Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Gym
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Erdenheim, PA

Morris Arboretum
‪7 min walk‬
Morris Arboretum
‪13 min walk‬
Arcadia University
‪7 min drive‬
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This 1904 single family house recently renovated is ideal for a group of up to 11 people. Enjoy a mix of European modern design mixed with a warm American historical ambient. The house offers a secluded backyard with green surroundings, a private driveway with parking space and spacious common areas. Five bedrooms are located upstairs and offer different combinations of rooms: from rooms with twin beds to a master bedroom suite with a king size bed.

Property manager

Elisa

Languages

English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Seated dinner party allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please take shoes off inside the house.

The office will be locked and not accessible.

There is a camera bell on the back door. The camera will be mostly turned off when guests are in. The bell is available should guests have questions.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Seated dinner party allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glenside

Northwest Philadelphia, a neighbourhood in Glenside, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park, while Philadelphia Zoo and Adventure Aquarium are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Morris Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at The Proving Grounds. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding.

Erdenheim, PA

What's nearby

Morris Arboretum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Morris Arboretum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Arcadia University - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Villanova University - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

Wyndmoor Station - 4 min drive
Philadelphia Chestnut Hill East Station - 16 min walk
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bruno's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Chestnut Hill Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
‪McNally's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
‪Chill on the Hill - ‬2 min drive
‪Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfort, Charm and Tradition at once located?

Located in Northwest Philadelphia, this family-friendly Glenside holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Morris Arboretum and Morris Arboretum. Arcadia University is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. Philadelphia Chestnut Hill East Station is 16 minutes by foot and Philadelphia Chestnut Hill West Station is 22 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

18 Jul, 2024

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

Puppet team loved their stay

Everything great except driveway was tough to pull in and back out for a Yukon plus trailer. Beautiful home and clean!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Family Wedding

We were looking for a place close to a family wedding that was taking place in greater Philadelphia. We found this great place that offered the bed space for the amount of people that were staying and the location was perfect. Close to family, shopping and trails for running and walking. My family enjoyed there stay and would recommend this gem to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy and Tom H.

14 Jul, 2024

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

House full of character in a convenient neighborhood

We loved how this old house had plenty of room, was well designed, and had both character and excellent renovations. The 3 bathrooms were sparkling new, the AC worked great during a heatwave, and the basement was a padded and fun refuge for our year and a half year old granddaughter who LOVED her time playing with balls and running around in the colorful, kid-safe area. All communication with the owner was clear, gracious, and helpful. We found the entire house was impressively clean, especially for an older house. We were in the area for a wedding and spent 8 days at the property, and it was a perfect stay for our family.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

3 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely, comfortable house

We had a great stay in this lovely, comfortable house. The kids especially loved the basement play room and the trampoline. Slept 9 comfortably, well-equipped kitchen, great bathrooms.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany c.

13 Aug, 2021

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

Pennsylvania Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at the house. It’s perfect for a family with little children. The house was clean and very spacious so our family can spread out and enjoy the space. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen and dining in the dining area. We would def stay at the house again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

8 Jul, 2021

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

Nice home!

The property was spacious and warm. It was convenient to local restaurants and fun activities. It is also convenient to downtown Philadelphia with freeway and non-freeway routes. We have 3 kids, each of whom had their own room, which they loved. I loved the character and charm of the house. The woodwork is unbelievable. The house retains it historical detail with great updates in the bathrooms and appliances. My favorite place was the front porch after a long day of exploring. The kitchen is fully stocked. And, above all, the owner is very responsive. We would stay here again if we are in the area! Recommendation, the owners use Roku for the TVs. It s a good idea to research what Roku is before you arrive so you can get the TVs up and running correctly. Works great!

10/10 Excellent

Kendell F., Medford, Oregon

1 Jul, 2021

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

Great stay

This was a great house. There was plenty of space for everyone. The toys and craft materials were such a fantastic unexpected surprise. However, if you are light sleeper, this may not be the place for you. It is an old house and the upstairs flooring creaks. Otherwise, this was a great place. We highly recommend it for families.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

virginia m.

20 Jun, 2021

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

family vacation

everything we needed was there we had a great trip

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

11 Jun, 2021

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

Wedding Weekend

My wife and I booked the Elisa's house for a 3 night stay for our wedding weekend. Elisa's property was perfect for getting ready before our wedding and for unwinding after. The back yard was great for hanging outside and playing lawn games. The house was very clean and fully stocked with bed linens and towels. Elisa was very responsive throughout the whole process. We would definitely recommend anyone to stay at this unique and beautiful historic house.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

10 Jun, 2021

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

Excellent Property for families

House looks just like the pictures. I had family in town for graduation Very clean. Check in process very easy. Kitchen well stocked. My teenage niece loved the expresso machine. Enough dining room seating without feeling cramped. Full bathroom downstairs which was very good so people did not have to run upstairs for facilities. Front porch was very nice to sit on and enjoy the rain and talk. Master bedroom had an en-suite bathroom, which was very nice for my 80 plus mother. Each upstairs bathroom had a bidet and was very modern. Beds could have been a little more comfortable but it is hard to pull that off when u need to accommodate different age groups. Bedrooms were large enough so we were not on top of each other. Lots of books to read. My little nieces never tired of the children’s books Large backyard where we had a cookout for dinner one night. All grill supplies available The highlight of the house for the kids was the basement. Padded gym floor with every possible toy in bins. Couple of swings, gymnastic equipment and box’s full of all kinds to things to explore and dress up clothes. Play time was great Outside of the house could have been a little neater backyard grass was cut so we were fine being outside. 2 minute ride to valley green if u want to walk or run in the park. Close to chestnut hill for dining and shopping If you are looking for a place for family of different age groups to stay together. This is your place. Thank you to the owner

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice-Colleen B., Shelton, USA

23 May, 2021

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

Fantastic house and great host!

