The Peoples Brownstone — Wow!!!
Wow! Where do we start? This airbnb is such a unique experience. It sits in the heart of the renaissance area of Harlem. The Airbnb is decorated with eclectic artwork collected by the owners from all over the world. The artwork and antiques are astounding. Every time you look around, you see something different. You can tell the home is filled with their own history and love of their family.
The best part about the stay were the hosts. From the moment we stepped out of the Uber, we were treated like family by Carol Ann and George. The host knew our plane was delayed and we were coming in late so they stocked the kitchen with breakfast essentials which was invaluable. They treated our children like their own grandchildren and made sure they had toys, crafts, and books. We shared multiple glasses of wine and dinners together. They even invited us to a jazz club in the heart of Harlem and we had the time of our lives! Our kids enjoyed the jazz club as well and was a truly once in a lifetime experience.
The house is a period accurate 1908 brownstone in a great part of Harlem. It is close to great eateries and groceries as well as two specialty wine stores. It’s close to the zoo and Central Park as well. All of Manhattan is accessible by Uber or the like. The home was clean and cozy and every accessory such as bedding and pillows are available. If you like to cook, the kitchen is a dream with EVERYTHING you need. The kitchen has every essential you could ever need. We traveled with our two children and it was super helpful to have the full kitchen (fully stocked) along with a washer and dryer. It is filled with ample cooking supplies and local shopping is a treat.
It also has a great outside area with a small koi pond, chairs and a bbq. While we didn’t travel in spring, there we’re a couple days that it was warm enough to enjoy a sit outside. There’s also a park right across the street with was great. The area is also very safe and we frequently walked at night to grab a bottle of wine or other little treat.
The overall vibe of this home (not a house) is incredible. It is filled with such love and warmth that is is truly like staying with family. Carol Ann and George were great hosts and were always there for us which we really enjoyed. They have their own quarters upstairs; however, our kids loved interacting with them so much they would frequently call to them up the stairs. They never seem annoyed or bothered and always gave us our space. I can’t emphasize enough the family feel of our stay.
We made memories at this Airbnb that we will NEVER forget. We plan to come back year after year. We couldn’t recommend this Airbnb enough. If you’re looking for a period-home filled home with great people and an unforgettable experience this is your place!