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Reviews From Guests

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  Jules

  simple, clean place. great location.

  January 2012
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  Octavia

  The apartment is kind of old but the bed is soft and cofomortable,. The place is in a sweet location near countless restaurants markets shops and bars! The landlore not really talk to us however he prepared lots different tea bags in the kitchen it's a nice welcome for our asianess. There only one bathroom. The internet speed is extrmely slow, sometime its drop off.

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  Silamith

  Great location, super comfortable bed! Dimitri is a lovely man and was a very attentive host, he brought me a blowdryer and spent half the day making sure the internet worked on my computer (he even went and bought a signal booster to make it stronger). Highly recommended!

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  Kenny

  Overall a great stay at East Village Cocoon. Dimitri is very nice, easy-going, and easy to connect with via phone—which was very reassuring being our first time using airbnb. The apartment is a little old but is clean and does have everything you need for a good stay in NYC. The room was great; IKEA furnished and a comfortable bed. We had the place to ourselves but it appears that there are two rooms made available so if you are just booking one, you may just want to check if you'll have a... More »

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  Katja

  Great host! Dirmitri was very helpful and it was very easy to make yourself comfortable there. The apartment is in a cool neighborhood, close to the subway and only one street across to the coolest bars : ) Everything was perfect! Totally recommended!

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  Viola

  Totally recommend that place! Perfectly located, cosy and airconditioned. Dimitri and his girlfriend were great hosts, very relaxed and always offering recommendations where to go.

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  Lillian

  We have just left Dimitri's East Village cocoon and couldn't recommend it higher! Exactly what we needed in a perfect location. We were two friends sharing a double bed and we had plenty of room. Dimitri was the perfect host and was full of great suggestions about places to go and things to do in the area. (eg. Rock'n'Roll karaoke!) Thanks for making our time in NY as great as it was Dimitri.

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  Els & sean

  Great little place in a such a superb spot! Dimitri was very welcoming and laid-back. The cleaner let us in, so needless to say the house was very clean. We very much appreciated the AC in hot hot New York!!

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  Tod

  Great apartment, close to everything Great host - chilled out and very helpful What more could you want?

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  Samantha

  My best friend and I stayed at Dimitri's place for a week in June. The place was exceptionally clean, the bed very comfortable and it was nice and cool (airconditioning). Dimitri made a real effort to make sure we felt at home and gave us lots of advice so that we could get the most out of New York. We'll definitely come back!

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  Jana

  nice host - great apartment - best location ever. recommended, we will come back!

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  Aurelie

  A nifty appartment in a nice area where you can find anything you need by walk especially if you like nightlife. The room is on the street so it is a little bit noisy. Dimitri was kind and helpful. It was great to stay at East Village Cocoon.

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  Giulio

  the flat is cozy, and the room is nice. very close to both EV and LES.

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  Gail

  Dimitri was a lovely welcoming informative host and the flat was everything we needed in the most vibrant part of new york. Happily recommend this apartment and would definitely go back again. Superb restaurants and bars in every direction.

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  Nathaniel

  My wife and I decided to use AirBnB for the first time. We chose a cheaper option and it was great. The place was clean and nice - and pretty quiet as far as NY apartments go. Jazz is a really great guy and very hospitable. Overall this was a great experience.

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  Nina

  I had an amazing time at Jazzwall's place. Its appartment is so sweet and makes you feel very homy. The location is great, we could walk to almost every places we wanted, and have nice dinners in the evening without having to think about getting back home with the subway. I would love to come back anytime, Jazzwall and his friend Dimitri we met are both lovely and interesting people. You are wecome to Kingston anytime you want!

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  Declan

  A really great location and lovely neighbourhood to stay in...Tompkins Park is just a couple of blocks away and is surrounded by a whole range of diverse eateries, bars and cool cafes. The East Village is a lively and happening part of Manhattan within which to be based while the first floor bedroom in Jazzwall's apartment is cosy and quiet - perfect for a good night's sleep after a busy New York day! There's a great grocery store (Gracefully) around the corner from the apartment. A nice... More »

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  Alex

  Jazzwall, was an awesome guy to stay with... Very nice and helpful along with a ton of knowledge about the city and places to go. Totally got us hooked up at croxlleys down the street with free wings on friday night. Would totally rent the place again.

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  Rebecca

  Jazzwall was a very nice and relaxed host, and made our last-minute stay easy!

