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Harlem Hideaway Parlor apartment

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Your private hideaway in the City.
Front of the building.
Building entry. Your door to the right.
Outside the Parlor door.
Foyer mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 160.4 sq m

Popular amenities

    • WasherWasher
    • Parking availableParking available
    • Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
    • Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
    • KitchenKitchen
    • Air conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
New York, NY
    Apollo Theater
    10 min walk
    Central Park
    11 min walk
    Columbia University
    13 min walk
    New York, NY (TSS-East 34th Street Heliport)
    20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 1)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Harlem Hideaway Parlor apartment

***PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY to discuss flexibility with booking options if you are not able to select the days you would like to stay.

Your own private Harlem hideaway. A quiet dreamy oasis for your busy New York stay. Enjoy life in an 1895 brownstone in one of the city's most charming historic neighborhoods. NOTE: This is just one of three unique units in the building. We also have a Garden Apartment and a Studio Apartment.

The Parlor is a fully furnished one bedroom apartment. It is on the 1st floor of a landmarked private brownstone townhouse in the Mount Morris Historic District in the most coveted area of Harlem.

This apartment features 12' ceilings, modern furnishings and professionally designed accents. All lights are on dimmer switches to provide an intimate setting. There is a video buzzer/intercom system for guest entry.

The living room has a 46'' swing-out, wall mounted LED smart flat screen television and DVD player as well as a remote control radio/iPod player with a playlist of blues and jazz. Wireless Internet access is also provided. The huge mirrored wood decorative fireplace creates a dramatic focal point. Enjoy sitting in the vintage fully adjustable government-issued dentist chair. The leather sofa folds out to become a super comfortable memory foam queen-size bed, the highest quality available. Original built-in shutters fold out for privacy as well as light control. But the huge south facing windows provide an iconic street view under the spreading honey locust tree canopy and it is a beautiful sight to see.

The custom dining table off of the kitchen seats 4 and has an adjustable light above it.

The kitchen features stainless steel appliances: large refrigerator with auto ice maker, dishwasher, four burner gas range with oven and a built-in microwave/fan. Also provided are a blender, toaster, coffee maker, dishes and flatware, glassware and mugs, knife set, cooking pots and pans and utensils. There are plenty of cabinets and under-counter lighting. Dishwasher detergent is provided, as well a filtered water pitcher.

The washer and dryer are next to the bathroom. Detergent is provided. The cabinet next to it holds bedding, extra towels, an iron as well as plenty of storage space.

The all white subway tiled bathroom has a vintage claw-foot bathtub with shower option, as well as hamper, hair dryer, timer exhaust fan, hairspray and room spray in the cabinet. A vintage towel rack and vintage art deco mirror add charm. The ceiling light is dimmable.

The bedroom is accessible though beautiful sliding pocket doors with intricate original woodwork above. The art deco wood wardrobe has ample size as well as drawers and trouser hangers. Original wood wainscoting and fireplace add charm to the bedroom. The memory foam queen bed features a vintage reading light and is next to the window, providing gentle garden breezes. A variable speed overhead fan adds to the luxury. The large windows also house original fold-out shutters for privacy, although you will love the view of the beautiful private garden below nestled under sheltering birch trees.

You also have access to the beautifully landscaped shared backyard or you may prefer sitting out on the main stoop out front.

Have a larger party or prefer a smaller unit? Check out Harlem Hideaway Studio, on the same floor (Home Away # 982538). Or you could also try the large Garden Apartment (Home Away #3634519) that sleeps two.

Property manager

Dennis Decker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
When leaving the apartment, turn off all lights, TV, music, AC, blow out candle. Be respectful regarding noise. Be happy.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New York

Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, is home to this apartment. Manhattan Cruise Terminal and SoJo Spa Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit 5th Avenue and Times Square. American Museum of Natural History and Bronx Zoo are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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New York, NY

What's nearby

  • Apollo Theater - 10 min walk
  • Central Park - 11 min walk
  • Columbia University - 13 min walk
  • Mount Sinai Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Yankee Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • 116 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) Station - 4 min walk
  • New York Harlem 125th St. Station - 14 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harlem Shake - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fieldtrip - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pastitalia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jimbo's Hamburgers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Hill Creamery - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harlem Hideaway Parlor apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harlem Hideaway Parlor apartment ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harlem Hideaway Parlor apartment ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harlem Hideaway Parlor apartment located?

