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Charming Historic Olde City Home - Close to Independence Malll

Vacation home near Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Museum of the American Revolution
    6 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center
    10 min walk
  • Independence Hall
    11 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    16 min drive

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15 Dec - 16 Dec
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About the area

Philadelphia

Center City stay.Your stay at this Center City vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania Convention Center. University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Liberty Bell Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Independence Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • 2nd St. Station - 2 min walk
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Franklin Fountain - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oh Brother Philly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Historic Olde City Home - Close to Independence Malll

Vacation home near Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property manager

Sophie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (92.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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.

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 949967

Charming Historic Olde City Home - Close to Independence Malll Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best location
Idyllic and Sophie was so helpful and responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot in Historical Philadelphia
My dad and I loved our stay in this amazing piece of history! This house is definitely old, unique, and in a great location if you're looking to walk around the old city. The listing is very true to the experience. The stairs are basically a spiral staircase to a landing. I definitely wouldn't recommend it if you have any mobility issues. I slept on the top floor and my dad slept in the smaller bedroom on the same level as the bathroom. I think it could be awkward to have someone sleep in the largest bedroom which you half to walk through to get to the restroom, but it would just depend on the comfort level of your group. There is a $30/day parking lot right behind the house but we didn't have a car until the day we were leaving town so I can't attest to it. You can technically drive a car down in front of the house but a regular car practically touches both sides of the sidewalk. I would 100% stay here again and was so happy this placed kicked off our trip through Pennsylvania.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Walking distance to all the places we wanted to go. House was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Grandparents Getaway with Grandchildren
Such a convenient location for exploring all of Philadelphia’s attractions! 70+ grandparents traveled with 12 & 14-yr-old grandchildren for 5 days. We had separate bedroom spaces for everyone , and the living spaces downstairs worked well during our down times. The kitchen was well-equipped for the meals we ate at the house. The neighborhood felt safe & we walked and rode the Philly Phlash bus everywhere. Thank you Sophie for a nice “home away from home” during our Philadelphia stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., Turlock, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Location adds to neighborhood feel
My wife and I stayed at Sophie's place for 8 days and her house had the colonial charm as shown in the pictures. We were within walking distance of all the wonderful museums and activity centers that the older core of the historical city center had to offer, including some wonderful restaurants, those within 2-3 blocks. The communication with Sophie was excellent and, since our arrival on the first evening was very late, she offered to pick up a couple of grocery items so we would have a head start on breakfast the first morning - so kind of her to offer that. Access to the unit was easy and we had no car (didn't need one) so that made things easier. We even had a fun adventure riding the city bus (#125) from the Old City to Valley Forge where we really enjoyed a half-day tour of this site, including a 90-minute trolley tour (the last stop for this city bus - at $6.00 per adult). We would recommend Sophie's place, hands down, but would concur with many others who have mentioned that the interior stairways are narrow and steep which might be important for the "more mature" guests.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky old house
The property is a little brick house, a little funky. There is absolutely nothing modern or luxurious about it. It is old, old, old. But we enjoyed it because it was part of our whole experience of seeing the historic side of Philadelphia. Staying in that house, it felt like the Revolutionary War was going to break out any second. The alley on which it is located is very charming. Warning - stairs are steep and narrow!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times in philly
Spent 3 nights in Old City. Great location. Quiet street which was a plus. Check in process was great. Communication with the host was great. Sophie was quick and super responsive . House is as pictured. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old City Charm
Perfect location! Only “complaint” we had is the lack of comfortable furniture. This house is not for you if you’re hoping to kick back and relax or simply hang out with those in your party. Not a single comfortable spot to sit other than your bed. Also, only access to the single bathroom was through the main bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
Everything about this house was amazing! The location, charm, history, convenience made our short visit a memorable one. The house was spotless and the host, Sophie, was wonderful to deal with. The only negative was that we weren't able to stay longer. 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly charming!
Our stay here was truly charming. The property was beautiful, clean, and so historically interesting! The location was awesome. Sophie was so communicative and responsive. We could not have asked for a better stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani and John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellet!
Perfect location to walk to sights. The house was clean and comfortable. Sophie was very responsive and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic house in an excellent location
We had a wonderful time at this property. The house was old and unique, which we loved. It was perfect for our family of four, with plenty of room for everyone. Located in a very walkable neighborhood, the property is very close to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’s house, and other historic sites. The host was very communicative and wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M., Tucson

