Neighborhood landmarks include: Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters- a branch of the Metropolitan Museum, The George Washington Bridge, The Little Red Lighthouse (the city's only remaining lighthouse, and several other historic sights are within walking distance. Columbia University Medical Center is also in the area.

Transportation - Subway/Metro & Buses : The subway/metro A express train will have you in midtown at Columbus Circle ( west 59th street ) in six easy stops. The A train gives you a taste of the city as it can take you from Hudson Heights to Times Square, 14th Street, West Village, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond.

Transfers at Columbus Circle and Times Square can take you anywhere in Manhattan. Buses are a great way to see the city above ground,and you can access them within a 1-2 block walk of the apartment.

Your 'metrocard' gives you access to the subway/metro and all city buses. Hop on the M4 bus and you have access to Museum Mile which includes The Met, Guggenheim.

Cooper-Hewitt, The Jewish Museum, Museum of City of NY, Neue Galerie, El Museo De Bario, Goethe-Institut New York/German Cultural Center, and more. It will leave you steps or blocks away from Madison and Fifth Ave.

boutiques, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center,and the Empire State Building. Visit Lincoln Center + other venues.

Walk To in Neighborhood: From the apartment you can walk to various supermarkets (including one that's open 24 hours), delis, drug/pharmacy stores, wine and liquor stores, specialty food markets, fast food shops like Starbucks, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and neighborhood eateries from diners to restaurant offering Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian,Mexican, Dominican , Middle Eastern, and more. There are fitness centers/gyms, and at least 5-6 parks some of which have tennis and basketball courts.

For those who like scenic biking or walks, there are trails along the Hudson River that will take you from the George Washington bridge south all the way to Battery Park. If you're here during the warmer months there are no shortage of places for a picnic in the park (less)

Many different types of parties--single guests, one couple, two couples, groups of people and families--book with us. To accommodate the preferences of each, our set-up is as follows.

In one of the bedrooms (called the first bedroom in the photos), there is a queen, non-inflatable bed. If you have more than two persons in your group, we will have the other bedroom (called the second bedroom/living area) outfitted with very comfortable, double high airbeds.

In form (and as you can see from the pictures), they look exactly like non-inflatable beds. We can put three single air beds in that room, a queen airbed there or a combination of such bedding.

Please let us know what sleeping arrangements you would prefer prior to your arrival. If you need to use the second bedroom/living area as a bedroom at night, you are free to deflate the airbeds in the morning and use this areas as a living area during the day.

Deflating and inflating the air beds takes seconds. Pumps are provided to do this.

I can show you how these work. Venetian blinds have been installed over each window in each room of the property as well as the sliding door.

If you have any questions as to how they work, please ask me. Because the unit faces west, there is no direct sunlight during the morning.

In fact, the mild ambient light is very nice to wake up to. However, if you prefer no light while you sleep, the venetian blinds will block all light out of the apartment.

If you are using both the first bedroom and the second bedroom/living area as bedrooms and prefer not to deflate the air beds each day, there is a foyer/breakfast nook area that would function as the communal space of the property. It is about 180 square feet.

I have eaten dinners with three other people in this space. It is equipped with a table and chairs.

Host contact before, during and after your visit. I try to answer any messages you send me as quickly as possible.

I usually am able to do this with little delay as I work in front of a computer and keep homeaway on at all times. If I'm in a meeting, I may not be able to get to you until it is over.

Feel free to also contact me via e-mail or my cell/mobile number. If you would like to call or text me with questions, I am fine with that.

Texting is usually a better option for me (but feel free to call as well). During your visit, please feel free to call, text, e-mail, knock on my door or leave a note under it.

Texting me is likely to produce the fastest response. I usually leave for work around 7:30am and am back by 7:30pm.

One of us is usually home during the weekends. After your stay, please feel free to keep in touch with us.

Assistance from host I'm here to make your visit to New York City be as enjoyable as possible. I have provided the following services to past guests and would be more than happy to help you out as well: - arrange transportation to/from the airport - make restaurant reservations - assist with obtaining tickets to cultural and sporting events - provide itineraries for sightseeing catered to your interests - suggest restaurants and other attractions I like - receive mail/packages for you - arrange to meet for coffee or a drink - store your bags for you (if you plan to travel to other destinations before returning to NYC for your flight home) - send left belongings to you If there are other matters I might help you with, feel free to ask.

