| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 22 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/17/09 |
Positive
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Our stay of two weeks this August was as good as it could be. The apartment is cozy, spacious and above all, the location is great!
Also Laura and Irina are very nice and they contributed to make our stay unforgettable. |
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Vicky, Barcelona (Spain)
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| 06/21/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed here in June 09, and the apt. was everything the web site says it is and more. It's even nicer than the photos, very well equipped and furnished. The building and location are great. Laura and Irina are very responsive to all questions and needs. It is definitely the best value I've seen in NYC! |
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Susan, Maui, HI |
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| 06/09/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed for 5 nights from 13 to 18 May 2009. It was a great place to take time out from exploring New York. The location is great for Times Square, Theatres and access to the subway. The amenities are top class! The parquetry flooring in the apartment is just lovely. While there was just two of us we could appreciate how it would be able to accommodate a family quite easily. Finally the hosts are truly wonderful, from the booking and payment for the apartment to the final goodbye. A big thanks to Laura who looked after us while Irina was on holidays. Our stay in New York was fantastic and we highly recommend Laura and Irina's apartment. |
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Wayne & Tony, Brisbane, QLD, Australia |
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Homeowner Response:
Dear Wayne and Tony,
Thanks for the warm words - we do love you as our guests. Please, come again and enjoy our amazing NYC once again.
Laura and Irina.
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| 05/13/09 |
Positive
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Dear Irina and Laura, we could not wait to get home and leave a
comment on your rental's website. Our family of 6 travels extensively and we
have never experienced such comfort and the level of your "customer service".
Not every 5 star hotel provides such care and gives answers/advice to their
customers. Everything was excellent, upscale. Sleeping arrangements did not
include roll-away beds - just extremely comfortable sofas. The apartment is
really spacious - not like other rentals we had to stay in. Next time we will
contact you in advance to make sure we can stay in the same rental.
The Walker family.
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Kent Walker and family , San Francisco |
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| 05/13/09 |
Positive
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Dear Irina and Laura, we could not wait to get home and leave a comment on your rental's website. Our family of 6 travels extensively and we have never experienced such comfort and the level of your "customer service". Not every 5 star hotel provides such care and gives answers/advice to their customers. Everything was excellent, upscale. Sleeping arrangements did not include roll-away beds - just extremely comfortable sofas. The apartment is really spacious - not like other rentals we had to stay in. Next time we will contact you in advance to make sure we can stay in the same rental.
The Walker family.
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Kent Walker and family , San Francisco |
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| 05/12/09 |
Positive
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Irina & Laura,
Thank you for supplying this link so that we could let others know about our great experience with your apartment.
The location was perfect for us, the subway, Madison Sq Garden, retail stores and Empire State Bldg, etc.were all within walking distance.
Your apartment is huge, beautifully furnished,so comfortable and so affordable.
All of this was enhanced by the unbelievable service we received from each of you. No matter how many questions during the months before we arrived, were all graciously answered including links to the relevant web sites.
Our arrival in NY was delayed due to the weather at JFK. We were then caught up in Friday PM peak hour traffic. Although we arrived at Herald Square some 4 hours late, Laura was still waiting for us, even though she was now late for other appointments. We were greeted with great warmth and even taken to a nearby store to buy food etc for our stay. Hope the chocolates made up for it.
Our holiday in NY was made so much more enjoyable due to your wonderful service and great apartment. We will be back. |
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Anne & Bob, Coolum Beach, Qld, Australia |
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Homeowner Response:
Dear Anne and Bob,
we wish we always have gracious and appreciative guests as yourselves.
Please, be so kind - come again !
Regards and best wishes -
Laura, Irina.
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| 04/30/09 |
Positive
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| Irina and Laura! Thanks for letting us stay in your wonderful apartment. We had a great time in the city that never sleeps, the Irinas/Lauras place was situated in the heart of it all. You have given us so great service, never seen anything like it and I can tell you that we travel alot! Thanks for the presents and chocolates to our kids, really kind of you (too much ;o))Good luck in the future, we will tell everyone about your good service and especially your efforts to find a new sofa for the tall boy! Hugs and kisses from Tina and family from Stockholm |
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Tina, Sweden
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| 04/05/09 |
Positive
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My friends and I stayed at Laura and Irina's rental in March, and we absolutely loved it. The apartment is spacious and clean and the location cannot be beat! Also, Laura and Irina were incredibly kind and helpful...they even accommodated us after I figured out I had booked the wrong nights, only a couple of days before we left AND mailed us belongings we had left at the apartment!
