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Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia

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Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41134 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Place, Fairmount Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Franklin Institute
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia

Beautiful townhouse on tree-lined street in Logan Square.

Central air. Hardwood floor throughout.

Short walk to Comcast Center, Coxe Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Schuylkill River Trail, Center City's Financial District, Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum, Franklin Institute, Natural Sciences Museum, Rittenhouse Square, Chinatown, The Free Library of Philadelphia main branch, Fairmount Park neighborhood.

Quick trip to University of Pennsylvania, CHOP, Temple, Jefferson, Drexel, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art.

Eat-in kitchen with garbage disposal and dishwasher, and French door leading out to a small private patio.

Second floor open plan with sunny bedroom, small den, large closet, and bathroom with shower.

Third floor master bedroom with large walk-in closet, and spacious bathroom with bath tube.

Basement with laundry, large storage closets and a separate basement entry-exit.

We live a block away in with and would be happy to stop by for a short chat to welcome you if you so desire.

Within two minute walk to buses and within 10 minute walk to train stations. Cabs everywhere close walk to most city's art and historical attractions.

This house is in the heart of Center City a few blocks away from the financial district while on a residential street.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings after July 14, 2025's checking is 3pm and check out is 10am. We may be able to accommodate an 1-2 hour change in this time for $15/ hour.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia on 15 Nov 2026 start from £112, 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 Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful House in Heart of Center City Philadelphia located?

Located in Center City, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of The Franklin Institute and Fairmount Park. Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. 19th St Station is 7 minutes by foot and Suburban Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

andrea l.

Overall a good stay, great location!

Overall a good stay, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Andrea.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Great location! Everything you want!

Had a great time in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving weekend. Sophie's place was perfect for us. Barnes Foundation is reason enough to visit this town!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
I am so glad you had a good visit William and guests! Thank you for choosing out house. And thank you for being such easy going guests and leaving the house clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Simple, No Frills Stay

Our stay at Sophie's place was just what we needed - a simple place to call home base and get a hot shower and a great night's sleep every night. Sophie was extremely accessible for questions and the neighborhood was perfectly situated steps from Logan's Square and quiet at night. Waking to the birds chirping and the church bells ringing was a treat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you for choosing our house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Great place to stay.

Neat and clean. Conveniently located. Very reasonably priced. We walked to most places and were able to get an Uber very quickly when needed. The beds are on the hard side, but I would still recommend this lovely home without hesitation. Thank you for making the place available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review! We've added fluffy mattress covers to soften the beds. Your suggestion of a softer bed is appreciated!
Archival

8/10 Good

Christine D.

Sometime Simple is just the right thing!

Great townhome in the art museum area - simply decorated but clean, warm and a great location. Sophie was great to work with from booking to departure and responded quickly if I had any questions. This is a 2 bedroom with 2 bathrooms (not easy to find in the city at a reasonable price), and Sophie had everything we needed in the kitchen for our short stay. Would definitely rent again......thanks Sophie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you for being such a wonderful guest Christine, and leaving our house so clean and tidy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Location, responsiveness, spaciousness, and charm

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is PERFECT! We walked from the 30th Street train station to the property and purchased supplies at nearby Trader Joe's and Whole Foods! Sophie is consistently available and very responsive. We walked to all the places we wanted to visit: Verizon Hall to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Rodin Museum, and The Barnes Foundation ... not to mention walks to The Constitution Center and Elfreth Alley. The Franklin Institute is just around the corner. Future renters may wish to know that this is a three-story unit with narrow stairs. We LOVED the space, the floor to ceiling doors in the kitchen, where light pours in during meals. This unit is minimally furnished and there is no cable tv (Roku in its place). But this HomeAway met every one or our needs and we would stay here again in a heartbeat. We slept well and always felt safe ... and we loved the charming neighborhood. We did not have a car but note that parking could be a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Karen for your review. We are very happy you enjoyed your visit to Philadelphia and your stay at the house.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katrina K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lackluster and a bit unsafe.

My major issue is the basement door. The place is fairly dusty and could use a good sweep. The layout is quaint but quickly becomes annoying, especially when getting to the second bedroom means you have to pass through the first one. I felt the beds were uncomfortable as they are fairly firm. Having two baths is nice even if the shower stall is kinda tight in the first one. Hot water heater is a good size, able to have multiple hot showers one after the other. Noise from the street is pretty loud. The lockbox was a bit hard to find at night and the door is a bit tricky. Now my major issue, the basement door does not lock. I couldn't even tell if it latched. There was no deadbolt on it and when getting the key out of the lock box I noticed there was a bunch of stuff piled infront of it outside so I looked closer and it didn't have a deadbolt key hole. Upon getting inside the first thing I did was check that door and there's a bunch of stuff stacked infront of it in the basement to keep it shut. Specifically a heavy exercise weight among boxes and such. No lock only a pile of stuff. Which not great but okay I get it, however the door into the basement inside also didn't have a lock so this is very much just an exposed door. Yes it would take some work to get through but it's not enough that I felt safe in trusting that door.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Hi Katrina. I am sorry you did not have a good stay. I hope you find places more suitable to your needs the next time. The basement has its own external exit door with secure lock. The house while actually on a more quiet street. It’s still the city. The kay out of the house does have. an open first bedroom, as it is shown on the listing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Great host, great location, great stay!

