We had a great experience at Bertus' place! My daughter (17) and I were there for 4 nights to experience New York for the first time. Because no one had booked the place the day before we arrived, we were able to check in early which was so nice of Bertus! We took an early flight and being able to check in and drop our bags off right when we arrived started our trip off perfectly!
The place was exactly as it was pictured. All of it. Very clean, bright rooms. Bertus lets you have your privacy. When we had questions, he responded very quickly but otherwise, he lets you be. There is someone that lives on the 2nd floor, but we hardly noticed that and really were only in the house at night after long days in Manhattan. Quiet, perfect endings to each day after the hustle and bustle of Manhattan.
I had read the reviews so I was aware of the location somewhat but it's good to note that the location isn't close to many things, especially if your trip is to see Manhattan. Once we got our bearings, Bertus let us know which way was the easiest and fastest way into Manhattan. It took us about 35-40 minutes each day into and out of Manhattan. Add a little time on there after that depending on which stop you get off on once you reach Manhattan. Just work that into your day. We would uber each morning to the L line and then take that into Manhattan for the day. It took about an hour each way from where ever we were back and forth. Once you know that, enjoy the travel time, we brought books on the subway and would just sit back and relax until we arrived.
The place is stocked with basic needs in the kitchen, plates, silverware glassware etc plus as an added bonus...coffee filters and coffee! So nice to wake up and be able to brew some coffee for the morning.
I would absolutely book this place again for a future visit! Thank you Bertus!!!
Jessica