We are a family of three (2 adults and an 18 months old baby) who stayed at the Behind the Red Door II for one week. Diane and Craig are great hosts. We didn't meet Diane but she was very quick answering to our questions before our arrival, helping us with different information and all that showed fantastic professionality and responsability. When we landed, we had some issues with the phone connection but still we sorted it out quickly. We got into the apartment as soon as we arrived without a problem. We met Craig and his brother and they were very helpful too. Craig gave us all the information we needed when we arrived and he was also available at any time if we had any problem.
The apartment is fantastic and big enough for everything. It is even better than in the pictures. It has natural light all around and it really makes you feel like at home. You have absolutely everything you need, and as I said, we travelled with a baby and all his different baby needs, and we felt home :)
Everything was very clean and super comfortable bed with plenty of room for the three of us. You also have other room and an inflatable bed that you could place in the main room. Although we were at the top floor and we had to carry a stroller, it was not an issue.
The central heating works perfectly well and the apartment is nice and warm. But if you travel in summer, there are fans all around the apartment, so it should be nice and fresh too.
The neighbourhood is very safe. We were walking around late at night (New Year's Eve, and the rest of the days at about 22.30/23 some days, one of them just on my own after a Broadway musical) and not a problem. You have cheap supermarkets and restaurants around. Harlem is a great neighbourhood, very beautiful, full of culture and really exciting.
Moreover, The apartment is very well connected to the city centre. Lines 2 and 3 take you everywhere and you are in times square in 15 minutes as the most. The subway station is two blocks round the corner (more or less 3 minutes walking from the apartment). It works 24 h and with the metrocard you have unlimited trips for one week both by bus and subway. :)
EVERYTHING is ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE about the apartment, the neighbourhood, the location and the hosts. I recommend this place to everyone.I already recommended it to all my family and friends wishing to visit NYC :)
Without a doubt, if any time we come back to NYC, this will be our first choice!
Thank you very much for everything!!!!
We enjoyed our stay to the maximum and We spent a fantastic week of holidays. It has been a Great family experience and that will stay in our hearts forever!!!:)