Serenity@117: Turnkey Temporary Housing - 4BR/2FB

Elevated Ranch, flooded with light. (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) full renovation. Ideal for longterm stays: corporate & insurance relocations, traveling professionals… See long term discounts. 2 bedrooms & full bath, living & dining areas on EACH level, full kitchen upstairs & kitchenette downstairs, front porch & huge rear deck, 2-3 car driveway... Pets upon approval with direct payment of daily, security & cleaning fees. Ideal location/commute to NYC, many job centers & national parks. Beautiful & practical home! DESCRIPTION, MANUAL & RULES FOR SERENITY @ (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) sq ft, 4BR/2FB home. Bright & airy, flooded with light. Available online for up to 28 night bookings only. Available month/month with direct lease & deposits. Fully renovated in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , with all new furniture & equipment, fast internet, detailed for telecommuting & longterm stays: ideal, all inclusive base for virtual professionals or beautiful turnkey solution for temporary insurance or corporate relocation. Extended stay discounts: 5%/week, 10%/2 weeks, 20%/3 weeks, 30%/4 weeks & 50%/90 days. Private owners offer unique spaces & dates, and it is the guest’s responsibility to get CFAR - cancel for any reason - travel insurance. Our cancelation policy will be enforced, even if you choose not to get travel insurance. We require the signing of a lease & take a direct payment of all refundable security deposits & pet fees. We describe all spaces accurately, so please ensure this home is suitable as offered before booking. MAIN LEVEL: Open plan living area with 2 convertible sofas & 55” smart TV, 6-8 convertible dining table; fully equipped kitchen with lots of storage; full bath with tub; BR1 with Queen storage bed, daybed, desk/chair; BR2 with Full storage bed, sofa, desk/chair & shelving. LOWER LEVEL: Family room with 70” smart TV, convertible sofa, electric-only kitchenette with breakfast bar, laundry area & pantry; dining table facing TV; office nook with large desk; Full bath with shower; BR3 with Queen storage bed, desk/chair, shelving; BR4 with Full storage bed, small desk (height adjustable) & stool; private owner’s utility closet (to remain accessible at all times). WIFI & ELECTRONICS: fast FIOS Internet plus mesh network, 6 Roku TVs with Netflix, Amazon Prime, numerous streaming channels, or your login for your app subscriptions (ensure logout before check out). AUDIOVISUAL/SECURITY: Ring cameras on all entrances & driveway, to ensure the count of registered guests and care for property. CONSUMABLES: Starter pack of toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, dish & laundry soap, trash bags & and pantry staples so you don't have to run to the store as you just arrived. However, please replace what you consume before you leave, as this home is mostly organized for self-catering longterm stays. OUTDOORS: Covered front porch; large deck furnished with lounging, dining and BBQ; lower level patio with fire table & zero gravity chairs. PARKING: room for 2-3 cars, or 1 car and 1 small camper, 30 amp outlet for RV/EV charging. No overnight street parking ($50 fine) (owner will retain use of garage and keep 1 vehicle onsite). PETS: Some pets may be accepted depending on type and breed with picture as proof, and with a direct payment of $250 refundable security deposit per pet, $250 additional cleaning fee to steam clean the home to help remediate allergens, and $10/day/pet to remediate wear & tear. It takes all kinds of owners/pets, but we MAY return part of these fees if you return the home in excellent condition. LOCATION: Ideal location close to public transportation, several highways, numerous malls, international restaurants, recreation & parks, yet quiet neighborhood. Please use mapping apps to find all transportation options & simulate travel times: distances are good, but traffic at travel times are the main factor. Check for great NYC luggage storage & parking apps: many affordable options if reserved online in advance. Please ensure you are happy with our location before booking. We are ABSOLUTELY NOT a party house, and make every effort to keep the neighbors & city happy. We will evict immediately & keep both rent & deposit if you break this agreement. Our booking requirements are: BEFORE ENQUIRY/REQUEST: Complete profile incl. self-portrait, government ID, full contact information incl. cell phone, telling us the purpose of your stay, full name of responsible party & each member of your group, each guest’s agreement to our house rules. Reservation platform permitting, we also