Located in Manhattan, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Theater, Central Park and Columbia University. Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yankee Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). 116 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) Station is only a 4-minute walk and 125 St. Station (Malcolm X Blvd.) is 7 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay in New York
I was enjoying Dennis his appartement for the fourth time, it’s charming and beautifully furnished, a real home to be for almost five weeks! He is a great host!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment in a great neighborhood
We really enjoyed our stay in the apartment. It has everything you need for a month's stay, including a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and a fast internet connection. The apartment is both beautifully designed and very comfortable. The location is great, right in the middle of Harlem, and staying here offers a unique opportunity to explore local culture, history and architecture. It's close to Central Park and there are several subway stations nearby with fast connections to other parts of Manhattan. The host Dennis is very helpful and responsive, and as fans of design and architecture, we really appreciated learning more from him about this beautiful building. Altogether a fantastic experience!
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hiding Away in Harlem
My wife and I stayed in Dennis's Harlem brownstone for 30 days in October-November 2022 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The unit was well equipped, clean, and beautiful. It was always a pleasure to return to our temporary home after days running around Manhattan and also just to take days off to spend at "home." The neighborhood was pleasant and quiet, and close to subway stations. Whatever we needed was always available nearby (e.g. several groceries, cafes/bakeries, pharmacies, etc.). Plus, Dennis is a wonderful host who has lived in the neighborhood for many years and is deeply involved in it. He was always responsive to any questions we had and really made a good 30 days even better. Great host, dwelling, and neighborhood in NYC!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Peaceful NYC Getaway
We cannot recommend this space highly enough - it was absolutely perfect! It's a well-maintained and historic brownstone on a quiet residential tree-lined street that will help you forget that you're even in NYC. It's still super close to all sorts of great restaurants, shops, and entertainment, though, so you won't be at a loss for things to do. It's also close to a bunch of bus and subway lines which makes it easy to get wherever you need to go. The host is wonderful, communicative, kind, and there whenever you need him. 5 stars for sure!
Stayed 64 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Harlem Hideaway was a comfortable, beautiful and special place to stay. Dennis is an amazing, thoughtful host. I would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect - book it now!
Beautifully and tastefully restored/modernised apartment with everything you could possibly need in a fantastic area with easy transport access to the whole city
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

leslie f., St. Thomas, USVI and Eufaula Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this home away from home
Best location and experience of NYC we could ever arrange!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
My husband and I stayed for a month in this great appartment. Everything you need is just there! We enjoyed every day. Dennis is easy to communicate and gives you lots off information abouth the neighbourhood. With the subway around the corner you can visit every part of the city. Greenwich Village, the Bowery, Tribeca etc. And also Queens, Hoboken , Staten Island and Brooklyn. After a day full of impressions it was always very nice to come " home" at the appartment. We had a great time!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Simplesmente perfeito!!
Excelente imovel, tudo funcionamento em perfeitas condições, bairro muito tranquilo, estação de metrô e 3 quadras do apartamento. O anfitrião, Dennis, sempre pronto para nos ajudar. Definitivamente, voltaremos em breve! Você não pode deixar de conhecer esse lugar!!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B., Fairmont, MN, USA

Harlem Happy
My wife and I spent the month of May living in this Harlem apartment to be around our daughter while she was having her first child. We have used VRBO in many places with much success : Paris, Idaho, Hawaii, and Georgia. This Harlem experience was as nice as any we have had. The property owner, Dennis, is a wonderful person as well as a top notch host. He provides a quality experience in one of the great neighborhoods of New York. We were provided everything we needed to live like we were at home and had so many interesting options to experience NYC just out our door. We loved it all.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

LUCAS O.

The best place to stay in New York
We spent nearly 4 months in this charming cosy cocoon. The Parlor Apartment provides everything you need: it is luminous, calm, comfortable (very well heated during Winter which is not always the case in NY) and close to subway and bus stations. The neighborhood is also very nice. We extended our stay there because we felt at home. Dennys, the owner is the perfect host. He is very discreet but also considerate to his guests, always happy to help. Don't hesitate to book it. it is worth it!
Stayed 104 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karel R.

