Northwest Philadelphia stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Northwest Philadelphia vacation home, you'll find Morris Arboretum and Morris Arboretum. Also, Arcadia University is within 3 miles (5 km) and Plymouth Meeting Mall is within 6 miles (10 km).
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Villanova University - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
Wyndmoor Station - 4 min drive
Philadelphia Chestnut Hill East Station - 16 min walk
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Bruno's Restaurant - 19 min walk
Chestnut Hill Brewing Company - 3 min drive
McNally's Tavern - 2 min drive
Chill on the Hill - 2 min drive
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once
This 1904 single family house recently renovated is ideal for a group of up to 11 people. Enjoy a mix of European modern design mixed with a warm American historical ambient. The house offers a secluded backyard with green surroundings, a private driveway with parking space and spacious common areas. Five bedrooms are located upstairs and offer different combinations of rooms: from rooms with twin beds to a master bedroom suite with a king size bed.
Property manager
Elisa
Languages
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Note from host: Seated dinner party allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: Seated dinner party allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Comfort Charm Tradition at Once
Comfort, Charm and Tradition at Once Philadelphia
Comfort, Charm and Tradition at Once Private vacation home
Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once Reviews
Reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andy K.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Puppet team loved their stay
Everything great except driveway was tough to pull in and back out for a Yukon plus trailer. Beautiful home and clean!
Andy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter F.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
We were looking for a place close to a family wedding that was taking place in greater Philadelphia. We found this great place that offered the bed space for the amount of people that were staying and the location was perfect. Close to family, shopping and trails for running and walking. My family enjoyed there stay and would recommend this gem to anyone.
Peter F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy and Tom H., Cailfornia
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
House full of character in a convenient neighborhood
We loved how this old house had plenty of room, was well designed, and had both character and excellent renovations. The 3 bathrooms were sparkling new, the AC worked great during a heatwave, and the basement was a padded and fun refuge for our year and a half year old granddaughter who LOVED her time playing with balls and running around in the colorful, kid-safe area. All communication with the owner was clear, gracious, and helpful. We found the entire house was impressively clean, especially for an older house. We were in the area for a wedding and spent 8 days at the property, and it was a perfect stay for our family.
Cindy and Tom H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frances R.
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, comfortable house
We had a great stay in this lovely, comfortable house. The kids especially loved the basement play room and the trampoline. Slept 9 comfortably, well-equipped kitchen, great bathrooms.
Frances R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
tiffany c.
Aug 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Pennsylvania Paradise
We enjoyed our stay at the house. It’s perfect for a family with little children. The house was clean and very spacious so our family can spread out and enjoy the space. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen and dining in the dining area. We would def stay at the house again.
tiffany c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
Jul 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home!
The property was spacious and warm. It was convenient to local restaurants and fun activities. It is also convenient to downtown Philadelphia with freeway and non-freeway routes. We have 3 kids, each of whom had their own room, which they loved. I loved the character and charm of the house. The woodwork is unbelievable. The house retains it historical detail with great updates in the bathrooms and appliances. My favorite place was the front porch after a long day of exploring. The kitchen is fully stocked. And, above all, the owner is very responsive. We would stay here again if we are in the area! Recommendation, the owners use Roku for the TVs. It s a good idea to research what Roku is before you arrive so you can get the TVs up and running correctly. Works great!
Michael P.
10/10 Excellent
Kendell F., Medford, Oregon
Jul 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was a great house. There was plenty of space for everyone. The toys and craft materials were such a fantastic unexpected surprise. However, if you are light sleeper, this may not be the place for you. It is an old house and the upstairs flooring creaks. Otherwise, this was a great place. We highly recommend it for families.
Kendell F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
virginia m.
Jun 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
family vacation
everything we needed was there we had a great trip
virginia m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ian C.
Jun 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
My wife and I booked the Elisa's house for a 3 night stay for our wedding weekend. Elisa's property was perfect for getting ready before our wedding and for unwinding after. The back yard was great for hanging outside and playing lawn games. The house was very clean and fully stocked with bed linens and towels. Elisa was very responsive throughout the whole process. We would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this unique and beautiful historic house.
Ian C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia A.
Jun 10, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property for families
House looks just like the pictures. I had family in town for graduation Very clean. Check in process very easy. Kitchen well stocked. My teenage niece loved the expresso machine. Enough dining room seating without feeling cramped. Full bathroom downstairs which was very good so people did not have to run upstairs for facilities. Front porch was very nice to sit on and enjoy the rain and talk. Master bedroom had an en-suite bathroom, which was very nice for my 80 plus mother. Each upstairs bathroom had a bidet and was very modern. Beds could have been a little more comfortable but it is hard to pull that off when u need to accommodate different age groups. Bedrooms were large enough so we were not on top of each other. Lots of books to read. My little nieces never tired of the children’s books
Large backyard where we had a cookout for dinner one night. All grill supplies available
The highlight of the house for the kids was the basement. Padded gym floor with every possible toy in bins. Couple of swings, gymnastic equipment and box’s full of all kinds to things to explore and dress up clothes. Play time was great
Outside of the house could have been a little neater backyard grass was cut so we were fine being outside.