require favorable reviews/ratings from previous hosts. AFTER RESERVATION: Send picture of photo ID/passport for each guest, and direct/private email & cell phone number you will be using during your trip. We strictly adhere to this policy & all above must be completed within 24h of your booking or it will be canceled. CHECK IN: We try to welcome our guests in person, so that we can verify identity, count of registered guests & so that we can show the house & where to find everything offered. If we happen to be unavailable, we will let you know the door code. HOUSE MANUAL & RULES can be summarized with: please enjoy but protect this home, be safe & sustainable, leave all spaces as you found them & respect the peace for our neighbors. - We offer flexible pricing for 2-10 guests: this platform will calculate charges automatically when you enter the correct count of guests. - Not suitable for infants or toddlers due to open staircase to lower level & yard open to the street. - Take off shoes upon entering & only keep 1 pair by the door to keep exits clear (shoe closet and trays). - No rolling suitcases, nicking thresholds or smudging floors: carrying only. Careful not to scratch any walls & doors with luggage either. - Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen or delivery: 2 mini-malls 0.3 miles away, many local restaurants deliver when ordering direct, or use ChowGopher, Über Eats... apps. Britta filtered pitcher & some condiments, tea, coffee... available also. - No eating in the living spaces or bedrooms or on any upholstered furniture: dining & deck tables only please. - We recommend earplugs for train/cosleeping noise & eye covers if room darkening blinds are not sufficient. - Only flush toilet paper: absolutely no “flushable wipes”, tampons or any item other than toilet paper. - Self-catering: we provide bedding & towels, and starting kitchen & bath supplies. Long term guests should provide for themselves & replace consumables. - Close all windows before turning on the heat/AC. No heating over 72F or cooling under 74F please. - The one time cleaning fee is for turnover only & includes the typical time to deep clean & launder all bedding after check out. Please maintain all during your stay as you found it at check in. Longterm guests should expect regular housekeeping checks. Fee-based cleaning is available for longterm stays. - Separate trash/front & recycling/back (commingle plastic/glass/tin/paper) in the drawer by the backdoor. When full, take trash BAG and recycling BIN outside: by the driveway, place trash BAG in large black top bin, and DUMP recycling in large green top bin (then take recycling bin with bag back inside). Place large rolling bins on the street against the curb THE NIGHT PRIOR town scheduled pick up (see schedule by steps). We will not sort your garbage & will pass on fines: please be sustainable. Neighbor Bill is our caretaker & will help us monitor housekeeping as well. - No loitering or loud talking on the deck, backyard or street at any time. Quiet hours are 9pm on school nights & 10pm otherwise: strictly enforced in this quiet family neighborhood. - No parties & no visitors: access strictly reserved to registered guests, to avoid excessive wear and tear, for insurance & liability, and to keep the neighbors happy. - NO SMOKERS! Please do not rent this home if anyone in your group is a smoker, as the body odor will get into the beds, sofas and linen anyway. Absolutely no smoking/vaping on the entire property: not in the house, yard, or even along the neighborhood. We will file a claim and retain your deposit, based on smell, if we find butts anywhere or if we receive complaints about you littering the neighborhood. - Zero tolerance for substance use, and intoxicated, unruly, loud, disrespectful or any damaging behavior: we will evict you immediately and keep both the rent & security deposit. - Garage & downstairs utility closet are owner-only spaces, monitored and must remain accessible. - All exterior entrances & driveway are monitored by audiovisual recording devices as well, to help ensure the respect of this agreement, help protect you and our property and care for our neighbors. - Certified service animals with proof of services rendered must accompany the owner at all times and cannot be left crated or unattended. ESA are only accepted within legal requirements. Pets negotiable with both a security deposit and non-refundable cleaning fee. - Please discuss all we can do to improve this home and your stay within 24h of check in! - We look forward to rating you as 5 star guests, which will show on your profile, and allow you to instant book even more listings with high requirements. Thank