I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Anna's apartment for my stay in NYC. Let me tell you a little bit about it.
The building itself feels historic and grand. All the doormen were kind and friendly, as we're the residents whom I said hello to casually on the elevator. When you enter the lobby, look down at the tile floor. It's quite intricate, especially in the hallway when you get off the elevator and walk towards the apartment.
Entering the apartment, I felt instantly relaxed. The clean minimalist furnishings are elegant and refined. The kitchen is slickly modern, and quite nice for a one bedroom in Manhattan. I appreciated being able to bring leftovers home and reheat them for future meals during my visit, as well as storing fresh fruits, veggies, and frozen treats.
The living room area felt spacious enough to relax and decompress from a busy days out. The plants and orchid made the space look right out of a magazine. I love the little table with two chairs as a place to work on my laptop or sit and eat a meal or snack.
The bedroom also feels very spacious. There is a tall mirror, a low dresser, and a new Casper bed with the fluffiest pillows and an even fluffier down comforter. I slept so well I'm now seriously considering chucking my traditional mattress for a Casper. In addition to the bed being comfortable, it was positioned next to the windows which faced east across the river. I truly enjoyed watching the sunrise each morning over that skyline and seeing all the lights twinkle above it at night.
The bathroom is petite and beautifully appointed like a fancy hotel. The window opened easily here and throughout the apartment to allow for airflow. During my stay it was in the 30-50s Fahrenheit so there was no need to turn on the air conditioner but there were two units in the suite, one in the bedroom and one in the living room.
In the basement is the trash room and gym, which I didn't spend much time in as I used NYC as my gym despite the cold.
This neighborhood feels homey and relaxed. Even better, the location is ideal as it's easy to get to multiple subway stations and bus stops within a 1-10 min walk. There are also several markets, movie theaters, restaurants, and pretty much everything a person would need within minutes of the front door.
I've saved the best for last. The best part of all of this was how effortless my communication with Anna has been. From my first email inquiry to my last, she was right there with me to answer my questions and assist with adjusting my check-in and check-out to accommodate my travel arrival and departure times. That alone is golden.
I will 100% stay here again and wholeheartedly recommend this Anna and this location to all of my friends and family.
Thank you, Anna, for helping to make my stay in New York City beautiful and memorable.