Clean, well appointed home on a beautiful street in Glen Ridge, NJ. Close to restaurants and shops in Montclair. David made us feel welcome and was accessible. Everything in the house functioned well and was advertised.

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Had a great time in this cool town and pleasant and comfortable property!

Our stay in glen ridge was somewhat of a homecoming as we are originally from Mintclair Nj but living in Virginia. The location was perfect as it gave us access to the ny trains and gsp to the beach. The house was very spacious for our family and David the owner was great to work with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay at this house in the future

It gives us no pleasure to write a review that is not positive. In all honesty, we can not recommend this property to other potential guests in its current state. We have two vrbo properties that each have full 5 star-status and are labeled “rare finds”, so we know what guests expect and how a property should be optimally maintained. What the pictures do not show is how poorly maintained this Gen Ridge property is. The bushes are so overgrown that it is not possible to access the front walk way, and one risks falling on the weed-ridden grass while approaching the home. We understand wanting the privacy of mature trees and bushes, but this property looks sadly neglected and almost abandoned from the street. My heart sank as we drove down the narrow uneven driveway to the garage that was in disrepair. We then entered the rear porch door and up a set of weathered stairs with a shaky railing before entering the kitchen. Most of the lights in the kitchen were burned out (the owner’s daughter came by the following day to replace them, which we appreciated). The home had that “old-house musty smell”, and we wanted to air it out, but all the windows were nailed shut on the first floor (except two in the kitchen). The front door had no screen, so having the front door open meant that one had to risk getting mosquito bites. Furthermore, no matter how long we ran the air conditioner, it never got cool. We had 3 of us stay at the home and we were uncomfortably hot every night (stayed 3 nights) while sleeping up on the second floor. The inside of the refrigerator was dirty with a half head of cabbage, old cut onions and other rotting vegetables taking up space. EVERY closet had clothes in them, and the owners made no notable effort to create sufficient space for one’s own luggage and clothes. I was compelled to go to the store to buy some cleaning supplies so that we could tidy up the place. The front glass door was super filthy as were all the windows, and yes, we spent time cleaning the owner’s windows and sills. We wanted to enjoy the outdoors, but then had to sweep the front deck and clean all the outdoor table tops and chairs to use them; they had a winter’s worth of dust and grime on them. During our second evening, we had a few friends and family drop by for a few hours (had dinner catered so as not to dirty the kitchen and would not have to cook). We all commented on the home's beautiful architecture but lamented how poorly it was maintained.

Our family had a wonderful stay in this large beautiful home post-Christmas. The quiet street and large backyard was great for our small children. Plenty of living space with a sitting area, dining room and living area as well as kitchen downstairs. 2nd floor with two bedrooms, sitting room and study plus a bathroom and 3rd floor with king bed and huge bathroom. The house was ornately decorated and felt very homely. Fully equipped for all needs, including kitchen utensils, Nespresso machine, tv and wifi, plus the essentials like soap. Nothing seemed to be forgotten. David was extremely friendly and helpful during the entire booking process and stay. He was more than happy to assist us with any requirements to make our stay comfortable and was easily contactable. The house was very clean and tidy when we arrived. We were fortunate to have a car, but there is plenty to access within walking distance, including a great pub, Starbucks and the train station. It was the perfect house for us to use while visiting family in the area and we would definitely stay again given the chance.

This was an amazing and perfect home for our Christmas holiday. All my children and their friends and their friends all came over and spent many days and nights cooking and celebrating the holidays. The house was perfectly stocked with kitchen items and the rooms were perfect with comfy beds. Really enjoyed the location which was really important as it was centrally located. David was a delight to work with and I would recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a special place to bring friends and family. Clean and very nicely decorated and totally lovely all around. Kathy from North Carolina

Our group of 5 adults stayed here for a week. There are 3 beds - 2 queen and 1 king. There are 2 1/2 bathrooms. The house is very large and is 3 stories. My husband and I stayed in the bedroom on the 3rd floor and we found the room comfortable and private. The master bath across the hall is very large and the shower works great. There is a large bath tub, but we didn’t get a chance to use it. We did feel a little exposed on the 3rd floor because there are no window coverings on the windows, but other than that we were happy with the space. Our 2 friends and our daughter stayed on the second floor and shared the bathroom on that floor. They said their rooms were comfortable and the bathroom was ok. They did mention that they wished the shower head worked better and that the drain was slow. On the first floor there is a living room, formal dining room, family room with TV, a large eat-in kitchen and a 1/2 bath (no shower). It was plenty of room for our group to spread out and relax in their own space. There is parking in the driveway on the side of the house with easy access to the back entrance of the house. The owner David, was very quick to respond to our texts and kindly answered questions and gave some good recommendations on things to do. He recommended a coffee shop that was excellent - Local Coffee. The location is great. Not far from Newark airport and a short walk to the train station.