you again for respecting above rules, so all people of goodwill can enjoy the stay! CHECK OUT EXPECTATIONS PLEASE: - Let us know immediately if anything got broken or damaged during your stay, so that we can involve the insurance to get it fixed ASAP. - Housekeeper comes shortly after 10am, to ready the house for turnovers. - There is a $60/hour penalty for up to 2h of early check in or late check out (cleaners’ fee as they’re waiting or to double the cleaners). After 2h, we charge another night as there is not enough time to turnover the listing, PLUS any charges for relocating the next reservation. - Leave all spaces as neat as you found them & check that you don’t forget anything. - Take all your trash & recyclables outside as described above. - Turn off all lights, fans & place thermostats on 60 for heat or 80 for AC. - Check that all exterior doors & windows are closed and locked. - Use the front door for leaving, then press the lock button on the keypad. - Test the door one more time, before getting on the road. THANK YOU and safe travels! This home is very precious to us: we will evict you without a refund & will claim the warranty if you break any of the house rules, if your behavior risks causing any damage to our property, or if any member of your group is disrespectful to us, our neighbors or our cohosts. We sincerely enjoy the hosting experience & +90% of our stays have been with wonderful guests from every socio-cultural background, young & old, families & professionals... a rainbow of people that have enriched our lives, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you in the same spirit. Leen & James, Hosts Kim Ruck, Cohost No access to the attic, garage, and lower level utility closet: owner spaces only. You may enjoy all other spaces, as long as you protect our property and keep the neighbors happy. We live nearby, and are always available if needed. We are regularly onsite for housekeeping and maintenance. This is a quiet residential niche neighborhood, a short ride away from great downtowns in Englewood, Tenafly, Teaneck and Bergenfield with lots of restaurants, shops, movies... and still close access to multiple highways and the best malls: see the GETTING AROUND section to realize what a great location this is. Thank you and welcome! GETTING AROUND & RECOMMENDATIONS for Serenity @ 46 Quiet residential NYC suburb, within 1/2 mile of multiple highways, good access to shops, restaurants & daytrip destinations: great value for a “best of all worlds” location. Best use mapping apps to simulate typical travel times from Bergenfield to your points of interest. NYC bus stops is at Walgreens/WingStop, corner of New Bridge Rd/S Washington Ave. NJ Transit #167 is the most common bus line, but there are many different transportation options. Most neighbors commute to NYC & typical travel time is (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) min. to the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd St/8th Ave (rush hour offers express buses every few minutes with dedicated lane on the highway). You can also ride (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) min. to the Bus Terminal/Subway right over the GWB at 175th St/8th Ave. NJ bus rides to NYC are $5-6/person & you can usually buy ticket booklets for the suburbs & day/week passes for the NYC subway. Groups of 3-5 might as well use affordable rideshares like Lyft/Uber or use the many car/parking apps for great deals in NYC. Distances: 2 miles to Englewood Hospital, 3 miles to Teaneck Holy Name Hospital 2 miles to Fairleigh Dickinson University 4 miles to Trillion Dollar Mile corporate offices in Englewood Cliffs Bridges/Tunnels to NYC: 5 miles to George Washington Bridge 14 miles to Tappan Zee Bridge 15 miles to Lincoln Tunnel Airports: LGA 12 miles, EWR 23 miles, JFK 28 miles Shopping & Eating: Within 0.3 miles, 5-10 min. walk: - NEW BRIDGE SHOPPING PLAZA offers Farmer’s Market, Panda House Chinese Restaurant, Indian Restaurant, General Deli Market, Fish Market, Wine Country Liquor Store, Grand and Essex Kosher Supermarket with attached Little Italy restaurant (see website for delivery)... - Lidl Supermarket - WALGREENS shop & pharmacy (open 24h) - Brownstone Diner & Pancake Company - FOSTER VILLAGE mini-mall: many options incl. Taco Bell, WingStop, Aloha Krab Cajun Seafood & Bar, Francy’s Artisanal Ice Cream, Kosher deli & restaurant, Brother’s Pizza, Burger I Am, Jamaican Delight Caribbean restaurant, and more shops & restaurants. 