Second tine and hoping a third.
Our second stay at Dennis´ parlor was as good or even better than our first. Dennis is always ready to help, to advice, to propose current events in the city according ours interests. Any technical comments about the nice apartment, the historic house, the warm neighborhood have the big plus of the human factor, the lanlord. We are planning our third stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Charming city getaway
Comfortable and cosy accommodation. Our host met us on time, he was friendly and welcoming and briming with helpful hints on how best to get around Manhattan, what to see and where to eat We felt at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C., Arlington

Simple and Convenient
The Parlor was the perfect place for our short weekend trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cris W.

Good Value, Nice Place
My wife and I enjoyed the Parlor Apartment. Very comfortable bed, good shower, neat neighborhood, convenient to the Subway, and just a few blocks away from Central Park. Had breakfast one morning down the street at Harlem Shake. Had dinner one night a few blocks over at Harlem Pizza. Both delicious! The apartment and the neighborhood are full of personality. I'd recommend this spot to anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

Great place, great location!
It was a pleasure to stay at the Hideaway! Very well equipped and very well located it was a great home away from home with a lot of charm! And the owner is really helpful! Overall, we loved the area and it was a perfect location to explore the city and a friendly and safe neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

Wonderful apartment
Dennis is a great person to rent from and has really great restaurant ideas! The apartment is very spacious and comfortable. It has everything one could need. The location is fabulous too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shari N., Poetry, Texas

Perfect NY visit!
I have now stayed in Harlem Hideaway’s Garden Apt and Parlor and have loved it! Dennis is a perfect host with great suggestions on food and sites! Harlem Hideaway is beautifully decorated and convenient to subways - which gives access to all things New York. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P., St. Gallen

super Wohnung, ruhige Lage, zuvorkommender Gastgeber
cool eingerichtete Wohnung - genau wie auf den Bildern. Ruhig gelegen trotz Nähe zu Restaurants, gute und schnelle U-Bahn zum Times Square. Zuvorkommender und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark F., Austin

A Clean Ecelectic Apartment... in a historical neighborhood.
This was the perfect apartment for our extended stay. The apartment really worked well for the 3 of us. The clean, well-equipped kitchen has everything needed... and having a washer & dryer was certainly a plus. The apartment is very convenient to the subway making the entire city accessible. We loved the eclectic furnishings coupled with the beautifully restored 1890's brownstone. Dennis goes over everything with you when you arrive... and is always near & available when needed. Thank you Dennis!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful gem of a place!
A lovely, spacious apartment close to the subway, Central Park, and so many incredible restaurants. Dennis makes an excellent host. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dove D.

Fantastic!
My son said it best... "Mom, this is like your dream home!" Loved the area, loved the accommodations, loved the decor, and LOVED Dennis. Any transportation questions, he answered right away and was SUPER easy - Uber, subway, bus. Harlem was AMAZING, the people, the beauty, the restaurants. Highly recommend - thank-you and hope to see you son!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

charmaine s.

excellent!
Really great location. Close to the train and lots of super eating spots. If you haven't spent time in Harlem-I highly recommend it. Dennis was a very attentive host. The Harlem Hideaway Parlor hit all the marks for comfort, accessibility and all around awesomeness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Beautiful Apartment and So Convenient, plus - Dennis!
We loved staying in this apartment and would come back in a heartbeat. We've already recommended it to friends! A few of our favorite things: convenience to subway, many nearby restaurants, jazz playlist on the iPod, dappled light in the morning, etc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthea L., Sydney, Australia

Couldn't be better
We echo all the previous glowing comments. We had a wonderful time in Harlem, really enjoyed the area and couldn't think of a better place to stay than Dennis' apartment. It is supremely comfortable and Dennis really has thought of everything you could need. We won't repeat what others have noted but will add our appreciation of a sofa that is truly comfortable to sit on as opposed to the usual holiday apartment offerings and the excellent, quiet aircon in both the living room and bedroom (which we appreciated on a few very hot days). It's a charming apartment to hang around in. We loved returning to the dappled lighting in the living room and waking up in the morning to the garden view. Dennis is the perfect host. We really hope to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Decker

Host profile image
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. Creator and part owner of the very popular Harlem Shake restaurant just a few blocks away. 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.

Why they chose this property

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 property 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.

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