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  • Wall Street
    ‪7 min till fots‬
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  • Brooklyn Bridge
    ‪16 min till fots‬
  • New York, NY (JRB-Downtown Manhattan Heliport)
    ‪12 min till fots‬

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2 sovrum (sovplats för 5)

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1 dubbelsäng

Sovrum 2

1 futon (dubbel)

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1 dubbelsäng och 1 enkelsäng

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Lovely duplex loft på den coolaste kvarter i South Street Seaport

Plats: South Street Seaport, Manhattan, New York, USA (tillgång till 9 stora tunnelbanelinjer är två kvarter bort, i fler destination Fulton St. Tunnel nav.)

Boende. De översta 2 våningarna i en historisk byggnad. Sparely inredda. 2 + sovrum, 2 fulla bad, en stor, ljusa kök, rymlig matsal och vardagsrum områden, en privat terrass, sovplatser 4-5. 5 dagars minimum. Internet, Kabel t. v., luftkonditionering, tvättmaskin / torktumlare, strykjärn

Beläget på historiska Front St, på en charmig kullerstensgata med utsikt över Brooklyn Bridge, ligger detta eleganta, ljusa loft på en elegant bostadshus av livliga kaféer och mysiga kvarterskrogar. Gatan är livlig på dagen och evening-- och tänkt tyst sent på natten. Och det är underbart centralt. Trakten är bara en kort promenad till de chica restauranger och barer i Tribeca, butiker och små designerbutiker i Soho, liksom till Chinatown, Little Italy, Noho och bohemiska tillhåll i öst och West Village. Det är också bara några tunnelbanestationer från höften, up-and-coming stadsdelar i Brooklyn.

Vi är två korta kvarter från flera destinationer Fulton tunnelbanestation nav, och bara ett stenkast från Seaport shopping, ½ priset biljetter teater, den vackert utformade nya Pier 15, World Trade Center Memorial Site och mega rabatt butik Century 21, ( och inte långt från Battery Park - en 15 minuters promenad -. och färjorna till staten Gudinnan och Brooklyn)

Cyklar kan hyras ett kvarter bort, där man kan lunka längs floden mot Battery Park, njuta av några av de städer som är mest spektakulära vyer, och sedan upp nyrenoverade Hudson River Park hela vägen till den övre delen av Manhattan, eller huvudet i den andra riktningen och rida över Brooklyn Bridge.

Vårt grannskap är en enkel och säker plats att komma till och från, vare sig det är till New Yorks museer eller Lincoln Center och Broadway, (bara fyra tunnelbanestationer bort) eller till Central Park.

Loftet i sig upptar de två översta våningarna i en härlig, konverterade 19th century tegel räkna hus, som kombinerar den bohemiska känslan av ett loft (2400 kvm. Fot) med den personliga integriteten och diskret lyx i ett radhus. Den har två + sovrum, två fulla bad, ett rymligt kök utrustade med high-end apparater (inklusive en Nespresso-maskin och en ny Bosch häll) och en privat terrass utanför köket. Det finns en diskmaskin, tvättmaskin / torktumlare, A / C, kabel-TV, DVD-spelare och Wi-Fi.

Båda våningarna skryta trä takbjälkar och är ljusa och sparely möblerade, med en blandning av moderna bitar och danska antikviteter. Loftet har en öppen planlösning, så kök, matsal och vardagsrum flyter in i varandra. Den översta våningen, som fungerar som en konstnärsateljé, har en stigande katedral tak med takfönster och fungerar som en stor och dramatisk sovrummet. Det är en elegant bathroom- cum marmor dusch (med en regndusch) bort av sovrummet, samt en andra sovrummet, som fungerar bra för barn. Det tredje sovrummet ligger på levande våningen under och gränsar till badrummet tjänstefolk, som har en separat badkar och dusch. Ingen hiss.

