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Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel

Vacation home in Philadelphia, near University of Pennsylvania

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Place, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

About this property

Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel

Nestled in heart of University City with a bonus hidden beautiful garden , let you forget you are in city ! Also well decorated with two cozy bedrooms feel like home away home . Easy access to metro station or bus two block away. Close to Drexel ,UCSC, UPenn,30TH train station,CHOP and HUP, etc. There are many restaurants and stores nearby ! Keyless self-check In ,High speed Wifi and 24/7 exterior video surveillance ! Ideal for college & family visiting, business traveller and other pleasure!

✦Bedrooms: Relax in two elegantly furnished bedrooms, each with a cozy queen bed, feel more comfortable .

✦Kitchen: fully equipped kitchen has all the essentials for cooking, including a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, free coffee supply etc.

✦Bathroom : modern and brightly with a skylight ,supplied with Fresh towels and all essentials.

✦Laundry: dryer and washer ready for use at the basement .

✦WIFI : High-speed FIOS internet and the laptop work desk make the space work friendly.

✦Cleanliness: Cleaned and disinfected by the professional cleaning crew to ensure a safe and healthy living environment. This is our top PRIORITY and Confident !

✦Respectful: We have quiet, nice and respectful neighbors and they EXPECT the same from us. This place is NOT suitable for party, smokers or people just looking for a place to have FUN

✦Safety : there is a UPENN security check point next to us . They are on patrol continue to late night

✦This is our new listing , we are continue to furnish more . we need suggestions from our guests , so we can better sevice and accommodation . We're always experimenting with new decor and furnishings so you may notice the space presented slightly different than in our photos, but you can always expect it to be just as stylish... if not more!

Guests have full access the entire townhouse .

We also have a GARDEN at backyard which is sharing and operating with our neighbors . Please DON'T CROSS the boundary line and interrupt our neighbors !!! We have a stunning gazebo, sit in the back for our guests relax and enjoy our beautiful plants at this hidden garden .

Other details to note

School get off around 3 pm , the front street will blocked for 10 minutes ,also may hear some short crowd of students at front door .

We don’t offer parking , It’s street parking. please refer our instructions.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No party allowed , No unapproved visitor and over house limited .Otherwise take action as trespassing, cancel your reservation immediately no refund!
24/7 video surveillance surrounding exterior of building.No pet allowed and No smoking / Vaping inside the property! $300 penalty fee will apply !!!
GARDEN is sharing and operating with our neighbors .Please DON'T CROSS the boundary line and interrupt our neighbors ! Please keep voice down !

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 956847

About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

University City, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, is home to this vacation home. Please Touch Museum and Blue Cross RiverRink are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lincoln Financial Field or Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Drexel University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Philadelphia Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia University City Station - 3 min drive
  • 40th St. Station - 4 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪U-Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kabobeesh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪International Foods and Spices - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel on Jan 1, 2026 start from $291.57, 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.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem Townhome with 2 BRs -University City -near UPenn&Drexel located?

Located in University City, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Drexel University. University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 2 mi (3 km). 40th St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 46th St. Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

keith l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great would definitely come here agian
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed the hammock in the garden. Unit is clean and well maintained. Host was responsive to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable and convenient place for our family to stay while doing college visits. The highlight is the amazing hidden garden behind the house—just lovely. A true oasis.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. The beds were so comfortable. The backyard is beautiful. No complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Obsessed with this house. Stayed with a girlfriend for a mini girls trip. We were able to walk to catch the train for a Phillies game, which was great. But the garden was the true highlight of the home. The inside was also spotless & had great appliances and finishes. We will absolutely be back, if we find ourselves headed to Philly again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

Great stay for a night in Philadelphia with beautiful garden setting on quiet street

Great stay…see five stars for everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotless when we arrived and well equipped. We had an issue with our heat and the owner addressed it immediately which was much appreciated. Parking was easy as described. The neighborhood was pretty quiet for being in Philly! There are stores nearby if you need anything. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would stay again!We did stay with our 3 year old and the only suggestion I have is to have something to cover/block the basement stairs. There was a big draft coming upstairs since it was very cold when we stayed and the stairs are right off of the kitchen making us a little nervous with a 3 year old running around. We just put some chairs there and it was a non issue though.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay N.

