This apartment is a gem, a really great mix of features you wouldn't normally find in one place. Unique, bespoke art combines with a quirky, original yet logical and useable layout to make, to my mind, one of the best places I've ever holidayed in.
We stayed here for eight days over Christmas 2018. The owner, Alan, met us and showed us around the apartment. It's always nice to meet the people who's home you are staying in - of course, I totally understand places where, for logistical reasons, this isn't possible. I know we can only stay if the hosts are away - all I'm saying is it was great to meet Alan.
The wow factor with the apartment is high - the huge living / dining / kitchen / office main room is a massive plus, especially in NYC, NY, where space is at a premium and a 'large executive hotel suite' means you may have enough legroom to walk around the bed. And a chair, if you're lucky. The main living space is bright, sunny and has more windows than a Microsoft head office.
This is in a different league. Eclectic furniture, antique and modern, with top-end tech: superfast super-reliable wifi, fantastic audio-visual system and 4K HD TVs with a great selection of Apple TV-based streaming services (with others easily accessible). We had no issue with UK-based Netflix, Apple, Amazon Prime and Youtube accounts.
The main bed was very comfortable and - well, rather than go thru every item, I'll just keep it short: top-quality, premium linens, furnishings, kitchen appliances (we ate out a lot so didn't use them much!) and all the basics. I'm struggling to think of a negative - Alan is honest about the four flights of stairs to the apartment, but a note for potential British customers - remember the first floor in the USA is what we'd call the ground floor so there is a floor less of stairs than you'd expect.
As you can tell we had a fantastic time here, and top marks all round. The location is great, a ten minute walk max to great bars, restaurants, the subway... the vibrancy of the East Village, Lower East Side and Soho within easy walking distance.
All in all, a wonderful stay!