Virginia K. Smith

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We know it's wishful thinking to act like summer is just around the corner, but with the balmy temperatures of the past few days, we're already imagining ourselves wiling away the warmer months. Enter this Harlem two-bedroom, which comes with a peaceful private terrace with huge windows connecting it right to the living room. If you're feeling more social, the building has a shared residents' garden, as well:

While we've heard plenty of horror stories about poorly-vetted short-term rental guests wreaking havoc on their hosts' homes, when you're the one looking for an out of town rental, you'd be forgiven for wondering what, exactly, your hosts can find out about you, and if your "pending" requests means they're taking some time to cyber-stalk your entire existence.