My husband and I had the best four days in New York this past weekend. We had found the GV Habitue on this site and because of all the excellent reviews decided to give it a try. The lovely apartment definitely exceeded our expectations and we truly felt like locals while staying there. Matthew and Kevin were so welcoming when we arrived and they supplied tons of information on NY and the immediate area. We came and went as we pleased but always enjoyed returning to our "home" in the West Village. The GV Habitue is in a great location surrounded by fantastic restaurants and the "real" feel of New York. Last time we were in NY we stayed in the theater district which was OK but a very busy area of town. The West Village is much quieter and not so overrun with tourists. On future trips to the city we will stay in no other accommodation but the Greenwich Village Habitue. Thank-you Matthew and Kevin!

Monica and Brent

This is the best place to stay in Manhattan. Forget about staying in some impersonal midtown hotel. A Greenwich Village Habitue offers you an apartment of your own in the Village. You get a spacious, comfortable, beautifully furnished studio with loads of character that becomes your little peaceful haven in the funkiest, loveliest part of NYC.

You never need to make breakfast here (In NYC, who does?), just go the deli on the corner for everything you need. There are the restaurants, bars and trendy shops of the Meatpacking District on your doorstep. The new Hudson River Park is a block away. Stroll down Bleecker, buy some tunes from Rebel Rebel, get a pedicure and manicure.
Have brunch on Cornelia St.

But for us, what makes GV so special is the welcome we get from our hosts Matt and Kevin. They keep the accommodation absolutely immaculate. They greet you like old friends, recommend the best restaurants and generally make you feel at home.

We love New York. And we have come to love it even more because of staying at GV, where Matt and Kevin help you feel like a New Yorker for the duration of your stay.
What could be better?

I recently spent a week at Matt and Kevin's townehome in Greenwich Village. The experience felt more like housesitting a dear friend's Village pad while he was off to London or Paris. Only the dog was missing, but there are plenty of canines in this homey neighborhood! New York City is really all about neighborhoods, and this is one of the best. You can't go wrong by renting one of these cozy apartments from two gracious hosts, Matt and Kevin! I have never stayed twice at the same hotel in New York in 37 years of visiting, but now I have finally found a home base when I return again to this great city!

After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, I decided that staying at the Greenwich Village Habitue would make my upcoming trip to New York the experience I was looking for, and booked my nights with them before booking my flight to ensure I wouldn't have to compromise on acommodation. I'm not a big fan of chain hotels, and the cool design hotels I drool over are beyond my budget. I certainly had high expectations of GV Habitue, and I was not disappointed in any way! It was literally like living in your own apartment on a quiet street in a great neighbourhood (this concept may not appeal to everyone, but it did to me!). There were a great stack of current magazines on the coffee table, and a selection of novels and NY guidebooks on the bookshelf, there were even ziploc bags and plastic wrap in the kitchen - Matt and Kevin have thought of everything. Breakfast isn't provided, which I think is very smart - I for one don't eat a big breakfast every morning, and I'd rather grab a piece of fruit and hit the road. Then when I pass that wonderful local bakery I've read about, I've got room to sample the goods! There isn't a full time reception desk of course, but Matt and Kevin were just a phone call away if we had a question or needed something. I really enjoyed chatting with them too, and felt like I was staying with old friends! My husband had never been to New York- the trip was a present for his 50th birthday - and needles to say, we'll be back soon (after we've finished watching all the NY movies!)