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TV, books
Private kitchen
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Pennsylvania Hospital
    13 min walk
  • Independence Hall
    13 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center
    16 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic house Ideal Downtown Location

You'll have the full house with three bedrooms, two queen beds, one double bed, and two sleeper sofas. The dining room is a brand new space with real stone floors and the kitchen hardwood has been recently refinished as well. The bathroom includes marble floors, a claw foot bathtub, and is next to a walk in closet with ample space. The third floor bedrooms may be the nicest space in the house with exposed brick and refinished original exposed beams.

Our cobblestone Street has no cars. These half block streets are sprinkled throughout old city. There is nothing like stepping outside onto pedestrian-only cobblestones. You'll find ample street parking a half a block over on Bainbridge as well as three pay lots within one block. From the airport and train stations a taxi is the easiest way to arrive, but Market East station is walkable as well. You can take the bus almost anywhere, but the best way to enjoy the charm, history, and culture of our city is to walk and explore!

Within minutes walking distance:

Independence National Historical Park:
The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and much more!
The Betsy Ross House
South Street (the TLA Theater concert venue and Jim's Cheesesteaks)
Old City Shopping, Dining, and Nightlife
The Italian Market
Reading Terminal Market
Washington Square
Headhouse Square Farmer's Market
The new Spruce Street Harbor Park
Penn's Landing and the Delaware Riverfront
Broad Street Theater District
The vintage shops at Fabric Row
Antiques Row shopping
The Art Gallery district for First Friday
Several grocery stores including Whole Foods, ShopRite, and Essene (a local macrobiotic healthfood store with hot bar)

It's easy to explore all of Center City on foot. All the restaurants and shopping of the Rittenhouse square neighborhood is only a half hour walk, we do it all the time! Of course it's also very easy to catch a taxi just a block over on South Street any time of day or night!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Theater of Living Arts. The vacation home includes amenities such as a patio and a sofa bed.
  • Air-conditioned home with washing machine, patio, and sofa bed
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Liberty Bell Center and a few minutes from City Hall

Property manager

Jesse Dornstreich

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note steeper stairs for toddlers

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 898468

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Historic house Ideal Downtown Location Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic stay in Philadelphia.
My family fell in love with this house as soon as we stepped foot in the door. It was neat, clean and very welcoming. The historic build of the home added a charming firel towards its atmosphere, but did also provide some challenges. The spiral staircase upstairs could have been challenging for someone with mobility issues, but we were fine. One or two more chairs for comfy cozy seating after a long day touring the town would have made it just a tiny bit nicer, but overall our family loved our stay! They actually spoke of trying to visit again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This was a really fun property to stay in and gave us a sense of staying in an authentic Philly house. The stairs were a bit tough, but you'll be fine if you hang on the handle. And the provided fans in each bedroom made sleeping much easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zack B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic property
Gorgeous "antique" style property, stayed with friends and enjoyed the living room and kitchen areas a lot. The bedrooms were very cool with exposed beams and brick. A lot of fun stuff to do in the neighborhood, great cafes and food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Good location but there are some issues
So, the good first. The location is excellent. It was in a good location to walk to everything in the historic part of Philly. We had issues with cleanliness of property and fact that the couch was covered by a sheet. This may have been due to late departure of the guests before us who were there when we arrived around 1 pm.The beds had no top sheet. The second floor bed was comfortable. My daughter described one of the third floor beds as “thin and uncomfortable.”
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Philly Rental
Jesse helped make our stay in Philadelphia a very enjoyable one. Leading up to our arrival he made himself very accessible via email to any of our questions about the area and the property. The location was great, a stones throw from most of the sites in the city. Parking was a breeze as there was a safe, underground garage which charged a very reasonable rate for the night. The home was very clean and had all of the furnishings one would expect/need. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jesse’s rental to anyone who is visiting the city. Thank you Jesse for a job very well done.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ozsel B.

An amazing historic house
Staying in this beautifully restored historic house was a unique experience. We really enjoyed the many wonderful details in the kitchen, the bathroom and the living area. It is centrally located though on a quiet street. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sean T.