NYC Hidden Gems (as per 'BusinessInsider') The abandoned City Hall subway stop in Manhattan If you can fight the urge to get off the 6 train at the last stop (Brooklyn Bridge), you'll be treated to the abandoned but beautifully preserved old City Hall subway station, as the train loops around to go back uptown. The station was first closed in 1945, and plans have been raised on a few occasions to turn the station into part of a transit museum.

For now, the station remains out of reach unless by guided tour, as one of the many abandoned stops that can be partially explored. Fort Tryon Park in the Bronx Visit the English countryside, the Middle Ages and scope the Hudson River all at once at Fort Tyron Park.

Designed by the same architect who put together Yosemite National Park, Fort Tyron is home to an incredible amount of colorful flora and exotic fauna, considering it's at 190th Street in the Bronx. Also in Fort Tyron is the Cloisters Museum and Gardens, a reassembled chapel and series of monastic convents complete with immense stone halls, stained glass, hydrangeas and irises The piers in Red Hook, Brooklyn Equal parts history lesson and stunning East River vantage point, the piers along Red Hook are tough to get to but incredibly rewarding if you can make the trip.

Strolling down the cobblestone streets that were once the site of a Dutch shipping center, visitors can explore the slow tide that's turning the industrial wasteland into a vibrant artistic community. Also, rare views of the Statue of Liberty, down Manhattan, and the sunset over New York Harbor abound.

Ikea's nearby, too. 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center in Long Island City Skip the long lines at MoMA and the Met and check out 5Pointz, an outdoor art exhibition (read: free) in Queens, featuring some of the most incredible graffiti in the world.

The 200,000 square foot factory building is covered wall-to-wall in beautiful urban illustrations. Prospective artists need a permit before painting, which ensures only the highest quality tags.

East Village speakeasy PDT Also known as 'The Best Bar In The World,' PDT (Please Don't Tell) is infamous for its attempts at secrecy ? check out its website ? including a hidden entrance through a hot dog shop's telephone booth, and its low-lit, funky ambiance. The bar specializes in cocktails, including absinthe cocktails that only add to its image as a 'sexy speakeasy.

' Get discounted tickets to Broadway shows--nearby my property in South Street Seaport TKTS Discount Booths give theater lovers the opportunity to grab tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows at up to 50 percent off. Most people head to the Times Square office and wait in truly monstrous lines for day-of-performance tickets only.

Experienced New Yorkers and tourists in the know head to the South Street Seaport and even Metrotech in Brooklyn, where the lines are much shorter (at times, non-existent) and you can buy seats for matinee shows the next day. Cut down on your time in Times Square and still get discount Lion King tickets.

Historic Richmond Town in Staten Island New York is all about bright lights and skyscrapers ? but just a ferry ride away is Staten Island, mostly known for its garbage and a subsequent hilariously controversial ice cream flavor. But the borough is also home to a living history village.

Historic Richmond sits on a hundred acres of gorgeous farmland, with dozens of original historic buildings that you can't find anywhere else. Special events like dinner with a candlelight tour of the grounds are sure to impress out-of-towners/dates.

Here, visitors can explore what 17th-century Staten Islander's life was like, before the landfill. Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien The little known hole-in-the-wall (of one of New York's most elegant hotels), Burger Joint is a no-frills spot with some of the best burgers and fries in town.

Despite its Midtown location, the Joint has surprisingly low prices, an unparalleled time-worn vibe and high scores from almost every reviewer in town. Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower in Brooklyn This legendary landmark was once Brooklyn's only skyscraper, but nowadays it has to settle for being Brooklyn's second tallest building.

Situated at the nexus of some of the borough's most important thoroughfares, the former bank can be seen for miles around and, if you manage access to its private roof, provides expansive views of the surrounding city. Today, the building is mostly residential, but in the winter months it will be home to the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg market, a weekend event that probably deserves a slide in its own right for the incredible variety of delicious food stalls.

Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn Consider this Brooklyn's version of Pre Lachaise in Paris. If they can get over the feelings of insignificance and fear of death that may result from strolling past countless burial plots, visitors will see the calming beauty of this immaculately kept graveyard.

The cemetery is also a veritable who's who of dead people: famous gravestones include those of Samuel Morse, Boss Tweed, Henry Ward Beecher, and even Winston Churchill's grandmother. You can grab a map and celeb-spot your way through this National Historic landmark anytime, for free.

There are also shows, readings, and concerts here year round. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Manhattan UCB is like a cheap hipster's wet dream: it gives you the opportunity to see upcoming comedy acts before they hit the big time, and at great prices.

