Harlem apartment rental - Welcome to your new home in New York!
Welcome to your new home in New York!
  • Harlem apartment rental - Welcome to your new home in New York!
    Enjoy your brownstone in the City.
    The building entry greets you in a grand way.
    Entry foyer.
    Your apartment is straight ahead.
    The 12' ceilings add to the charm.
  • Harlem apartment rental - The Studio has all you will need while staying in the city.
    Gas stove and oven and we provide the coffee and tea.
    Dine under the huge photo of a science experiment.
    The Studio will remain in your memories.
    View from dining table.
    Escape from the business of the city when you come home.
  • Harlem apartment rental - Relax on a Corbusier sofa while listening to our jazz playlist or your own iPod.
    Watch TV on the 42 inch swing-out flatscreen.
    Relax and refresh while catching garden breezes.
    You'll want to chill out in this special hideaway.
    Looking toward the entrance of the building.
    The cabinet by the dining table contains strange curios from around the world.
  • Harlem apartment rental - The full length mirror reflects outside as you look back toward the entrance.
    The toilet is separate from the shower, for your own privacy.
    The shower room has a hair dryer and free goodies in the medicine cabinet.
    Your view out the window to the quiet garden (not accessible.)
    You won't find a friendlier block in the city!
    The simple layout will perfectly accommodate your stay.
 
Harlem apartment rental - Welcome to your new home in New York!

Welcome to your new home in New York!

Enjoy your brownstone in the City.

Enjoy your brownstone in the City.

The building entry greets you in a grand way.

The building entry greets you in a grand way.

Entry foyer.

Entry foyer.

Your apartment is straight ahead.

Your apartment is straight ahead.

The 12' ceilings add to the charm.

The 12' ceilings add to the charm.

The Studio has all you will need while staying in the city.

The Studio has all you will need while staying in the city.

Gas stove and oven and we provide the coffee and tea.

Gas stove and oven and we provide the coffee and tea.

Dine under the huge photo of a science experiment.

Dine under the huge photo of a science experiment.

The Studio will remain in your memories.

The Studio will remain in your memories.

View from dining table.

View from dining table.

Escape from the business of the city when you come home.

Escape from the business of the city when you come home.

Relax on a Corbusier sofa while listening to our jazz playlist or your own iPod.

Relax on a Corbusier sofa while listening to our jazz playlist or your own iPod.

Watch TV on the 42 inch swing-out flatscreen.

Watch TV on the 42 inch swing-out flatscreen.

Relax and refresh while catching garden breezes.

Relax and refresh while catching garden breezes.

You'll want to chill out in this special hideaway.

You'll want to chill out in this special hideaway.

Looking toward the entrance of the building.

Looking toward the entrance of the building.

The cabinet by the dining table contains strange curios from around the world.

The cabinet by the dining table contains strange curios from around the world.

The full length mirror reflects outside as you look back toward the entrance.

The full length mirror reflects outside as you look back toward the entrance.

The toilet is separate from the shower, for your own privacy.

The toilet is separate from the shower, for your own privacy.

The shower room has a hair dryer and free goodies in the medicine cabinet.

The shower room has a hair dryer and free goodies in the medicine cabinet.

Your view out the window to the quiet garden (not accessible.)

Your view out the window to the quiet garden (not accessible.)

You won't find a friendlier block in the city!

You won't find a friendlier block in the city!

The simple layout will perfectly accommodate your stay.

The simple layout will perfectly accommodate your stay.

  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 3 - 5 nights
 
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Photos and Description of the Harlem vacation apartment rental
Apartment, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

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.

The all-white interior with 12' ceilings and a view of a tree filled leafy garden will instantly put you in a peaceful mood. It is just one of 4 units in the building, so you will noticed its personalized attention.

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 to your own apartment through the 10' entry door.

This Studio Apartment is very special from the time you open the door. The 12' ceilings create a special ambience and all-white room direct you to look out at the beauty of the peaceful private back gardens with their trees and greenery. Since it is in the back of the building you hear no street noise.

The apartment is furnished with high end furniture, such as an original leather Corbusier sofa and raw steel full length mirror, a double bed and bedstands. Also a 42'' screen mounted TV pivots out for viewing anywhere in the apartment. The bed area is carpeted for a more lush intimate feeling. The radio/iPod player holds and iPod filled with Harlem Hideaway playlist of jazz and blues. Books of New York and Harlem are provided.

There is a large closet and plenty of extra overhead storage to hide those suitcase so you can forget you are a visitor!

The kitchen has a new 4 burner gas stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, coffee makers, stainless bottom freezer refrigerator and coffee/tea awaiting. The refrigerator has a filtered water pitcher. Eat on authentic colorful fiestaware plates under the huge oversized pendant light next to the original massive black and white blow-up from a vintage science book.

Check out the quirky items in the metal glass display case and you may laugh. Linens, towels, iron/board are provided, as well as lending umbrellas.

A 3 speed overhead ceiling fan will add to your comfort, as well as separate adjustable bedside lamps.

The all white shower room with lit medicine cabinet contains an outlet, free cosmetics for the ladies, as well as a shampoo, soap and hairdryer. The separate toilet room has its own charms.

