Fran's Lodge - Charming 3BRM Home near NYC
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Fran’s Lodge – Charming 3BRM Home near NYC is an entire-home vacation rental in The Heights area of Jersey City, positioned for quick access to Manhattan and major North Jersey attractions. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout includes a fully equipped kitchen with oven/stove and microwave, plus a dining space that can seat up to 10 guests. Comfort features include air conditioning, heating (including electric heating in fall/winter/spring), a fireplace, hardwood floors, and free Wi‑Fi, along with cable TV and a 40-inch Smart TV in the main bedroom. Guests also have an outdoor deck/patio and flexible self check-in; the property is smoke-free and kid-friendly. The neighborhood setting is described as safe and well-centered, with parks nearby and convenient public transit access; local dining options range from Mexican (La Milpa Taqueria) to South Indian vegetarian (Balaji Bhavan) and American (The Horseshoe Kitchen & Bar).
Best for
Best suited to families or groups who want a full house near NYC with multiple bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a large dining setup for shared meals. It also works well for city-focused travelers who value transit access and a Jersey City base near key rail connections such as Journal Square and Hoboken.
Travel tips
For NYC and regional travel, Journal Square station is about 1.2 km away and Hoboken is about 1.9 km away; Secaucus Junction (about 3.3 km) can be useful for wider New Jersey rail connections. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is roughly 11.1 km away (about 8 miles per the listing), making this a practical base for flights. Plan some meals nearby—Carol Ann’s Table (~405 m) and La Milpa Taqueria (~499 m) are within a short walk, and the fully equipped kitchen supports longer stays.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight the property’s convenient location for getting to New York City and the broader area. Guests also emphasize cleanliness and a pleasant, quaint atmosphere inside the home. Host helpfulness is a recurring positive point. No consistent negative themes are provided in the available excerpts.
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