Sun-Filled Loft - Downtown Jersey City - JCretreat

Thanks for the review, Kathy, and I'm so glad to hear you loved the location! We love this neighborhood, too - all of the cafes, restaurants and parks, and the proximity to the best spots in NYC. The stairs can give you a little workout, but this is a brick historic landmark building, built in 1868 - a walk-up full of character that we don't find in new construction. The architecture in this historic district is pretty stunning. And the stairs are at least good preparation for the walking you do touring NYC! :) Thanks again for your stay and kind words. Cindy

Nina, it was such a fantastic experience hosting you and thank you for your kind words! So glad you love the location (I love it, too!) and our quiet block in this bustling neighborhood. Looking forward to your next stay - you're welcome any time! Cindy

Kenny, I’m so happy to hear that you found the location and apartment to be outstanding - that’s just what we’re aiming for! And glad you found all of the amenities useful and the apartment clean. It was such a pleasure to host you and your wife. I hope you’ll find your way back to stay again!

Kay, glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and that you appreciated the updated bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, "heavenly" master bed and close proximity to Manhattan! This one-bedroom apartment is not intended for a large family - it is listed as a one-bedroom, ideal for one or two guests and can sleep up to four maximum. We accepted your original reservation of four people and made it clear we don't accept groups larger than four since it is a one-bedroom. Days before your stay, you requested to add a fifth person because your daughter's fiance planned to propose (your request: "would you mind if he slept on the floor for those 2 nights. PLEASSSSE! We would never do this without asking first. She is totally unaware of his plans, and we are so excited about the idea of her engagement happening this way.") How could we say no to a special family moment and a proposal in NYC? Despite the acknowledged space constraints and in support of your special trip, we accommodated you - we made an exception to our large group policy and we even waived the standard fee for an extra person, saving you $125. Due to your group size, it seems you punished the apartment with a low rating, as this is the lowest review we've ever received. The apartment is less comfortable for 5 people than it would be for 2-4 - it's not intended for that. What a shame, as we were trying to help (and since we didn't charge more, it really just meant more linens & clean up for the service team). Sadly, I feel conflicted about this stay - we would always try to help the next guest with special circumstances, but it's a shame that our accommodation of your circumstances led you to leave a lower rating. I hope your trip was memorable and enjoyable and I'm glad you mentioned you had a wonderful time. I hope our future guests will consider our other reviews more reflective of the experience they would have with a group that fits the listing requirements.

Hi, Carla. Thank you for your stay and review. I'm glad you appreciated the convenient location and our great neighborhood, as well as the layout of the apartment. This is a historic rowhouse that is included in the National Register of Historic Places as it was built in 1868, and the full block was created as housing for a historic brewery, the Eagle Brewing Company, that was on the block behind our building. Both the building and the neighborhood retain their historic character, and we try to convey that with our descriptions and photos. I wish we had known about your issues during your stay so that we could have attended to them. I am frequently on site and the building is regularly serviced by the exterminator, and we're always happy to do our best to make our guests as comfortable as possible. We appreciate the feedback and have incorporated it into our next servicing of the apartment. Thanks again for your stay and safe travels.

Thomas, I'm so thrilled you and your lovely family enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your kind review and for spending your 4th of July holiday in our apartment! We renovated the hardwood floors and soaring, beamed ceilings when we lived in the apartment - we're pretty proud of how it turned out and glad you loved it, too. :) Smith & Chang is just the best for coffee on your way to visit the fabulous Hamilton Park. Impressive that you got a tennis match in! So happy that you were able to enjoy everything the neighborhood has to offer and the easy access to all the sites in NYC. It was a true pleasure meeting you and your family. Thank you for being a great guest and treating the apartment so well. I hope you will be back again in the future!

Glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome to the neighborhood, Adam! Happy to host you and you're welcome back any time!

It was wonderful hosting you, Shimada, and great to know you enjoyed the convenient location and amenities! A pleasure meeting you and you are always welcome back.

Great to hear you enjoyed the apartment and your time exploring Jersey City and NYC, Jan! Thanks for your stay and hope to see you back soon.

Thanks so much for the great review, Dennis! So glad you enjoyed your stay & come back soon! Cindy

Such a pleasure to host you, Brianna, and thanks for the great review! Glad you enjoyed the apartment and please come back soon!!!

Mark & Sonia, thanks so much for your stay and I'm so glad you loved the historic charm of the apartment and the neighborhood! Hope to see you again next time you're in town! Cindy

Francisco, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and would recommend our place! Thanks so much for your review. We're glad you found everything clean and in good order in the apartment, and thanks for leaving it in good shape. It's also great to hear that our communication, directions, and information made for an easy, no-hassle trip for you and your family. We'll take your thoughtful recommendations into consideration - thanks for the feedback. And come again any time you'd like, you're always welcome! Kind regards, Cindy