You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park.
Spacious private room with attached full private bathroom. Ultra Luxury in University City. New Renovation. Walking distance to Penn and Drexel. Great for long-term stays, too, or a weekend getaway. Pets are welcome for a small fee. Street parking is free, and there is ample parking in the safe neighborhood, which is full of restaurants, groceries, etc. Young University Crowd.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of University of Pennsylvania. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a patio.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
Just a 4-minute drive from University of Pennsylvania and a few minutes from Drexel University
Property manager
Joe Fenn
Languages
Arabic, English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Bicycle parking
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)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Bicycle parking
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 898932
Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park. Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Brett N.
25 Feb 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host cancelled at the last minute
The night before the stay, the host messaged me saying the property was not available and that I had to request a cancellation from VRBO. I was left scrambling for a plan b while also not entirely sure VRBO would approve the cancellation and refund me (luckily they did), but the stress and anxiety this brought on me due to the host's negligence and disregard for their customers' was unacceptable.
Brett N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lavienna J.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay!
Lavienna J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
DARLA D.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
DARLA D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Taj R.
24 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT RENT THIS LISTING
This listing should not even be up anymore. Myself and the other person on the rental showed up and could not get in contact with the host. He left no instructions, we were basically stranded. I got on the line with customer service who also COULD NOT REACH HIM. They had to just refund me, and we had to figure something else out for our stay. It was TERRIBLE. DO NOT RENT THIS LISTING.
Taj R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, clean, reasonable cost for VRBO close to UPenn
I would recommend. I didn't realize it was a shared common area for the kitchen and TV area, with rooms at two levels but I just need to read more carefully. No one else was staying the weekend I was there so it was quiet and I had the place to myself. Narrow, steep stairs to get to the rooms so would caution anyone with mobility concerns. Common areas and my room were all nicely updated. My room had a renovated bathroom within the same unit. It was spacious, comfortable bed, wifi, windows, and a back porch, although it was rainy so I didn't use it. It was easy to get on the subway or walk to UPenn (about a mile). Dunkin Donuts very close which was nice in the am. The area is a little rough and I made sure as a single woman traveling by myself to uber to and from the apartment in the evenings. I walked around during the day and didn't have any issues. I didn't have a car but parking could be tough, all spots on the street were full or filled very quickly. My communication with both Joe the owner and Tina who manages guests was great - both were very responsive and communicative before and during my stay. Thanks!
Laura M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
jazz
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
10 Sept 2024
It was not clear from the property listing that this was a room that shared kitchen/common areas with others. The host was ever-present, in a way that felt like she was critical and nosy about my and my guest's behavior while we stayed at this property. For the nights we stayed in the room, there were 5 separate guests coming and going from the other rental rooms. This was a concern to me as I'm very COVID conscious, and I contemplated finding another lodging option from this and from host's behavior. There was a moment where she scolded me like a child for borrowing bedding, even though there was no guidance that this was not allowed. The way that the host interacted with us made us hole up in the room and not use the common space as to not interact with her or run into other guests. All of the furniture was cheap and uncomfortable - not a surprise for a rental room like this, and furnishing sparse. While there is free street parking, it is difficult to find after 5pm and it's necessary to read the street signs carefully to prevent getting a ticket. The plus of this property is that it is close to the subway, and there are lots of walkable restaurants, grocery stores; it is close to the nearby university. Overall, I would not stay here again and caution others from doing so as well.
jazz
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aniaya v.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation stay
Overall it was an amazing stay
Aniaya v.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theodore P.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot 4 a Visit!
Lots to do nearby, restaurants, convenience marts, etc. Clean place and quiet. Would recommend!
Theodore P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Virginia, WOODWAY
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Listing Needs to Improve accuracy; owner needs to give entry information in a timely way
I chose not to stay at this property after not receiving check-in information the day before and after realizing from reviews of other units in this property that this is more of a hostel-type location rather than a private rental. The bedroom and some of the bathrooms are private, but some units share a bathroom. I have no problem with that type of room, but it was not an appropriate type of property for this particular trip and I would not have made the reservation if it has been clear in the listing. I also did not receive any information about check-in (I always get something 3 days ahead of time on VRBO). Finally, I reached out to the property owner and was told to call a number when I got there. I did not get a response to my text to the number and so I decided I was not comfortable with this arrangement since I would be arriving late in the evening. I booked a hotel. When I was driving to the airport, I got a call from the person who was going to let me in, saying it was "remote entry". I don't quite know what that means and I told them I had made other arrangements. Please--avoid this situation by explaining all of this on the website and messaging renters 3 days ahead of time so they will clearly understand how they will get into the unit. Don't leave it until the last minute.
I don't think the owner and manager of the unit are trying to defraud people, but the inaccuracy of the listing and the procrastination in giving rental information is a problem.
I really enjoyed my stay. It suited our basic needs really well. Tina was super attentive and accommodating. We had an issue with the shower, and Tina had it fixed the same day. The neighborhood was safe and within walking distance of any needs, including a grocery store. The place was clean and check in was incredibly easy. The mattress and futon could use an upgrade, as it's not very comfortable, but other than that, things were great. I would recommend staying here.