Great base for visiting New York
Review Submitted: March 16, 2010
Date of Stay: October 2009
My husband and I have stayed in the flats for New York Marathon week 2008 and 2009. In 2008 we were in the front flat. In 2009 we were in the back flat with our teenage son and his friend.
The description of the flats and the pictures are very accurate. The flats are clean and well maintained, warm and with plentiful supplies of hot water. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking implements and the computer and TV were functioning well. They both feel secure.
The owner was helpful and clear and stayed in good contact during the booking process. She was there on our arrival to hand over keys and introduce us to the flat. She is extremely pleasant and helpful and had some good advice on local shops and eateries. There is lots of information on local shops, restaurants and take-aways at the flats.
There is a lovely cafe called Bread close by, good food and friendly service. A bakery with the most delicious home made cup cakes within 1 minutes walk, and the Hudson River Park (nice views while running) five minutes walk away. Our favourite restaurant, Balthazaar, is only ten minutes walk away, as is downtown Bloomingdales, Dean and Deluca (FOOD!) the Uggs shop and lots more.
Two streets away is a tiny theatre that does fantastic productions. We saw Blasted there - intense and very well done production. The Tenement Museum is ten minutes walk away where informed guides show small groups round original tenement flats previously inhabited by Irish, Jewish, Porto Rican and German Immigrants. Good for kids and grown ups alike.
I can thoroughly recommend both flats. They are both quiet at night. We preferred the front flat as it has great views down to the street. On the other hand the back flat is very quiet and was a great place to stay with kids - and even smaller kids than ours would feel at home there. There is even a box of toys there.
I have stayed in hotels in New York. One spends a lot of money on being out for utilitarian meals like breakfast and cups of tea. Hiring an apartment works out cheaper as some meals are eaten at home. It also allows some respite from the throbbing city which can be a bit overwhelming.
We will definitely book one of the flats when we make our next visit. We have recommended the apartments to friends with smaller children, friends with teenagers, a honeymoon couple and a pre baby couple.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Yes, there are quite a few of these marvelous Off Broadway theaters with wonderful productions going on all the time right nearby. We have thought out how best to outfit the apt with details a guest would appreciate, so they can travel lightly.
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