Rebecca’s apt is a pure joy to stay in. This is, by far, the best NY apt. that we have ever stayed in, when visiting New York. Upon entering, we felt immediately as if we were coming “home.” The apt is everything, plus more, that Rebecca’s description and pictures show. It is a true “home,” that is very charmingly decorated with very comfortable furniture, and very clean and organized. Her apt building is an updated/remodeled Italian Renaissance style building, built in 1929, that exudes old New York character.

Rebecca is a perfect, and very gracious host. She left us detailed instructions, a Zagat guide, and lots of tips for things to do. She was always available to us by email or text, even while she was on vacation in Italy, across the ocean and 5 time zones away! She had also left us phone numbers for local friends for “emergencies,” but we never needed them.

The apt. is in the best location, convenient to everything. One block away is Central Park for strolling; and museum mile is just a short walk across Central Park. The A,B,C subway is one block away; 2 blocks away is the Broadway 1,2,3 subway. We had our neighborhood grocery store around the corner, Joe’s Coffee shop down the block, and numerous neighborhood cafes for dinner or take-out.

Staying at Rebecca’s apt made us feel we were actually part of the Columbus Avenue/Upper West Side neighborhood - with children bustling to school, moms and babies in baby carriages, local people chatting while walking dogs, running, walking; Halloween decorations on doorsteps, and children all dressed up a their local school Halloween carnival.

We highly recommend this apt to people who want to stay in a clean, quiet, tastefully designed apt that feels like their home, with the added bonus of getting a true Upper West Side neighborhood living experience.

When we return to NYC again, we hope to stay at Rebecca’s again.