We have literally returned today from a two week stay at this apartment. This review comes with my highest recommendation!
In terms of accomodation it is spacious with two large marble bathrooms and plenty of storage to hang clothes. The kitchen is well supplied with pots and pans, crockery etc however, we rarely ate a meal at home which required more than a few dishes! There are plenty of sheets and pillows, sofas in various rooms so that we could all spread out. We were a party of 3 adults.
Claudia is the main correspondent and is quick and timely with her replies to questions or emails. the booking process is smooth and the timely responses assures you of the bona fides of the owners. the apartment is clean, bright and there are a few basics provided eg soap, toilet paper, paper towels. Bath and kitchen towelling is provided.
The location of the apartment is superb. On the corner of Spring and Bowery in Nolita it was two easy blocks away from Wholefoods which is where we bought our groceries and fresh fruit. up Spring and into Soho which is only a 5-10 minute easy walk you are in the heart of shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and bars. FANTASTIC location. We have stayed in the Times Square area in the past but never again - this is where we will return. The subway (Green line 4,5,6) was only a 5-10 minute walk.
After shows we caught taxis back and the fare was only around $15.
The Doorman organised a private car from Lucky cars and the ride to JFK cost $52, much cheaper than hiring a black car or Uber SUV.
Other reviewers have commented on the noise and I would agree that as it is on busy Bowery there is a lot of street noise. Typically, traffic, sirens and horns blare for most of the night and it did take a week to get used to it and I resorted to purchasing silicone ear plugs, however, this is NYC and this is the noise of city living. This would not deter us from staying there again and I am quite a light sleeper.
I had arrived prepared to use the gym however, we were out for most of the day and slept in on our slow days and so did not get to the gym at all. I can say, for an apartment gym it is very well equipped.
Claudia will email instructions and a list of recommmended eateries.
The laundry was not working in the apartment so we had to use the laundry in the basement using the card in the apartment. We topped it up- with a few dollars.
Thank you Claudia and Paul for this outstanding accomodation! We will return one day.