Thanks for everything! I will recommend this to anyone I know going to NY. |
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Anonymous
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| 03/10/09 |
Positive
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Laura, Irina, I'm terribly late but I found out only now that VRBO gives the chance to leave a comment, so... here I am.
This apartment is the greatest headquarters ever for a stay in Manhattan, and the hostesses are wonderful persons too.
Really there are no words to express how great an experience it was: whenever I'll be back to NYC, I'll make sure to book this apartment - need I say more? ;-)
Kisses and hugs!
Giulio |
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Giulio, Italy |
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| 01/14/09 |
Positive
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We enjoyed a wonderfull nearly 4 weeks in this apartment from Dec 10, 08 to Jan 14 09, Laura met us at 1am in the freezing cold after we had flown nearly 20 hours from Australia, that started a beautifull vacation for us, the apartment was everything we wanted, location is 1st class right beside the subway, a stones throw to Broadway, Penn Station, Madison Sq Garden, Macys, Empire State plus so many more.
We are telling all our friends when you visit New York this is the place to stay.
Thank you Laura and Irena for all your hospitality, you made our holiday a very memorable one. We will be back. |
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Michael, Laurie, Bronwyn and Nane, Brisbane, Australia.
+61418749933 |
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Homeowner Response:
Dear Michael, Laurie, Bronwyn and Nane,
it was most wonderful to have you as our guests! It is extremely pleasant, when your efforts are appreciated.
Please, do come again -
Irina, Laura.
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| 10/29/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed here from Oct 9-14 and enjoyed that comfort of the apartment. It is a great location with easy access to the subways and is walking distance from many places we wanted to visit. There were plenty of towels and amenities to go around. The view from any window was great. I would definitely recommend this apartment for anyone who plan to visit New York. Also, we forgot something at the apartment when we left and the owner was determined to help us get our stuff back without hestitation. They were great. |
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Tram, New Orleans, LA
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| 09/21/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Alison,
thanks for your kind words. We do love our guests and do everything in our power for them to enjoy our beautiful NYC. It is always a pleasure when our efforts are appreciated. Please, come again - we will be happy to see you.
Regards,
Irina, Laura.
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Alison Bithell
Christchurch, New Zealand
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| 09/21/08 |
Positive
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This apartment exceeded our expectations. A great place to return home to after sightseeing and walking all day. Very clean and tidy. Well equipped kitchen. Great views of the Empire State Bldg. Herald Square is just far enough away (8-10 blocks)from the bright lights of Times Square. Perfectly located. Transportation very close. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a home away from home. AAA+
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Alison Bithell, Christchurch, New Zealand
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| 08/25/08 |
Positive
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| WOW! What a terrific place. The apt. is perfectly located, right off Broadway and 34th. Subway stop is just outside the front doors, and the 25 story building is watched by security. Laura met our family of 5, answered all our questions and even called back to be sure all was well! Everything was clean, with plenty of towels and linens. We have recommeded this apt. to all our friends and we are sure to return as well. A PERFECT PLACE ! |
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Monica, Ottawa, Canada |
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| 08/21/08 |
Positive
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This "guest review" is long overdue. We want to express our gratitude for enormously enjoying our stay in Laura/Irina's rental during our visit to New York. The place is spacious and beautiful and definitely "centrally" located. The apartment is fully equipped, everything is thought through to the littlest details - the best hotels, which we have stayed at, can not compare. But most of all we have enjoyed Laura's "customer service", which resembled royal treatment. Not a single e-mail, question or reasonable request went unanswered. Laura's caring for the guests went a long way: fresh flowers in a vase, crystal bowl with chocolate candies upon arrival and to top it all - huge and extremely delicious Russian chocolate bar given to us when we were leaving for the airport.