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Om området

New York

denna semesterbostad ligger i Manhattan, ett område i New York. Barclays Center Brooklyn och Broadway tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna, och One World Trade Center och Brooklyn Bridge är några av områdets främsta sevärdheter. Gå på ett evenemang eller se en match på Madison Square Garden, och avsätt gärna lite tid för att besöka Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, en av områdets främsta turistattraktioner som du absolut inte får missa.
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I närheten

  • South Street Seaport - 1 min till fots - 0.0 km
  • Wall Street - 7 min till fots - 0.6 km
  • One World Trade Center - 15 min till fots - 1.3 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 16 min till fots - 1.9 km
  • National September 11 Memorial & Museum - 16 min till fots - 1.4 km

Ta sig runt

  • New York Christopher St. Station – 6 min med bil
  • Fulton St. Station (William St.) – 6 minuters promenad
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 37 min med bil

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  • ‪Paris Cafe - ‬1 min till fots
  • ‪House of the Red Pearl - ‬2 min till fots
  • ‪Fish Market - ‬2 min till fots
  • ‪The Little Shop - ‬2 min till fots
  • ‪Cowgirl Seahorse - ‬2 min till fots

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Denna semesterbostad i Manhattan ligger tio minuters promenad från South Street Seaport och Wall Street. One World Trade Center och Brooklyn Bridge ligger också 2 km härifrån. Fulton St. Station (William St.) ligger på 6 minuters gångavstånd och till Fulton St. Station (Nassau St.) promenerar du på 8 minuter.

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10/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Fantastiskt

Erik S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Unparalleled bliss

Unique historical loft with original features, tastefully decorated and well-located. Staying here is the New York experience from the past in a neighbourhood of the present. Hosts are wonderful and kind, the place is comfortable and clean, and the private terrace is a luxury.
Bodde här 75 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Cristina B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Cool place with charm

The loft is one of a kind on the perfect spot on the Seaport area. Andrea is a great host and helped us in all of the ways she could. I definitely recommend!
Bodde här 30 nätter i juni 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Denis B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Einfach genial / Just awesome

Wir waren vier Wochen in New York City und hätten uns für diese Zeit keine besser Unterkunft vorstellen können. Die Wohnung liegt SUPER, ist großzügig, hat ein wahnsinniges Flair und man kann hier wirklich "Leben" und muss die Unterkunft nicht nur zum Übernachten nutzen. Für uns war es das erste Mal in dieser Wohnung, aber definitiv nicht das letzte Mal. Es erwarten euch auch superfreundliche Vermieter, die hilfsbereit und jederzeit für euch erreichbar sind. ----- We were in New York City for four weeks and couldn't have imagine a better place to stay for that time. The apartment is SUPER, is spacious, has an amazing flair and you can really "live" here and don't just have to use the accommodation to stay overnight. For us it was the first time in this apartment, but definitely not the last time. You can also expect super-friendly landlords who are helpful and available for you at any time.
Bodde här 30 nätter i oktober 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Manfred K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great Loft

Large loft space in a great location.
Bodde här 30 nätter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Elizabeth C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Perfect location, incredible and unique property in a quaint and quiet area of the city.

Amazing experience and plan on returning soon!!
Bodde här 52 nätter i juni 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Barbara C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great location in a historic building.

We loved the building, the location, the easy access to the river parkway, and the neighborhood restaurants. We hope to return soon.
Bodde här 7 nätter i november 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Dan S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Loved it!

Very cool, historic apartment on a great street. A fun, unique experience. Andrea was a great host!
Bodde här 5 nätter i november 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Lisa K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful

The apartment is lovely, the neighborhood is very pleasant, and the owners are terrific. Very much recommended!
Bodde här 35 nätter i september 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Rike B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Love this place!