Loved it!
Such a cute and historic home to stay in! Easy and quick walk to the historic sites and a close walk to Penn’s Landing, too! The bathroom did not seem as clean as I thought and the tub had mold around it. I know mold stains so I’m not sure if it was that or new mold. Also, I recommend NOT wearing socks on the stairs! Overall, we really enjoyed staying here and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

T'mara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old apartment
It was really cute. We love unique places and this ticked the boxes. The host was 😊 wonderful about responding and super gracious. We were close enough to what we wanted to do that we didn't need a car or to call a ride share. If you are going to the neighborhood market, take the reusable bags in the kitchen, otherwise you have to pay for one! The Japanese place right by the market is pretty good. Overall a lovely stay on a lovely little side road. I wish we had been warned about two things though. The stairs are extremely steep and we had two great grandparents with us. Luckily there wasn't a problem, but it would have been nice to be aware beforehand. The other is that the bathroom is accessible only through the master bedroom. Cool, just would have been nice to see in the listing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old city birthday trip
Lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, awesome location
Location was awesome, super walkable, close to public transit if needed. History of the neighborhood and the home itself on display everywhere. Plenty of restaurants, shops, etc. all within just a few blocks. House was clean, check in/out very smooth, host was communicative throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Old Philadelphia
Sophie's house was fantastic. It was comfortable, located on a historic street, in the best historic part of Philadelphia. It is convenient to everywhere in the city, either walking, public transportation, or Uber. It is only 15 minutes to South Philly & the Stadiums by Uber. Independence Hall & the Historic District is a 10 minute walk. Sonny's fantastic cheese steaks is 2 blocks away. 2nd year we've stayed here, will again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet sanctuary in old city
Such a sweet historic home in old city. The street is a little oasis…. Quiet and peaceful. So easy to check in and out. I would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie L.

Weekend Stay in Philly
We had a wonderful weekend get away for an event at Lincoln Field. This location was perfect. A block to the subway and a short walk to Reading Terminal and many other restaurants. We felt very safe walking everywhere. The house is on an adorable cobblestone street. Old City was a very quaint place to stay. I would recommend this location as long as you can climb the stairs to the two top floors to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!!!
This quaint little apartment in Old City was perfect for our family trip to Philly. We LOVED being in walking distance of all history sights. The alley on which the house was, was adorable with cobblestones and the whole 9 yards! The architecture of the house was very unique and historic. Things were very clean and comfortable and we had all that we needed! Thank you Sophie for a magnificent stay in Philly! We would use you again in a heart beat if we returned. Thank you! PS. Sonny's Philly cheesesteaks on Market St is a quick walk and had the BEST FOOD!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little house
We had a lovely comfortable time in this little row home on the cutest quiet street. Everything was perfect, though the staircase is not for the faint of heart or socks! Would definitely stay again. Just a short walk from the bell and independence hall, lots of restaurants close by too. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic & Charming!
I took my husband here for 2 nights as a surprise for his birthday. We both enjoy older homes and old cities. The location of this home is excellent! The kitchen had everything that we needed and the bed was very comfortable. Everything was clean and neat and we truly enjoyed our stay, we would come back again. I highly recommend this property to anyone who enjoys American history. There are so many restaurants and activities within walking distance that we didn’t even need to use our car, which was conveniently parked right behind the house in a parking lot that cost $30 for 24 hours, which isn’t bad in the city! We could actually see our car from the bathroom window, that is how close the lot is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and charming little apartment
The apartment is in a great location and adds to the experience of visiting historical sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023