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1897 MANSION 30 min to NYC Sleeps up to 26 with 12 bedrooms and 7 and 1/2 baths
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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12 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 261021.9 sq m
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Explore the area

Plainfield, NJ
- Place, Donald Van Blake Tennis Center18 min walk
- Place, Providence Medical Center19 min walk
- Place, Cedar Brook Park Tennis Center19 min walk
- Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
12 bedrooms (sleeps 26)
Bedroom1 First Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 Second floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 Second Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4 Second Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5 Second Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6 Third Floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7 Third Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 8 Third Floor
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 9 Third Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 10 Third Floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 12 Third Floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 11 Third Floor
1 Queen Bed
7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1st Floor Power Room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
3rd Floor Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
3rd Floor Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bedroom 2 En Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bedroom 3 En Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bedroom 4 En Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bedroom 5 En Suite
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
First floor Bedroom 1 (shared bathroom)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
1897 MANSION 30 min to NYC Sleeps up to 26 with 12 bedrooms and 7 and 1/2 baths
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We are located in a residential neighborhood
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: We are located in a residential neighborhood
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Plainfield
Plainfield is home to this holiday home. Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park and Feltville Historic District are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Middlesex Mall and Menlo Park Mall. Consider Lake Chateau Banquets for a night out or Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Arena Edison if you're travelling with kids. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding and hiking nearby.

Plainfield, NJ
What's nearby
- Donald Van Blake Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Providence Medical Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Cedar Brook Park Tennis Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- American Dream - 37 min drive - 53.0 km
- Times Square - 47 min drive - 57.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Queen City Coffee Roasters - 18 min walk
- Dunkin' - 19 min walk
- Crown Fried Chicken - 18 min walk
- Kennedy Fried Chicken - 14 min walk
- Pharaoh’s Texas Weiner - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dyna J.
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dyna J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica A.
19 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
15 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha B.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
Samantha B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rohullah Z.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rohullah Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher L.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Christopher L.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ed L.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home!
Ed L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jacob L.
15 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot for large groups
Jacob L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla B.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get-together
Priscilla B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mallik T.
2 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation
Mallik T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy C.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - perfect for family
Nancy C.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mokhtar A.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Mokhtar A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
robert s.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large group
robert s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alice K.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Alice K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria B.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous mansion
Victoria B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam S.
26 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large groups
Adam S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary W.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Birthday Weekend
Mary W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nishanth G.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nishanth G.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay for a large group of friends
Beth C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Blahk W.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Blahk W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Qianfan C.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Qianfan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peggy
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peggy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Plenty of room
Karen P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sam M.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation home
Sam M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Steve
Jon is a real estate entrepreneur and owns multiple properties and also teaches others how to invest in real estate. He is a husband and a father. Favorite sport is basketball. He renovated this mansion to live in originally with his brother. It was a huge renovation and in 2016 Jon won the historical renovation award of the year. After years and over $700k in renovations this beautiful mansion now is available to host guests from around the world.
Why they chose this property
Everyone loves this home. It's size is stunning and the fact that it is an 11,000 sq ft home from 1897 is just mind boggling. The wrap around porch, the beautiful spacious rooms, makes it the perfect home for gatherings, business retreats, reunions, micro weddings, family dinners, or just a unique stay at a gorgeous mansion. It has 13 beds and 7.5 baths, a huge double island kitchen with two dishwashers, 10 parking spots (tandem), a nice backyard, a billiards table, huge dining rooms tables (3), and much more. Everyone enjoys this home, especially because you get the beauty of the character of the home but also the modern upgrades in the kitchen, central heat and AC, beautifully renovated bathrooms, and more.
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