This area of Manhattan is so beautiful, great for walking, running, sightseeing, and the restaurants and stores are wonderful. We walked to the Brooklyn Bridge, which you can see from the loft, the Statue of Liberty and ground zero are just a few blocks away. Walked to little Italy and TriBeCa and enjoyed the most amazing dinners, although our favorite restaurant was right across the street. We met Sarah Jessica Parker at SJP, her boutique two blocks away, and like all of the New Yorkers we met on this trip she was kind and attentive. Everyone takes covid very seriously, and NYC has found a way to navigate this time beautifully, will safe measures apparent everywhere. We enjoyed the new extensive outdoor dining in the city. We can’t say enough about the loft! It is spacious and full of character. The terrace was wonderful for late night dinners in and the kitchen very well equipped. Down filled sofas and hand hooked rugs, antiques and the beautiful art work of Kit’s made it hard to leave. Andrea and Kit are gracious and thoughtful hosts, we hope to come back again and again. Wendie
Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Shubhra J.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Unique does not describe this NYC experience

Couldn’t quite believe we were in Manhattan - the loft is a time travel machine - creaky floors and all! We loved every bit of it - and I hate climbing stairs. It was warm and cozy and different and so much fun! Our family of four had a lovely time in the loft - it was spacious with enough room for everyone. We cooked one night and found the kitchen well equipped. Laundry on the 1st floor. We had a Great list of stores and restaurants that Andrea had recommended. The neighborhood is nice and quiet yet has everything you would need. Super clean. Nice and warm. Lovely stay.
Bodde här 4 nätter i november 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Antony L.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

stylish manhattan loft

Massive space compared to most manhattan rentals, stylish with all the facilities you need. Super responsive owners and excellent location under the Brooklyn bridge with transport links at Fulton street to get you almost anywhere quickly. Above coffee shops and restaurants so breakfast easy and local supermarket also very close. A spacious relaxing haven to contrast the bustling days in the city.
Bodde här 5 nätter i oktober 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Claudia M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Tolle Wohnung und in super Lage

Die Wohnung ist wirklich groß, sauber, vielleicht etwas hellhörig. Die Lage ist perfekt. In der näheren Umgebung gibt es einige Möglichkeiten zum frühstücken und essen gehen. Wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen.
Bodde här 6 nätter i augusti 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Elaine T.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Lovely apartment

Really beautiful apartment, with lots of space and light. Andrea, the owner, was extremely helpful and accessible.
Bodde här 8 nätter i augusti 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Mark P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Cool loft experience made us feel like "real new yorkers..."

Sitting in Kit and Andrea's fantastic NYC loft was like being transported into a Woody Allen film. From the historic aspects of the building that were clearly lovingly maintained over the years, to Kit's well placed art work throughout the apartment, and the well-read books that lined the shelves - we truly felt at home and privileged to have the opportunity to stay in such a unique and interesting space. The location is fantastic, and well we have typically stayed in Midtown when visiting NYC, the Seaport area is now our new favourite spot! It was happenstance that we stumbled across this loft as we needed a location that was within walking distance to the New York Film Academy for our two boys, who attended a week of summer camp. The loft proved to be the perfect location - it's proximity to Battery Park (where the camp is located) the Brooklyn Bridge, the Staten Island ferry, the half price ticket booth, the new iPic theatre (which our kids loved - we have something comparable in Canada, but children under 19 are not permitted), the ease of accessing the subway, and the abundance of amazing restaurants, made our vacation fantastic! Thank you Kit & Andrea for sharing your home with us - looking forward to our next visit! Shilpa & Mark (from Toronto)
Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kristan R.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful stay in the South Seaport

Our family had a wonderful stay in this beautiful loft apartment in the South Seaport district! It was spacious enough for our family, thoughtfully appointed, comfortably furnished, and filled with art, literature and beauty. The neighborhood was great, with restaurants, coffee shops and an incredible view of the Brooklyn Bridge. The premises and amenities were as described, and communications with the owners were excellent. The owners left a detailed book with information about the neighborhood with helpful recommendations for groceries and restaurants. I wish we were back there now!

10/10 Fantastiskt

Valerie M.

Historic home in New York's Financial District

This was one of the most enjoyable renting experiences we've had. Andrea and Kit are gracious hosts. Their home is a comfortable place to stay, full of wonderful history. Their neighborhood has great places to eat, relaxing places to enjoy the harbor and was a calming getaway from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely want to stay here again whenever we come back to New York!
Bodde här 5 nätter i maj 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Leanne D.

