Astoria, New York
Quintessential Queens Luxury Townhouse New York City experience - in charming Astoria (LIC area) of Queens, just steps to the beautiful Astoria Park over looking the Hellgate Bridge and the East River, and Manhattan Skyline! Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall it is beautiful here! For those discerning travelers who want to enjoy all of New York City but want to end and begin their days in a tranquil environment then this area is for you. This multicultural neighborhood, reminiscent of the Left Bank of Paris offering a virtual plethora of incredible restaurants (some of New York's finest) the most ethnically diverse borough in New York so expect to eat eat eat! Enter the lovely brick home (built in the 1920's as housing for the Steinway Piano workers) a lovely history on its own this neighborhood is still an old world stronghold, simple and down to earth. There is a story that my great grandfather worked as a night watchman at the Steinway Piano company! As you walk around the neighborhood you will see grape vines and tomato plants growing all around you. Our property has recently been completely renovated. Upon arrival you will enter a magnificently appointed home, finished with naturally oiled hardwood birch floors from Maine that feel warm and soft under bare feet, all elements of our home were finished in non toxic eco friendly finishes, natural insulations, no glues, no formaldehydes, eco paint, natural fibers and we only use all eco friendly cleaning products in this home. Enter the Living Space to a custom made Italian linen 12 ft sofa, , TV, a collection of books and make for a cozy yet elegant graceful space. Beyond is the dining area with oval high gloss white table, and magnificent Murano glass chandelier where you can relax with your friends and family, enjoy your meals and talk about the adventures ahead and the fun you've had! of which we would be delighted to help with! Then into an extraordinary gourmet kitchen (yes we are chefs and interior designers in the family!) with state of the art, top of the line appliances: A 36" Bosch Induction cooktop, Gaggenau oven, Breville toaster oven, Bodum electric tea kettle and hot and cold wet bar sink, Sub Zero refrigerator, , Magnificent Italian Marble counters, excellent chefs knives and pots, serving platters all the best. A beautiful breakfast island. A laundry area Washer/dryer and lovely powder room finish the ground floor level. From the kitchen is a sliding door to the deck with twinkle lights, herb box, flowers and garden below, surrounded by a tall privacy fence. On the Second level: The winding birch staircase brings you up to the bedroom level with two very large and private en suites. One larger king bedded room with custom handmade mattress from England, all organic sheets and linens - this room also has a Queen Futon Sofa and it faces East which is over the garden and is quiet and tranquil only the sounds of birds chirping - a large bathroom with marble shower, privacy toilet and vanity complete this private area. The other en suite is a Queen Bedded room.which boasts the view of the Hellgate Bridge, private bath this one with a tub for soaking. Both bathrooms have marble inlay floors and are appointed beautifully with towels, and toiletries so that you have to travel with very little. These suites are away from each other for maximum privacy and tranquility. There is a lovely swing facing the Hell Gate bridge views in the petite front garden as you come into the house. This property can be combined with an upper level rooftop garden penthouse there is a queen canopy bed and a sleeping sofa that opens to a queen bed, a TV, with a tiled one and a 1/2 bath. It is bright and lovely with sensational City views! Then you could grow the group to EIGHT to Ten. We have created a gentle living space, tranquil and comfortable, the finest cotton sheets, organic mattresses and privacy. , Highest speed internet, Waterworks fixtures in the bathrooms, individual A/C in each bedroom and central heat. This is our home, it is the culmination of a lifes work and vision and we would be honored to share it. Let me know what questions you may have. We look forward to hosting you.
