Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
24 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
2 Double Sofa Beds
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths
This 5 bedroom/5 bathroom property is beautifully designed to be comfy, relaxing, and tranquil. Located in the downtown neighborhood of University City, you're a short walk or Uber from everything the city has to offer City! Five spacious bedrooms, living room with TV, fully equipped kitchen, and large back patio with outdoor furniture and deck on second floor! The property is a great launchpad for all your Philly adventures, and a relaxing place to come home to between the fun.
The space Designed for comfort, tranquility, and convenience! There are two fully equipped kitchens for you to cook a meal after a long day in the city, or there are tons of take-out options within a short walk! We also have a large outdoor patio with furniture and string lights to help you get some rest and relaxation with an amazing roof deck on second floor. Our property is a perfect launch pad for families, traveling couples, business partners, or vacationers alike!
The layout of the property is the following: 1st floor : Unit 1 - everything on 1st floor - 2nd floor: bedroom #1 top of steps (queen) ; kitchen/living/dining + Queen sized sleeper sofa; w/d ; full bathroom #1 past w/d / large walk out deck 3rd floor layout: bedroom #2 (queen) ; full bathroom #2 ensuite ; bedroom #3 (king + single) ; ensuite full bathroom #3
- ~5 blocks to University of Penn / Penn Hospital - ~5 blocks to Drexel University - ~8 blocks to center city and Rittenhouse Square - ~12 blocks from Franklin Field - ~8 minute Uber to City Hall - ~8 minute Uber to Art Museum and Ben Franklin Parkway - ~12 minute Uber to Old City and all Historic sites.
For your convenience we provide all towels, linens, shampoo, conditioner and soap to make your stay as enjoyable and easy as possible Guest access Entire townhome with 2 units.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
If you, your group, or reservation details are comprised of one or more of the following, we kindly ask that you send a property inquiry PRIOR TO BOOKING to avoid cancelation. You can do so by clicking ‘contact host’ under the listing property description and should include more about yourself and your group, age range of the group, and the total number of guests which will be at the property (whether spending the night or not): *Local guests to the area or suburbs (within 45 minute drive) of the rental property *University or High School students *Reservation check-in falling within 10 days of booking If you do not send us an inquiry prior to booking as described above, we have the right to request cancellation due to us being uncomfortable with the reservation under Airbnb’s Instant Book Policy.
Please note, while we do enjoy hosting your pet on our property, the type allowed is at our discretion and there will be a charge of $50.00 per pet before VRBO's taxes and fees.
1) No guests are permitted at the property without prior notice and approval; if guests are allowed, they are only permitted between the hours of 8am and 12am. 2) Excessive noise is prohibited and violators are subject to fines and penalties.
Limited Lodging License Application #928509 Registration number 928509
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$50 pet fee
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 928509
Property # 3514353vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Philadelphia
University City, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park, while Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lincoln Financial Field or Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Madis Coffee Roasters - 8 min walk
Wingstop - 7 min walk
Sabrina's Cafe - 3 min walk
Chengdu Famous Food - 9 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths on 5 Jul, 2026 start from S$1,362, 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 Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modern Downtown Retreat 5BR-5Baths located?
Located in University City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Zoo. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Fairmount Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lancaster Ave & 36th St Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and 36th St & Lancaster Ave Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. GREAT location with food, entertainment and sightseeing options within walking distance.
The place was updated and clean. Seven from our family stayed for a basketball tournament at The Palestra - easy to walk back and forth from the arena. Two kitchens made it easy to make food for Thanksgiving.
We had a great time staying within 10 uber of all things Philly. We reunited with family at the house. Ordered food in, went out, played games and slept well. This home checked all the boxes for our purpose of visiting. Great times for a big group! We will rent again here if it’s available.
Son had his first home football game at Penn. We wanted to stay close so we chose this house. Loveded it. Large spacious clean great location. We will be back. 🏈
The property is in great condition. What you see in the pictures is what you get.
Lin was great at responding to questions.
Even though there isn't assigned parking we were always able to park right outside the property even when returning late at night.
There are 5 bedrooms and bathrooms but they are in two separate houses. NO adjoining door. You have to go out front doors to get to nextdoor. Patio and deck both need some major work. Have to uber to anything in city like City Hall, Rittenhouse Square, Liberty bell. Definitely not walking distance. House was very clean and nice inside and hosts readily responded to questions
Ann W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the cleanliness and our responsiveness. We understand the layout may not suit all preferences, and we appreciate your suggestions regarding the outdoor spaces — we’re always working to improve. We're glad you enjoyed the interior and hope to host you again!
We were five 70 year old women, friends from High School over 50 years ago. We travel someplace different each year and this year we choose Philadelphia. We travel from all over and meet together for a fun weekend with friends. The owner was very nice and easy to communicate with but I wish that we had known that this is 2 separate units with some very steep stairs to the 3rd floor two bedrooms that only 2 women in the group could or wanted to climb the stairs. The outside areas need some work as they were unusable with weeds and moss growing. We felt it was unsafe to use. We used Uber to get around and that was easy. Grocery store was not nearby so we took an Uber and an Empty suitcase to the grocery store.
This is an order home that has been updated. There are 2 units with the bigger one being upstairs.
If you have mobility issues, be warned. The steps are steep.
My family wouldn't let me try to climb them so my husband and i stayed in the downstairs unit.
Bith units are lovely, with modern kitchens, but unit 1 is much smaller.
We had a great time in Philly and were comfortable in this home.
Shannon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
18 May, 2025
Robert H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by HostAid Management
Why they chose this property
Located in the downtown neighborhood of University City, you're a short walk or Uber from everything the city has to offer! Our property is a perfect launch pad for families, traveling couples, business partners, or vacationers alike!
- ~5 blocks to University of Penn / Penn Hospital
- ~5 blocks to Drexel University
- ~8 blocks to center city and Rittenhouse Square
- ~12 blocks from Franklin Field
- ~8 minute Uber to City Hall
- ~8 minute Uber to Art Museum and Ben Franklin Parkway
- ~12 minute Uber to Old City and all Historic sites.
What makes this property unique
Designed for comfort, tranquility, and convenience! There are two fully equipped kitchens for you to cook a meal after a long day in the city, or there are tons of take-out options within a short walk! We also have a large outdoor patio with furniture and string lights to help you get some rest and relaxation with an amazing roof deck on second floor. Our property is a perfect launch pad for families, traveling couples, business partners, or vacationers alike!
The layout of the property is the following:
1st floor : single level - everything on 1st floor -
2nd floor: bedroom #1 top of steps (queen) ; kitchen/living/dining + Queen sized sleeper sofa; w/d ; full bathroom #1 past w/d / large walk out deck
3rd floor layout: bedroom #2 (queen) ; full bathroom #2 ensuite ; bedroom #3 (king + single) ; ensuite full bathroom #3
- ~5 blocks to University of Penn / Penn Hospital
- ~5 blocks to Drexel University
- ~8 blocks to center city and Rittenhouse Square
- ~12 blocks from Franklin Field
- ~8 minute Uber to City Hall
- ~8 minute Uber to Art Museum and Ben Franklin Parkway
- ~12 minute Uber to Old City and all Historic sites.
For your convenience we provide all towels, linens, shampoo, conditioner and soap to make your stay as enjoyable and easy as possible.
Languages:
English
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