Live like a local in this cool loft!!

Have just returned from an incredible 15 night stay in this cool, art filled loft and cannot begin to do it justice. Our expectations were certainly high after pouring over the gorgeous photos, but it seriously went way beyond anything we could have imagined. Andrea and Kit were exceptional hosts and showed such warmth and genuine interest, ensuring our experience was perfect. It actually felt as though we were staying at the home of dear friends, allowing us to feel like locals in this gorgeous and peaceful precinct. The location was fantastic. Having stayed previously in many other neighbourhoods, this is now our favourite. There are so many wonderful restaurants, bars and coffee shops nearby, and the market on Fulton Street is so handy on the way home from Fulton St Station after a big day out. Our favourite restaurants were Via Carota, Barbulo, Odeon, Tiny's, Il Brigante and Augustine (all recommended by Andrea and Kit). Morning runs along the East River north, or south to Battery Park and up the Hudson were beautiful, in addition to the Brooklyn Bridge which is always spectacular. Don't hesitate booking this apartment. If you are reading this review you were obviously drawn to this apartment by the amazing photos. Believe me it is exactly as described, only better. Go ahead and read all the other reviews - I wholeheartedly agree with everything that has been written before. Book this apartment and enjoy!! Thank you so much Andrea and Kit!! We can't wait to come again soon.
Bodde här 15 nätter i april 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

GAYE W., Brisbane

Fabulous loft Seaport

This was an amazing and extremely comfortable place for 2 couples. Our hosts were helpful and provided us with great amenities. Couldn't recommend any higher than five star. We would love to stay again on a return.
Bodde här 7 nätter i april 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ken K.

Wyoming comes to New York

Great place to stay. Very roomy, safe, comfortable. Most amenities available. sweet location by south street seaport. Great nearby restaurants, coffee shops, grocery, and many points of interest. The "book" was very helpful and it was cool to stay in such a historic building. Would stay here again!
Bodde här 6 nätter i oktober 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Missy W.

Great place to stay

Just returned from staying at this lovely home. Very large loft style home in a great location, known as South Seaport. Located only one block from the bay. Although there was a really large kitchen in this home, we didn’t use it because of the nice selection of restaurants, pubs, including an ice cream shop (no cash accepted) and coffee shops. The 55 Fulton Market was 2 blocks from us and included a nice buffet. We were within walking distance to Wall Street, Financial District, China Town, 911 Memorial, Stanton Island Ferry and Battery Park to name a few. Brooklyn Bridge is easily accessible for morning walks with unbelievable views of New York City! To venture out of the area there is a large subway hub about 4 blocks away. We purchased orchestra seats for the Broadway production of Waitress for a very reasonable price at the South Street Seaport TKTS ticket booth located about a block away. I would 100% recommend this home when in New York!
Bodde här 7 nätter i oktober 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Anne W.

Apartment with an incredible history

We loved our stay in this fascinating home in Manhattan. We were able to see many parts of NYC easily and comfortably - by walking and making good use of the subway system. After spending all day exploring it was an absolute pleasure to return to this quiet, comfortable apartment to relax and rest before setting off again to enjoy this wonderful city.
Bodde här 7 nätter i oktober 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Andrea(s) K.

The perfect base to discover NYC...

Der perfekte Stützpunkt um NYC zu entdecken. Ein Platz mit historischen Charme. Dazu kommt der Geist der sehr netten Besitzer. Wer Kunst und Literatur liebt wird sehr positiv überrascht. Wir haben uns richtig wohl gefühlt. # The perfect base to discover nyc. A place with historic charm. To this comes the spirit of the very nice Owners. Those who love art and literature will be very positively surprised. We felt really comfortable.
Bodde här 7 nätter i september 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Theron B.

Awesome!

Great!
Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Andy R., London, United Kingdom

Fabulous loft, fabulous location, recommend a million times over!

