1BR Manhattan Escape, Netflix & Pet-Friendly
1BR Manhattan Escape, Netflix & Pet-Friendly is a smoke-free, pet-friendly one-bedroom apartment-style stay in Jersey City’s West Side Ave area, positioned as a budget-friendly base for New York City access. The unit is described as a distinctive “underground apartment,” with a private bedroom featuring a full-size bed and a living area that includes a sofa bed; extra linens may be requested to accommodate up to four. Practical in-unit amenities include air conditioning and heating, free Wi‑Fi, cable TV/streaming (Netflix noted), a washer, and a kitchen equipped with an oven/stove and microwave, plus an ironing board for longer stays. The neighborhood is transit-oriented, with West Side Avenue light rail access about a 7–9 minute walk away and multiple options to reach Manhattan by train and bus. Nearby dining includes Magdou Delicious Restaurant (Haitian) roughly 144 m away and Carmine’s Italian Deli about 271 m away, with additional restaurants within about a 0.5–0.8 km walk.
Best for
Best suited to travelers who want NYC access while staying outside Manhattan, especially those aiming to keep costs down and rely on train/bus connections from Jersey City’s West Side. It also fits longer stays and “live like a local” trips thanks to the full kitchen, in-unit washer, and Wi‑Fi, plus pet-friendly policies and in-room streaming options.
Travel tips
Plan on using the West Side Avenue station (about a 7–9 minute walk) for light rail connections, with common routes feeding into PATH for Manhattan; the host also highlights scenic skyline views around Exchange Place. Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport at about 7.2 km away, so it may be the quickest airport option for many arrivals. Note the property rules: no smoking or parties, quiet hours 9pm–9am, standard check-in at 3pm and check-out at 10am, and packages/mail cannot be sent to the address.
What guests say
No guest review excerpts or public rating details were provided, so recurring themes cannot be summarized from verified feedback. Based on the listing details, the most likely discussion points for guests would be transit convenience to NYC (light rail/PATH/bus options), the value of an entire apartment with kitchen and washer, and entertainment/connectivity (Wi‑Fi and Netflix/cable TV). House rules are strict (no parties, no smoking, quiet hours, and no mailed packages), which may be a positive for guests seeking a calm building and a negative for those wanting more flexibility.
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