New York, New York
Beautifully designed and furnished garden-level studio apartment with its own private, plant-filled entrance. Located in an owner-occupied, classic Harlem brownstone on a quiet, tree-lined block. Our neighborhood is very safe and friendly and conveniently located near eastside (4/5/6) and westside (2/3) subways, as well as the Metro North railroad on 125th street and many bus lines. We are also walking distance from all of the amazing restaurants, bars and cultural attractions of Harlem.
For those coming to NYC for nursing or other related medical contracts, we are located near several hospitals, such as Harlem, Metropolitan, Columbia-Presbyterian, Lincoln, and Lenox Hill. For visiting students and educators, we are also conveniently located near Columbia University's multiple campuses, with easy access to many other local university centers and colleges.
A large studio that comfortably sleeps up to 4 people, you will find that we offer everything you need to make your stay in NYC perfect. A full-sized kitchen, well-stocked with pots & pans, appliances (refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave, blender, coffee maker, tea pot), dishes & cutlery. There is a tall counter with stools and a table that seats up to 4 people for your dining or work-related needs.
A combination washer/dryer unit in the bathroom with complimentary laundry detergent & dryer sheets will mean that you never run out of clean clothes while you are here. The apartment also comes with free wifi as well as a ductless, user-controlled heat and air conditioning unit so that you can set the temperature that you desire.
The living room area consists of a couch with chaise that converts to a full-sized bed, a comfortable chair, small side tables, a dresser for your belongings, and a 48-inch Samsung Smart LED flat screen TV. 200+ cable channels, including Showtime and Netflix. A queen-sized Stearns & Foster bed with high-end linens is separated from the living area by a floor-to-ceiling curtain for privacy. We also offer a twin-sized Aero double high air mattress and a Pack n Play for small children, upon request.
There are 2 full-sized closets with hangers for your clothes and room to store your suitcases. The bathroom has a combination shower/bathtub, fluffy towels, 2 robes, a hairdryer and a full-sized mirror just outside the door so you can make sure that you're ready to go out on the town!
As frequent travelers who regularly use vacation rentals around the world, we have designed this apartment with our own experiences & expectations in mind. We offer an inviting and stylish space that provides all the comforts of home so that you don't have to overpack or overspend! You will find that the apartment is tastefully painted and designed with the comfort of all guests in mind: singles, couples, friends or families. Our goal is for you to have a peaceful oasis to return to after your daily adventures in our exciting city. Our love of Harlem is reflected in the local art and related books that decorate the apartment, as this is a neighborhood rich in culture, past and present. We have put together a detailed book of insider information about all of the local spots for you, and we are more than happy to answer any questions that you might have about Harlem in particular or NYC overall.
We look forward to hosting you!
Here are some of the local attractions that are just a few blocks from us:
Bars/Restaurants-
Inoue, Tio Luca, Yuzu, Red Rooster (live music), Babbalucci, Sylvia's Soul Food, Ginny's Supper Club (live music), Lenox Sapphire, Chez Lucien (live music), Corner Social, Cove Lounge, Chaiwali, Cheri (live music), Harlem Shake, Blvd Bistro, Barawine (live music), Settepani, La Bodega 47 Social Club, Astor Row Cafe, Island Salad, Minton's (live music), The Cecil, Bunz Harlem... Plus many, many more that are just a few blocks further and too plentiful to list here!
Culture-
National Black Theatre, The Apollo, Maysles Cinema, Studio Museum of Harlem, National Jazz Museum, MIST Harlem, American Legion Jazz Club, The Shrine... to name a few!
Grocery stores, bodegas/delis, coffee shops and many shopping options are also located nearby. New places open every day...Harlem really is the place to be!
I was in NY for a 5-week graduate school program, and feel fortunate to have this wonderful place to make my temporary home for the summer. The studio is unusually spacious and comfortable, and easily accessible to Harlem attractions and other parts of the city. The hosts are thoughtful and helpful; overall a great experience. I’d definitely stay here again next time I’m in New York!