Want a larger room or additional space? The adjacent room in building is the Parlor Room (Home Away # 9825450). It sleeps three. We also have the Guest Room (Home Away # 993020) on the top floor. Sleeps two.

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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 and appeared in films. A world traveller, as I flew for Pan Am for over 7 years.

Dennis Decker purchased this apartment in 2000
Why Dennis Decker chose Harlem

This building is typical of the historic neighborhood. I was impressed that it still retained so much of its original form and material. However, I was very impressed by the atmosphere of the block, with friendly, open and involved neighbors.

What makes this apartment 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.

35 Reviews of Property 982538 in Harlem, New York

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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
average rating of 5.0 based on 35 reviews
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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Enjoyed coming back every evening

  • Submitted: Jan 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
It was a cozy and stylish apartment in Harlem! In particular, we felt welcome the very minute we stood in front of the stairs of your home and enjoyed coming back every evening after our tours through the different parts of the city.
We certainly recommend and shall be glad to contact you again when we come back to NYC.
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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Smooth, Slick and Sexy

  • Submitted: Jan 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
I wish New York was more like your flat- smooth, sleek and sexy.
I do indeed want to come back and stay. I guess we have to sit around a table and come to an understanding of how I can live on the top floor. That bath is "wow." We only seen a bath like that in Madrid, well in a small town north of Madrid.
Thanks again.
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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Warm and Welcoming

  • Submitted: Jan 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
Thank you for your generous hospitality this past weekend. You were so warm and welcoming. Not to mention, the apartment was lovely. We're looking forward to staying there again on our next trip. We will definitely stay in touch!
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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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We felt like movie stars!

  • Submitted: Jan 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2012
Thank you for making our first time in New York extra special. Your apartment is chic and comfortable. We felt right at home; in fact we felt like movie stars! You have been an excellent host and we can't wait to get back.
And sorry about the noise. We were dancing in the room.
please adopt us :)
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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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You will never find a better place.

  • Submitted: Jan 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
We loved this place. It is quiet and peaceful. Its design and details made us feel very good and gave us inspiration to walk around NY.
You will never find a better place or hotel than this.
We hope to come back soon.
business
Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
5

Wonderful place, easy location, great host

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 3, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
Dennis met us when we arrived, gave us a very thorough introduction to the location and studio, and loaned us umbrellas. We were in NY for business and it was quick and easy to get to midtown using the express subway (just 3 blocks South). There were coffee shops, quick markets, and grocery also within blocks. We had the morning free on Wednesday. We worked for a few hours in the studio, which was spacious with excellent WIFI coverage. Then we walked to and through Central Park. The north end of the park is about 6 blocks from the brownstone. It was harder to return but that was more our lack of understanding of the subway system and interruption due to service due to Hurricane Sandy. We did take the subway back one evening (late) and it was about 9 blocks walk. We stuck to the main roads that were well lit and it was fine. I really recommend this studio.
Owner's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return for a longer time next time. I've found that having loaner umbrellas makes sense, because who packs an umbrella when they travel?
I did want you to know that you should walk no further than 3 blocks if you get off at the nearest subway on 116 St. Perhaps you exited one subway stop too soon. Thanks for recommending the Studio!
business
Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
5

Lovely place and really easy commute to Midtown

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 2, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
Dennis gave us a very thorough introduction to the studio, was gracious, loaned us umbrellas, and pointed us in the right direction for picking up necessities and getting on the express to Midtown. It was a little more complex returning at night for us but I think that was in part due to interrupted and changed services following Hurricane Sandy.

The building is charming and the studio was perfect with plenty of space, very comfortable, and quiet.

On our second day, we walked 4 blocks South to Central Park then spent a few hours walking through and enjoying the park.

The location really is ideal.

I highly recommend staying here.
business
Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Starkville, MS, USA
5

Doug D.

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 24, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
Excellent accomodation! The piped in blues and jazz on the retro radio was the perfect ambiance for a stay in an area with such a rich history. This is my second stay in Harlem. As an expat of the NYC area, I am so proud of how this community has achieved urban renewal without losing its soul. I'll stay here again. Thanks Dennis!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
Phoenix
5

Harlem Hideaway

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 12, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
What a great hideaway in a lively and and diverse neighborhood. Dennis was the perfect host, and the Parlor unit we stayed in was perfect. Very well appointed, comfortable, and comfortably accomodated my wife, daughter and I. We celebrated an early Thanksgiving, and Dennis graciously allowed us to use the unit for our dinner with friends and family. A truly memorable stay and we would definitely come back here. Harlem is a great area and very accessible to the rest of the city. This really was a home away from home. Thanks Dennis!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Javier. It was really nice seeing the large kitchen being put to such good use. It felt festive and inviting that you used the Parlor Apartment to such great advantage. Please return soon to celebrate another holiday!
business
Harlem Hideaway Studio. Quiet Oasis in Historic Brownstone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p982538
+1 917 523-8474
Harlem Manhattan
5

an amazing stay

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 5, 2012
  • Stayed: Oct 2012
It was great, the apartment is just great. It is clean and tastefully decorated.
The metro station is just around the corner, as well as a supermarket and several restaurants. Everything you need to live is available.
A big thank you to the owner Dennis, who took care friendly and attentive to us. We felt like at home.
Thanks for the experience! We had some spectacular days in New York.
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