We love, love, loved our stay in this property. We have visited and stayed in New York many times but this time we specifically wanted a proper NY loft experience! We were not disappointed with this property it is huge! Set on 2 floors of one of the oldest commercial buildings in Manhattan, we had stacks of space to relax in after a hard days sight seeing! The top floor has a shower room, 2 bedrooms (one of them being a huge space which is the owners studio) and has all the original beams and skylight and is just a fabulously interesting space. The middle floor has the 3rd bedroom, large open plan living, dinning and kitchen plus a lovely quirky bathroom. There is also a very nice terrace through the kitchen doors which we enjoyed sitting out on with a glass of wine in the evenings. It was also fun to sit out on the fire escape (outside the top floor window) and people watch the busy street below & the wonderful view of the Brooklyn Bridge. The loft is fully air conned, has dishwasher in the kitchen and washing machine and dryer (at the bottom of the stairs as you come in). I can't vouch for the Sea Port area enough. The loft is located on a nice bustling street with lots of lovely restaurants, bars and cafes. Across the road is Pier 17 which, whilst we were there was being used as a concert venue (on the roof of the main building) and has a wonderful deck and seating area all the way round the venue which we went to most evenings and enjoyed the view of the Brooklyn Bridge whilst the kids played the deck games and we enjoyed a drink. I especially loved being able to run each morning under the Brooklyn Bridge and upto to the Williamsburg Bridge and back. There were so many runners and people out working out & doing tai chi from very early in the morning, I felt incredi safe and was a fabulous flat run all along the river side. Andrea was the perfect host, so friendly and responsive to any of our questions. We would most definitely stay here again and recommend. The photo's do not do it justice. Thanks again for letting us stay in your lovely place.
Bodde här 7 nätter i augusti 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Stephanie L.

Nous avons passé des vacances extraordinaires dans un lieu typique New Yorkais et magnifique !

Nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en famille dans un lieu typique New yorkais, pleins de charmes, spacieux et très agréable à vivre. Nos relations avec les propriétaires ont été excellentes à tous niveaux. Nous avons adoré le quartier (Sud de Manhattan et au pied du pont de Brooklyn) a la fois vivant avec tous ses restaurants et calme la nuit. Si je reviens à New York, je retournerai au même endroit !
Bodde här 9 nätter i juli 2018

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Andrea Barnet är värd

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We are an artist and writer who bought our building in 1978 as a derelict shell and renovated it ourselves, when the Seaport was still an undiscovered and neglected neighborhood peopled with artists and fish mongers who plied the streets at night when the wholesale fish market used to operate. (The market is now long gone). We have lived there for many years and now split our time between New York City and upstate New York, visiting the farm in West Virginia where my husband grew up whenever we can. We raised our daughter in the building and have many friends in the seaport and tribeca, which is only a stone's throw away. Because we work for ourselves-- and now that our daughter has grown up-- our schedules are flexible and we no longer need to be in the city full time. We are deeply attached to the building, partly because we brought it back from the dead (it had no windows, plumbing or electricity when we bought it) but also because it is utterly unique, as I hope the pictures convey.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Our neighborhood is lovely, intimate, and well located. (Our building is the third oldest existing commercial building in lower Manhattan.) What we love is feeling the historic character of old New York, yet being within easy walking distance of all the downtown neighborhoods and amenities we use most. (tribeca, the lower east side, soho and noho) Often, especially in good weather, we don't have to use the subway at all. When we do, both the east and west side subways juncture at our subway stop, which is unusual for New York. And because we are just one block from the waterfront, one never feels overwhelmed by the size or density of the city. One can amble over to the piers at any time of day or night, and take in the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines and on a clear day, even the Veranzzano narrows in the distance. (or take one of the ferry boats plying back and forth across the East river to Brooklyn.) For us, a huge plus is that our block is quiet late at night, so great for sleeping, but also filled with wonderful little restaurants and cafes. And there is a view of the Brooklyn bridge from our windows!