Great place to stay in Philly
This house is great. Very clean and the owner is very occomadating. He responded quickly to any request we had. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

location , location , location
Fantastic location. We spent two nights here and would do it again. Jesse was only a text away when we had question. A few things to note....I would not recommend staying here if you have small children or some one with knee, hips our gait issues. This house is from the 1800's the stairs are spiral style wood and can pose a challenge. Personally we didn't mind and it added to the character of the house but for small children or disabled this is not the house for you. If you are looking for a clean, safe place to stay with a fantastic location This is the place for you! Walk to Marrakesh restaurant and Dmitri's for fantastic dinners. We walked a lot and Uber was very affordable to get to other locations. Thank you for sharing your city with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect for a night out!
This place is in the perfect location if you are doing a night out in Philly. My sisters and cousins stayed there for a ladies night. The place is beyond cute and authentic to “old Philly”. Love how they have maintained the original decor of the house but have upgraded where it really counts- mattresses were very comfortable, linens were amazing, house was very clean. The owners were so helpful and accommodating. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

s k.

Thanksgiving in Philly
Our family of four enjoyed a comfortable 5 day stay here over a Thanksgiving holiday. The beds are comfortable and the street was very quiet at night.The kitchen was fully equipped and well-accommodated our needs. The neighborhood has a great variety of stores and restaurants. We found excellent provisions at the many Italian shops and grocers on 9th Street, nearby the house. The location has good access to the entire city which we discovered mostly on foot.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Five kids in Philly
We had so much more fun in Philly that we expected! We took our 5 kids for 4 days and this house was a huge part of making it a great trip. Jesse was super helpful and had lots of recommendations for us. I was a little uneasy as I had never been to Philly before but after the first few hours we felt comfortable and safe. The house is great, just know what it is and you will be fine, they don't make them like this anymore! The stairs are narrow and steep, just go slow. The neighborhood is fun, right on South Street which has tons of restaurants, shops and nightlife. It is a busy place at night! The house is a few blocks from the historic area which we walked to everyday. It's also an easy walk to the waterfront, our kids loved the hammock garden at Spruce Street Harbor Park. Know that the streets are super narrow, our minivan barely fit down Orianna Street, which is the nearest street you can drive on to get close to the house. I'm glad we didn't drive our suburban! A public parking garage is about a block away, it's easy. We though Philly just had the liberty bell and Independence Hall, boy were we wrong! There is SO much to see, museums and historic sites everywhere! 4 days was not enough so we are planning another trip. Restaurants we liked: Jim's Steaks is just a block away, Jones restaurant is cool with great staff, that's just a block from the visitor center. Rita's served us several times with cold, sweet treats, it's on South Street, not far from the house. Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and lots more are right in the neighborhood. We also drove to a Phillies game, that was easier than expected, there is plenty of parking by the park, unlike Fenway. It's about a 15 minute drive. Thanks Jesse!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

DinaGrace B.

Quiet Historic Stay
We really liked the inside charm of this property, it had everything we needed for our stay. The basement laundry was nice to have, but please note the stairs are steep. The third floor bedrooms were perfect for our teens. The staircase is steep but has handrails that made it easy to get up and down. The location is on a quiet street which we loved. Easy walking to all the sights, great coffee at Milk & Honey around the corner and lots a places to eat. Parking was easy in the garage at 3rd and South Street. The issue we had was with the curb appeal upon arrival as well as the upkeep of the street ( we know about being in a city) during the week. Not under the owners control... some of the issues were right outside the property doors. When we arrived there was random garbage along the street as well as a suitcase ( by its contents I am thinking it was left there by someone who was sleeping there ) with its contents laying in the street for the week. The owners were able to get the neighbor's left bags of garbage from the previous week removed for us. We would have given the property a 5/5 but the outside continued to be a "sore sight" during the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

erica s.

girls overnight
My girlfriends and I had a great time at this adorable location! We really enjoyed the back patio before we went out to dinner for our bride-to-be. There was ample space to accommodate all of us (6 girls total; originally supposed to be 8). Please keep in mind there are very steep winding stairs to the bedrooms which take some skill to maneuver in heels! Jesse was amazing at getting back to me right away with any questions I had. Great area to explore with a farmer's market on Sunday that is super close to this location. Thanks again Jesse!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jesse K.

Great location, some challenges due to age of house.
The beds are comfortable and a nicely appointed kitchen. It was functional and pleasant to stay for a family of 4 adults and a toddler. Great location. The small spiral staircases were challenging for my young daughter and my older parents. Also, the water pressure in the shower was lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne F., USA

Quaint and quirky
Stayed for a quick overnight between graduation events. Charming, very old row house. All we really needed were comfortable beds, a shower and some plates/utensils for breakfast. Check, check, check. Amenities were clearly available, no hunting around needed. Because our schedule was so nutty, we didn't arrive at the house until very late so it was nice to have a lockbox entry. Owner immediately responsive to all my early questions. As noted in other reviews, there is a 2-flight would-never-pass-code-today steep staircase, and the bathroom has a deep claw tub shower--so not a good set-up for anyone with mobility issues. The neighborhood had a number of cute places open early to grab bagels, coffee, etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Debra A.

