My partner and I stayed here for two nights on a recent trip to NYC, and we couldn't have been happier. This place is the stuff AirBnB dreams are made of.
The peaceful vibe throughout the Harlem Flophouse was a welcome respite from a chaotic week of trip planning. We arrived with just enough time to get ready and make a show we had tickets for, but I would have been happy to have dropped our bags and wandered around the house.
The room was much bigger than I expected, with beautiful polished wood floors and large windows that allowed the natural light to showcase all of the interesting and quirky details that made this place so memorable.
My favorite little detail (that I never would have noticed had René not pointed it out) were the cigarette burn marks in the wood mantle over the decorative fireplace-remnants of the house's rich history, lovingly and respectfully preserved.
As far as the actual logistics, we left our car in a garage just around the corner. The subway was a short walk away, and a quick ride into Times Square. The bed was super comfy (oh god, the comforter!). The bathroom was beautiful, with a claw foot tub and incredible water pressure (there's another cool little detail in the ceiling above the toilet-don't forget to look!). There's also an additional sink in the room, which is great. René was easy to get in touch with and very responsive. Oh, one thing to note- if you're a lover of makeup, bring a little travel mirror and take advantage of the light by the windows.
At the risk of sounding like the most touristy tourist ever, it was great to feel like we were getting a taste of the "real" New York City, without the flashy corporate packaging of the "Times Square Experience."
Anyway, we loved it, and will certainly be back. Thanks for a great stay, René!