YOU WILL HAVE THE ENTIRE FLOOR TO YOURSELF!!! Private 2BR space on 3rd floor in a walk-up brownstone. Features five foot windows with lots of natural sunlight. Located on a quiet/ safe tree lined street in historical Harlem. Easy commute to anywhere in New York city. Near 2 & 3 trains. Private space with own bathroom and kitchen. Accommodates 5 adults and a small child or teenager comfortably. Outfitted with 2 real beds as well as a IKEA futon sofa bed. The building and private space is very clean.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Columbia University. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, sofa bed, and TV
Free WiFi
Just a 3-minute drive from Central Park and a few minutes from Columbia University
Property manager
Patrick Saint Laurent
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 651 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
TOP Floor Private Renovated Studio New York
TOP Floor Private Renovated Studio Apartment
TOP Floor Private Renovated Studio Apartment New York
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, authentic brownstone
This was a great place to crash while visiting the city! We had four people, and it worked out perfectly with comfortable beds and a spacious dining and lounging area. This place is in a quiet area of Harlem near plenty of wonderful food options and the subway.
Sarah B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Réjean C.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Advantages & the not-so-good
We recommend because …1. Location 2. Cleanliness 3. Never heard the neighbours 4. Big place for NYC 5. Affordable : good value for money —-The not so good : got the wrong code to get in & it took 30 min to solve with the help of VRBO . Double check the day before you arrive . It says it was renovated but not the bathroom! Windows don’t shut properly: bring earplugs . We asked for extra blankets as they have the weirdest and noisiest heating system: over heats in the morning and especially evening and then shuts down during the night, but we never got them. —(It has been 14 days since we left the place in perfect state and VRBO has just returned the deposit. Be patient !)
Réjean C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent play to stay in Manhattan
Very well maintained, good location close to major subway lines, hosts very helpful.
Andrew R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Stanislav M.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All well
Thank you. All well
Stanislav M.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
James E.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
NYC
It's NYC, so basically we slept here and ate a small breakfast. It's not renovated perfectly, but hey it works. Close to the subway and in a pretty quiet street. No problems.
James E.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
New York
Great place
Stephanie G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wilfred D.
23 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First Stay in Harlem
I travel to NYC often. This was my first time staying in Harlem. I enjoyed it tremendously. The apartment easily accommodated our group of three adults. It is nicely situated between subway and bus lines. Convenience and grocery stores are an easy walk away. The neighborhood is clearly in transition. Avenues are bright and bustling, side street somewhat dark but we always felt safe. The property managers were very prompt in response to questions. My only recommendation to them is to equip the kitchen better (pots, pans,etc.) and consider installing a security bar in shower.
Wilfred D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Erin P.
16 Mar 2024
Great location, could use some upgrades
I would have rated this unit 3.5 stars if that was an option.
Pros: The location is great. The neighborhood feels safe, the building is secure, there is tons of great food within walking distance, and there are several different subway lines within walking distance. (Side note: highly recommend using the MTA app when riding the subway.) The unit was fairly clean when we arrived. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and the sheets and towels were clean. The instructions provided by the owner before we arrived were very clear and helpful. Getting into the unit was very easy.
Things that could use improvement: There were two coffee pots, neither of which worked correctly. There were no wine glasses as shown in one of the pictures. The place is dusty. There are layers of dust on the wood trim and other areas. Our family did a lot of sneezing while in the unit. The towels and sheets have a strong smell of fragrance. The owner never responded to any of my emails. The windows must not be well insulated because we could hear a lot of street noise in the unit, all night long. The blinds in the kitchen don’t work at all and the curtains are sheer. The master bed is not really suitable for two adults. It has a large dip in the middle. The pillows are cheap and uncomfortable.
Other notes: The shower does take about 2-3 minutes to get warm but we never ran out of hot water, even with four showers back to back. The second double bed and pull out couch are decent.
