About this space Welcome to historic downtown West Chester, PA. This freshly renovated historic home boasts 2 Queen bedrooms and 2 full baths, sleeping 6. Amenities and accommodation await behind the lavender door. This home is nestled on one of the most desirable blocks in the borough that boasts 260 years of history. Convenience, history, haven, and limitless adventures begin with your stay at 236 W Gay street. Take a look behind the lavender door. The space Welcome to historic downtown West Chester, PA. This freshly renovated historic home boasts 2 Queen bedrooms and 2 full baths, sleeping 6. Amenities and accommodation await behind the lavender door. This home is nestled on one of the most desirable blocks in the borough that boasts 260 years of history. You are immediately welcomed into the primary living room of the home, with a bright and airy ambiance, accented by a fireplace focal feature. This area of the home is bathed in natural light and an ideal place to unwind after your day of perusing the bevy of local shops and restaurants afforded by this borough locale. The traditional floor plan transitions into the formal dining room with seating for 6, and onto the spacious kitchen. With all of the conveniences of home, in addition to holding ample prep and storage space, this area gives you the comfortability of creating your own culinary delights throughout your stay. To the rear of the home you will find the recreational comfort of the second living room. Unwind with a movie, challenge others to a board game, or start your day with a book and espresso pairing. This secondary living room also holds a Queen Sofabed and adjoins to a full bath and laundry. This space also allows you to blend indoor and outdoor living with ease. Dine al fresco and enjoy a pairing of wine from one of Chester County's wineries such as Chaddsford Winery or Penns Woods Winery on the private patio. The secondary floor of living boasts two spacious bedrooms with Queen beds and a full bath, providing you all of the creature comforts of home. Parking garage access is also a bonus feature of this West Chester abode.
236 W Gay street is perched in the heart of West Chester, PA, the county "seat" as it is called. With a plethora of options for dining, (Opa Taverna, Limoncello, Mercato, Greystone, and D'Ascemzo's Gelato), shopping (including the renowned King of Prussia Mall), historic tours, wineries (Chaddsford Winery, Penns Woods Winery, Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery) and more. The home is minutes to the esteemed attraction of Longwood Gardens, nestled near the Brandywine Battlefield, close to historic Valley Forge, as well as steps from West Chester University. The home is also central to many local hiking trails, streams for fishing, and canoeing, Marsh Creek Lake for calm beaches, paddleboarding, sailing, and more. The Brandywine River Valley has endless outdoor escapes.
Convenience, history, haven, and limitless adventures begin with your stay at 236 W Gay street. Take a look behind the lavender door. Guest access Whole House with one car detached garage
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
West Chester
West Chester is home to this holiday home. Baldwin's Book Barn and Brandywine Picnic Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Exton Square Mall and Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops. QVC Studio Park and Play-A-Round Golf are also worth visiting.
Chester County Historical Society - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Barclay Grounds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Marshall Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Exton Whitford Station - 9 min drive
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Kildare's Irish Pub - 4 min walk
Turk’s Head Cafe - 3 min walk
Stove and Tap III - 2 min walk
Sedona Taphouse West Chester - 3 min walk
Ryan's Pub - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Home on Gay Street. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home on Gay Street.?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home on Gay Street. on 25 May 2026 start from £145, 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 Historic Home on Gay Street.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Home on Gay Street.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Home on Gay Street.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Home on Gay Street. located?
Situated in West Chester, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chester County Historical Society and West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Chester County Hospital and Baldwin's Book Barn are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Super lovely home in a great location! The garage parking and private backyard were definitely nice perks. Appreciate the host checking in to make sure everything was good.
Historic lodgings in West Chester, PA - this newly renovated home was a very comfortable place to stay while we were in town for a family wedding. It has all the amenities needed plus it is located within walking distance to many good restaurants in the borough. We toured Valley Forge too which is close by. You can’t go wrong staying here. The owners did a great job with the renovations.
Derek’s home was amazing. The beauty and charm inside was stunning. The place was clean and we instantly felt right at home. We walked to dinner
Lori C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tiffany G.
24 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Please be aware that the ultra thin windows make it difficult to sleep in the master bedroom because the main street is literally just outside and you can constantly hear the roar of engines as cars drive by and the hooting and hollering of college kids going out on Friday and Saturday nights. I struggled to get any rest even when I had ear plugs in and ended up sleeping on the couch at the back of the house instead. Also, the floorboards were pretty creaky so made it hard to move around the house without waking everyone.The property is otherwise in a pretty convenient location and was well-kept for such an old structure. Host gave clear instructions for how to get into the property.
The location of this property was perfect - we could walk to eating and shopping in West Chester. We also appreciated the secluded feel of the back yard. As long as you are comfortable climbing stairs (it is a historic home that includes somewhat steep steps to the bedrooms), I would definitely recommend this home!
This place is very well kept. Check in was super easy. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you would need and love the coffee machine. Location is primo as it’s within walking distance to many restaurant and bar choices. Garage parking is a nice feature as well. Highly recommend this property.
Andre S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
gabelucas
6 Apr 2026
Liked: Check-in
No central air conditioning. Garage was tiny. Lots of things were loose and not attached. No measuring cups in the kitchen- there were a couple of steps on stairway to bedrooms that need repair. Beware it ca vibe very loud by front bedroom due to proximity to bars. The upstairs bedrooms can get very hot. Towels were great but host needs to spend more time on details for kitchen and have laundry soap available if thee is a washer and dryer on premises that a renter has access to.Over all it was ok- but with more attention to detail it could be so much better. I probably won’t stay here again as the drunks from the downtown bars were obnoxious at 1am
gabelucas
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Gabriel, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay. You’re correct we do not have central air conditioning, we have not claimed to have this. I’m sorry this was an inconvenience for you. I must dispute your claim that there were no laundry pods, measuring cups, etc. these are all available in the kitchen cabinets and the laundry room above the washer/dryer. We are aware of the windows that are original to the home due to the historic nature of the home and our inability to get approval form the historic district to replace these windows with a newer, more energy efficient and noise resistant window. I want these windows changed more than you do. Thanks for staying with us, once again, I am sorry your stay wasn’t as great as we wanted it to be for you.
One car garage Parking on property very Convenient and safe. Kitchen is Amply supplied with covenient mobile Island. Plenty of hot water for showers. Bedrooms are clean and comfortable. Just walk out front door ,turn right and you are a block and a half from a very occupied uptown area with indoor and outdoor eating.
Our stay was lovely. Nice condo, clean and well appointed. We would stay there again. Off street parking was a plus. Great host, left a list of delicious places to eat which we gladly took advantage of!!