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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Family
Foodie
City
Culture
Hiking
Last minute
Accessibility
Single level
Accessible bedroom
Accessible height bed
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our neighborhood is a quiet area atop a hill with beautiful views of NYC.
We are about a 10 minute walk to the South Mountain Reservation that has miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, and beautiful natural areas.
Despite being atop a hill, our neighborhood is flat and a great place to bike around with kids. We have 4 adult bikes, 2 children's bikes, a balance bike, a bike trailer, and a children's "co-pilot" seat that makes an adult bike into a tandem. A drive away are many more biking areas and paths that we enjoy!
We are a quick drive to South Orange downtown and Maplewood Village. Both towns have fun local shops to explore, restaurants, and South Orange has a movie theater/performing arts center with many weekly performances. Both towns are brimming with children so have many family events, playgrounds, and activities.
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (20-25 min)
Getting around
Our house is 2 miles (uphill) from the center of town/train station.
In this area it is best to have a car, although you could choose to use taxis/Ubers. During the week there is a jitney bus stop 1 block from our house that goes to the train station in the morning and evening.
Map of Approximate Location
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Alice
We are a family of 4 with two young children. After many years in NYC we moved to the NJ suburbs (40 min into the city) and enjoy the best of both worlds- access to the city and the outdoors!
We love to travel domestically and internationally. We're interested in both long weekend getaways and long trips. We have flexible work and are excited to take advantage of as much travel as possible while our kids are young!
"In 2024 we are most interested in areas driving distance or a short flight from NYC.
In 2025 we'll be ready for further domestic and international trips again!"
Dates flexible
Dates flexible
"Summer / warm months"
Dates flexible
Dates flexible
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