Waterfront Vacation Home - New York

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Waterfront Vacation Home - New York

3 bedroom with views of Manhattan Skyline

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1100 Sqft

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47 reviews

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"It is a 5 block walk to New York City’s mass transit system. The train to downtown Manhattan is an approximately 45 min ride. Beautiful views of the skyline and breathtaking sunsets. 5 - 10 mins to Rockaway Beach.Sleeps 6/8. 3 bedroom waterfront house with 2 full baths and a 1/2 bath on 1st floor. 2nd floor full bath, shower and jacuzzi 3rd floor full bath, shower. There is Wireless Internet, Direct TV with 43"" flat screen & IPOD docking station."

The house is located on Jamaica Bay in Broad Channel, Queens. Here guests will enjoy beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline and breathtaking sunsets. Guests will benefit from this ideal location. Not only will guests have the benefit of being a short ride away from one of the world’s greatest cities, they will also take pleasure in the beautiful peaceful surroundings of Broad Channel and Rockaway. These neighborhoods are ideal for boating, fishing, swimming, surfing, bird watching or walks along the beach. Broad Channel is just 20 minutes from Kennedy Airport.

This neighborhood consists of single family homes, public parks which include with handball and tennis courts. Small boats can be rented at a local fishing station within walking distance. Guests may visit the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge which is a 15-minute walk. A 5 to10 minute bus ride will bring guests to Rockaway Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Rockaway Beach is one of New York City’s public beaches where you can enjoy swimming, surfing and surf fishing. Lifeguards are on duty from late May through early September. There are towels & sheets; however, they are not changed daily. There are also cooking utensils, etc. dish & hand soap.

Small grocery stores within walking distance. There is one queen and 2 twins 3rd floor sleeps 4 There is a queen or twin beds in one bedroom 2nd floor and a queen bed in other 2nd floor bedroom sleeps 4 Total 8

Sleeping Configuration

2nd fl bedroom

1 queen bed

Balconey off room over looking Water

2nd floor

1 queen bed

3rd floor

3 single beds, 1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Washing Machine

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Full Kitchen

Oven

Charcoal Grill

Terrace

High Speed Internet

Smoke Detector

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Reviews (47)

All4.62

VRBO4.62

Based on 47 reviews

TERI B.

Oct 2019

great stay

The house was awesome, we really enjoyed our stay, the only concern we had was the high tide that flooded us in, we were unaware of this.

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Iulia S.

Aug 2019

Nice location by the ocean

The house is right by the ocean, communication with Michael went smoothly, he was able to answer all out questions and was very friendly and wanted to make us feel welcomed. The area is safe and there is not much traffic, so it is also quiet. The sunset over Manhattan is amazing! The connection with the rest of the city is pretty ok, there is the A line which takes you directly to Manhattan. There is also a bus which goes to the beach and Queens. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet place (we were travelling with a 2-year-old) but you also want to do some sightseeing.

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Kelly R.

Aug 2019

Perfect

Michael and his family were so kind! It was perfect for us. My teenagers by the end of our trip were taking the train/subway in an out of the city on their own and had the best time.

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Lynette S.

Aug 2019

We loved the location but we went during the crazy heat wave of 2019

The view was incredible and we loved watching the wildlife from our rooms and the back deck. There was great neighbors and even the property owner's (that share the building) family and friends were super nice. Michael's wife was very nice and welcoming yet Michael wasn't that way once we asked for a fan. The house was a bit run down and there was electrical things that were a little sketchy. There was a broken light hanging from wires in the hall, the fan in the bedroom wasn't working. We asked Michael if there was a box fan to use and he wanted to see it for himself the broken fan. So they walked upstairs to look at it and he let us borrow the box fan. All the upstairs outlets weren't working except in the bathroom but we didn't tell him because we felt it couldn't be fixed while we were there and that we were already an imposition on him because we asked to use the washer 2x during our 4 night stay at their house during our 2 week vacation. Normally we wouldn't wash our clothes 2x at a house but we were there during the crazy heat wave that hit the East Coast and the real feel temp in NYC was 123°F!! So our clothes were sweaty and stinky and there was 2 families (8 total) and we did a total of 4 washes during the 4 nights. There was little things like no wash cloths, dish soap, hand soap in the 2 bathrooms, oven mits, or baking sheets (we were reheating our delicious NY style pizza that was just up the street). When we first got to the house the inside was 90°F, so it didn't seem inviting from the first impression. It took a long time for it to cool down even with the windows open letting in the cross winds, which was advised to do, but again it was in the high 90's outside. We liked the location but don't think we'd come back. We felt like we were an imposition and the electrical issues, especially with a lot not working, just made it feel like he didn't care enough to take care of this potential gem of a house.

Response:I'm sorry that you did not find everything up to standard during your stay. The comfort of my guests is very important to me. When you reported that the fan wasn't working it was the first time I was aware of the problem and I wanted to check to see if I could fix it. Had you told me about the non-working outlets I could have easily remedied that since I found out after you left that a circuit breaker was out. What surprises me is that you never asked for any of the items that you mentioned that you would have liked despite the fact that I saw you numerous times and had the impression that all is well. When you arrived the windows were open with cross breezes I was seating outside next door and noticed that you had not closed them, I then informed you that the house had AC which you used throughout your stay. Again we saw one another many times and the only imposition I demanded was that the children were not allowed on dock without life jackets which I provided. As a host for over 20 years I know some things can get overlooked. That is why I asked you as I ask all guests if everything was ok upon arrival. Your response was for immediate access to washer, dryer which you used throughout your stay and for a box fan which wws provided. Had I been informed of other things you mentioned They would have been handled immediately also.

