Featuring original hardwoods + lots of natural light, this lovingly restored, 1900's home is conveniently situated minutes from downtown atop a city hill that backs up to a wooded mountain and neighbors a park with trails and playground. Offering 5 bedrooms / 2.5 baths, Wifi, 2 smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, front porch rockers, private off-alley garage parking, and a deck with a view of the famous Reading Pagoda, this well-designed guest house can be your home away from home.
The space: Location: One mile from the Santander Arena (a twenty-minute walk through the city) and the Santander Performing Arts Center. Ten-minute drive to West Reading where you'll find fine dining, boutique shops, and trendy bars. Across the street from Neversink Playground, which boasts a kids' play area, baseball field, basketball court, and trailhead for hiking and mountain biking with access to 8 miles of well-maintained trails.
Main Floor: The impeccable 2024 remodel of this century-and-a-quarter-year-old home added a large cased opening between the seating and cooking areas, creating an open floor plan that connects the living room, library, kitchen, and dining areas.
Living Room: Sit back and unwind while you watch your latest show on the large 50" Smart TV, and with a push of a button in winter warm up with the built-in LED electric fireplace. For a cozy read, sink into the deep arm chairs in the neighboring library nook at the base of the staircase. A conveniently located 1/2 bath is just down the hall.
Kitchen: Fully stocked and ready for you to prepare your next chef's feast! All new appliances -- including fridge, dishwasher, and range with a beautiful stove hood -- complement the 6-ft island, custom backsplash, and trendy gold faucet.
Dining Room: Relax at the large 8-seat farmhouse dining table under the light of a golden chandelier. Two barstools surround the nearby island for overflow seating for especially large groups.
Master Suite: This first-floor addition is one of the real treats of this unique home, in which you'll find a king bed with custom cabinetry surround, 30" Smart TV, and beautiful private master bathroom with walk-in shower featuring a rain-head shower head.
Second Floor: At the top of a small landing you'll find 4 more bedrooms that sleep two each: the queen room, the bunk room, the twin room, and a dedicated office that contains a bonus day bed with trundle. There's also a 2nd full bath featuring XL bathtub.
Exterior Spaces: You'll be delighted to find many private outdoor areas around this unique city home, including a deep front porch boasting comfortable rocking chairs, a quiet screened-in back porch just off the kitchen, and an outdoor dining area (with gas grill) in the fully fenced-in backyard. Climb up a few steps to the custom deck, where another outdoor seating area offers a view across the city to the famous Reading Pagoda!
Guest access: This whole property will be yours for the duration of your stay.
Other things to note: As family people ourselves, we know the joys and challenges of being away from home with little ones! To ensure your family is as comfortable as possible, there's a Pack & Play (with bassinet extension) available in one of the upstairs bedroom closets. There's also a lovely park right across the street!
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No animals are allowed on the premises or in the home.
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About the area
Reading
Reading is home to this holiday home. Reading Pagoda and Daniel Boone Homestead are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santander Arena or Hampden Park Tennis Center.
Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Reading Pagoda - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
APlus at Sunoco - 8 min walk
Tack's Sandwich Shop - 4 min walk
Boston House - 2 min drive
Rancho Merengue - 17 min walk
Forest Inn - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home on 24 Aug, 2026 start from S$308, 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.
How much is parking at Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming 5 Bedroom Fully Renovated Historic Home located?
Situated in Reading, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Genesius Theatre, Reading Science Center and Santander Arena. Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Esther was extremely accommodating to adding extra nights and checking out later. Would definitely book again also because of the cleanliness and how nice the house was!
Esther was beyond considerate on extending days and check out times. The house was clean and homey and had everything we needed. Had about 10 people in the house and not one time did it feel crowded. Would definitely stay again!
The home is family-friendly. The host is very responsive to messages. The home is comfortable and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. Eating establishments were less than 10 minutes away. We will definitely book again if available for next years Jazz festival.
The house is a lovely antique that has been tastefully refreshed. It was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. Instructions were clear. The hostess kind and responsive. Convenient location. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
What a gorgeous house at the edge of downtown Reading! Renovated beautifully, it had plenty of room for our whole family to sleep comfortably and enjoy time together downstairs in the kitchen and living areas. The owners are very communicative and gracious and the 3 car garage was a huge plus as we had several rental cars and the street parking is limited! We would definitely stay here again!
This home is absolutely stunning, my son and I were visiting his daughter, my granddaughter, and came across this listing. Each piece of the process was effortless and fantastic communication. There is a stocked kitchen for cooking, three bathrooms, and the rooms are not only very comfortable but beautifully decorated. There is a park just steps away, a basketball court, and a property and the park both back up to beautiful Forestry. I urge you to take a look at this property, we plan to definitely return in the future when visiting our Pennsylvania family
Esther is married to Luis and homeschools her four children, enjoys art, good coffee, reading good books, the great outdoors, and hospitality. She is ready to make your stay away from home feel like home!
Why they chose this property
Location: One mile from the Santander Arena (a twenty-minute walk through the city) and the Santander Performing Arts Center. Ten-minute drive to West Reading where you'll find fine dining, boutique shops, and trendy bars. Across the street from Neversink Playground, which boasts a kids' play area, baseball field, basketball court, and trailhead for hiking and mountain biking with access to 8 miles of well-maintained trails.
Main Floor: The impeccable 2024 remodel of this century-and-a-quarter-year-old home added a large cased opening between the seating and cooking areas, creating an open floor plan that connects the living room, library, kitchen, and dining areas.
Living Room: Sit back and unwind while you watch your latest show on the large 50" Smart TV, and with a push of a button in winter warm up with the built-in LED electric fireplace. For a cozy read, sink into the deep arm chairs in the neighboring library nook at the base of the staircase. A conveniently located 1/2 bath is just down the hall.
Kitchen: Fully stocked and ready for you to prepare your next chef's feast! All new appliances -- including fridge, dishwasher, and range with a beautiful stove hood -- complement the 6-ft island, custom backsplash, and trendy gold faucet.
Dining Room: Relax at the large 8-seat farmhouse dining table under the light of a golden chandelier. Two barstools surround the nearby island for overflow seating for especially large groups.
Master Suite: This first-floor addition is one of the real treats of this unique home, in which you'll find a king bed with custom cabinetry surround, 30" Smart TV, and beautiful private master bathroom with walk-in shower featuring a rain-head shower head.
Second Floor: At the top of a small landing you'll find 4 more bedrooms that sleep two each: the queen room, the bunk room, the twin room, and a dedicated office that contains a bonus day bed with trundle. There's also a 2nd full bath featuring XL bathtub.
What makes this property unique
Featuring original hardwoods + lots of natural light, this lovingly restored, 1900's home is conveniently situated minutes from downtown atop a city hill that backs up to a wooded mountain and neighbors a park with trails and playground. Offering 5 bedrooms / 2.5 baths, Wifi, 2 smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, front porch rockers, private off-alley garage parking, and a deck with a view of the famous Reading Pagoda, this well-designed guest house can be your home away from home.