****NATURE RETREAT**** Experience this nature home 15min. from NYC. Unwind/Relax

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7195 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

West Orange, NJ

Pleasantdale Chateau4 min drive
Turtle Back Zoo5 min drive
Seton Hall University7 min drive
Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

NATURE RETREAT Experience this nature home 15min. from NYC. Unwind/Relax

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene full of natural light space. Relax and release And enjoy The peaceful sounds of the birds chirping And the awesome views of nature.

As a Guest you will enjoy access to a movie room, living room dining room, office and fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances accompanied with the finest quality of natural stones; porcelain, marble and quartz.
2 full bathrooms with one full bathroom located in the master suite. Plus a large backyard with a running stream through the natural preserve beyond the property line.
Forgot to mention the views of the NYC skyline on a crisp clear night. Truly a gem located 15 min from
NYC.

Property manager

Everest Mariana

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no parties on the property/ No gathering in front Property has surveillance cameras around the perimeter. We reserve the right to cancel.

No Smoking on the property/ No Use of Fireplace/ No Candles/ No Open Flames Prohibited!! Please place your garbage in the trash receptacles

All guests on property must be listed on the reservation request. If you have any additional guest the must be documented or res. will be cancelled

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

West Orange

This holiday home is located in West Orange. American Dream and Willowbrook Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Prudential Center or MetLife Stadium.

West Orange, NJ

What's nearby

Essex County Country Club - 11 min walk
Pleasantdale Chateau - 4 min drive
Turtle Back Zoo - 5 min drive
Seton Hall University - 7 min drive
Wellmont Theatre - 8 min drive

Getting around

Orange Station - 3 min drive
Orange Street Station - 6 min drive
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Panera Bread - 14 min walk
TGI Friday's - 15 min walk
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
Bagels By Jarrett - 2 min drive
Americana Diner - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ****NATURE RETREAT**** Experience this nature home 15min. from NYC. Unwind/Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ****NATURE RETREAT**** Experience this nature home 15min. from NYC. Unwind/Relax?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ****NATURE RETREAT**** Experience this nature home 15min. from NYC. Unwind/Relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ****NATURE RETREAT**** Experience this nature home 15min. from NYC. Unwind/Relax located?

Situated in West Orange, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Eagle Rock Reservation, South Mountain Reservation and The Manor. Pleasantdale Chateau is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

5.8

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

5.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

5.0/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Dione D.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

DO NOT RECOMMEND

Worst VRBO experience we've ever had. My husband and I along with 2 sons (4 of us total) were flying in for daughter's college grad. Had to email the owner 6 days before check-in because we hadn't received ANY communication about the rental. Upon reading the info, it said additional visitors need to be confirmed (they have Ring cameras and see who comes and goes), so I emailed to tell them my daughter and her two roommates would be over for dinner. (The property description lists max 7 occupants, so I assumed we were fine and just wanted to give the ol' Ring a heads up.) As soon as I sent the email, I got an invoice for $30 per person, per day or $270! I straightened it out with the property manager who was very nice and said they were just getting this property up and running so there were a few things to work out...? Once there, my son got locked in one of the bedrooms bc the lock on the door was broken on the inside and my other son slept in a room where the corner of the bed was broken, so the mattress was on an uncomfortable tilt. The unit was very clean-- smelled like bleach when we arrived-- but there was quite a bit of deferred maintenance. It's located in a nice neighborhood with a very nice backyard, but I wouldn't stay here or work with this owner again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda M., Ireland

29 June 2023

Disliked: Communication

Pleasant but wouldnt stay again

The place was ok and served our purpose. My mother had mobility issues and the front step was very high and staircase was severe for her. Its located midway on a hill that is quite steep. Also no groundfloor bathroom. Had she not been with us, it wouldnt be an issue. There was a trash issue that we tried to communicate several times and was not cleaned. Raccoons got at it. House was clean but sad to see outside not kept as could be a pleasant place to have a coffee. The patio is unkept and furniture needs to be thrown out. Cooking wasnt easy with old saucepan. No toaster so had to use broiler. If we didnt have car, you would be lost here. As said, served our needs but needs a little tlc to make it an amazing place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica P.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our Stay

My friends and I booked this VRBO while staying in town for a wedding. We originally put on our reservation that there would be 6 of us staying there. We saw in his notes that he had security cameras on the property but didn’t think much of it. After the wedding, we ended up with two extra guests sleeping over. In his check in message he states that all guests need to be listed on the reservation and that if extra people stay he will charge extra. We believe the host was watching us on the cameras regularly and for prolonged periods of time since we were all coming in and out of the house at different times. He charged us for the two extra people after our stay concluded. Additionally, the bedroom doors lock from the outside unexpectedly - many of us had to call others in the house to come let us out of our rooms. Although the location was convenient for our wedding, most of us felt uncomfortable and watched during our stay. Overall, I would not recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

11 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious!

Lots of room for the 5 of us. Good water pressure for showers, comfortable beds, working tv's and Wi-Fi, kitchen had everything we needed, all in a lovely neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Grace W.

17 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Experience with this vintage house was unexpectedly disappointing. The listing was not in alignment with reality as the entire time that I was corresponding with the host, the listing referred to the unit as a three bedroom home. However, upon check-in, the 2nd and 3rd rooms were locked with a keypad and only one was available; the host/property manager called my cell directly and I was told that for the rate that I had they would not be able to open the other two doors. Of course that makes no sense as at no point was the availability or number of rooms contingent upon the rate. I had to call VRBO customer service directly before unloading after a 13-hr drive to complain; VRBO apologized on behalf of the property manager who then came over to unlock the other two doors while still asking me and my guest inappropriately what we’re planning to do in the other two rooms and if they are OK to come by the house to do work in the basement while we were there (which I made clear was a no go). The listing also indicated the presence of a clothes dryer. There was no washer or dryer, and we had to use the community laundromat . The property manager glibly advised ‘oh that was a mistake’. Doorknobs stick or come off in your hands, the heater is noisy, the shower rod in the hallway bath fell, the toilet in the master was threatening to overflow & there was food in the fridge from a previous person dated from last year 11/2022. There was no garbage bin provided in the master bathroom and some tiles on the master shower floor are missing. Then, upon checking out, I received a text message accusing us of damaging the already flimsy window blinds. The main positives of this house relate to the location. It is ideally located especially if you want to be able to get to the supermarket, gas station, movie theatre, nail salon etc in under five minutes (driving time). The bus stop is nearby (bus doesn’t run that frequently though so check the schedule) & takes you to a main train station with direct trains to New York. You can also drive and park (under 10min driving time) at the local train station and get a direct train to New York Penn Station. There were ample linens available and all were very clean. The house has a lovely TV room with a lot of windows which lets the light in and you have a view of the surrounding foliage. It’s the spot to see the lights of the New York City skyline at night. Self-check-in was simple and it’s a quiet street. One & done.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023