Great Time at Harlem Hideaway, Reviews of Harlem vacation studio 993020 on HomeAway

Enjoy your brownstone in the City. Come on in. We've been waiting for you! Building entrance. Straight up to the Guest Room. You'll never forget the Guest Room. Be sure to sign the wall. The iPod player has an iPod with a jazz and blues playlist. The 3 windows face south and all have built-in shutters. Who knows what you will write on this antique desk? Wifi included. Lots of space. Good vibes. Flatscreen LED TV over the antique dresser next to the African stool. Reading nook with an eclectic selection of magazines. A view of brownstones and sky. Clothes closet, kitchenette armoire and fireplace. The armoire opens for coffee maker, refrig/freezer, microwave and toaster oven. Open door is for hall to bathroom. Hall from bathroom to Guest Room. The hall from bedroom to your private bathroom. Soak in the 100 year old tub. All white bathroom. Hairdryer and surprise goodies in the medicine cabinet. Skylight in the bathroom keeps it bright. Terrace option for $20/day extra. Terrace is on same floor. Top of stairs on way from Guest Room. Hall stairs. View to the entrance. You won't find a friendlier street in NYC!

Enjoy your brownstone in the City.

Come on in. We've been waiting for you!

Building entrance. Straight up to the Guest Room.

You'll never forget the Guest Room. Be sure to sign the wall.

The iPod player has an iPod with a jazz and blues playlist.

The 3 windows face south and all have built-in shutters.

Who knows what you will write on this antique desk? Wifi included.

Lots of space. Good vibes.

Flatscreen LED TV over the antique dresser next to the African stool.

Reading nook with an eclectic selection of magazines.

A view of brownstones and sky.

Clothes closet, kitchenette armoire and fireplace.

The armoire opens for coffee maker, refrig/freezer, microwave and toaster oven.

Open door is for hall to bathroom.

Hall from bathroom to Guest Room.

The hall from bedroom to your private bathroom.

Soak in the 100 year old tub.

All white bathroom. Hairdryer and surprise goodies in the medicine cabinet.

Skylight in the bathroom keeps it bright.

Terrace option for $20/day extra. Terrace is on same floor.

Top of stairs on way from Guest Room.

Hall stairs.

View to the entrance.

You won't find a friendlier street in NYC!

Bedrooms1
Sleeps2
1 Bathroom

Minimum Stay 3 - 5 nights

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1 room, sleeps 2, 1 full private bathroom

Your own private Harlem hideaway. A quiet dreamy oasis for your busy New York trip. Enjoy life in an 1895 brownstone in one of the city's most charming historic neighborhoods.

Enter from the front stoop through the ornate carved wood entry arch and you will feel like you have just stepped back 100 years in time. All original oak details which show the charm of gently worn history. Go straight ahead up the carpeted stairs to the top floor to your own private huge room.

The Guest Room is located on the top (3rd) floor of the building. There are no other bedrooms on that floor. It is the only unit rented as a room, rather than a separate apartment. However, many guests prefer this room over the others, as it has its own attributes which makes it special. Its charming retro feel will definitely make your stay in New York special.

The Guest Room is entered by a separate private entrance from the main hall. It is large (18’X18’) and has 3 south-facing windows which have their own original shutters for privacy or to darken the room. It faces the street down below and a clear view of the sky and treetops straight ahead.

Although the Guest Room does not have a formal kitchen, it does have a small refrigerator/freezer, toaster oven, microwave, and coffee maker, along with cups glass, dishes and utensils. These are all neatly hidden in the large armoire between the decorative fireplace and the closet.

The Guest Room has a high definition LED flat screen TV and wifi, as well as a radio/iPod player with an equipped iPod with a Harlem Hideaway playlist of blues and jazz. The queen size bed has a memory foam mattress. It has an antique desk and dresser, a bookcase with unique books and two relaxing woven chairs next to the vertical magazine rack containing vintage magazines and comics. It has an adjustable ceiling fan and lights with dimmer switches. During the summer it has an air conditioning unit.

The graffiti wall is the entire west wall. It contains thousands of signatures of bygone friends and guests (some very famous). A marking pen awaits your own addition to the wall.

The all white bathroom is five steps down the private internal hall. It is not shared and is dedicated only to the guests in the Guest Room. It has a skylight and claw foot tub and fan. The lights even dim to suit your mood. A hairdryer and outlet is provided, as well as a magnifying mirror and special gifts in the medicine cabinet for the ladies. Soap and shampoo is also provided.

For an additional $25/night you have total access to the outside terrace on the same floor. You are up in the trees and it is a peaceful and relaxing way to have a cup of coffe, glass of wine, or eat a meal.

Harlem Hideaway has two other options you may want to consider as well: Harlem Hideaway Parlor Apartment sleeps 3 (Home Away # 982545). Harlem Hideaway Studio Apartment sleeps two (Home Away #982538). Both are full apartments, not guest rooms.

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About Dennis Decker

An enthusiastic New York and Harlem resident, always ready to give the inside scoop and recommendations on Harlem or NYC. Very involved in the neighborhood. A product, landscape and interior designer with numerous awards and items in national museums. In fact, the building has also been published in several magazines.

A world traveller, as I flew for Pan Am for over 7 years.

Dennis Decker purchased this studio in 2000

Why Dennis Decker chose Harlem

Harlem is the soul of New York City. It is not just about the incredible architecture. This is the friendliest neighborhood I have ever lived in- the best area in Harlem.