There are live shows every night, from stand-up to improv, with ASSSSCAT 3000 as the week's standout performance: Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz lead an improv group that also welcomes guests from SNL, 30 Rock, and The Colbert Report. Oh -- and it's free.

Koreatown in Manhattan Little Seoul on 32nd Street is home to some incredible slices of Korean life, from spicy delicacies, exotic pastries and Korean-specific cell phone carriers. Fraunces Tavern Nearly lost among the towering skyscrapers of the Financial District, a visit to Fraunces Tavern can satisfy the palate (less)

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo will make your family feel right at home. Enjoy unforgettable sunsets, take a romantic walk along the beach, go body-surfing in the warm waters of the Gulf, or just relax in our Heated Pool, and for the ultimate in relaxation sit back in our Hot Tub (Whirlpool Spa).

Our Gulf-front condo is located on the 7th floor with convenient 2-elevator access and spectacular views. Our renovated condo also includes a washer and dryer in the unit .

Spend your next vacation in total relaxation with everything imaginable! We occasionally offer last-minute discounts. Please call for more information.

condo rental amenities Fun for the Whole Family: - Heated Pool and Whirlpool Spa with free lounge chairs for guests (including 2 lounge chairs on your private balcony) - Beach Cabanas are also available for rent on the beach - Poolside Barbeques ( Free for guests); Nearby to first-class (Salt Rock Grill is my favorite!)and casual restaurants, some within walking distance (The Pub restaurant/bar, excellent for lunch, is directly across the street and Crabby Bill's is less than a mile from our condo). Guppy's is another personal favorite! - Free Verizon DSL High-Speed Wireless Internet service - Trolley to shops and restaurants (the trolley stops in front of our condo, SandCastle II).

Fully-Equipped Brand New Kitchen: Microwave, Dishwasher, Stove with Oven, full-size Refrigerator with ice maker, Coffeemaker, Blender, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, wine glasses, etc. Full-size washer and dryer in unit.

Plenty of Entertainment options: 3 Cable Televisions with over 70 channels (including32" TV in the living rm) with VCR/DVD player, Stereo CD player, movies, games, and books Sample Guest Quotes: "..

.Our vacation here at Sand Castle II was extremely enjoyable.

The condo was perfect!!!" The Soulliere's from Windsor, Ontario, Canada "..

.a tremendous treat! Everything was here plus a few extras we were not expecting.

The condo was very well equippedand we will definitely come back. Thank you.

" The Brown's from Hudson, Florida "..

.We loved your condo and the views were awesome!.

" The Meyer's from New York "..

.The place was lovely and we enjoyed it so much.

" The Payne's from Indiana "..

.Thank you for having us, the condo was perfect.

" The Young's from Maine "..

.Every detail and amenity was thought of; It was Paradise - our best vacation yet!" The Hazelton's from NY (less)

Located on the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico in a quiet residential area of Hudson, Florida. Beautifully furnished 2 bedroom vacation homes feature central AC and heat, living room, den, eat-in-kitchen, washer & dryer and screened Florida Room.

Direct TV is also provided. Watch the gorgeous sunsets from the dock which has a Tiki Hut or the air conditioned comfort of the Florida Room.

These homes just ooze comfort and charm and thus we have many return guests who have enjoyed our homes over and over again. The back yards are seperated by a fence however, there is a large gate at the dock area walkway so you can have individual (private) or ajoining back yards.

There are two vacation homes available and they are next to one another. The homes can be rented individually or together.

house rental amenities Sit in backyard on the dock or in the Florida room and watch abundant birds and wildlife. Fish off dock if you wish or just sit, relax and read a good book.

Walk to Hudson Marina for boat rentals and restaurant. Both Homes are fully furnished with linens, pots, pans, dishes, microwave, smooth cooktop stove and barbeque grill.

This is a Quote from JG from Georgia. " Our Family stayed at Mollie's home and had an awesome time.

The house is a beautiful home in a quiet area which is convenient to many things. We enjoyed sitting out back and relaxing under the Tiki umbrella.

We will definetly be back to enjoy this quaint home with plenty of room for our family". Please also remember there are 2 homes next door to each other for friends or family get-together-get-ways.

Fenced yards for privacy (less)

Watch the Dolfins feed or watch the manatees right from your private balcony. Enjoy extraordinary sunsets.

