Upper West Side Duplex 3-bedroom in Manhattan

Very large and very beautiful duplex apartment (1D) in charming,
newly-renovated apartment building. Livingroom with separate custom-
built open kitchen with dishwasher. Quiet bedroom with queen-size
bed and full bathroom adjacent. Custom-built oak staircase down to
spacious second level. Tile floor, recessed lights, large open area
with queen-size bed and single bed (enclosed by heavy curtain, for
privacy), and separate bedroom with queen-size bed and single bed.
Half bath. Fully-equipped laundry facility.

There is a second 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath duplex available at the same
address. The photos for this apartment (1A) are the last 2 on this
listing.

Modern detail and furnishings for a very special New York City
experience.
Additional photos available upon request.
Porta-crib and high chair available. BABYSITTING, CHILDCARE SERVICES
AVAILABLE.
Testimonial:

"Thank you for renting your apartment for us during our stay in your
wonderful city."--November 2008, a musician from Finland and his family

"this email just to tell you thanks so much for everything, during our
stay in NYC, in your house! We did enjoy this fantastic vacation in
NY, and for me was great the marathon experience! Thank you again also
from all my friends that were with me in your house. Thank Jack (the
building superintendent) also, he was very nice with us!"--November
2008, group of Italian runners and friends

"This apartment is fabulous. Great price, big space, and very
clean."--a family from Minnesota

"Thanks for the accom. It was wicked. I'll be back."--4 blokes
from
the UK

"We had a great time in NYC. The apartment was wonderful."--a family
from NW Canada

"We have had a very good time in NY last week (the weather was
fantastic..)and I thank you for the apartment which was comfortable.
Anyway I keep your address for another trip in this wonderful town."
--a French family

TV/VCR, A/C, phone, towels and linens, comforters. All kitchen
equipment. Wireless internet. Maps and guide
books.

No smoking permitted in the building, no pets.

Excellent location for bikes.

This owner offers other vacation rentals in the same location: a very
nice one bedroom apartment that sleeps 2-4. 5 charming studio
apartments that sleep 1-3 (#20618), in the building next door. A
fabulous 5-bedroom triplex apartment with wood-burning fireplace and
garden(#35285) and a duplex 2 bedroom, 2 bath with wood-burning
fireplace and garden (#16074)are also available.

Great big apartment in a charming, landmarked Upper West Side
neighborhood. Half a block from the gorgeous northwestern part of
Central Park, two blocks from the subway. Direct subway service to
Yankee Stadium, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Theatre
Distruct, Greenwich Village, SOHO. All the
comforts of home. A great jumping off point for exploring the
City.
On-street parking is usually available. A perfect spot for going
around by bike.

PLEASE NOTE: If my email address is not working, please call (212)
595-1840. Leave a message and I will call you back.

$300/night. Holiday rates may be higher. Four night minimum
$60 cleaning fee.

50% deposit with bank check or personal check (subject to
clearing). Wire transfers in pound sterling and euros accepted.
Paypal accepted, 4% fee charged.
Balance paid to host on day of arrival in cash
or travelers'checks, US dollars. Cancellation allowed up to 11 days
before arrival
with 15% cancellation fee. Full forfeiture of deposit if cancelled
10 or fewer days prior to arrival date.

Payment in euros or pound sterling is accepted.

Available from Sunday, December 7 until Monday, December 22, 2008.
The apartment is fully booked from December 22, 2008 until March 16, 2009.