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Historic Home w/ Yard in the Heart of Reading!

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Reading Vacation Rental | 5BR | 2.5BA | Stairs Required | 2,500 Sq Ft
Family Room | Laptop-Friendly Workspace | 2nd Floor
Front Porch
Living Room | Smart TVs | Xfinity Cable | Fireplace | 1st Floor
Living Room | Central Heating | Window A/C Units | Free WiFi | Fireplace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Reading, PA
  • FirstEnergy Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santander Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Reading Pagoda
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historic Home w/ Yard in the Heart of Reading!

2,500 Sq Ft | 3 Mi to Reading Pagoda | Near Public Transportation

Experience the Center Park Historic District's rich history and architectural charm from this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental. Explore Centre Park, FirstEnergy Stadium, and Santander Arena, all only steps away. This Reading home offers a deck for relaxing evenings, laptop-friendly workspaces for productivity, and Xfinity cable for entertainment, creating a convenient home base!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 full bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Front porch
- Private backyard w/ deck
- Gas grill

LIVING FEATURES
- Smart TVs, Xfinity cable
- Fireplace
- Laptop-friendly workspaces, monitor, printer
- Formal dining room, family room
- Board games, books

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker (starter amount of pods provided)
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- Dining table, high chair

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating, window A/C units, ceiling fans
- Complimentary toiletries
- Washer/dryer (available upon request)

FAQ
- Basement available upon request
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Not childproofed

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3-story home
- 11 steps to enter
- All bedrooms & full bathrooms on 2nd & 3rd floors

PARKING
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Located in the heart of the city with easy access to Reading attractions
- 1 block to Centre Park & Reading Area Community College
- 1 mile to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
- 2-4 miles to Alvernia University, Albright College
- 54 miles to Hersheypark
- 97 miles to Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market
- 39 miles to Lehigh Valley International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 3-story home requires 11 exterior steps to enter. All bedrooms and full bathrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors
- The basement and laundry are available upon request
- Please supervise children as there are detergents and pest control substances that can be harmful to children if ingested
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the front door facing the entryway and walkway. Camera 2 is on the back door facing the entryway and walkway. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Reading

Reading is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at French Creek State Park and Blue Marsh Recreation Area, while Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FirstEnergy Stadium or Santander Arena.
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Reading, PA

What's nearby

  • FirstEnergy Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • GoggleWorks Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santander Arena - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Reading Pagoda - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mid-Atlantic Air Museum - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pike Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Jimenez - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Old San Juan - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Magic Wok - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home w/ Yard in the Heart of Reading! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home w/ Yard in the Heart of Reading!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home w/ Yard in the Heart of Reading!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home w/ Yard in the Heart of Reading! located?

Situated in Reading, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of GoggleWorks Center for the Arts and Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society. Santander Arena and Genesius Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good stay

Good place, fairly advertised. There were a few things that we needed to get (e.g., non-stick bath mats for the tub and shower) and it needs hooks for wet towels in the 3rd floor bathroom, but other than that, we had a very good visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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