2 minute ride to valley green if u want to walk or run in the park. Close to chestnut hill for dining and shopping If you are looking for a place for family of different age groups to stay together. This is your place. Thank you to the owner
Cynthia A.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janice-Colleen B., Shelton, USA
May 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house and great host!
I cannot say enough good things about our stay and communication with the hosts. The house was beautiful with plenty of amenities and very kid friendly, very clean and well stocked. The hosts were very quick with their communication and accommodating to our needs. We would definitely be booking this again if we do the same trip next year.
Janice-Colleen B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl W.
May 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
House is charming with a nice back yard. Has a very European feel to it! Owner is very responsive to questions.
Cheryl W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Harlan H.
Apr 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great times
We were very pleased with the communication with our host. The home was clean and had a great basement for the kids to play in. Would stay there again and definitely recommend this home for anyone looking for a VRBO in the area.
Harlan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nichol B.
Apr 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house!
This house was perfect for all of our family to spread out. Three adults, two teens, a tween, and a toddler and we never felt like we were on top of each other. Great for hosting a family dinner as well. We loved our stay here and would definitely return!
Nichol B.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tenika G.
Apr 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
The property was pristine and the neighborhood was gorgeous. The property felt like home with a warm feeling. The property had everything you could imagine for serving, hosting family, friends, and everything was immaculate.
Tenika G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
Mar 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for kids
Had a great week. 4-year-old loved the basement, toys, and books. Plenty of space to spread out and the owner was very responsive.
Michael R.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brett & Jessie S.
Feb 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family home!
This is a charming property, complete with everything you need to feel right at home. Everything about the check-in/rental process was smooth, Elisa was wonderful and very helpful, offering great restaurant recommendations, etc. The surrounding area is gorgeous and easy access to various food/shopping and downtown Philly. Perfect spot to stay with kids/family. So happy to have found this spot!
Brett & Jessie S.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim D.
Dec 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have been happier!
Our family spent Christmas here, the property was exactly as described and clean upon our arrival. We arrived to a lit Christmas tree and holiday lights setup on the banister it was extreme festive!
Tim D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lewis P.
Nov 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, unique home
Liver the house, had a ton of character and was perfect for a small family get together. Bathrooms are super clean and even more modern, wonderfully updated. Plenty of sleeping, great kitchen with everything needed to cook some family meals. Great communication, loved it!
Lewis P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tom V., STUDIO CITY
Nov 20, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
Nice home. Enjoyed our stay. Look forward to coming back.
Tom V.
10/10 Excellent
anne g.
Nov 16, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
3 generation reunion
Elisa was so nice to communicate with and always available.
Location ideal for local activities and restaurants.
House was very kid friendly.
Bathrooms and beds especially nice.
anne g.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janet F.
Aug 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Really great for young toddlers
This house is really great for children. We had two year old twins with us or a week and all the toys and books kept them busy the entire week. The house is also really clean and has everything we need. The only thing that I think needs a little attention is the WiFi. We have two adults working from home half the time and we weren’t able to do zoom calls without getting dropped. If the WiFi issue can be addressed , this will be great for families who just need a little break from their apartments during this pandemic
Janet F.
10/10 Excellent
Linda W., Slingerlands, New York, USA
Jan 6, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend in Philadelphia
We spent a long weekend with our extended family over the holidays. The house was perfect - plenty of room for everyone. The bathrooms are new and modern. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. Thank you to our host!
Linda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
William D.
Jul 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and Unique Style in a Leafy Philly Suburb
This is a fully-updated century-old house in a classic NW suburb of Philadelphia. Outstanding features include deep-relief carved wood panels on the walls, and bathrooms with sparkling modern European fixtures: toilets, showers, sinks and, yes, bidets. Very spacious with 3 floors, and a well-equipped kitchen. Excellent AC and WiFi. Prompt, cordial communications with the owner. There were no issues. It is not far from Valley Forge, and directly across the street from the wonderful Morris Arboretum. It is a ways from downtown, but a pleasant drive on forested parkways. Our best vacation rental ever.
William D.
10/10 Excellent
Stephen R.
May 19, 2019
Amazing house, a wonderful stay! Highly recommended
Pictures do not do any justice to this modern appointed house. This is a wonderful house that is close to many amenities, park and the chic area of chestnut hill.
It was a pleasant stay. Kitchen is large and well equipped with everything, the interior wood staircase and carved wood panels are incredible work of art. dining and living room are very comfortable; bedrooms are spacious and bright. Even the Bathrooms are state of the art, and super stylish and contemporary with European fittings. A wonderful surprise that comfortably accommodated our large family of 7. Highly recommended!!