Private Apartment with NYC VIEWS right outside NYC
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Private Apartment with NYC VIEWS right outside NYC is a bright, spacious two-bedroom apartment in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood, set on the second floor of a private house. The unit is configured to sleep up to 6 guests, with two bedrooms (each with a queen bed) plus a living room sofa bed, and it includes a large eat-in kitchen with an oven/stove and microwave. Comfort features include air conditioning and heating, along with cable TV and an ironing board; the property is smoke-free and kid-friendly. For getting into Manhattan, the apartment is positioned near the Hudson River transit network—Grove St station is about 1.7 km away, and Newport is about 2.8 km away, with World Trade Center roughly 4.0 km away. Dining options nearby range from Pinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar (about 185 m) to Dominican and Mexican spots such as Lo típico del patio (about 484 m) and La Brujeria (about 1.4 km). With a strong public rating of 4.6295776 from 71 reviews, it’s primarily valued as a comfortable base for NYC day trips while staying just outside the city.
Best for
Best for families, two couples, or small groups who want a full apartment setup with a kitchen and sleeping space for up to six. It also suits travelers planning day trips into Lower Manhattan who prefer a quieter, residential neighborhood setting with nearby dining options.
Travel tips
If your itinerary centers on Manhattan, plan your days around rail connections: Grove St (about 1.7 km) and Newport (about 2.8 km) are the closest listed train stations, and World Trade Center is about 4.0 km away. Guests report street parking can be tricky but possible, so allow extra time if arriving by car. Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport at about 9.5 km away; JFK is about 24.9 km away and LaGuardia about 17.4 km away.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight cleanliness, comfort, and the apartment working well for families or groups up to six, with a responsive host. Many guests like the neighborhood for being relatively quiet while still offering plenty of nearby places to eat and convenient options for day trips into NYC. Common trade-offs mentioned include street parking being challenging at times and the bathroom being quite small. A few guests also note the building feels older and that commuting into Manhattan can take time and add transport costs depending on their plans.
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