Must get this place!!!
Location location location.
We are a family of 5 (two adults, one teenage son and 10 month twins). Emily’s place is in a perfect location. Not just with regards to the big touristic attractions (which you can easily google), but also little details about businesses nearby.
I will breakdown this review in 4 categories:
1. Location: you cross the street and get in the train. There are many lines that stop there. You can also get comfy shoes, and walk to Times Square from Emily’s place. Central Park is literally around the corner. Transportation to LaGuardia airport is very easy (for us it was one train and one bus).
2. Daily needs: there is a small grocery store in the corner (we got diapers, pack of bottled water, snacks)
There is a Starbucks downstairs. There is also a guy in the corner who sells delicious street food. There is a great sushi restaurant downstairs and amazing Italian place around the corner.
3. Apartment itself: the 3 bedrooms provide ample space for our family. Two of the rooms have a window air conditioner and one of the rooms does not have that, but the apartment was cool enough and ventilated where this was not an issue. It is not big, but we just went there to sleep, we have plenty of time for Netflix and chill while at home, so no time to waste. But, I want to make clear that the 3 beds are very comfortable. There was excellent communication regarding checkin, checkout, and logistics.
4. Handicap and mobility: there is no elevator in the apartment. So it was a little difficult bringing the twins (10month) upstairs. This did not bother us because we know that NYC is not really a good destination with babies, so we were mentally prepared. We go everywhere with them, and we make it work.
We highly recommend this place.