"Discover Serenity: Your Cozy Retreat Just 35 Minutes or less from NYC

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Smart TV, books, stereo
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Bergen, NJ
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Columbia University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Central Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

"Discover Serenity: Your Cozy Retreat Just 35 Minutes or less from NYC

Welcome this little charming , and meticulously decorated intimate space located about 35 mins or less from the bustling heart of New York City. Nestled in a serene neighborhood, this small yet hidden gem offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and stylish elegance, making it an ideal getaway for couples, solo travelers
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you'll be close to Columbia University.
  • Just a 5-minute drive from SoJo Spa Club and 11 minutes from American Dream

Property manager

VALENTINE EPO

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Stereo

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

"Discover Serenity: Your Cozy Retreat Just 35 Minutes or less from NYC Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elliot W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good enough

Is there a mild sugar ant problem? Yes. Is it just a room in an apartment instead of the entire apartment like we thought? Yes, but you’re really not going to be spending a lot of time here anyway. There’s lots of bus stops nearby that can take you to NYC for cheap, and the VRBO itself is very cheap. You’re not paying for a hotel so don’t expect it to be hotel quality.There’s access to a fridge and to a bathroom with good water pressure and the VRBO host was very kind. Overall, not a bad stay at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unprepared Awkwardness

1. Unprepared to be walking into a home shared with MULTIPLE guests. Was not disclosed in description of property listing.2. No clean towel, all towels seemed used n wet. 3. There were lots of ants crawling on the ceiling, bed n bed board.4. AC wasn’t fully functioning in our room, the entired house was cool but our room was super hot.5. Internet signal cut off n tv restarted itself a few times. The stay was very awkward knowing there were others in the house, this was suppose to be a romantic getaway but felt very Uncomfortable n weird. Next time make sure put (shared home/bathroom with other guests) in the description. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean room but wrong check in instructions, long bathroom waits, and gas smell in house

The room is very clean and the common areas are clean but there are 2 other rooms you have to share it with. That's up to 6 people for one bathroom (2 per room). The host also provided the wrong check-in instructions so we took the wrong room key initially and could not lock our room before going out. I reached out to the host to exchange for the correct keys and the host acknowledged their mistake but never followed up on how or when to obtain the correct keys. We had to figure it out on our own. The house also smelled like gas so we had to leave the windows open constantly and close the heating vents.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Really chill property owner. We talked about Eddie Vedder. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great and adorable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a room with many amenities. There's access to a living area and kitchen, which is a nice addition if you want to cook. In the room, the bed was clean and towels were provided. There's a TV and AC for entertainment and comfort. The house itself was easy to find, kept clean and felt like a home away from home. There's a nearby park that is very spacious and in a serene area (nice running spot)! All in all, it's a great space in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the property and found no key in the lockbox. I had to wait on the steps for about 20 minutes until the host arrived. He explained that the cleaner had taken the key I was supposed to have, and he needed to make a copy. I assumed he would give the key back to me directly, but instead, he placed it in the lockbox without informing me.During my stay, another guest at the property left the door open, which caused confusion as they didn't recognize me. Additionally, almost every time I attempted to leave or return to the property, other guests were on the stairs smoking, which was far from the quiet and cozy atmosphere I expected.The room itself was nice, and it served its purpose as a place to sleep and have my last meal of the night. However, the overall experience was marred by the issues with the key and the lack of a truly serene environment due to other guests' behavior.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frederik Leander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really cozy, especially for the price 👍👍
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024