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  Fanny

  Jazz is a very nice host, he settled us well even if our plane was quite delayed. East Village is a fantastic, welcoming and quiet place to stay in Manhattan.

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  Joseph

  Great location, Jazz's friends were very accommodating with check-in and check-out. The bathroom could be cleaner, but it was definitely a nice experience, would do again.

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  Pamela

  Fantastic location!! This is the perfect place to stay and enjoy the fabulous lower east side. The room is cozy, and everything we needed was provided. Jazz wasn't there, but his friends were super friendly, and everything had a great vibe. LOVED IT!

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  Leon

  The apartment was in a good location close to the subway, restaurants, bars and saint marks place. In addition Jazz was also an absolutely wonderful host, helping us with directions to places to eat, ways to get around and all that.Would certainly recommend his place!

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  Frances

  We enjoyed our two-night stay at Jazz's awesomely-located apartment, where pretty much everything you'd ever need is right out the front door. Jazz was traveling while we were in town -- and I'm sorry we didn't cross paths -- but it was still easy for us to get in and figure everything out. Thanks again, Jazzwall!

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  Anna

  Jazz is the man! Beyond the superb location and convenience of the "cocoon" the sheer person that Jazz is is what really makes your NYC experience. Never met such an open, honest and inclusive person. The apartment is without doubt the place to stay to soak in all that NY has to offer. It meets all that it sets out to and then some. In essence if you have the chance to stay then do it. All that's left to say is "we will be back". All the love Anna & Olly p.s. LAD

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  Emma

  If there were more stars to leave than 5 I would. My stay at Jazz's apartment was just awesome. The apartment itself has everything you need (towels, sheets, bed, kitchen, love) and is in a superb location close to shops, restaurants, bars and subway. The East village is a super friendly funky part of the city and you can't go wrong staying at Jazz's place to soak it all up. It is however Jazz who made my stay all the more wonderful, he is an open, generous, friendly and amazingly helpful... More »

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  Bernard

  Good New York experience, Jazzwall thanks for all. it was cool to stay at your place.

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  Marius

  I think reading all the other reviews, it is obvious by now that Jazz is a great host. We had an awesome time at the "East village Cocoon", due to the location of the apartment, the neighborhood and, of course, Jazz's kindness and hospitality. I would always prefer staying with him over staying at some impersonal hotel. I hope to be back soon...

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  Graham

  Jazzwall was a delightful host and his apartment was only two blocks from the subway, with a ten minute ride to midtown. Also there was a Whole Foods Market about ten minutes away where we could buy wonderful hot or cold meals (only $10), either to eat there or take away, plus normal groceries. We could also cook meals at Jazzwall's place. A laundromat opposite the appartment was very convenient. One small thing was that we didn't realise that the second bedroom had been let to another... More »

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  Simon

  Jazz is a great host and the cocoon is a great based for exploring the interesting neighborhoods of lower Manhattan. There aren't many places you can stay where the host takes you out for curry and a few beers on arrival but this is just what Jazz delivered. The place was very clean when I arrived with fresh linen straight from the laundromat. Jazz was a most generous host with his time and appartment incl. food and drink. He mixes a great cocktail - if only I wasn't so hungover... More »

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  Christiaan

  I'm back in London and sad that i'm not waking up in the east village. Jazz's place is the perfect NYC pad with a location that is hard to beat. Jazz and his crew of friends did everything possible to make my stay the best it could be and i had the most amazing time in NYC. Thank you so much! I will definitely be getting in touch for my next time in the big apple! If you come to London let me know...

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  Noa

  Great experience ! East village was so nice, a lot of bars, restaurants and shops and it was very central. Unfortunately, we haven't seen Jazzwall but thanks to Lotta ! we have met very friendly roomers (good selection Jazz ;-). And neighbors was cool. The appartment was little glommy (even if the blue in the bathroom was so ... funny ;) but comfortable. Bed very good.