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

Great experience!

House was clean, well organized, and had everything we needed for our short trip (but would work for longer stays)!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

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

Lovely Property in a Fantastic Location

A quiet getaway near the heart of University City, this home was a perfect jumping off point for exploring Philly and getting our son set up for a month-long program at Penn, just a short walk away. It was hot during our stay, but we slept cool inside and still very much enjoyed the gorgeous, shady garden. Our host Ivy was very helpful and responsive. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a gorgeous property with plenty of space and beautiful accommodations. The street parking was easy and the owner was ready to get in touch with. Access is remote making it very convenient in an area where it is hard to find places to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Perfect for small group

Great spot for Penn parents weekend! Clean and quiet. Enjoyed our stay! Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura P.

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

An awesome experience in Philly

This location allowed us to visit with our daughter and new grandchild. The place was perfect, parking was easy and we look forward to booking this again very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franny E.

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

Lovely stay in cute townhouse with sweet back garden

Ivy's townhouse is charming and quiet, located on a side street where we were always able to find parking. The back garden is just lovely - we wished the weather had been better so we could have enjoyed it more. Super comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, and everything was clean and new. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca B.

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

Excellent Property in Every Way

We loved everything about this property. The pictures accurately depict the property. The garden which is available for guests to sit in is gorgeous! The place was very clean and the kitchen had almost everything we needed for cooking. The beds are quite comfortable. Best of all, the location of the property is very quiet (this is hard to find in Philly). We didn't hear traffic or siren noises at all. If you want a great night's sleep, this is a perfect place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura P.

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

Return trip to Philly

This property has intermittently been our home away from home for the last few months as we come to visit our family member in the hospital at Philadelphia. It is a beautiful comfortable space in the perfect location. Now that it’s spring the outdoor space is a wonderful bonus! When not available we have also stayed at this owners other property which is also lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was sparkling clean and comfortable with all the essentials for our weekend stay. Close to Penn for our event. On-street parking was not a problem at all over the weekend. Would definitely return due to proximity to campus. Too cold to enjoy the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Penn Research Center stay

Extremely convenient location to Penn Med research complex. Simple access. Very comfortable and squeaky clean townhouse. Upper tier kitchen appliances. Take stock of pots pans and spices for meal planning. Wonderful & inviting outdoor space for warmer weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura P.

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

great place to stay

We were in Philadelphia to support our daughter and grandbaby hospitalized at CHOP. It was a beautiful and comfortable environment to unwind at the end of the day and be together as a family. It was perfectly located, walkable to CHOP, Ronald McDonald House, grocery store and all other conveniences. Street parking was always available. Great communication with the host. We have already booked our next trip back in a few weeks.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia w.

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

Secret Garden

A truly convenient spot to U Penn. Very walkable. Close to great & diverse restaurants, a grocery store, coffee, etc. Beautiful clean space with lots of light and air. The backyard garden is a slice of heaven in a city filled with hustle and bustle. Ivy was very responsive and wonderful to communicate with. A fabulous home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Perfect

The place is beautiful and had everything we needed. The only thing I was unsure of was the check out procedure. Normally, it states what to do in the email, however the only check out procedure listed was to make sure the door was locked. Other then that, the stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

R H.

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

Truly a Great Find!

This property is exactly as listed! We stayed to be close to CHOP for hospital appointments & it is a great location for that as well as anything in Philadelphia. EVERYTHING we did was 20min or less away. Sometimes we drove but mostly used Uber which is cheap & always many drivers around so our longest wait was 5min. We walked to a grocery store I think 2 blocks away as well as several restaurants! Easy walk & flat sidewalks. The townhome is very clean, organized & well stocked. The kitchen has utensils, plates, glasses, etc. The bathroom has hotel style shampoo, conditioner & body wash in the shower. Plenty of towels. Thermostat was the easiest I’ve ever used. TV was easy to operate as well, including wifi! Very quiet neighborhood day & night. School was in session but not loud (no school buses so none of those loud noises). Beautiful rear flower garden! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for visiting our daughter who is a student at Penn. Exceptionally clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, easy to access, very well setup!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute little space with a gorgeous patio.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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