Villa 121 Guest House
This distinctive guest house is a rare five-story historic Italianate-style revival mansion is characterized by the simple restrained design. Located on a quiet tree-lined residential block in the Historic Landmark District of Mount Morris Park (aka Marcus Garvey Park) in Central Harlem, New York. Built in 1887 and designed by Cleverdon and Putzel the house definitely has its tales to tell. This exquisite renovation/restoration showcases the splendor and dedicated craftsmanship of past eras. The mansion boasts breathtakingly beautiful mahogany and oak woodwork features throughout and boasts floor to ceiling windows and 15 foot high ceilings.
Villa 121 is owned and operated by artists who are the third owners of this Harlem Mansion. Located in the heart of the beautiful restored and historical landmark district of Mount Morris Park (aka Marcus Garvey Park). A variety of guest rooms featuring a nostalgic New Harlem Renaissance setting, beautifully appointed with original antiques and art by Harlem artists. A roomy parlor, dining room, and kitchen furnished in authentic original antiques are available for the guests to enjoy and relax while viewing original artworks by the featured artist in the art gallery .
Step outside the front entrance and explore both the popular and hidden treasures of Harlem. As you venture down one of the historic residential blocks and each will tell a story of their own. A ten-minute walk takes you to bustling 125th Street or 116th Street African merchant markets. Hop on and hop off tour buses or walk to significant American landmarks, museums, and monuments (i.e. Museo de Barrio, , Studio Museum, Schomberg Center of Cultural Research in Black Culture, The Museum Mile, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum, Apple Store, Bergdorf, Tiffany, Yankee Stadium, Costco, and many fine restaurants and wine bars within 10-20 minutes by foot or by bus.
The villa is located between two express Metro stations: 2 or 3 express Trains, and the th Street Station just 10 minutes away.
Metro North Station. Both are within a mile or less. .
