My family of 5 had a wonderful stay! The apartment is exactly as described in the listing and the photos are a true reflection of what it looks like, and we were happy to have found it stocked with anything and everything you could think to need for a short or long stay.
We have a ten year old, 3 year old and 7 month old and it was great for their needs as well. It was such a nice touch to have a pack-n-play already set up for our baby before we arrived, some children's toys for the kids to play with and we even found infant/toddler utensils available.
Some other things that made our stay enjoyable was the sofa bed being prepared for our two older ones, great directions and suggestions for the home and neighborhood, some snacks and drinks, a ton of books to read and the patio in the back. It was really cold (well for us West Coasters) when we stayed so we didn't go out and sit, but it was nice to be able to open the door and let some fresh air in. And, my three year old and I went out one day and sat for a few seconds and he loved that!
The other great thing about the apartment was the location. It is extremely close to a subway station which made transporting our kids and stroller very easy and quick to get to where we were exploring for the day.
We were looking for a clean, comfortable and convenient place to stay with our kids for our week long trip to NYC and this home met and exceeded our expectations. At the end of the day, it was nice to come back and relax in a cozy environment that our kids could stretch out in and play. I definitely recommend a stay at the Harlem Gem! Thank you for having us!