What makes this studio unique

The quiet friendly tree-lined street, proximity to express subway- only 4 stops to Times Square, closeness to neighborhood coffee shop and historic park, as well as the 125 St. corridor and Central Park.

I actually love sitting on the front stoop while having a coffee or a glass of wine. I love seeing the relaxed street life going by, and being a part of it. Since my block is dominated by private brownstones, rather than apartment buildings, it has a friendlier, small town feeling than most other neighborhoods.

Harlem Hideaway Guest Room. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone

average rating of 4.857143 based on 21 reviews

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Harlem Hideaway Guest Room. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone

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+1 917 523-8474

Harlem Manhattan

Carl W.

Great Time at Harlem Hideaway

5 of 5

Submitted: April 24, 2013 Stayed: April 2013

Thank you Dennis for an amazing stay in Harlem Hideaway. It is a lovely, spacious and comfortable room, exactly what was needed after long days exploring the city. Thank you for being a great host, your friendly and welcoming demeanour really made our stay even more special and we hope to return in the future!

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Harlem Manhattan

Dominique C.

Wonderful Place to Stay

5 of 5

Submitted: March 26, 2013 Stayed: March 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed in the guest room for about 4 days and absolutely loved it. The room is spacious and the descriptions and pictures matched everything to the T. Everything was clean and well maintained and Dennis was a great host. He greeted us at the door, gave us a tour, and told us where some cool places were for us to visit (llike 125th st) on top of that he was very easy to get in contact with. The Guest Room is great for anyone who knows they're going to be on the go during their visit since it's only about 3 blocks from the subway. That subway actually has an express train so you can get downtown quick and hassle free and we did quite a bit of traveling so it was perfect for us. Then we'd come back at the end of the day and store our food in the mini fridge and reheat for midnight snacks. I will say this though, you will NOT want to get out of bed in the morning. It's just that comfortable and being able to close the shutters and pretend it's still night out makes it almost too tempting. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. I'd definitely recommend the Guest room to Family and Friends.

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Harlem Hideaway Guest Room. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone

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Harlem Manhattan

Renee R.

Charming Rental - Highly Recommended

5 of 5

Submitted: March 18, 2013 Stayed: March 2013

I stayed at "Harlem Hideaway" for three nights recently and what a beautiful home.

Dennis, the owner, has set up a very comfortable and welcoming rental. Upon arrival he greeted me, carried my bag up three flights of stairs, and provided me with very usefull and interesting information regarding the house and the surrounding area.

My third floor room was clean and spacious, with lovely large windows overlooking the street. The scented candle and jazz on the i-pod were a lovely treat. Dennis has done an excellent job restoring this 100+ year old property. Very obvious that it was a labor of love.

The house is in an excellent location. There are lots of great restaurants in the area. I especially like the cafe aroung the corner on Lenox Ave. Two subway lines are within a few blocks of the property.

I will definetely recommend this "hideaway" to family and friends. I'd also like to try out one of the other rentals in the building.

Thanks Dennis for making my visit a very enjoyable experience.

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Harlem Manhattan

Stefan S.

Sweet Harlem

4 of 5

Submitted: February 17, 2013 Stayed: January 2013

Hi - we spent a wonderful week in HH Guest Room. This cosy space is a great tasteful room that is even more beautiful than the images promise! Just perfect to enjoy a quiet night after a busy NYC-day! Also the location is just a few walking minutes away from metro and busy 125th street.
We really enjoyed our stay.

THANKS again to our host Dennis!
Eileen & Stefan (Berlin)

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner

magical city even more special

Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: November 2012

Thank you for making our stay in this magical city even more special with your Harlem Hideaway. We really enjoyed every minute in this amazing room and appreciated your help and generosity.
We hope to be back very soon!

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Harlem Manhattan

Guest Comment Entered by Owner

Home away from home

Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: October 2012

Thanks for being such a wonderful host. Harlem Hideaway is fantastic!
We definitely feel home away from home.
Hoping to come back real soon.

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Harlem Manhattan

Guest Comment Entered by Owner

Dankeschon

Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: October 2012

Herzlichen Dank fur Diene fastfreundschaft! Dein Haus ist wirklich wunderschon und wir haben uns in unserem zimmer sehr, sehr wohlgefuhlt.
Wir hoffen auf ein Widersehen und vermissen Harlem jetz schon!
Dankeschon.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner

Sunlight, treetop views

Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: September 2012

Fabulous place, sunlight, treetop views, graciousness of host & neighborhood. Thx for a lovely stay @ a transition time in my life. You have clearly brought the best of your travel experiences back to the Harlem Hideaway.

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Harlem Manhattan

Guest Comment Entered by Owner

Really enjoyed

Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: September 2012

We had such a wonderful time at your place and this beautiful NYC. We really enjoyed and hope to come back.

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I will return

Submitted: November 20, 2012 Stayed: August 2012

What a beautiful place & beautiful street. Thanks for a wonderful experience. I love this space, the street& the wonderful people that occupy it. I will return.

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Photos and Description of the Harlem vacation studio rental 1 room, sleeps 2, 1 full private bathroom

21 Reviews of Property 993020 in Harlem, New York

Great Time at Harlem Hideaway

Wonderful Place to Stay

Charming Rental - Highly Recommended

Sweet Harlem

magical city even more special

Home away from home

Dankeschon

Sunlight, treetop views

Really enjoyed

I will return

Photos and Description of the Harlem vacation studio rental
1 room, sleeps 2, 1 full private bathroom