2-Bed / 1.5-Bath beautiful apartment fully furnished • Full access to entire unit (2 floors) w. private entrance • Convenient location, path train, ferry, bus transit and easy access minutes to Manhattan NYC • Family and kids friendly • Open kitchen, dining table • Dedicated private work station with high-speed Wi-Fi • Serene historic neighborhood with cafés, bars and restaurants • Seamless self-check-in experience • Professionally cleaned, managed by experienced Superhost (150+ 5-star reviews) The space VAN VORST HOUSE is a fully restored, century-old brick-row townhouse on a tree-lined street situated in the nexus of New York City and the Historic Downtown District of Jersey City. Located in a serene residential neighborhood nested between the prominent Van Vorst Park and Hamilton Park, guests can leisurely enjoy nearby cafés, bars and restaurants or conveniently access Manhattan within minutes via PATH†. ***Monthly/long-term stay welcome! Extended stay discounts available. Prime Location + Transit Options: • 15-20 mins to Manhattan (NYC) via PATH Train • 14-22 mins drive to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) • Convenient walking distance to public transit options: - <10 mins to PATH Train (Grove Street Station) - ~10/15 mins to NJ Light Rail (Jersey Ave / Harsimus Cove Station) - ~20 mins to Paulus Hook Ferry (to Downtown Manhattan) Please read the House Rules carefully before booking the property. Strictly Enforced / No Parties / No Outside Guests / No Loud Noise Maximum Guest Occupancy = 5 Registered Guests Inside the Apartment: • Open-concept living room includes 65-inch smart Roku TV and article couch, velvet armchairs • Dedicated private work-from-home station (high-speed Wi-Fi, desk chair, lamp) • Kitchen is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Fully stocked with pots, pans, baking trays, cutting knife and board, bowls, dishes, glassware, utensils, kettle, can openers, measuring spoons and cups, salt and pepper, cooking oil, and condiments. Complimentary Cuisinart 2-in-1 coffee machine; free K-pods and tea are provided. • Dining table with dining chairs are in a dedicated dining area near the kitchen • 2 spacious bedrooms (2 beds total*): 1 king bed and 1 queen bed; EACH bed comes with a Zinus 10-inch comfy mattress and two types of pillows (firm and soft) that comfortably sleeps up to two (2) adults; clean bed linens and pillows are provided. Full-length mirror, nightstand with lamps, luggage rack, walk-in closet for master bedroom, iron and iron board, and outlet extension cords are available for use. • Extra rollaway twin bed available upon request, additional fees apply ($150 per stay) • Bathroom includes a full rainfall shower head and tub with complimentary spa-quality sustainable body wash, shampoo / conditioner by Public Goods. Towels and full-size Conair hair dryer is also provided. Complimentary toilet paper is included. • Kids and Family-friendly: Pack n play (Graco Pack 'n Play Travel Dome Playard | Includes Travel Bassinet, Full-Size Infant Bassinet, and Diaper Changer), clean sheets and blankets provided, multi-purpose highchair (Evenflo 4-in-1 Eat & Grow Convertible High Chair, bowls, plates, utensils, and cups. ***Please feel free to let us know if there are any amenities you would like to see at the property to make your kids / family enjoy their stay! • Guests may control the thermostat and heat (hot water baseboard) in the unit. • Select board and games available (cards, Jenga, Connect 4, etc.). • Cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox, Swiffer, broom) available Convenient amenities and chains nearby (within 5-20 mins walk) • Pharmacy and Convenience Store: Duane Reade, others • Grocery: Whole Foods, Key Food, ShopRite, 99 Ranch, others • Chain coffee shops: Starbucks, Dunkin • Chain fast food restaurants: Shake Shack, McDonalds, Krispy Creme • Banking / ATMs: Chase, BofA, Santander, PNC, Valley, M&T, others • Laundry / Dry Clean: JC Eco Laundry, others • Shipping: FedEx Office Ship Center and various UPS drop-off stops • Shopping: Newport Centre (3-level Simon shopping center with many stores including Macy’s, Sephora, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Starbucks, Cheesecake Factory, Chic-fil-A, AMC movie theatre, and more) Nearby local restaurants, cafes and bars (walking distance): Food & Restaurants: • Razza Pizzeria (award-winning pizzeria) • Wonder Bagels (fresh local bagels) • Diesel & Duke (smash burger joint) • Taqueria Downtown (tacos, chips and more) Coffee & Cafés: • LACKAWANNA COFFEE • Dame Coffee Espresso Bar • Kaffa Espresso Bar Bars: • Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden (drafts on tap) • Mathews (cocktails, drinks and food) • Grove Station / Keyhole Bar (dive bar) Desserts & Treats: • Torico (homemade ice cream) • Downtown Yogurt (frozen yogurt, soft serve) • Teazzi Tea (bubble tea) Other notable points of interest: • Liberty State Park • Central Park • Statue of Liberty • Central Park Guests are encouraged to support local stores and businesses within our neighborhood and take public transit (PATH) or Uber / Lyft to and from Manhattan / New York City. We look forward to hosting you at the VAN VORST HOUSE. Traveling with More People?: If you are traveling or planning to travel with more than five (5) people and are interested in staying at the VAN VORST HOUSE, please check out our other listing (our “Signature Suite” – a 1-bed / 1-bath apartment, with a maximum occupancy of three (3) registered guests) located in the same building loved by many of our prior guests. Simply click into my profile and look for VAN VORST HOUSE. The two listings combined – the Heritage Suite and Signature Suite – can host up to eight (8) registered and permitted guests and it is perfect for family / large group travelers! We also have other 3BR units that can accommodate up to 8 people in the neighborhood with easy access to NYC via PATH. Feel free to send a message to inquire. Please read the House Rules carefully before booking the property. Guest access You will have the entire TWO-floor apartment – the Heritage Suite – exclusively to yourself during your stay. You will access the apartment through the private entrance on the garden / first floor (no need to share with any guests or host). Feel free to use anything that's provided in the apartment and make yourself home. For guests' safety, the utility basement is restricted for guest use / access. Other things to note ------------------------------------------------ NOTE AND DISCLAIMER TO GUESTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ------------------------------------------------ 1) PRIVATE ENTRANCE & ACCESSIBILITY Unit has a private garden entryway directly from the sidewalk through the front patio underneath the building stoop (stairs). Inside the two-level duplex apartment, the living area is on the 1st floor and bedrooms are on the 2nd floor (one flight of interior stairs up from the garden level). There is no elevator in the apartment. Guests booking are expected to be comfortable with the interior stairs that are typical with brownstone-style and brick-row homes. 2) LUGGAGE Guests are genuinely encouraged to bring standard carry-on luggage or duffel bags as larger suitcases may not easily fit through the doors / stairwells. Luggage racks are provided during the stay. 3) PARKING • Paid garage parking options are available within minutes for ~$25-30 per day (e.g., 95 Columbus / 66 Columbus / 160 Morgan / 201 Morgan) • On-site parking is not available; street parking is limited and mainly for residents (requires city parking permit) • City parking rules are strictly enforced by the City; guests are encouraged to not drive • Public transit is recommended for guests traveling between NYC / JC 4) HEAT Temperature is controlled by a thermostat within the apartment. The heating system is hot water baseboard (HWBB). When turned on, particularly at higher temperatures over time, there may occasionally be water or piping sounds from the building water heater (likely due to thermal expansion and contractions). If preferred, some guests may prefer to turn on the heat before going to bed and not overnight. This is not uncommon for HWBB systems in general or for modernized brick-row / brownstone-style homes from over a century old. 5) LAUNDRY • Laundry available in the building (for long-term guests staying 28+ days) • Multiple laundromats nearby • Nearby options include JC Eco Laundry (pickup service is available) and others 6) REGISTERED AND PERMITTED GUESTS ONLY In accordance with City of Jersey City rules and regulations, the guest booking the property MUST be over the age of 21 and is considered the "Primary Transient Occupant". The Primary Transient Occupant must be present and part of the group or party of person(s) occupying the apartment during the term of the booking. No one under the age of 18 shall be permitted on the premises of the apartment, unit, building or property UNLESS this person is accompanied by this person's legal guardian at all times. No outside visitors / guests at any time. Only registered and permitted guests are allowed up to the maximum limit of 5 person(s). No exceptions. Please contact us if you have any questions. Registration number STR-2023-00780