We spent 10 weeks in this awesome home. This allowed us to spend precious time with our first grandchild, being available to help while not being too much on top of new parents. This home also allowed us to explore all corners of New York City as it is convenient to the subway. This was the perfect “base of operations.” Everything was conveniently located nearby and our Host was always wonderfully thoughtful and responsive. We had a few other couples (friends and relatives) come to visit us for short times during our stay and they all loved it. The home was spacious and perfect to make all of us very comfortable and we always felt COVID safe. We even hosted a few small get togethers and the kitchen was perfect for entertaining. This home is full of light and has lovely art. Everything we needed was provided, right down to a yoga mat and a blanket for a picnic when requested. The place is very quiet and had wonderful views of the Hell Gate bridge and trains in the distance. Truly Christina could not have done anything more to make us feel happy and glad to be here. We will always treasure memories of this home and this stay. It is the best! Thank you so much, Christina!
We spent 2 months in this beautifully remodeled, modern and fully equipped 2 bedroom home. The kitchen is filled with everything an aspiring chef would dream of, including an amazing induction stove, a Gaggenau oven and a sizeable fridge. All the rooms are spacious and fill with natural light. The master bedroom is large and the second bedroom is very good, all with super comfy beds and pillows. The bathrooms are newly remodeled. With the warmer weather we were able to enjoy the BBQ and back patio as well as the front garden where you can sit in a swing chair and admire the view of the famous Hell’s Gate bridge while sipping your favorite wine. Located in a fabulous spot in Astoria just a few blocks of Astoria restaurant heaven and the Astoria park and the East riverfront. Walking distance to supermarkets, pharmacy, wine stores and any other first necessity shops, even Costco !
Owner Christina was a pleasure to work with, and her house reflects her warmth. The two-floor apartment is spacious, with three baths and two beautifully done bedrooms. The kitchen is extremely well supplied and well-designed. I prepared a full Christmas dinner with all the counter space and appliances needed. The location is safe and easy walking distance to the Ditmars area amenities. The neighborhood is pleasant for walking around and very quiet. We never had any problems parking near the house, and quality food delivery choices were abundant, even during the pandemic. We’ve stayed in several nice apts in Astoria, but this is our clear favorite!
Bathed in sustainable soft furnishings and the latest technologies, we were surrounded by the love and energy that lingered from the efforts the owner had gone to in order to provide an amazing, relaxing, comfortable, and responsible space for us to enjoy our New York Holiday.
While this was a great Queens location from which to explore all of NYC, and the accommodation was large enough for 2 couples to share, we were disappointed by the lack of communication from the owner, which resulted in us not being able to gain access to the unit, by the disruptive noise from upstairs (kids racing and jumping at 6am), and by the inadequate provisioning of the unit, which we rented for 10 days. This includes no hair dryer, inadequate toilet paper, lack of kitchen paper towels, no sealed soap, and inadequate basic kitchen provisions like black pepper, sweetener, sauces etc. Overall a decent experience.
We very much enjoyed our time in Astoria. Thank you to our ferry companions for the local dining recommendations. Easy MTA transportation to both Manhattan and the US Open. Would definitely stay at this property again!
Exceeded our expectations!
My family and I absolutely loved staying in this wonderful home. Everything was so clean and comfortable! The kitchen has everything you need to make your meals in, or there are many great restaurants within walking distance of the house. It is a wonderful and beautiful place to stay! The owner Christina was extremely nice and helpful during the entire process of renting, checking in, and staying at her property. If we ever come back to NYC, we would definitely stay here again!
The property is situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood in Queens which was very important to us with 3 children. It was about 10-15 min walk to the subway which took us directly to Manhattan and even coming back late at night felt very safe. Christine was extremely accommodating for us after another property owner left us in the lurch with just 2 weeks before our departure but she did everything possible to adapt her schedule so we could stay at the property for our weeks trip to NY and made us feel very welcome and was able to help whenever we needed it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the property for its location, style and space and a very responsive and caring owner to go with it. Thanks Christine
This is a wonderful property in a beautiful area of Astoria, Queens. The house is very tastefully decorated. Christina was excellent to work with and very responsive to our needs. Close to the subway, excellent restaurants, and in a safe and quiet area. We had a wonderful time.
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