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The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home

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A brick building with a blue door, a number 318 sign, and an American flag.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden closet, dresser, and a window.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging plant, a brick fireplace, and a bookshelf with books and an American flag.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a coffee table, and a sofa with American flag pillows.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a variety of framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 4 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly. The property sits near the city center, with attractions like the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and Balch Institution for Ethnic Studies close by.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.
  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the center of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Rittenhouse Square
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Terminal Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home

Welcome to Iseminger Street!

Nestled on one of the most picturesque and quietest car-free streets in Philadelphia: This property is a few blocks from Independence Mall, The Liberty Bell, The PA Convention Center and it’s near the heart of all the historic sites Philly has to offer! Entire two bedroom and two full bath home, a rarity for this neighborhood. One king bed, one queen bed, and one pull-out sofa. Private, covered back patio with ceiling fan, wood fireplace in living room, dishwasher, washer/dryer, high-speed internet, coffee maker, all essential: fresh towels, linens, extra blankets, soap, hair dryer, etc. and tons of CHARM included!

While still firmly rooted in history dating back to the 1800s, this house has also been thoroughly updated. What is so special about this home is the original detailing: wood-beamed ceilings, original plank floors, fireplace (fireplace in living room can be used & other three fireplaces are only decorative), paneled doors, & vintage built-ins. Eat in kitchen, large back patio, two spacious bedrooms, & two bathrooms with natural light.

***Please be aware that this property has somewhat steep stairs -- typically ok for most but may not be suitable for very young children or the elderly.***

The entire home is yours to enjoy! The key will be left in a lockbox, so you'll be able to check in & out at your convenience. I will be available throughout your stay if you need anything & I'm always happy to help you customize your Philadelphia experience. If you need any advice on restaurants & things to do then please ask!

My home is in the middle of the Washington Square West neighborhood & was built in 1824. It is one of the oldest & most historic areas in Philadelphia. The neighborhood is residential with historic townhouses, but also walking distance to everything in Philadelphia including many restaurants, bars, & attractions. The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square, Old City, Society Hill, South Street, Bella Vista, & Graduate Hospital are all within a five to ten minute walk. The street is one of the most charming in Philadelphia & is quiet despite being in the middle of the city. You'll find everything you might need within walking distance including a corner store, coffee shops, Sweet Box Bakery, Whole Foods, a wine/liquor store, Walgreens, & many top rated bars & restaurants!

Public transportation (bus & subway) is easily accessible. There is a bus stop just east of 13th & Lombard & the subway stop (Broad Street Line) is located at Broad & Walnut. The house is within walking distance to two major train stations (Suburban Station & Jefferson Station). 30th Street Station is a ten minute Uber/cab ride & airport is twenty minute Uber/cab ride. There is also an Indego bike share station just a couple blocks from the house on 13th between Locust and Walnut.

Because my home is located on a car-free street in the heart of the city, nearby street parking can be limited. However, there are a few parking garages & public parking lots close by that charge about $40/day to park. Most street parking near the house is fine for 2 hours, but you can go a few blocks south of South Street to park for extended periods of time & I'm always happy to offer tips & help assist.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 897817
Property # 966068
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Located in Philadelphia, this vacation home is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Reading Terminal Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park. Check out an event or a game at Citizens Bank Park, and consider making time for Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Philadelphia, PA

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • 12th-13th & Locust Station - 3 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 4 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Marilyn's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪U BAR - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪254 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knock Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Nonna's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home?

As of Sep 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home on Dec 13, 2026 start from $242, 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic & Walkable Philadelphia Washington Square West 2 bed/2 bath Home located?

Located in Center City, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Rittenhouse Square, and Reading Terminal Market. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Independence Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). 12th-13th & Locust Station is only a 3-minute walk and Walnut Locust Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this historic property. We were able to walk to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure to stay in this historical house. It was a perfect for my first visit to Philadelphia. Such a beautiful city!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house close to every thing we wanted to see and do. The host was very friendly and kind. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and very quiet neighborhood. Close proximity to myriad of restaurants and nearby historic sites.Very clean house and excellent WiFi connectivity. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in a home with so much history and character. The location was great for getting to all of the attractions we wanted to see. If you want to feel like you are not only seeing history, but you also want to immerse yourself in it. This is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historical happiness!