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Nicole B.

Jul 2019

A gem!

Looking to visit NYC but don’t relish the thought of sleeping in a concrete jungle? Broad Channel is a small beach town within the metropolis of NYC. This house is right on the water and every night we savoured watching the sunset over the skyscrapers of NYC. It was like we were living in a postcard. Our host Mike was friendly, easy to message and his home had all the space and amenities we needed. Do yourself a favour and go the less traditional NYC vacation route...forget an overpriced standard hotel,room in Times Square. Stay somewhere where you can sleep with the windows open, have space to recharge and sea air to breathe. 5stars!

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Joshua G.

Jun 2019

Clean and safe

The house was a great investment for our NYC trip. The location is safe and the view of Manhattan is beautiful at sun set. Would definitely recommend this place. A+++

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Kenneth H.

May 2019

Excellent Views, Peaceful Setting, Perfect Size for Family of 5 or 6.

My family & I spent a week here this May. The house made an excellent "home base" for our vacation. It is an easy walk to the subway station and then you can take the train anywhere you want to go. The house had all of the necessities as well as plenty of towels and a large assortment of cookies utensils. Be aware of the tolls in the area ($4.75 to drive on or off of the island each time as well as $9.50 at Whitestone or the Bronx bridge). The owner was easy to work with. If we vacation in the area again, we will absolutely consider staying here.

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Mike L.

May 2019

A great place to stay

Loved the place, it was perfect for the family. We had 10 guests the first night, and 9 guests after that. Steve the next door neighbor was super nice to visit with. The house was clean and had everything we needed. If you want a nice relaxing place to go that is outside the city this is the place. The porch overlooking the bay with the city in the background was perfect, the weather was also perfect. There was a train station close by that got us everywhere where we wanted to go. We did rent cars and did some driving to Coney island and such but I would not recommend driving in NY. Yuck!!! Mass transit is the only way to go esp if you don't know the city. Thank you Michael.

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Timothy K.

May 2019

Perfect location

Overall me and my family had a wonderful time on our vacation. The house was exactly what we needed. The views were awesome and I couldn’t be happier with our overall stay.

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Eddie C.

May 2019

Family Get Together

We were getting together to celebrate my daughter's graduation from Hofstra University. We were 8 strong and the Sunday even dinner had 16 attendees and we had plenty of space with great commute time to everything.

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Gayle K.

Jul 2018

Perfect house for our vacation

The house was wonderful, central for all places we wanted to visit. The view OUTSTANDING. The owner was terrific, made us feel so welcome and any question we had, he replied to us quickly. The train station a few blocks away from us was so convenient. The deli and ice cream store, one block away were great. Growing up in NY and missing the delicious food was easily remedied by ordering from the deli. The sandwiches and hot food was spot on. The house has 3 bathrooms, 2 of them with a shower, tub or both, which made getting ready to start our day easier for the 5 of us. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, glassware, pots, pans. There are some condiments in the pantry and we happily left some that we purchased. Plenty of towels, beds were comfortable. There is a washer/dryer in the house but not readily accessible. I contacted the owner and he arranged the day for us to use them. The house has 2 sides and the laundry room shared by both parties. It was no problem at all, and I understand completely how people can and do take advantage, so arranging with the owner was the right thing to do. Every morning I started out having coffee on the deck, and every night relaxed on the deck taking in the NYC skyline and the gorgeous sunsets. My grandchildren had plenty of space to run around on the property and check out the fish, crabs seagulls and swans in the water.My granddaughter slept in the room on the 3rd floor, and loved looking out of the window seeing the water and the skyline. Easy access to parking off the street which was most helpful. When I visit my family in N.Y. again, I will plan my vacation on the dates available at this home. We had a fabulous vacation and this home and the owner played an important role in the successful stay.

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Maribel M.

Jun 2018

It was great view spacious compared to hotels

I would stay there again

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Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Off street 3 cars

Meet the Host

Michael

Owner

Member since: January 2018

Speaks: English

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Response time: within 24 hours

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Getting around

It is a five block walk to New York City’s mass transit system. The train to downtown Manhattan is an approximately 45 minute ride. There is also a ferry from Rockaway approx 1.5 miles away which takes you to Pier 11 in downtown Manhattan cost $2.75 one way. Mass transit runs 24hrs along with taxis, Uber and Lift.

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Policies and Rules

Check In: 4PM - 11AM

Check Out: 10AM

No pets

Minimum age limit for renters: 21

Maximum occupancy: 8

Payment Policy

The deposit required is 25% of your stay. You may pay for the deposit Using Paypal or with
a bank check or a personal check in U.S. funds only. No reservations will be made without
a deposit. Balance paid to host on day of arrival in cash, traveler's or bank checks. No
Personal checks or credit cards. Refunds (less $40 booking fee) made upon cancellation
notice of at least 30 days. Cancellation less then 30 days prior to arrival date, deposit not
refundable.

Refundable Damage Deposit

Following inspection on depature

Cancellation Policy

Refunds (less $40 booking fee) made upon cancellation
notice of at least 30 days. Cancellation less then 30 days prior to arrival date, deposit not
refundable.

Notes

All used kitchen items must be cleaned and put away.
This is a vacation rental no parties or gatherings permitted.

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