0.6 miles to Pizza Hut Lots of Asian shops in town, 2 miles to 99 Ranch and 5 miles to H Mart: (Website hidden by Airbnb) 1.5 miles to Shoprite, large supermarket in New Milford 2 miles to the lovely and delicious Tenafly downtown 2 miles to the vibrant Englewood downtown with lots of shops and restaurants 2.1 miles to Stop & Shop, large supermarket in Dumont 2.6 miles to Balthazar Bakery, main kitchen for French gourmet bakery in Englewood: (Website hidden by Airbnb) 2.7 miles to Jerry’s Gourmet & More, Italian & European meats, cheeses & other imports in Englewood: (Website hidden by Airbnb) Lots of great restaurants in Bergenfield, Tenafly, Englewood... 4 miles to The Snack Shack in the Palisades Interstate Parkway: fantastic spot at the foot of the GWB, with lots of trails & waterviews overlooking NYC PARKS: 0.1 mile to Veterans Memorial Park: lots of paths, sports, playground & sprayground 1.1 mile to Cooper’s Pond: gorgeous park 1.8 miles to Historic New Bridge Landing: (Website hidden by Airbnb) 3.8 miles to the Tenafly Nature Center: (Website hidden by Airbnb) 4 miles to Palisades Interstate Park: on the Hudson River, facing all of NYC with many hikes, lookouts & activities: (Website hidden by Airbnb) Look up Bear Mountain, West Point Academy, Rockefeller Estate, Hudson River Valley... sites for gorgeous daytrips: too many more to mention! Malls: 2.7 miles to The Shops at Riverside: upscale 2.9 miles to The Outlets at Bergen Town Center: affordable 5 miles to Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall: huge 8-10 miles to American Dream Mega-Mall, MetLife & Meadowlands sports/concert/entertainment... complexes 37 miles to Woodbury Commons Outlets: largest outlet center Beaches: Coney Island and the Brooklyn beaches are great NYC experiences South Jersey beaches from 37 mi, CT beaches from 40 mi, Hudson River Valley & Delaware Watergap rivers & lakes are gorgeous too. By BUS: 5-10 min. walk to bus stops in Bergenfield Bus routes to NYC & NJ malls on Washington Ave/New Bridge Rd Bus routes to NYC, stop at Walgreens/WingStop on N Washington Ave, incl. NJ Transit # (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) X Armory Express, schedule: (Website hidden by Airbnb) By TRAIN: 2 miles to PASCACK VALLEY LINE passenger train stations to NYC: River Edge offers (free?) parking 9 miles to Hudson-Bergen Park & Ride Light Rail Station 11 miles to Secaucus Junction, with frequent PATH train into NYC: large, paying parking. By car/Lyft/Uber to NYC: 7 miles to GWB bus/subway terminal, 11 miles to 42nd St bus/subway terminal. For larger groups, it is often best to take your (rental) car into NYC altogether & use the great apps/coupons/advance purchase for parking. PERSONAL PREFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS: Everyone’s wishes/tolerance/aptitude for commuting are different, so I recommend you simulate your typical driving times & destinations to determine if our location works for you before booking. For groups, compare public transportation tickets at $5-6/person/ride, to taking a Lyft/Uber to most destinations. There are many apps for discount parking in NYC also & you can purchase coupons online as well, which allows you to park your own car close to the area you’d like to visit that day. My favorite way is to drive in NJ but along NYC, and then park or drive in from the entry point closest to your destination. G00GLE MAPS/Waze is great for that too. Remember, NYC is a long stretch facing NJ, so it’s best to drive in NJ & then enter NYC upper, middle, lower... depending which area you are visiting that day. I love parking at the ferry landings - Port Imperial Harbor in Weehawken runs late & offers fantastic views. If you buy ferry tickets you also receive a bus ticket to use any of the NY Waterways buses. The return at nighttime is stunning. I love parking at Liberty State Park also & take the ferries for the Statue of Liberty & NYC from there (shortest lines). Another accessible parking spot is the train station of Secaucus Junction: trains for NYC every few minutes & usually accessible via elevators/escalators. One more easy parking is at The Cloisters with then access to the subway. There are loads of options to park on or enter from the NJ side, to avoid much NYC traffic. Please use mapping apps to look all these up for your own preferences. AMBULANCE: call 911 EMERGENCIES: Englewood or Teaneck Hospital AM/PM WALK-IN URGENT CARE: more ordinary emergencies, more affordable without insurance. Bergenfield Office - 19 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ Open daily 8am-midnight - (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Garage and utility room are owner spaces only, and not accessible to guests. These and all exterior are monitored by video and sound electronic devices, to monitor our rental agreement, protect our investment, and make sure we keep our neighbors happy.