Once again: many thanks, ladies, for making us feel at home.
-Laura's and Irina's guests.
P.S. Laura, please, do not get alarmed if you get a lot of telephone calls and requests for you rental: we intend to recommend Irina's and your place to all our friends, relatives and acquaintances. |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/23/08 |
Positive
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I have to thank and praise the hostesses of VRBO listing #180306. We had an awkward situation where couple of guests (us included) submitted their payments at the same time for the same dates of stay. Laura and Irina did the impossible: they were able to accommodate both parties by placing them at different locations, making everybody happy ! They took into consideration everyone' wishes and needs.
Many thanks,
Elizabeth, CA. |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/23/08 |
Positive
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I have to thank and praise the hostesses of VRBO listing #180306. We had an awkward situation where couple of guests (us included) submitted their payments at the same time for the same dates of stay. Laura and Irina did the impossible: they were able to accommodate both parties by placing them at different locations, making everybody happy ! They took into consideration everyone' wishes and needs.
Many thanks,
Elizabeth, CA. |
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Anonymous
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| 07/20/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Steve,
thanks a lot for your kind words. We want you to know, that guests as you are a real pleasure to deal with. We are in a very delicate business and it takes a lot of patience and love towards people to accommodate them and to be helpful in their needs.
On our behalf, we wish ourselves to deal with people like yourself: being professional, nice and well brought up nowadays is not always a case. We never ask our guests to write a review: we feel it is an imposition. The mere fact that you took your time to write this review is the best characteristic for your personality as well as our effort to be nice to our guests.
Best of luck, do come and stay with us again,
Laura, Irina.
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Steve
Los Angeles
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| 07/20/08 |
Positive
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First, Irina and Laura are fantastic, and very responsive to any needs. They handle the reservation, and stay in a friendly and professional manner.
Secondly, the apartment, by NYC standards, is a mansion. The living room and bedroom are very spacious. While the apt is located in the heart of Manhattan, it is quiet and surrounded by low rise buildings so that the window "views" are not of the wall of the building next door, but of streetscapes and other buildings in the distance. Extremely convenient location.
I'd go back to this apartment, and would definitely recommend it to others. |
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Steve, Los Angeles, CA |
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| 07/04/08 |
Positive
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| We've never enjoyed NYC so much. Laura and Irina's spacious, beautiful midtown apartment in a concierge building was outstanding. And the best part was Laura, who met us when we arrived, explained all, called to make sure we were comfortable,and when we left gave us a lovely candy bar. My mother was not nicer than that! |
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Stan and Dollie Jonas, N. Bay Village, FL
USA 305 8654702 |
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| 06/24/08 |
Positive
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| We very much enjoyed our week stay at Laura's mid-town apartment during our visit in May. The apartment was large and very quiet on the 8th floor in a building just a few storefronts from a subway station. We were handy to everywhere we wanted to go. The apartment itself was light and very comfortable for 3 adults. We had lots of hot water and more thick towels than we needed. The walkin closet had additional linens and blankets- all freshly laundered and ready. The kitchen had all the basics-and nearby places to get pastries and groceries. Laura thought about the details that make for a pleasant stay- and fresh flowers to greet us to boot. We would gladly stay here again. |
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Anonymous, Austin Texas |
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| 05/25/08 |
Positive
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| fantastic, very nice people, definetelly coming back!!! |
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mariana, maui, HI
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| 05/23/08 |
Positive
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| My daughters and I were the first guests in this apartment after the renovations. Everything was new. It was a fabulous location and perfect for the 4 of us for our 5 night stay. Located close to the Empire State Building allowed us to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Laura and Irina were great and made sure we were looked after. I would recommend this apartment to anyone. |
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Douglas Berger, Kamloops, British Columbia
250-372-1649 |
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| 05/23/08 |
Positive
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| This was a great apartment in the heart of the city. It was clean and quiet, and safe. All the appliances were new and in working order, plenty of towels, and clean linens. Although only two of us stayed there, it was big enough for more. Close to all transportation and shopping. I would stay there again. No problem with money or deposits. |
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Anonymous |
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