Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking
Summary:
✨ The Walton House, built in 1846, is located in the National Historic District of Kennett Square, PA. We are walking distance to downtown Kennett Square and a short drive to local Brandywine Valley points of interest.
The home has been lovingly maintained to reflect its mid 19th century beginnings, while providing a modern, comfortable place to rest while visiting our lovely town. We hope you enjoy the home as much as we do!
The Space:
✨Welcome to The Historic Parlor House – A Timeless Escape in Charming Kennett Square✨
Step into everyday elegance and classic charm at this beautifully restored historic home located at Kennett Square, PA. With three spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a chef-worthy kitchen, The Parlor House is a warm blend of vintage character and modern comfort, perfect for families, friend getaways, or remote work retreats.
✨SEAMLESS LIVING✨
Guests will enjoy two private parking spots in the driveway behind the home and enter through a lush garden path lined with pea gravel that leads to the paved patio and welcoming back door.
Step inside and you’re greeted by a bright, airy living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a plush Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa, and a Samsung Frame TV—ideal for slow mornings, relaxed evenings, or movie nights.
Just beyond, a butler’s pantry adds historic charm and leads to a powder room with an antique vanity and marble sink. From there, step into the kitchen of your dreams—featuring herringbone brick flooring, a full-sized farmhouse sink, prep sink, KitchenAid dishwasher, bright picture windows, a professional Viking range with two ovens and a griddle, commercial-grade hood, Ninja blender, coffee maker, and ample space to cook and gather with loved ones.
Continue into the dining room, where a table set for six (plus four extra chairs) is ready for shared meals, game nights, or celebrations. As you reach the front of the home, the parlor welcomes you to unwind, read, or simply enjoy a quiet evening—where many generations have likely done the same.
✨UPSTAIRS RETREAT✨
The second floor features three thoughtfully designed bedrooms and two full bathrooms:
Primary Suite: King bed, abundant natural light, and a beautiful en-suite bathroom with a Carrera marble walk-in shower and skylight.
🛏️ Bedroom Two: King bed with cozy, calm styling.
🛏️Bedroom Three: Queen bed with warm, charming touches.
🛁 Shared Bath: Tub/shower combo with plenty of room for all.
✨LAUNDRY✨
In-unit washer and dryer with detergent and basic supplies provided to make your stay easy and convenient.
✨PARKING✨
Two dedicated off-street parking spaces in the private driveway.
✨DISCOVER KENNETT SQUARE✨
Known as the “Mushroom Capital of the World,” Kennett Square is a delightful town filled with charm, culture, and small-town warmth. From this central location, you’re just a stroll away from local restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and seasonal events. Visit nearby Longwood Gardens, enjoy wine tasting at local vineyards, or explore the vibrant local art scene.
Guest Access:
🏠 The lockbox is located to the left of the side gate. Please return the keys upon departure. Lost key fee is $150.
The Neighborhood:
🗺️ We are a 5 minute walk to State Street, which is where you'll find most of the restaurants and shops in Kennett, although not all! Check out our guidebook for all of our local recommendations, some of which are off the beaten path! IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ: our house is in a QUIET, residential, area in the historic district. We are beholden to local ordinances which prohibit noise after 9pm. Moreover, we are committed to being respectful of our neighbors and ask that all guests respect our quiet hours. Thank you for considering this requirement before deciding to book. Thank you!
Getting Around:
🚗 You can walk to downtown Kennett from the house. You will need a car if you plan to travel around and see points of interest like Longwood Gardens, Brandywine Battlefield Park and Brandywine Art Museum.
Other Things to Note:
To help ensure a relaxing and respectful stay for everyone:
🔇 Quiet hours are observed from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
⚠️ Please use extra caution when going up and down the stairs
🐾 Pets are welcome with prior approval. A pet fee of $150 applies
🚭 No smoking, parties, or events
💳 Credit card processing fees are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation
📌 Extended Stay Policy: If your stay is 21 days or longer, a $100 deep cleaning fee will be added to ensure the home stays in top condition. We’ll coordinate payment upon booking.
Interaction with Guests:
📲 We are always available by message or phone. If an issue arises at the property that requires on-site attention, our crew is happy to assist.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
This property accepts cash
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
Kennett Square
Located in Kennett Square, this holiday home is in the city centre. Anson B. Nixon Park and Va La Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Christiana Mall and Pennsbury-Chadds Ford Antique Mall. Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory and Brandywine Picnic Park are also worth visiting.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
University of Delaware - 22 min drive - 25.1 km
Wilmington Riverwalk - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
Exton Station - 27 min drive
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 9 min walk
Victory Brewing Company - 11 min walk
The Naked Olive - 18 min walk
Braeloch Brewing - 9 min walk
Sang Tong Thai - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking?
As of 31 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking on 21 Jun, 2026 start from S$954, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious 3BR Historic Home | Walk Downtown+Parking located?
Located in the heart of Kennett Square, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Anson B. Nixon Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Barkingfield Park. Longwood Cemetery and Longwood Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Walton House is a lovely place to stay. It is well appointed, clean, comfortable, and perfectly located to enjoy the quaint town of Kennett Square and to conveniently access Winterthur and Longwood Gardens. The hosts are attentive and responsive.
Definitely the location, 2 blocks from town central and the great restaurants within walking distance. Spent a lot of timr in the back room overlooking the garden and patio.
Great location to walk into town and to go explore the entire Brandywine area. Great kitchen and back room to sit and chat with family. 3 nice size bedrooms.
Sheralee W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
28 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house made visiting my dad recovering from a medical procedure feel more of a "vacation" for my pre teen and teen kids. Exactly what we were looking for.
The Walton House is a great place to stay. Plenty of space with 2 1/2 baths and multiple bedrooms, and in a great location. It seems like everything in the house is high-end, especially in the kitchen. The hosts provided all the amenities (including provisions in the kitchen, paper products, etc.) that we could have asked for. Would certainly stay here again if back in the area.
We have rented several properties during our retirement years and this property was clean and well organized with what we needed to meet our needs during our stay. Highly recommend.
The house was very comfortable. The hosts were great. No complaints here!
Zach H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda
21 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful historic home in center of Brandywine Valley and attractions. Walking distance to great restaurants. Very responsive hosts. Comfortable bedrooms and updated bathroom and kitchen.
This property isn’t just perfect, it is also an historical home. So comfortable and inviting. So convenient to the square shopping and restaurants. We are already planning to return, if you will have us.
We enjoyed our stay. The house is comfortable, charming, and splendidly appointed. The convenient location is walkable. Longwood and Winterthur are a short drive.
Wonderful! Love the kitchen and the very comfy beds. Great home base for Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine Museum. Easy walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants.
Even family who did not stay with us loved the house. Twelve family members had dinner there several times. We liked the fact that we were close to the shopping are and near to family who live in Kennett and Media.clise to the main shopping are
The house was well represented and so beautifully decorated. We had everything we needed, the location around the corner from the shops and within a lovely walkable neighborhood allowed us to explore by foot as well as a great jumping off point to get to places farther away
The home is wonderful and decorated beautifully. The house was clean and appointed with everything you could need to be comfortable during your stay. Location was great too and walkable to cute shops and restaurants. It was the perfect setting for a little early Christmas get together with family.
We stayed at this rental while visiting Kennett Square for a few nights in December. The house itself had an amazing kitchen, very nice, modern updates, and was kid friendly.
It was a very nice location as well which was convenient to downtown Kennett Square. I would highly recommend staying here.