USA
NEW YORK CITY
PropertyID 821: Jamaica Bay Sleeps 4-6
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This spacious "artist studio" is a two story, fully equipped house, the bedrooms are on the second floor 18'x24' the first floor is 18' x 32' kitchen and studio area, the bath is 6'x 10'. The house is built on pilings over Jamaica Bay, within an intimate colony of homes accessible by a 300-foot boardwalk over the tidal marshlands.

Located in the heart of Gateway National Recreation Area just, 10 minutes from Kennedy Airport, 45 minutes from Manhattan, within a 5-minute walk of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and one train stop from Rockaway Beach.

Enjoy the beautiful peaceful surrounding ideal for; boating, fishing, swimming, surfing and bird watching or walk along the beaches, knowing that the excitement, culture and fine cuisine of one of the world's greatest cities is just a short ride away.

The neighbourhood is an island & consists of single family homes, a park with handball & tennis courts, a fishing station where boats and motors can be rented. Within a 5 minute walk there is the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. There have been 325 species of birds recorded at the refuge through 1994. Egrets, Night Heron, Oyster Catchers, Loons, Bittern, Glossy Ibis, Snow Geese and Plover are just a few you will see.

There is one queen, one double and one single bed. The studio has towels & sheets, however, they are not changed daily. There are also cooking utensils, etc. and small grocery stores as well as a laundry mat within walking distance.

General details
pets not allowed
approx floor area: 1100 m2
Property type: country cottage

Sleeping arrangements

1 double room(s), 1 twin room(s), 1 single sofabed(s)

Bathrooms
1 shower room(s) with wc

Living areas
1 open plan kitchen, dining & lounge

Kitchen facilities
oven, hobs, fridge, freezer, microwave

Other facilities
television, music system, Private terrace, bbq

Heating/cooling
central heating , fans

Included in rental price
bed linen, towels, iron, local taxes, utilities, fuel for fire

Unavailable
baby cot, high chair

Access details
parking facilities: street
disabled access: not suitable
lift: none
nearest railway station: 5 Blocks, 0.3 km
nearest airport: JFK, 10 km

View from Bay
location
living area
upstairs
kitchen
sunrise over the bay
internal view

For independent feedback on PropertyID 821, read what previous visitors thought of it.

Average rating:    (Acceptable to Good)
Number of reviews: 3
A dirty bathroom - toilet bowl. An extremely dirty towel lying on the counter in the kitchen area. Four pillows on one of the beds only one pillow had a pillow cover on it. The toilet backed up the day after we arrived. The bathroom area and front hall way flodded within minutes. I called the owner when this happened. He came over but was less than apologetic. When we came back that evening we had no running water - no shower or toilet facility and no running water in the kitchen. I phoned him at once (6.30pm)on his mobile, it was switched off. I left a message saying the situation was urgent. I phoned his land line which was also on answer. I left a message on that. I phoned both of his phones at 9.30 - 10.00pm and left further messages. No response. By 11.00am the following morning - we were still without water and were unable to even brush our teeth - and explained that the situation was unacceptable and that each time I phoned him the call went via Europe and were 'costing me a fortune'. Sometime around 11.30am he appeared and turned on the water. He had turned it off the previous day and had forgotten. I would not return to this property in the future. Charming scenery alone is not enough. Even an artist's studio should achieve a certain level of hygene. i wasa shocked to find this in America and in the 21 century.

Owner Comments: Thank you for the opportunity to respond, I only wish I was aware of the dissatisfaction while Ms. McGrath was here these issues were all within her first few days in NY. The satisfaction of my guests is of the utmost importance to me . I would have bent over backwards to please her, however her reference to a certain level of hygiene is unfair.
Grace McGrath, Mar 2006,
An excellent location, a five minute walk to the subway station with a direct route to Manhattan. The house is placed over a beautiful view of the water, and is a peaceful reflection of the busy days spent in New York city.
Sarah Jackson, Sep 2005,
This is a very unusual property, with a lot of character and stunning views across the bay. The owner lives locally and was extremely helpful. The studio provided an affordable base for our family of 5 to enjoy a great holiday in New York. It is very close to a subway station with regular, cheap trains to Manhattan. We would rate the property 'excellent' on value for money, but as you can see from the pictures on the website it is not a luxury apartment.
Rod Symmons, Mar 2005,
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