Great Apartment!

I am almost hesitant to let this secret out!! This was an amazing apartment in Harlem. Yes, Harlem!! I looked for a long time for the perfect place to stay while we celebrated our 25th anniversary with our two college age sons. I wanted a bedroom for them and not just a second bed (which they would have had to share) in a hotel room. I was not finding anything that would accomodate our needs and give us a great feel for the real New York. Well. . .I not only found what I was looking for but it FAR exceeded my expectations. We had the most wonderful time and felt like we went "home" each night after a hard day at work being tourists.

This is not your run of the mill rental. We felt like we had our one personal tour guide just steps away. Michael met us at the door when we got there and gave us so much information about our local surroundings as well as the heart of the city. We felt like we had our own concierge!

We loved being just outside the craziness of the city, and yet so close to everything becuase the subway is literally a half block away and a short 10 minute ride to the heart of the city.

We sat out on the deck in back at night with a glass of wine and listened to the sounds of New York and planned out nest day.
It was so relaxing.

I could use the rest of the page to tell you how amazing this is, how clean is was,how comfortable is was,how great it was to have so much space, but you will just have to try it for yourself. I know you'll leave New York saying that the accomodations were one of the highlights of your trip.;

Thank you Michael for an incredible experience! It was the best trip ever, and you helped make that happen!!

We had not been able to confirm an apartment and were leaving the next day from Seattle. I happened upon Homeaway and Michael had a cancellation on this apartment. I now believe the planets must have come into alignment! I was reticent about staying this far away from the main center of the city (having never been before). This place is right at a subway station, has an express (A) and only takes about 10 minutes and you can be at Penn Station. That is the best of all worlds! It is close to Columbia University so it is a pretty diverse community. We didnt eat in this area much, but Covo and a sushi restaurant on Broadway right across from Columbia were both very good (the sushi was some of the best I have had.)

So location is very good although seems away from most of the touristy areas. I would stay here again and not be afraid to recommend it to anyone.

Michael was very responsive, responding very quickly to emails and phone. There is alot of flakiness in renting apartments in NYC. No flakiness here. Clean units and very comfortable. This unit even has an outdoor cabana which is great in the morning for having coffee and reading.

I would be happy to answer any questions you might have if you need more information. Please request my contact information from Michael.

Stayed here for 5 nights with my husband and 16 and 18 year old daughters.
Apartmenrt was clean,comfortable and stylish - extremely well thought out by Michael the owner who is charming and on hand to give as much or as little help / advice as wanted
The rooms and overall apartment size was much bigger than the photos suggest. Bedrooms are at the back of the apartment and therefore pretty peaceful, Efficient air con will ensure you are cool in teh summer
Subway with four lines only 3 mins walk away making downtown NY only 15 / 20 mins away. We had not been to NY before but loved it and found it easy to navigate our way around
Harlem is lively and buzzing. This place doesn't sleep!! We found the area fine and everyone we dealt with polite and helpful. Loads of places to eat - ask Michael where to go
We have only one criticism which is - no teapot(!) but not sure that they exist in the US (???). Michael - if you read this buy one for future British guests!!
Seriously though - we loved your apartment - thank you so much.

For our 2nd stay in NYC, a new vision from charismatic district of Harlem, in a very pleasant place with easy access to Manhattan.
Michael Cooper (Owner) is like a "man with golden keys" for everything you want...
We will sure to come back again next year.

What you see is what you get!!! The pictures say it all.
Not only was the apartment absolutely beautiful, comfortable, clean, very well equiped and well situated, but Michael, our host, was also very helpfull and very attentive to our needs. After spending the day running around the city, we really appreciated coming back to such a nice place.
In fact, after only a few days we refered to it as home...
My wife, two teenage sons and I, spend a week in New York, and when friends ask us about our trip, the first thing we talk about is how great the apartment was...
The subway is at the corner, and everything we needed (groceries, ATM, etc...) was close by. The neibourhood is plesant, and fairly quiet at night (as much as New York can be). Since the apartment was equipped with WiFi, we brought a laptop and, after fixing ourselves a good diner, we could plan the next day's activities while sipping a glass of wine sitting on the terrace... It was wonderfully relaxing, and a great vacation overall!

Thank you Michael. We will be back!

I`ve been there the first time in 2007 with my family. We had a great time. And I came back with my husband last march for our anniversary.
This is the perfect place to enjoy New York, the appartment is wonderfull, close to the subway, and there is everything you need in the appartment and in the area.
Michael, the owner of the house, is very, very helpfully and he gave us many information.
You will love this appartment!!
For us, we decided to come back once a year!!!!!