The host, Sophie, was very quick to come over and help us with a situation we had when we first arrived. She was very responsive and went above and beyond to assure that our stay was well accommodated. The home has everything you may need, including snacks in the kitchen and extra towels. The location cannot be any better - close to everything downtown and a very safe neighborhood. My group felt totally secure walking around at night. The home even has cool history to it which added to our Philly experience. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raederle S.

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

In the right place!

Overall the place was great. The kitchen was well provisioned and the place had a cozy feel. The stairs are no joke, but the location can't be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Raederle for being such a good guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great location. Safe area. Family friendly.

Our stay was wonderful. Quick walk to the grocery and the parking garage we found using SpotHero as suggested by the Host. Our Host replied to our messages quickly and helped with any questions we had. The residence was clean and safe for my family. Location was great, close to museums but also convenient for the historical sights. We found breakfast on the way to the Liberty Bell without issue. When we head back to Philadelphia we will be staying in the same place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Melissa for choosing our house. Guests like you makes hosting enjoyable and rewarding. Thank you again for keeping the house clean and tidy at check out too! Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talia S.

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

Great Host, Basic Property

Sophie is a great host who was very quick in responding to us. The house has all the basics and is 3 floors. I wasnt quite clear that there was not parking on site, but I may have overlooked that in the details.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Talia, for choosing our house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle B.

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

Sophie is a great host

Sophie was an incredible host. She was easy to get in touch with and even came over when we were having difficulty with the front door. Additionally, she provided some good tips for parking in the city. The house is in a central location with lots of restaurants in walking distance. The one recommendation I would make is an updated Roku for the tv. Several of the aps would not load, but we were able to access the free Roku channel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Annabelle for being such great guests. We will fix that Roku ASAP! So sorry about that.
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHELLE K.

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

Philly brownstone quiet neighborhood

Owner was great to work with and has place set up well. We had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Michelle for choosing 2023 Cherry. We appreciate guests like you truly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Convenient Location to Museum Area

Sophie was easy to work with and made the entire experience easy. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you very much, Jennifer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Very Nice Spot

Very good location, clean and well fitted out. Would certainly stay again if I get to Philly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you, Michael!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive Claudio C.

great place to stay in Philadelphia

We have a nice stay un Sophie's house! She was really kind and all the time in contact with us when we need it. We recomened to stay, the neighberhood Is really nice, you can go walking everywhere. You have everything you need at Sophie's house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crissy W.

Very nice house in a great location

Was in town for a concert. The house was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

Great location. Nice space.

The house is perfectly located for visiting attractions on the Parkway, like the Art Museum, the Franklin Institute, and the Academy of Natural Sciences. It is also convenient to the business section. The house was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. It worked well for my sister, my daughter, and me. Guests should be aware, though, that the second floor bedroom does not have a door. (The third floor bedroom does.) Depending on who you are traveling with you might want to think about sleeping arrangements. Sophie and her husband were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Charming and affordable, close to center city, perfect for a weekend stay, Excellent host!!

Party of four enjoyed coming back to this apartment after a full day at the convention center. Less than 10 minute travel time to all our destinations. Sophie was very helpful with any questions we had along the way. We would absolutely stay here again on our next over-night trip to Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Steven, thank you for choosing our house and I am very happy to hear you had a good stay. Thank you for being such a easy going guest and leaving the house clean and tidy. Happy Holidays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Great location, great owner!

We had a great stay, everything we could have needed was available. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Clean, ideal location, friendly hosts

A wonderful home in a prime location! It was tucked away on a quiet street but still close enough to walk anywhere in Center City! The house itself was clean and had everything we needed! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you Dana for choosing our house and for being model guests. Our house was left clean and tidy. We really appreciate guests like you. Happy Holidays!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin S.

Location was what we needed.

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana Luisa C.

Perfect location!

Sophie was a very accessible host and accommodated us for a very late check-in. The home is easy to find and as others have mentioned, in a prime location close to restaurants, museums, parks, and other sites. Street parking is limited due to permit requirements, but there is a lot 2 blocks away on Arch that we used, costing $38/24h. The home is tri-level, with very narrow and steep stairs, so may be an issue for those with balance or mobility issues, as well as children. Otherwise, the home is lovely and perfect for a stay in the city. The thermostat kept us comfortable and we thought the beds were also comfortable, despite other guests' comments regarding the firmness of the mattress. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Yolanda B.

Location, Location, Location

This townhome is within walking distance of the majority of downtown tourist sights, restaurants, stores and yet you are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You don't need a car if you stay here. The townhome was spacious and comfortable. There were two of us and it was nice that we each had our own bedroom and bathroom. Sophie was helpful with parking suggestions and was flexible with the check in time which was greatly appreciated because we arrived early. This is a great place for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cliff m.

Wonderful rowhouse in center city

Excellent location in quiet neighborhood. Close to museums, parks, transit, and entertainment. Parking difficult, recommend offloading and parking in nearby lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sophie

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We are working professionals with young children. I am from Taiwan and my husband is from Connecticut. We love Philadelphia and hope you will too when you visit Philadelphia, whether or not you stay in this house.

Why they chose this property

We live in the same neighborhood within 3 minute walk to this house so we will be attentive hosts.

What makes this property unique

The house is center of downtrown Philadelphia. It is a very short walk to museums, restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and many fun things in the city. Quick trip to Penn, Drexel, Temple, Jefferson, The Philadelphia Convention Center.

This house was built right about 1801 and is one of the many unique and lovely historically certified houses in Philadelphia. The street is charming and quiet even know you are really close to everything tourists come to Philadelphia to see!

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