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  Jeanne

  We stayed five nights on August 2010. We haven't seen Jazz who was out of town, but he got in touch with us soon enough to prepare our arrival. His friend welcomed us even if we arrived late (midnight). The apartment is very well located, very central. You can do a lot by walking or the subway is close. East Village is a great place to spend your nights (bars, restaurants...). The bed was very good, and the air condition extremely useful as it can be hot in NY on summer. Great place to... More »

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  Leandro

  The apartment is in a great location, great restaurants bars,amenities around. Nice to stay. Thanks

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  Jeannie

  Just perfect! Jazz was most hospitable for the short time that we stayed (two nights). He kindly installed an air conditioner (thank you sooo much, Jazz!) at my request. We had everything we needed including quick access to subway and a nice, clean place to sleep at night. Jazz, let me know if you're ever in the Bay Area; you seem to know where all the great parties are happening!

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  Casey

  We really can't recommend this place highly enough, in fact we're already trying to plan our return trip! The apartment is in a perfect location and Jazz is a super nice guy, really friendly and helpful. He introduced us to a bunch of really nice people and told us about lots of great parties. If you want to experience more than just the touristy side of New York and meet some super nice locals, then staying with Jazz is the way to go!

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  Betsy

  Jazz was a great host. Easy to stay with.

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  Mads

  I actually don't wanna rate Jazz' crib with too many rating stars coz I don't need this one to come out too good.. when I'm going back to N.Y I will definitely stay in Jazz' apartment again, and this will not be possible if I tell the truth how it was. -then everybody want to go have a stay over there.. So stay away, so that its still possible for me to spend some time there soon ;-)

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  Lisa

  What a hidden gem in New York's best area. Having stayed at Jazzy's appartment made us feel like locals, great restaurants, bars, live music, cafes etc within walking distance. Jazz was so helpful and hopefully the next time he'll be around to come out with us. If you want to stay in one of the coolest areas in New York this is your place. And you can even get your custom made vampire fangs made next door, or get a tattoo or see the psychic! Hope to come back soon. Lisa & the London gang

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  Jerome

  Really well-located flat in a great area full of bars, restaurant, convenient stores and closed to a subway. Jazz was really helpful, as well as his friend Neil who took care of the appartment when Jazz was away. We had really great time in NYC and hope to be back there soon! thanks Jazz for everything! Jérôme

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  Damiano

  One word?AMAZING!Jazz is so helpful and when he left Neil moved to us to give some tips about bars,restaurants and clubs in area!So friendly!The apartment is great,big enough for 6 people...the area i think is one of the best in NYC! Hope to see you soon guys and to come back to the Big Apple!Thank you so much! Cheers, Damiano

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  Johan

  Well planned and nice apartment in one of the best areas in NYC. A lot of cool bars, restaurant and shops nearby. Jazz was really helpfull and the best host you can imagin. He gave us a lot of tips and was a real pleasure to hang out with. Thanks for everything man. Good times, and hope to see you and Neil soon! Cheers, Johan (with friends)

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  Dan

  From smoke-filled Bulgarian hash dens to some mouth-on-fire falafels, Jazz has gritty downtown NYC scene sussed. No matter where I went in town I always felt most at home in East Village. It's possibly more like east London compared to the more austere central and west London. The room is small but comfortable, the bed is sleep inducing and the location is right on the edge of Lower East Side without being in the thick of it. I also highly recommend Nicky's Vietnamese rolls a few doors down... More »

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  J

  The location is great with good bars, restaurants, and all other amenities around including access to the metro. The apartment has quite spacious and accomodated our party of four adults and one small child quite well. Jazzwall wasn't in town the whole time but left us his cell and set us up with a friend who hosted us who also left his cell and answered any questions we had at the beginning. We're low maintenance guests and had been to NYC previously several times so didn't need much. Agree... More »

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  Rob

  Jazz was very accomodating,helpful,friendly and polite.Felt the pictures of the apartment were a lttle deceiving,much smaller than expected especially as there was three of us crammed into one room but no real biggy.If you want real New York nightlife then this is the place to stay. New York never lets you down- a must in life.

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  Pamela

  Very good location, nice and safe neighbourhood, and Jazz was friendly and respectful, and he make us feel very welcome during the two weeks we spent there. Cool, mate! Thanks again.

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  Georg

  The location is great with good bars, restaurants, etc around. The apartment has good space upto 4. We got new bed linen and towels. Besides that the apartment was not very clean, I think we took it directly from the party before us without cleaning. Jazzwall was out, so I saw him just 5 mins to get the keys..

