiful brownstone apartment with fully furnished open kitchen and in-unit laundry • Full access to entire unit with private entrance • Convenient location with PATH train, ferry and others; ~<20 minutes to Manhattan NYC• Workspace with high-speed Wi-Fi, monitor, keyboard • Dining Table • Comfy Queen Bed • Serene neighborhood with cafés, bars & restaurants • Seamless smart lock self-check-in • Professionally cleaned; managed by experienced Superhost (250+ 5-star reviews)
The Space:
VAN VORST HOUSE is a 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†.
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Please read all the House Rules carefully before booking the property
Strictly Enforced / No Parties / No Outside Guests / No Loud Noise
Maximum Guest Occupancy = 2 Registered Guests
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✨ Long-Term Stay Friendly
Ideal for corporate travelers, working professionals, VC-backed founders & startups, global nomads, insurance relocation, healthcare professionals, film & TV crews and others - seeking a comfortable, extended-stay home base.
📩 Message us to confirm availability and learn more.
🚆 Prime Location + Transit Access
• 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 min walk to PATH Train (Grove Street Station)
- ~20 min to Paulus Hook Ferry (to Downtown Manhattan)
- ~10-15 min to NJ Light Rail (Jersey Ave / Harsimus Cove)
- 10 mins walk to Jersey City Medical Center
- Nearby multiple film & TV studios (e.g., Cinelease, etc.)
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
• Dedicated workspace with monitor & keyboard and high-speed Wi-Fi
• Open-concept living room includes Smart TV and couch
• Kitchen is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasher
• 2-in-1 Keurig machine, with complimentary starter kit coffee pods / tea
• Dining table with 2 dining chairs are in a dedicated dining area near the kitchen
• Bedroom has a Queen bed with a 10-inch comfy mattress and two types of pillows (firm and soft) that comfortably sleeps two; clean bed linens and pillows are provided.
• Bathroom includes shower and tub combo; complimentary starter kit toiletries provided (e.g., body wash, shampoo, conditioner, towels, hair dryer, toilet paper)
• Washer / dryer combo is available in-unit (located in bedroom); complimentary starter kit laundry detergent provided
• Guests may control the heat (baseboard) and A/C (window) in the unit
• Starter kit cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox, Swiffer, broom) available
🛍️ Convenience & Nearby Amenities (5–20 mins walk)
• Pharmacy and Convenience Store: Duane Reade, etc.
• Grocery: Whole Foods, Key Food, ShopRite, etc.
• Chain coffee shops: Starbucks, Dunkin
• Chain fast food restaurants: Shake Shack, McDonalds, Krispy Creme, etc.
• Banking / ATMs: Chase, BofA, Santander, PNC, Valley, M&T, etc.
• Laundry / Dry Clean: JC Eco Laundry, etc.
• Shipping: FedEx Office Ship Center and various UPS drop-off stops
• Shopping: Newport Centre Mall (3-level Simon shopping center with many stores including Macy’s, Sephora, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Primark, Dick’s, Starbucks, Cheesecake Factory, Tapville, Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, AMC Movies + more)
There are many nearby local restaurants, cafes and bars within walking distance. Here’s a few of our local favorites – Razza Pizzeria (award-winning pizzeria), Cheech’s (fresh bagels), Diesel & Duke (smash burger joint), Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden (drafts on tap), Mathews (cocktails, drinks and food), Kaffa Espresso Bar (Euro ambiance café), Torico (homemade ice cream) and many more!
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.
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📜 House Rules Summary
Please read all the House Rules carefully before booking.
🚫 Strictly Enforced:
• No Parties / Gatherings
• No Outside Guests
• No Loud Noise
• No Smoking of Any Kind
• No Open Flames / Candles
• Maximum Occupancy: 2 Registered Guests
🌇 Explore Our Other Furnished Homes in Downtown Jersey City
Not finding exactly what you are looking for? We also offer other multiple furnished units (1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed) in Downtown Jersey City, near Grove St and Newport PATH train stations, only 2 stops / <20 mins to Manhattan. Check them out subject to availability:
www.airbnb.com/h/van-vorst-house-heritage-suite-jc
www.airbnb.com/h/van-vorst-house-signature-suite-jc
www.airbnb.com/h/park-hamilton-house-continental-suite-jc
www.airbnb.com/h/park-hamilton-house-panorama-suite-jc
www.airbnb.com/h/one-hamilton-essentials-jc
📩 Send us a message to learn more — we look forward to the opportunity to host you!
Guest Access:
You will have the entire apartment – the Liberty Suite – to yourself during your stay and feel free to use anything in the apartment. You will only share the front gate entrance with another group of guests and have a private door entrance to get to your apartment.
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.