I cannot say enough good things about our stay and communication with the hosts. The house was beautiful with plenty of amenities and very kid friendly, very clean and well stocked. The hosts were very quick with their communication and accommodating to our needs. We would definitely be booking this again if we do the same trip next year.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

20 May, 2021

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

Great house!

House is charming with a nice back yard. Has a very European feel to it! Owner is very responsive to questions.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harlan H.

23 Apr, 2021

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

Great times

We were very pleased with the communication with our host. The home was clean and had a great basement for the kids to play in. Would stay there again and definitely recommend this home for anyone looking for a VRBO in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichol B.

19 Apr, 2021

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

Beautiful house!

This house was perfect for all of our family to spread out. Three adults, two teens, a tween, and a toddler and we never felt like we were on top of each other. Great for hosting a family dinner as well. We loved our stay here and would definitely return!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tenika G.

12 Apr, 2021

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

Beautiful Property

The property was pristine and the neighborhood was gorgeous. The property felt like home with a warm feeling. The property had everything you could imagine for serving, hosting family, friends, and everything was immaculate.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

7 Mar, 2021

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

Great for kids

Had a great week. 4-year-old loved the basement, toys, and books. Plenty of space to spread out and the owner was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett & Jessie S.

1 Feb, 2021

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

Perfect family home!

This is a charming property, complete with everything you need to feel right at home. Everything about the check-in/rental process was smooth, Elisa was wonderful and very helpful, offering great restaurant recommendations, etc. The surrounding area is gorgeous and easy access to various food/shopping and downtown Philly. Perfect spot to stay with kids/family. So happy to have found this spot!

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

30 Dec, 2020

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

Couldn't have been happier!

Our family spent Christmas here, the property was exactly as described and clean upon our arrival. We arrived to a lit Christmas tree and holiday lights setup on the banister it was extreme festive!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lewis P.

25 Nov, 2020

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

Beautiful, unique home

Liver the house, had a ton of character and was perfect for a small family get together. Bathrooms are super clean and even more modern, wonderfully updated. Plenty of sleeping, great kitchen with everything needed to cook some family meals. Great communication, loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

20 Nov, 2020

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

Enjoyable Stay

Nice home. Enjoyed our stay. Look forward to coming back.

10/10 Excellent

anne g.

16 Nov, 2020

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

3 generation reunion

Elisa was so nice to communicate with and always available. Location ideal for local activities and restaurants. House was very kid friendly. Bathrooms and beds especially nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

25 Aug, 2020

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

Really great for young toddlers

This house is really great for children. We had two year old twins with us or a week and all the toys and books kept them busy the entire week. The house is also really clean and has everything we need. The only thing that I think needs a little attention is the WiFi. We have two adults working from home half the time and we weren’t able to do zoom calls without getting dropped. If the WiFi issue can be addressed , this will be great for families who just need a little break from their apartments during this pandemic

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

6 Jan, 2020

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

Family Weekend in Philadelphia

We spent a long weekend with our extended family over the holidays. The house was perfect - plenty of room for everyone. The bathrooms are new and modern. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. Thank you to our host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

William D.

1 Jul, 2019

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

Comfort and Unique Style in a Leafy Philly Suburb

This is a fully-updated century-old house in a classic NW suburb of Philadelphia. Outstanding features include deep-relief carved wood panels on the walls, and bathrooms with sparkling modern European fixtures: toilets, showers, sinks and, yes, bidets. Very spacious with 3 floors, and a well-equipped kitchen. Excellent AC and WiFi. Prompt, cordial communications with the owner. There were no issues. It is not far from Valley Forge, and directly across the street from the wonderful Morris Arboretum. It is a ways from downtown, but a pleasant drive on forested parkways. Our best vacation rental ever.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

19 May, 2019

Amazing house, a wonderful stay! Highly recommended

Pictures do not do any justice to this modern appointed house. This is a wonderful house that is close to many amenities, park and the chic area of chestnut hill. It was a pleasant stay. Kitchen is large and well equipped with everything, the interior wood staircase and carved wood panels are incredible work of art. dining and living room are very comfortable; bedrooms are spacious and bright. Even the Bathrooms are state of the art, and super stylish and contemporary with European fittings. A wonderful surprise that comfortably accommodated our large family of 7. Highly recommended!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Elisa

My name is Elisa, I am from Italy even though I lived in the Philly area for over ten years now. I love my house, it's greenery around it and being so close to center city Philadelphia and everything this area has to offer. My house reflects my love for design and practical way of living. Cooking and hosting are my passions. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and directly connected (through arched french doors) to the dining and living area to allow smooth entertainment and special time with guests and family.

Why they chose this property

I love to incorporate my love and attention to design with the practical family needs. The living room offers a relaxed atmosphere immersed in the historical carved panels from the Wanamaker Estate and overlooking the romantic fire stove. Elsewhere lively activities can go on in the play area designed for the younger ones or outside.

What makes this property unique

In the house, you will find all you need to have a pleasant and relaxing stay. The house answers the desires of each guest. There are plenty of fun possibilities for the younger and more active ones, the living room offers a charming and relaxing location for reading or chatting. The well-equipped kitchen allows for any kind of meal preparation. The the five airy bedrooms and three attractive new bathrooms complete the house offering each guest an enjoyable visit.

Languages:

English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

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