We had such a wonderful time on our trip. This place felt like home. Couldn't be happier with our stay. Would definitely stay again in the future if they are not booked.
Our family had a great experience. No problems. Easy, smooth and everything was as shown. The apartment was clean and cozy. The hosts were gracious and checked on us to make sure we settled in ok, via email.
This rental was superb. Jennifer thought of everything you might need, and it's in the apartment for you. There's a drawer filled with maps and NYC reference materials. Explicit instructions were left regarding local shops and restaurants. It's a 10 minute walk to the 2/3 trains, running down the west side, and a 15 minute walk to the 4/5/6 trains running down the east side. You have complete privacy in your unit, and we felt like we were coming home every evening. It was very quiet most of the time, which was surprisingly to us. You have your own ac/heating unit, so you can control the temperature. You do hear some footsteps from above, but wasn't an issue. The kitchen was well appointed, no dishwasher but everything else you could think of was there. There are even umbrellas for rainy days, and the washer/dryer combo in the unit was a great convenience. We felt completely safe and loved exploring Harlem and the rest of the city. Download a transit app (we used My Transit NYC) so you can easily see how to get where you want to go, and purchase an unlimited metrocard for the length of your stay. Uber was also quick and easy. We couldn't have been happier with this property and highly recommend it.
Once again I truly loved this place. This was my second time staying there and I hope to stay there every summer. Best hosts, great location, very quiet and very comfortable.
We felt very welcomed to this lovely apartment. Easy walk from the 125th Street train station. Everything was as advertised. Enough space for my kids and I. A hotel room for 4 days would have been too small so this was a great option. I appreciated that they provided lots of info about how the TV and appliances worked and also about the neighbourhood. Thanks.
We spent 4 nights and loved the firm bed, great shower, and fully stocked kitchen. Thank you!
This holiday rental is truly a home. Myself and my partner stayed for five nights and it was such a relaxing, quiet and comfortable place to come back to after exploring NYC every day. Their street and property front is beautiful; authentic NYC. And the home itself is spacious and decked with everything you could need for staying away from home. We were able to do a load of washing (after already being overseas for a week), sleep in a super comfy bed and enjoy Netflix in our down time. We didn’t take advantage of the kitchen but could tell everything we needed was there to be enjoyed. Lastly, the hosts are super welcoming but do not make their presence known which was really appreciated.
JEN AND KEN HAS AN AMAZING PLACE! THE APARTMENT HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEEED (DOWN TO A SAFETY PIN AND A FUNNEL)! WHEN ME AND MY FRIENDS ARRIVED IT WAS EASY TO ACCESS THE APARTMENT AND ONCE YOU WALK IN YOU FEEL AT HOME! THE DECOR SETS THE TONE AND ENERGY ONCE YOU ARRIVE. THE BED WAS COMFORTABLE AND THE PULLOUT SOFA BED WAS AMAZING AS WELL! IN THE BATHROOM THERE IS A HEAT AIR DRY OPTION ONCE YOU GET OUT THE SHOWER! THE KITCHEN HAD EVERY THING YOU COULD ASK FOR! I KNOW WHEN I COME BACK TO NYC JEN AND KENS PLACE WILL BE A PLACE WHERE I STAY! ALSO I LOVE HOW THEIR PLACE IS ON THE 2 and 3 TRAIN WHICH TAKES YOU TO TIMES SQUARE AND BROOKLYN! IF YOURE READING THIS BOOK YOUR STAY WITH JEN AND KEN!
This was one of the greatest places we have stayed at. Amazing location if you love the Harlem experience which we do. Very quiet neighborhood, close to all subway trains, walking distance to some of the best food in NY. Jennifer was an outstanding host, great conversation and very down to earth. Plenty of space for 2. We highly recommend it and would definitely stay there again.