The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo
Welcome to “The Elegant Escape”, where luxury meets tranquility in a picturesque setting. Our home offers a truly exceptional experience for those seeking a refined getaway. Step inside to discover a haven of elegance and sophistication, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to ensure your utmost comfort and relaxation. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by spacious interiors adorned with tasteful furnishings and chic decor, creating an ambiance of refined luxury.
Our Home offers a rooftop and balconies on every floor. Perfect city view. Convenient location, just minutes from all Major hospitals, Philadelphia Zoo, main highways and Downtown Philadelphia.
Property manager
Jonnae Rose
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
Property Registration Number 634512
About the area
Philadelphia
West Philadelphia, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, is home to this apartment. Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Philadelphia Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Philadelphia Zoo and Adventure Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Citizens Bank Park or Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia, PA
What's nearby
Philadelphia Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Mann Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
University of Pennsylvania - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Rittenhouse Square - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
42nd & Lancaster Ave Stop - 2 min walk
Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 4 min drive
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Dwight's Southern Bar-B-Q I - 5 min walk
Pete's Pizza - 7 min walk
Bart's Bagels - 10 min walk
Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut - 10 min walk
El Toro Lounge - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo 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 The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo located?
Located in West Philadelphia, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Zoo and Drexel University. University of Pennsylvania and Rittenhouse Square are also within 3 miles (5 km). 42nd & Lancaster Ave Stop is only a 2-minute walk and 43rd & Lancaster Ave Stop is 3 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property was immaculate, pics don’t do the place justice, host communication and accommodation was flawless overall definitely would recommend and def would book again!
I really enjoyed my stay here! everything was clean and nicely set up. the bedrooms were beautiful and so were the bathrooms, the neighbors were friendly and i was even able to host a small gathering for my birthday and it just overall made my visit a 10/10
The check in process was smooth, property was kept well & clean , the host was responsive , overall no complaints
Samaj T.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Nee B.
18 Feb, 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
There was a lot of issues with the property
They don’t tell you about the broken things inside or the little marks on the walls the stairs were dirty and the floor needed to be swept again because I guess the swept and mopped but they was still dirty and pieces of trash on the floor. The carpet was dirty. I had to personally clean up before my guest arrived.
Nee B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark S.
28 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
4 people shot and killed .02mi from us night1
Overall, not too bad just in a terrible dangerous neighborhood. Unless you’re comfortable staying in the hood of hoods, I recommend that you do not stay here. There were no blankets for the beds and the floor was kind of sticky.
This VRBO is in an undesirable location with a condemned building across the street and trash around and on the property. The foyer was dirty and with the smell of marijuana. The handle to the exterior entry and deadbolt to the apartment door were broken. The apartment was exceedingly dirty and clearly not swept or mopped. There was dried vomit on the first floor toilet. The refrigerator was dirty with food and sticky substances. Smoke detector on the first floor was missing. The yellow chair in the family room collapsed upon sitting found damaged and missing screws. When opening the living room drapes, the whole assembly collapsed and was hanging by a screw. The windows had slime/hand prints on them. The patio door lock in the 2nd floor bedroom to the balcony was broken/unable to be locked. We immediately contacted the owner to address our concerns. She apologized for what she described as “minor” inconveniences and offered a late check out. We opted to stay the evening and the next day sent a message to the host that we would not be staying for the second night as we felt uncomfortable and unsafe not being able to secure the Apt. She didn’t address our concerns and she refused to refund us the 2nd night or cleaning fee as she stated that we were only objecting due to the “cost” of the accommodation. This is anything but an “elegant escape” and are writing this review to caution anyone who may consider renting here or with this host in the future.
My stay was amazing. The host made sure my check in was great and stayed in contact with me throughout my entire stay, and even had snacks and water for the guest. A very gracious host. The home looked exactly how it looks in the picture. Very spacious and the neighbors were great. I will definitely be booking again.
Postives:
-The bathrooms were clean
-Appliances are new and nice
-The host answered quickly when I reached out
-The bedrooms were clean with comfortable beds
Facts:
-The apartment is located in West Philadelphia.
-Each day, there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the apartment next door. We could not smell it in the apartment.
-The people next door played music loudly that could easily be heard in the apartment until about 10:00 p.m.
-The building across the street is abandoned with boarded up windows.
-There were crumbs and hair on the floor in the kitchen and family room when we first arrived. When I notified the owner, she said it can't be dirty because they just cleaned but gave me permission to sweep it up.
-The dishwasher was full of clean dishes when we arrived.
-There was not a garbage bag liner for the kitchen garbage and no liners that I saw. We were told we would be fined if we got into the cleaning closet, so I did not look there for liners to avoid a fine (but was given permission to get the broom out to clean up when we arrived).
-There was no dish soap. I was told I could fill the empty container with dish soap from the closet, but I couldn't open the container and was afraid of breaking it so I didn't fill it.
-There were 2 wash cloths for a three day stay. I asked the owner if there were more. She said the housekeeper would deliver more. That did not happen.
-There was no ice maker and no container to make ice.
Michaela C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jonnae Rose
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests