It Was All A Dream
2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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Banana print wallpaper & a huge flower motif makes this Upper West Side apartment perfect for the whimsical ones. It's got all the excitement of a wrapped present with surprises in every corner. The best of which is the huge private garden out back – a rarity in this city. It's a pre-war townhouse, so shows some signs of age, but that's what also gives it all its charm.
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What to expect
Highlights
The original brick wall
The bar cart and fiddly fig
The romantic decor
Your huge private garden
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Home truths
You enter through a less than impressive communal entrance
The kitchen is tiny and definitely won't satisfy the professional chefs
As this is a garden level apartment, there isn't a ton of natural light
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Garden
TV
Hair dryer
Ironing board
Iron
Bathtub
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Upper West Side
Stately townhouses and grand apartment buildings characterise this affluent, family-friendly neighbourhood nestled between two parks (Central and Riverside). The mature, refined feel of the residential side streets balances with a buzzy bar and bistro scene along the tree-lined avenues – you’ll never be short of a brunch cafe or Jewish bakery here (and by the way, the cookies at Levain are legendary for good reason). Two of New York’s best...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Wander around West Side Community Garden
West Side Community Garden is a privately owned park in Manhattan, rescued by the surrounding neighbors in 1976 when it was a garbage strewn vacant lot.
Indulge in Heavenly Bagels
H&H Bagels is a bakery, store, and restaurant that offers fresh and delicious bagels. Try their blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese for a mouthwatering experience that will make you forget about any diets!
Stop in for a margarita and fajitas at Gabriela's Restaurant and Tequila Bar
Here's a Mexican restaurant with outdoor seating, happy hour specials and late night bites.
Grab a steak or have Sunday Brunch at Talia's Steakhouse
A Glatt Kosher steakhouse on Amsterdam Avenue, featuring a fusion of American and Middle-Eastern cuisines, including steaks, burgers, kebabs, chicken and more.
Run around the reservoir
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, originally called the Central Park Reservoir, is a favourite runners route along with the Six Mile Loop.
Visit Book Culture on Columbus Avenue
Amazingly, a good book store can still be found in quiet corners of great cities: Book Culture's curated assortment keeps them current and busy, a good place to spend a rainy afternoon in NYC.
Meet someone you love at Cafe Lalo
Fresh espresso, fancy pastry, and romance are always in the air at Cafe Lalo. Film buffs will recognize it as the site where Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan created romantic friction in You've Got Mail.
Get your classic diner comfort food at Manhattan Diner
Enjoy eggs over easy, a juicy burger or a salad while taking in the kitschy decor in this retro eatery.
On Sunday's, visit the Greenmarket on 79th and Columbus
Browse/graze the freshest produce, food, plants available in this neighbourhood, grown by small farms in upstate New York or New Jersey or baked by local entrepreneurs. Yum! Sundays - weather permitting.
Have a great meal any time at Sarabeth's
This American restaurant serves elegant brunch, dinner, cocktails, and more. An easy option!
Take the kids to the American Museum of Natural History
NYC's most entertaining museum, is also the site of films from 1949's On the Town to 2006's Night at the Museum, and it's a diversion way too fun to leave to the children. Have brunch nearby and go learn something!
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival time flexible
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Departure time flexible
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On floor 1, steps only
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Jordyn
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Jordyn works in both the real estate and home design fields. Her talents are well represented in this dramatic yet charming home and its lovely design. Jordyn also travels constantly, and though formerly from southern California, is now permanently rooted in NYC.
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