We really enjoyed our stay at this historical home on this cobblestone Street! House was full of character and the bedrooms were both so comfortable… Our host could not have been more hospitable & kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location is fantastic

This property is in a great location for seeing the sites and enjoying the food and culture of Philadelphia. The neighbors are friendly, the host is super responsive and the accommodations are very comfortable. We had zero complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Philadelphia Charm!

We truly enjoyed our stay in this charming home. We had every amenity we needed and more. The suggestions for dining were appreciated and we enjoyed reading about the history of the home. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for an Eagles Game

Located well for public transit. Central to the city, but on a quiet backstreet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walkable to most of center city sights. Also close to multiple public transit options, which makes it easy to get around. Parking, like most of downtown Philadelphia, can be a challenge. Unrestricted street options and a parking garage are a few blocks away, so not the best option if you want easy access to your car while staying, but this should be expected being in a downtown area. Overall a great stay and it's pet friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Philly center city

We lived here in the late 90s Came back to see the city and eat some delicious food
Philly from Jersey side.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

History Trip

Dad and I travelled to Philadelphia to see the history. To be able to stay in such an amazing property that is historic in it’s own right was amazing. Very good shape, clean and comfortable. A great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Such a great area. So many restaurants and historical sites. The house was clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive to any questions. Nice neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Spot!

Great place in the heart of the city. Loved the pedestrian street and the house itself had a lot of character. Very walkable neighbor. We parked in the acme parking garage (near Whole Foods).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming historical gem

Our family of four had a great stay in this charming historical home during our long weekend stay in Philly. The communication and check in was flawless. The neighborhood was quiet and quaint and close to everything you could need. We walked daily to all of the historical sites and museums. The beds were comfortable and all amenities provided. We recommend this home for your next stay in Philly!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Interesting!

Listing should be more prominent about the stairs! Overall we had a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Philly

The house was perfect for a week long stay. AC works well, fully stocked with everything you need and very comfortable. Neighborhood has narrow roads and lots of cars so plan for parking difficulties.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This was great for my husband and I as we visited all the great historical places in Philadelphia. Great stereotypical colonial-era house in great condition. Wonderful amenities in the house provided by the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family with adult children

Brooks place was charming comfortable and fun! We had everything a family would need while traveling and then some. Our location was perfect for walking absolutely everywhere. The restaurants and bars in this neighborhood are all awesome and delicious. And Brook went above and beyond when our flight was delayed and he let us stay cozy and warm later than planned. It was a perfect trip!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was lovely

This is a piece of old Philadelphia and if you enjoy going back in history, this is the place for you. I really enjoyed it. The street does not allow cars and if you cannot walk well, you should use a hotel. It was close to some wonderful restaurants where the food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cool house in a good location

House was beautiful and in a good location. The stairs are definitely steep and may be a little hard to manage with luggage and the small streets getting to the house are cobblestone but otherwise it was easy to get to. The history in the area is very cool. Everything in the house worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Oregonians review

The property is in a great location if you’re looking to explore the city. We found it very charming especially the historic side street it is on. There are many nice restaurants within walking distance and if you don’t like it clean, go to dirty Franks on the corner. We enjoyed our evening there because the people were the coolest. We would return to this property and recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th

We were there to celebrate the 4th of July. We are descendants of one of the signer’s of the Declaration of Independence. My niece was tapping the Liberty Bell. The townhouse and neighborhood are adorable. Great restaurants and we could quickly get around town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In the heart of Philly

This carless street makes you feel like you are in a quiet neighborhood despite being in Center City. Most things are within a short walk or rideshare away. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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