Full sized kitchen, top grade furnishings, all combined to create an elegant yet comfortable setting not to be found elsewhere! Enjoy Overlarge bedroom with beautifully appointed bath. The Gulf Island Beach and Tennis Resort Club affords you world class amenities including the largest Olympic heated pool on the beach, a state-of-the-art fitness center, media room, , 24 hour security, picnic area with gas grills, enjoy the sunsets from Gulf Islands very own private beach or from your balcony, just steps from the condo.

Enjoy walking around the nature path with surrounds the private lagoon. Vacation Rental Amenities Heated Olympic pool, state-of-art fitness room, nature path surrounding private lagoon & 24 hr security, tennis, private beach, childrens playground, picnic areas.

Near Lots of shopping, Restaurants, Famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Famous White powdered sands of Clearwater Beach and Sand Key Beach. Vacation Rental Rates Jan-April Monthly Preferred Check Availability $1600- $2000 May- December $450 - 550 week Nightly rate: $65 - $75 Discount given to Bonoti patients condo rental amenities Balcony view of HUGE heated pool & Gulf of Mexico, Office, Library, updated gym, pool table, private nature path around private lagoon.

security, tennis courtsLESS THANone mile TO Bonati Institute. Many restaurants, Many local Attractions,and shopping nearby (less)

BBQ (available for rental) and garden for sunbathing. Fully fitted kitchen, solar panel heated pool, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, and double garage! Quiet area set in a cul de sac.

Tampa International and St.Petes /Clearwater are your nearest airports only 45 mins away.

Owned privately by English Family and managed locally in Port Richey. house rental amenities The Links Golf Club amongst many others, Fred Starkey Wilderness Park, Fred Howard Park Beach 15/20 mins, Green Key Beach 10 min, Busch Gardens 45/50 mins, Clearwater Beach 50 mins, St Petes Beach 45/50 mins, Tarpon Springs 15 mins,Disney 1hr 45 min .

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.nearest shopping mall including pharmacy/chemists/gas/Publix 2 min drive around the corner! (less)

You are 35 minutes from Tampa and Clearwater and 45 minutes from Busch Gardens. We have fine restaurants, movie theaters and a large shopping mall minutes from the condo.

condo rental amenities This is a beautiful well-appointed condo, which is located on the sixth floor overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the pool area. This condo has been recently furnished with an island theme.

We have a fully equipped kitchen, including a microwave and toaster oven. Two television sets and aDVD for your viewing convenience.

We are steps away from the washer and dryer. There is a clubhouse with a fully equipped gym , sauna and wifi,5 tennis courts, picnic area with a grill and tables.

A large swimming pool overlooks the gulf, where you can swim, read and enjoy the beautiful view. This is truly Florida’s forgotten coast (less)

This is an ideal location if you are a keen golfer or just relaxing on the white sandy beaches. This tastefully furnished home has 3 bedrooms 2 baths, laundry room, eat in kitchen, living room, family room, and dining room, The house is fully equipped with everything that you would have at home.

All you need to do is bring your toothbrush. You can relax with a cold beverage by the private pool and spa and enjoy all the comforts this wonderful vacation home has to offer.

Bask in the sun and enjoy the peace and quiet. If you want to go explore,Hudson is a wonderfully kept secret.

It's about 40 minutes from Tampa which has Busch Gardens and Adventure Island a fun water park with slides, wave pools and many other exciting adventures! One and half hours from Orlando which hosts all the Disney Parks and Seaworld which just opened a fantastic new "Shamu: show!. You're30 minutes from Tarpon Springs one of the largest Greek communities in Florida, where you can enjoy dinner, spong docks or a glass bottom boat ride.

Clearwater Beach is only a short drive to white sandy beaches that are known throughout the United States. Just north is Weeki Wachee, home of the mermaid show, a natural springs water park and canoe rentals.

These natural springs are home to the beautiful and friendly manatees, it's a sight everyone should see at least once, but if you see it once..

. you'll want to see these rare creatures again and again.

There's shopping, good restaurants, you can also rent a boat and take it to the Sand Bar, Anclote Island or Honeymoon Island where you can spend the day swimming, shelling and watching dolphins. With this lovely home all your friends and family will know you've been to Florida.

You'll come home relaxed, tan, and ready to book your next visit with us! This is what Florida is all about! house rental amenities Central Air, Cable, TVs, and Internet, Master bedroom has a queen size bed and a beautiful garden tub in the bathroom. Secondbedroom also has aqueen size bed,3rd bedroom has apull out coach.

