VAN VORST HOUSE | 2 BR Apt Minutes to NYC | Apartment in Jersey City

Summary:
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 (250+ 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†.
✨ Long-Term Stay Friendly
Ideal for corporate travelers, insurance relocation, healthcare professionals, film crews, or digital nomads seeking a comfortable, extended-stay home base.
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🚆 Prime Location + Transit Access
• 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)
- ~10 mins walk to Jersey City Medical Center
• 8 mins drive to Cinelease Studio
Please read the House Rules carefully before booking the property.
Strictly Enforced / No Parties / No Outside Guests / No Loud Noise
Maximum Guest Occupancy = 4 Registered Guests
🏠Inside the Apartment (Van Vorst House - Legacy Suite):
• 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 4 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 sleep 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.
• 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):
🍽️ Local Favorites (All Walkable):
• 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.
📜 House Rules Summary
Please read the House Rules carefully before booking.
🚫 Strictly Enforced:
• No Parties
• No Outside Guests
• No Loud Noise
• No Smoking of Any Kind
• Maximum Occupancy: 4 Registered Guests
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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.
The Neighborhood:
VAN VORST HOUSE is conveniently located in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, which is in a historic, quiet, charming neighborhood full of brownstone homes and trees. Jersey City and Hoboken, in Hudson County, are sometimes referred to as the “Sixth Borough of New York City” given their proximity to Manhattan. Jersey City is the affordable alternative for NYC travel. Located one mile from lower Manhattan, it's easily accessible by PATH, ferry, bus or train. A shopper's paradise with no sales tax on clothing or shoes and 3.5 percent sales tax in our UEZ zones, which is one half the normal tax rate.
Our property is 3 blocks / less than 10 mins walk away from Grove St PATH station. The PATH train can take you to Downtown Manhattan in less than 10 minutes to World Trade Center / Oculus. Additionally, you can get to 9th Street, 14th Street, 23rd Street and 33rd Street within minutes with no traffic. The PATH trains run as frequently as every 5 minutes during the peak hours and every 20 minutes during the off-peak hours / weekend.
Jersey City is the affordable alternative for NYC travel. Located one mile from lower Manhattan, it's easily accessible by ferry, PATH, bus or train. Stay here to visit the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, RPM Raceway and the Liberty Science Center. A shopper's paradise with no sales tax on clothing or shoes and 3.5 percent sales tax in our UEZ zones, which is one half the normal tax rate.
Getting Around:
Our property is very conveniently located and easy to get to New York City via the PATH train. The property is ~5-10 mins walk to the Grove Street PATH station, and 2 stops to World Trade Center / Downtown Manhattan (~8-10 mins train ride). The Grove Street PATH station is one of the main transfer hub for the PATH train network. Additionally, the PATH train can also take you from Grove Street station to lower Manhattan all the way to midtown around 33rd (West Village, Greenwich Village, Flatiron, Union Square, Koreatown, etc) within a couple of stops.
PATH Ticket Cost: a single one-way ticket for PATH train is $2.75. You can use Pay-per-ride MetroCard (the same card you use to ride NYC subway, bus etc.) to ride the PATH. Please note PATH does not accept the Metropolitan Transporation Authority OMNY card / tap at this time. 1-day, 7-day, 30-day unlimited PATH pass are available for purchase. You can buy the tickets at a kiosk at any PATH / subway stations.
Parking
• On-site parking is not available; street parking is limited and mainly for residents (requires city parking permit)
• City parking rules are strictly enforced; guests not encouraged to drive
• Paid garage parking options are available within minutes for ~$25-30 per day (e.g 95 Columbus / 66 Columbus / 160 Morgan / 201 Morgan)
• Public transit is recommended for guests traveling between NYC / JC
Interaction with Guests:
We fully respect the privacy of our guests but are happy to help if you need anything during your stay. Airbnb platform messages are the best way to reach us if you need anything during your stay.
We are a couple and busy working professionals residing on the top floor apartment. (Note, the owners are required to reside in the same property to run a legal short-term rental per Jersey City’s regulation, if you see a listing where the owner doesn’t reside in the same building, it most likely doesn’t satisfy the local regulations and laws and is not legally licensed.)

VAN VORST HOUSE | 2 BR Apt Minutes to NYC is located in Historic Downtown. VAN VORST HOUSE | 2 BR Apt Minutes to NYC provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Laundry, Parking, among other amenities. This Apartment features Kitchen, Laundry, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

VAN VORST HOUSE | 2 BR Apt Minutes to NYC has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Historic Downtown has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Historic Downtown, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.