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Welcome to Gio's casita!

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A dining area with a round table, a bowl of decorative items, a sofa with cushions, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, green and white cushions, a decorative wall piece, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a wooden countertop.
A covered outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, a window with shutters, and a brick wall.
A dark gray door with a decorative hanging ornament and a black door handle.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Laureldale, PA
  • Place, Greater Reading Expo Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Digiplex of Fairgrounds Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Santander Arena
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

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About the area

Laureldale

Laureldale is home to this cottage. Reading Pagoda and Daniel Boone Homestead are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Center for the Arts at Albright College and Reading Science Center. Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Laureldale, PA

What's nearby

  • Greater Reading Expo Center - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Digiplex of Fairgrounds Square - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • FirstEnergy Stadium - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Santander Arena - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Reading Pagoda - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Gio's casita! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Gio's casita!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Gio's casita!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Gio's casita! located?

Situated in Laureldale, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Digiplex of Fairgrounds Square, Fairgrounds Farmers Market and Greater Reading Expo Center. Albright College and Center for the Arts at Albright College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geo’s Casita was perfect for my family’s trip to the area. The location was close to amenities and the house was decorated so nicely. The host was responsive and made our stay effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week long visit

We had a nice stay at the property. The property was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Nice and quiet. Everything I needed for my stay. Thank you very much for allowing me to rent your space!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than a hotel room

Very clean. Not for a large family, but worked well for 4. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thanks for choosing our place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and clean

We enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was very clean and smelled wonderful, the bed was very comfortable. We felt really cozy & would choose this home over a hotel room. The neighborhood was quiet and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to check in with no issues. House was immaculate and inviting. Surprised that coffee was supplied. Nice little extra! Bottled water in fridge too! Easy to adjust heat but really wasnt needed as it was very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and quaint. You can walk to places and park but everything is within 5 minute drive. We will surely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Overall a good duplex. We were happy to be able to bring our dog. Property was clean. Neighborhood was consistent with price. It did feel safe. Received two door codes and directions were for different keypad. Only after I complained about not being able to change thermostat did a welcome paper show up with instructions for house. Maybe something needs to be changed with VRBO. That paper wasnt in binder in the house either. Stairs very steep and creeky. Upstairs toilet awkward as it is too close to shower. Overall if you need a less expensive property that is clean and functional, this property is a good choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Reading 11/29 - 12/1

Overall, the stay was pretty good. The house was well kept and beautiful. I just wish the owner was a bit more responsive because the heat in the house was not consistent. It was 20 degrees outside and no matter what you changed the thermostat to, the top floor felt like a sauna and the bottom floor was freezing. When we were sleeping, we had to open the windows of the bedrooms to not get smothered by heat, and it was specifically unbearable in my case being on the top bunk, near the ceiling where the heat source is coming from.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the thermostat. We will dispatch a technician to assess and rectify the issue promptly. I regret the delay in my response due to technical difficulties in receiving messages from Vrbo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely house.All of the amenities needed for a stay.Spotless great neighborhood great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
We sincerely apologize for the unforeseen circumstances during your stay. High winds caused siding damage, resulting in water intrusion in the rear bathroom due to snowmelt. All repairs have been completed. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.
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