It Was All A Dream
2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
625 sq/ft
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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
Arranged by your host • Subject to availability
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
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
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!
Visit the New-York Historical Society
This lesser-known and fascinating collected works of historical New-York (with its original hyphen, please), houses the nation's first Center for Women's History. This is a must-visit!
Explore the Eclectic Grand Bazaar
Discover a perfect blend of art, clothing, jewelry, and handmade gifts at this indoor/outdoor market. With vendors offering vintage, antique, and new items, as well as a diverse range of food options, it's a must-visit for a fun and unique shopping experience.
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!
Stock up at Zabars, a West side mecca
This is a gourmet emporium specializing in smoked fish, caviar, coffee, cheese, kitchen goods and housewares.
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.
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.
Enjoy southern comfort food at Jacob's Pickles
Stop in here if you're in the mood for a fried chicken biscuit sandwich, homemade pickles and beers.
Grab a ramen bowl at Jin Ramen
This restaurant serves a variety of ramens, rice bowls, and pork buns with beer and sake to wash it down.
Explore Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths, ballfields, a zoo, carousel, boat rentals, and a reservoir. A lush and extensive area within NYC where you can spend an entire day.
Unpretentious Dining at Carmine's Italian Restaurant
Enjoy a low-key eatery with a big menu of delicious pizza and Italian classics. The food, service, and ambience make it a top restaurant in the Upper West Side.
Get around
Airport
LaGuardia
33 min
Teterboro
32 min
Newark Liberty International
43 min
Subway station
86 St
5 min
Train station
Harlem-125th Street
19 min
Bus stop
Central Park West/W 90 St
2 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
4 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Points of interest
Beach
Hallett's Cove Beach
33 min
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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