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  Jan

  we had a lovely short break in this apartment in the East Village-it is just as described and easily accomodated four of us. the location is great with a lively atmosphere and lots of bars/restuarants. little italy ,soho and china town etc all easy walking distance and the subway handy for uptown. jazz is really friendly and helpful. lots of useful local knowledge and has even shipped left belongings back to us. thank you ,jazz. highly recommended.

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  Anna

  Great location and neighbourhood. Lots of things to do in the area. Very friendly host, even though unfortunately we didn't get to spend that much time with him. Strongly recommend when spending a long weekend in NY. Thanks again, Jazz

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  Lisa

  It was great! Nice flat, friendly Jazzwall and good neighborhood.

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  Adrian

  This is a great apartment in the East Village and offers everything you'd expect from an apartment in this neighbourhood. Jazz is a cool host who will make you feel very welcome. So if you're looking for somewhere with a creative vibe, in an interesting neighbourhood, with a warm and friendly host and all the stores, bars and restaurants you could want within a few blocks then this is the apartment for you. Jazz - NYC is always fun, but it was even better this time. Thanks to you. Adrian R

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  Vincent

  The well named East Village Cocoon is really a nice place but the location is not the only thing... Jazz is a nice and cool host with whom you can freely talk and goin' out and partying. Thanks Jazz for your kindness and your great clean apartment (your mom would be proud ;)) (really comfortable bed by the way), we hope to see you soon during your European Tour ;) Last note... if you're looking for a safe place to stay in NY, stop searching you did found the right place :D See you and... More »

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  Mike

  The view is superb.The local area outside is sketchy but I had no problems. The doormen to the building were nice guys. I never did see Bastien or Jazzwell over the 3 days I spent there. Would like to have had curtains as other tenants are able to look right inside through the window. A working light bulb in the lamp would have helped during the evening. Room was dirty. Looked like the carpet hadn't been vacumed in a month. Only 2 block walk to 125th street metro station which is a express... More »

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  Robert

  The E 2nd St. apt. is a perfect accommodation for a low-budget traveler who wants to experience the sights and sounds of the East Village area. Both hosts, Jazz and Bastien, are as nice of people you'd ever meet. They both bent over backward to accommodate our every need.

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  Diana

  Awesome location and room. Safe neighborhood, even late at night. Everyone was very pleasant and accomodating. I had no towel and host rushed to local store to purchase one. AWESOME! This is an excellent value.

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  Jerry

  L'appartamento è in una delle zone migliori di Manhattan, l'East Village. A due passi potete trovare veramente tutto quel che vi serve e molti ristoranti e negozi aperti 24 su 24. Bastien e Jazz sono amichevoli, usciteci insieme per farvi una birra e conoscere qualcuno, oppure partecipate a qualche festa a cui vi inviteranno e vi sentirete subito dei newyorkesi. L'appartamento è decentemente pulito, il letto confortevole, ma siete nell'East Village, quindi non aspettatevi una zona... More »

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  Stephanie

  Bastien has become a "host friend" as he has taken some of my guests recently. Bastien is a great guy, always available to work with me and accommodate even very last-minute and one-night reservations which have saved me:)! thanks Bastien and looking forward to doing more business with you. All my guests really liked his place!

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  Bhupesh

  Bastien place is pretty nice, It is super clean and the room and bed are very comfy. Loved the view from the terrace and windows. Bestian was very hospitable and friendly. Just a small note about the neighborhood, The location is in harlem so if you are from outside NYC it looks very sketchy on first look but is safe as I learnt during my stay there.

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  Chrona

  bastien was amazing! he made us feel really welcome and was extremely personable! he was quick to answer any questions we had about the city and checked with us to make sure everything was kosher......also, the view was just amazing...you could see everything! i wwill definitly be staying with him again on my next trip!!!! ttfn see you soon bastiien!!!!!! :)

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  Christina

  My husband and I just spent five nights at Bastien's place and truly enjoyed ourselves. We couldn't have been luckier in the location: a 15-minute bus straight from LGA to 125th and Lexington; a 10-minute express subway ride to Times Square; a 10-minute stroll to Central Park reservoir and trails. Oh, and the view! It was better than a postcard. The bed was super comfortable, the rest of the apartment was roomy and kept tidy. The roommates weren't really around much, but when they were, gave... More »

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  Brett

  Bastien probably has the best view in Manhattan. Looking down from the upper, upper east side into downtown at night is really a great view. His room mates are all pleasant and gave great tips on where to go. Very much recommended.