Lux Upper East - CPark, All Museums

Almost don't WANT to share because we want to keep this private, clean, serene hideaway to ourselves! Wonderful people, beautiful place, great location, with helpful hints and menus and guides. The best!

This was the perfect home-away-from-home for my 3 daughters and me on our January girls' trip to NYC. We loved being in a neighborhood instead of a hotel. The beds were comfy, apartment clean and well equipped, and the neighbors quiet. We enjoyed an Italian dinner from the near Milano Market, bagels from the corner store, and a dinner at Tiny Thai down the street. The Met, Guggenheim, and Central Park were easy walks. The metro was just a couple of blocks away and provided easy access to the rest of Manhattan. Cab ride home from the theater district was $8.70 which I thought was quite reasonable. We had a wonderful experience! Doug was very helpful and most professional in his communication. He provides a neighborhood guide that is full of great recommendations. His flexibility on check in/check out time helped us tremendously with our flights.

We have just finished up a great week at Doug and Claudia's apartment on the Upper East Side. Prior to our stay the communication and information that Doug provided was outstanding. The apartment suited us perfectly, good value and in a great location. Very close to the nearest metro station. The area felt very safe coming back at night and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Overall a great experience, would stay there again.

We spent a great stay at this appartment even if it was a little bit small for four (but as you don't spend all the day in it, it is more than enough!). This appartment is really cosy and comfortable. I haven't meet the host but by e-mail Douglas was always answering in a short time at all kind of question. It is well situated and not really far from a metro station. If I have to come back to New-York I will book again for this appartment without any hesitation.

We had a very enjoyable stay at the apartment. It was in a great location for the subway to the major tourist spots, and everything was clean and in good condition, plus there were useful things like dried pasta and tea in the cupboards. We didn't meet the hosts, but Doug was very communicative and helpful.

Doug & Claudia were perfect hosts right from the outset. My original booking with them was canceled due to an issue out of their control, and they offered us their other place at an amazing rate. They even sent us a set of keys and a comprehensive guidebook featuring local restaurants and things to do to a hotel we were visiting out of town prior to the trip. Communication was excellent, and they responded to queries quickly and very thoroughly, both by e-mail and phone. Claudia even allowed us to deliver a package to her office so we wouldn't be waiting in all day. The apartment looks a lot like a hotel room you'd pay 3x more for, only more spacious with kitchen facilities. It's above a restaurant in Yorkville (Upper East Side), which has some great restaurants right on your doorstep. Central park is just a few blocks away. Metro access is easy. Only real downsides were 2 flights of stairs with no elevator (no problem for us, but lugging bags up and down steep staircases was a little cumbersome), the building itself could do with some maintenance, and a formal maid service would ensure consistency between guests. For a couple, this makes a very cosy and enjoyable way to experience NYC at a great price, thanks so much!

We had an amazing stay in Doug and Claudias apartment!!! Doug was very responsive and helpful! We were very well informed and looked after! Apartment is small, but thats NYC! Amazing neighbourhood, right near Lexington Street (Subway), very close to Central Park and quite nice neighbourhood! Would def recommend and would not hesitate to stay there again!!! Thanks guys!!! xx

Apartamento muito bom, bem localizado, com inúmeros restaurantes proximos. Metro proximo. Asseio impecável com toalhas e lençois limpos e de excelente qualidade, alem de pequenos mimos como café e cafeteira... Minha unica queixa foi a presença de 2 lances de escada o que dificultou meu acesso (tenho problemas de articulação). Proprietarios sempre solicitos em ajudá-los em qualquer circunstância

My wife, daughter and I stayed at Doug and Claudia's apartment for three days in November, 2011. The positives include; location, information on the apartment, response to ANY questions or issues, fold-out couch/bed (the most comfortable ever), proximity to subways and/or parking, clean apartment, value, etc. The drawbacks include; no elevator (tough after running the NYC Marathon), dirty entryway and hallway leading to the apartment, tough to control apartment temperature, shower and tub area need a good cleaning and paint peeling throughout bathroom. Overall the value and positive aspects far outweighed the negatives. Doug is a class act, the apartment is a good value and we highly recommend it.

We had a great experience renting from Doug and Claudia. Doug's communication before and during the stay was excellent. He responded to emails quickly and sent recommendations for transportation, arrival details, etc. It was particularly convenient that he mailed us the keys several days before our trip, so we didn't have any 'check-in' hassles. The studio was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, with all amenities needed for a short stay. The location is excellent. Easy walking distance to the park, Metropolitan Museum and great places to eat was the biggest attraction for us.

Very cosy and large studio, super comfortable bed, perfect location to visit Manhattan Good idea to have thought about plug adaptors for foreigners.

The host canceled my reservation 23 days before arrival.

The host canceled my reservation 16 days before arrival.

The host canceled my reservation 115 days before arrival.

We had a wonderful time at the apartment! When we arrived Doug was expecting us in the apartment, and we didn't have any problems while we stayed there! Really good place, and the location is great! We walked everywhere, and if we wanted to take the subway it was just a few blocks away. Totally recomend it, and I would stay there again.

Great location! Comfortable bed. Everything was just as advertised. I would stay here again.

Many thanks to Doug and Claudia! Our stay was wonderful! Great apartments, great location, good design in the New York-style, very clean and comfortable. The next time we would stay here again!

Great location on the upper East side, clean and plenty roomy for me. I didn't use the small kitchen, but would have been handy if I needed. If this location is available next time I come back to NY I would certainly rent it again.

Doug and Claudia were very accommodating hosts. Doug met us at the apartment at 9 am, as our plane landed at 8, to give us an introduction and the keys. He was very friendly and made us feel right at home! Their apartment couldn't be more perfect for tourists. I stayed their for one week with two others and there was plenty of room for the three of us plus our four large suitcases! The location is perfect! Walking distance to so many tourist hot spots! Central park is one block away and bus stops and subways are one block away with museums about a 7 minute walk up 5th avenue. The bed and pillows are amazing!!!! We had the best sleeps in this apartment! We experienced a storm whilst we were in New York and thankfully Doug and Claudia even provided umbrellas in the apartments storage cupboard. There is really nothing we could fault about this apartment, it was PERFECT! We were all so sad to leave New York and know that without a doubt, when we return we will look no further than 65th between Madison and Park Avenue :)

Super great location for what we needed (Royal Shakespeare Co. @ the Park Ave. Armory). Lots of confusion upon arrival - called Doug & he said to meet him @ the apt. When we did, he was not there. We called him again, and he said we were at the wrong apt. So we got in a cab and headed to the address he gave us - but - after a few min. in the cab he called us back & said he was confused - that HE was at the wrong apt. and we HAD BEEN at the right apt. All this after flying half the day from Colorado & being v. tired. No idea as to how he got this confused, but it certainly put a damper on our stay. Then when we were leaving, we were confronted by the downstairs neighbor who asked if we thought the apt. bldg. was a hotel. Then she proceeded to complain about the noise we made walking around above her - totally absurd, as we were in the apt. a grand total of 8-9 hrs. each night - SLEEPING - and never during the day. Again, this put a bad taste in our mouth. Is staying in this apt. illegal??

Doug and Claudia are great friends of ours and judging from their own beautiful home and their excellent entertaining ability they will be amazing hosts for your stay in New York City. Enjoy!