Character home in interesting part of the city, close to shops, cafes and the river.
We were very comfortable in this quaint 3 story home. Walking distance to shops, river parks and museums. Enjoyed breakfast at the Famous Fourth St Deli and hired Citibikes for a ride up the river bikeway. Great place to stay for 4 adults who are mobile enough to climb the stairs. Host very responsive and check in very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Margaret D.

Cute place but watch those stairs!
This is a very cute apartment in a very funky neighborhood. The owner was attentive and the apartment clean. However this is a very narrow building and the second and third floor are accessed by an exceptionally narrow spiral staircase with at least one broken step. This would be a bad place for anyone with physical disabilities, older people or folks with young children to stay. It was fine for us but i dreaded using the staircase. In addition it is a showerbin a claw bathtub which is also not great for older folks and anyone with infirmaries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

Nice stay at a nice property in a cool neighborhood.
The house is very nice and clean. The pictures make it seem a little bigger than it is but it wasn't a problem. I would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ashton E.

Everything was great!
Thanks for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

Great Location, Charming House, Responsive Owners
I stayed in this home with my three young children (5, 4 and 2). We were very comfortable. The Apple TV was a great perk. Great restaurants for kids nearby, as well as cafes for morning coffee runs. There was a reasonably priced parking lot just a block away, and I even found street parking for a couple of the nights of our stay. Jesse was very responsive, courteous and accommodating -- at the last minute, we were even able to extend our stay an extra day. My only caveat is that the stairs were sort of tricky for my little ones, but they did fine with them if they took care. Also, there were baby gates available for use -- unfortunately, my youngest is a climber, so not as useful for us as they would be for other families ;) In sum, I highly recommend this rental and definitely hope to rent it again for our future trips to Philly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

Great location, cute house
We stayed in the house for a bachelorette party weekend. Great location for Philly attractions and restaurants, as well as a nice home to spend time together as a group. Netflix/Apple TV options were a huge plus. Lots of room for sleeping -- all six gals had separate sleeping spaces. Likewise, the owner was very helpful and easy to communicate with, always responded within a few minutes. Took some other reviewers' advice and parked in the lot on Bainbridge instead of dealing with street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susanna S.

Cute historic house on a little alleyway.
House is as pictures depict. Jesse was easy to work with and quick response time. House comes with everything you would need. We slept 6 and it was comfortable. The two couches are not pull outs as you would think- I would not consider them comfortable at all, but if someone can sleep anywhere, I'd say they could work. Parked our van right near the house- across Bainbridge from the house. Kind of the corner of it and 3rd. It was $20 a night. Not bad for the city and so close to loading and unloading. The stairs are steep, but have nice handles to get up and down. If any mobility issues- this would be difficult. It was a quiet neighborhood and easy to come and go. This house is right near South St which has many places to eat. Jim's steaks has good Philly cheesesteaks. If you have the right walking shoes....bring them. We walked all over the city. It was wonderful and we enjoyed the city life and all Philadelphia has to offer. Bareburger was our first dinner there. Highly recommended. If you go to the North end across the Schuykill River, I recommend Spread Bagelry. Other than food, I really enjoyed walking at night and seeing the lights and people. We ran into a band of tubas, trombones, drums and more of family/friends playing together and it was amazing. You will not be disappointed in Philly or the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Perfect location & Great Owner
This property is the perfect location for all Philadelphia sites. All the "Independence Hall" sites are a 15 minute walk. The Reading Terminal Market and City Hall are 30 minutes. Also, the owner couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating. Two things you'll want to know before you rent this place, though. First, parking is tough to find. Most street parking is two hours only. On this, I highly recommend the E-Z Park at 419 Bainbridge Street. They changed me $15 a day, easily cheapest around there, but I had to leave my car there the whole time. This was fine as we were on foot the whole time. Second, we had 7 people (two adults, 4 teenagers and one 10 year old). This place was perfect for that size and we all had bed space. However, if you wanted to push it to 10 people it's going to be tight. Other than that, this is truly a great property. Just loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

8/10 Good

JUNE W., NJ

Quaint historic home in great location
This historic home is in a great location - walking distance to many local restaurants and bars. It's pretty cool to stay in such an old historic home. The communication from the owners was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016