Erin P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grażyna W.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Good localization, friendly owner, helpful, good wifi
Grażyna W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Renee K.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Harlem
The apartment was very quiet which is really nice after the hustle of NYC. It is very close to the subway lines and other conveniences. The bed in in the larger room was terrible! It sagged in the middle to such a point that you had a hard time getting out of it. For two people…it was what we would call a deep valley. There really was no comfortable furniture to just lounge on. The TV is in the kitchen area which is probably not used much anyway since you aren’t in NYC to watch TV but it does give you an idea of furniture. There was a futon like couch in what would be the living room but it was made up to be used as a bed. Still it was clean, quiet, very secure and a reasonable price for a two bedroom.
Renee K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
DOERTHE M.
6 Aug 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good and safe apartment
The region is fine and safe. It is not far to time square and to the Central Park. Very close public transport ( subway).
DOERTHE M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Jennifer M.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
NYC Vacation
The area was quiet for the most part. Subway is literally just down the street. Very easy to get to. Walked, of course, everywhere. It’s was good for us as we were gone most of the time during the day. Mostly quiet neighborhood. Main bed has a dip in the middle of it.
We were in NYC visiting family and had a great stay! We very pleased with the place and location. Easy walk to subway and everything else Harlem and Manhattan has to offer. Building is safe and clean. Hosts were always super responsive.
Luis M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kris F.
31 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home base in Harlem
We loved everything about our stay, but especially the quick access to the subway!
Kris F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stuart W., Sacramento, US
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Harlem Gem
Positives: This property is near the subway and bus lines, making it really easy to explore NYC. The flat was clean, accessible, and functional.
Cons: the radiator in the bathroom leaks onto the floor and wall, the wifi was difficult to connect, no hand soap available for tenants because of insurance seems off, the shower head sprays wide and makes a mist, no extra trash bags since the onus of taking out the trash is on the tenant, and the bed frame is worn and dips in the middle.
Overall: this flat is one of the better vacation rentals I've experienced in the Harlem area and would definitely consider staying here again.
Stuart W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna O.
2 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Apartment in Harlem
The apartment was comfortable and well decorated and conveniently located close to the metro and not too far from Central Park.
Anna O.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of washcloths
I freely admit I'm probably the last person in the world to use washcloths. LOL! I was so happy to see a stack of them in the apartment.
My husband and I spent 2 weeks in the apartment, and we had a wonderful time. The subway is just around the corner making transportation easy.
There are several restaurants within walking distance as well as grocery stores.
This unit is on a quite street and the neighbors were friendly.
Would rebook again as host is very responsive and provided very detailed, easy instructions for checking in and out.
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather C.
24 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great landing space each night
I would definitely recommend this rental if you don't mind a 20-30 min subway ride to all the "fun stuff" to do in the city. It was great for our purposes because we just needed a place to sleep and shower each night, and we were on a tight budget and this rental was very affordable! It was clean and neat and the renters are very responsive! We knew what we were getting into with the location so it didn't bother us, and the subway station is literally only a couple of minutes walk around the corner which made it convenient.
Heather C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carlie S.
11 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A Quaint Getaway Pad
The property was welcoming, cozy and clean. It was a little smaller than I expected but still very nice. There’s a 2 flight walk up, so be mindful of the weight of your luggage. The hosts were amazing and very responsive. If you’re looking for a nice place to stay right in the middle of Harlem, choose this.
Carlie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natasha L.
10 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
I love this place. I stay here everytime I come to NYC (at least once a year). It is the best deal and always clean and safe. The owners are incredibly helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Natasha L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin P.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Very nice apartment.
Caitlin P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Daniel N.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Harlem Brownstone
The location was a very short walk from the 135th Street 1, 2 & 3 line Subway station. Easy ride Central Park, Times Square and other big attraction areas. I would definitely rent this apartment again.
Daniel N.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Natasha L.
16 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Why stay anywhere else?
This is my favourite place to stay in NYC. It is the perfect place for homebase when visiting New York. The hosts are helpful, welcoming and thoughtful. There was a big storm coming and they even thought to warn us and advise when it was expected to pass. I already can't wait to go back!
Natasha L.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
20 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Humble Harlem Hideaway
Great home base for exploring the city. Right off bus and train. We had a wonderful stay and will book again.