There is a full size eat in kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, all the dishes you will need along with all the cooking utensils you may need as well. There is even a wine cooler! There is a laundry room equiped with a full washer/dryer and freezer.

All linens and towels are provided too! AND a 2 car garage! Owner has even provided a Golf Cart for you to enjoy the neighborhood and golf course! There is also an Alarm system! Heated Private Pool, Spa,and BBQ! Please no smoking inside home (less)

it is located just minutes from shopping, area restaurants, and nearby Port Hudson Marina with Hurricane Hanks, a Key West style restaurant with live weekend entertainment. There are also daily boat rentals and fishing charters.

house rental amenities Telephone, linens provided, central heat and air, cable TV, DSL connection, washer and dryer, full kitchen with small appliances, microwave, and cooking utensils provided (less)

Its spacious Master Suite boasts of a high-quality Springaire mattress-equipped queen-size bed, has sliding glass doors to the high-volume screened lanai and pool area, and "his" and "her" walk-in closets. The adjoining Master Bath has a large shower, roman tub, a doored lavatory, and room-width vanity mirrors.

This bedroom is equipped with its own 25 inch TV set. On the opposite side of the home, a second Springaire queen-size equipped bedroom with an adjoining full bath can be closed-off from other parts of the home with a pocket door, essentially creating another suite, again with a separate direct access to the lanai pool area.

A third bedroom with queen-sized bed is next to yet another full bathroom. Both are adjacent to the Great Room and thus afforded privacy from other bedroom suites.

The Great Room contains an entertainment center with a high-quality stereo sound system, and that can reproduce signals from AM/FM/CD-ROMaudio sources as well as those from acombinedVTR/DVD player and a35 inch flat-screen 720p high definition TV set with access to localcable programming. A Brighthouse digital tuner allows recording ofup to 100 hours of TV program material.

Sound from the stereo systemcan heard in the Great Room and selectively distributed to the livingroom, the master suite, the office and the lanai. The great room alsohas a wood-burning fireplace, two dual-seat reclining sofas and athird sofa, (which can be opened into a queen-sized sofa bed).

Double front doors open to a magnificent high-ceilinged living room with room-width sliding glass doors facing the lanai and pool. Adjacent to the living room are a formal dinning room and a study with handsome Myrtle Ben Franklin desk, a matching credenza and a utility table that is ideal for computer systems.

The commodious kitchen boasts of modern General Electric major appliances and a full compliment of small appliances, cookware, dishes and flatware, and its own 13 inch flat-screen TV set. Off-white tile and plentiful bleached-oak cabinets contribute to the bright and airy atmosphere.

Matching table and chairs in a breakfast nook casual are perfect for indoor dining with views of the lanai and pool through windows and a sliding glass door. A pass-thru window and ledge to the kitchen facilitate outdoor lanai dining.

Six ample cushioned chairs and a heavy glass table with an overhead fan comprise a comfortable and practical lanai dining area. Adual-burner, self-starting propane grill makes outdoor cooking andserving convenient and inviting.

Overhead Tiffany lamps and anoutdoor reading lamp create an attractive low-light level ambiance. Two comfortable, adjustable cushioned chaise lounges complete lanaifurnishings.

Lolling or swimming in the pool or simply resting on thelounges while listening to water spilling from the spa to the mainpool and the splashing sound from a spa fountain make for a perfectvacation environment. house rental amenities Nearby Attractions and Conveniences Our home is located in "The Estates", an impressive walled community built around the Links golf course.

The golf course is privatelyowned and operated but open to the public. Six minutes away by car isHudson Beach and an open-air restaurant called "Sams at the Beach".

Sams offers not only reasonably priced and good food, but also some ofthe most gorgeous sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico that can be seenanywhere. A shopping mall with a Publix grocery store, restaurants, and specialty shops and a Walgreens drug store and two gas stations are all located just outside our community boundary.

Only three miles away, Route 19 extends to Tampa and beyond, and contains almost an uncountable number of shopping malls, restaurants independent stores and restaurants. Tampa, and the Tampa Airport, are now less than anhour away via limited access freeways making historic Ybor City andHyde Park, and the world-famous Berns restaurant and other attractionseasily reachable.

Also convenient are the small town of TarponSprings,once a thriving sponge-diving largely Greek locale andCaladesi Island State Park with its magnificent beaches. Otherattractions abound and there are dozens of golf courses close by! (less)