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2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck!

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Reading Vacation Rental | 5BR | 1.5BA | Stairs Required | 3,100 Sq Ft
Covered Front Porch | Seating | 3-Story Home
Dining Room | 1st Floor | Dishware & Flatware Provided
Living Room | 1st Floor | Central A/C & Heating | Flat-Screen TV
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 103100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Reading, PA
  • Place, Genesius Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Pagoda
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santander Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck!

Walkable Location | Private Garden w/ 2 Fountains | 3,100 Sq Ft

Explore Reading with this charming vacation rental as your home base! This 5-bedroom, 1.5-bath home boasts tranquil outdoor spaces and multiple indoor living areas with antique furnishings, making it easy to relax with your crew in between activities. Ready to venture out? Shop, dine, or catch a Fightin Phils game at FirstEnergy Stadium. In the evenings, enjoy cocktails on the covered porch!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- 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

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Front porch w/ seating
- Back deck w/ seating
- Private yard, garden, 2 fountains

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs
- Dining table
- Fireplace

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Coffee maker, blender, Crockpot
- Cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware
- Trash bags/paper towels

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Window A/C unit (Bedroom 5)

FAQ
- Interior security camera alarm system

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3-story home, exterior stairs to enter
- All bedrooms & full bathrooms on 2nd & 3rd floors

PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
- RV/trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

- 3 blocks to Franklyn's Breakfast Burgers & Shakes
- Within 1 mile of Santander Arena & Santander Performing Arts Center
- 3 miles to Reading Public Museum & FirstEnergy Stadium
- 5 miles to Berkshire Mall & Gring's Mill Recreation Area
- 19 miles to Crystal Cave
- 40 miles to Lehigh Valley International Airport & 62 miles to Philadelphia International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 3-story home requires exterior stairs to enter. All bedrooms and full bathrooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors and require interior stairs to access
- Your safety matters. This property features an interior security camera alarm system. The camera is only on when the alarm is activated
- The homeowner also owns Franklyn's Breakfast Burgers & Shakes, which is just 0.4 miles (3 blocks) from the property. You will receive a discount at the restaurant if you visit during your stay

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck!?

As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck! on 14 Jun, 2026 start from S$255, 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 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Mi to Reading Pagoda: Spacious Home w/ Deck! located?

Situated in Reading, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Genesius Theatre and Santander Arena. Reading Science Center and Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

7.2/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Host Franklyn was great!

Great little place. Host, Franklyn is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Reading

Was there for a wedding
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silverio R.

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

Good, roomy.

It was good, roomy. Parking space was a great. There no parking on the street .
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carissa F.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property is old and has the smell of old in it. One of the beds had blood on the sheets and the family members who planned to stay there had to get a hotel room as there weren’t even clean sheets available to replace them.The shower curtain rod was unsecured and hair in the bath tub. The kitchen is rough: the cupboards are gross and kitchen pots are old and damaged, no toaster, you have to light the stove with a match. There was no dishwasher detergent, even though starting the dishwasher is part of checkout instructions. They did at least have a new sponge and dish soap available. They say that there is laundry available, but it was in the creepy basement that obviously was not set up to be a guest area. The dining room has a very old shag rug under it and the chairs were old and stained. There was a letter from the utility company in the entryway that said on the front of the envelope that they should check their pipes for lead, so we had to buy bottled water to cook and drink. The banister to the third floor was unsecured at the bottom, posing a safety concern.Back porch was used for restaurant storage - unusable. The ad says there is space for RV parking but the street size and parking on the street would make that impossible. The neighborhood did not feel safe and people would block the driveway. The ac window units were plugged into extension cords, a fire hazard. We only stayed because there was no other big enough places to move the family last minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jandi L.

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

Not what we expected

Reached out to the rental host regarding this review and didn’t get a response, so posting here for guests. The kitchen was very poorly cleaned upon arrival, and was very disappointing- the microwave had a film of old liquid on the glass plate, all of the ceramic mugs (and I mean ALL; I checked to find clean ones for my family to use) had little bits of food still on them and/or a film of beverage caked on the interior bottom, clearly not washed. The refrigerator had many specks of dirt (dark specks..?) all over the glass shelves. This is absolutely unacceptable for a rental property. The refrigerator is something every single guest will be utilizing, and needs to be clean. We also had a lot of ants in the kitchen, invading everything on the counter. I made lemonade for my kids in a pitcher on the counter, and before I knew it had a string of ants to it. So for the remainder of the trip, we put all our food in the dirty refrigerator, which was upsetting. Upon checkout, I looked behind the furniture and under the beds to make sure the kids didn’t leave any books behind, and it was so dirty I cannot properly express it. So much dust, bits of leftover things, years and years of dust never cleaned. I was ashamed that I let my kids play on the floor. Note for future guests- There is no provided blow dryer. There is one little upstairs bathroom for all guests to share. The interior of the home is pretty dark; not as bright as pictured. The large couch is broken in the center; my toddler twisted her foot because of the gap in cushions/construction. NOT what I expected from the pictures. Also, do not stay here if you plan on cooking anything. We had to rewash all of the dishes before using; it would take some time to rewash the old pots and pans if you plan on making anything. Also, there is no grass in front of the home as pictured; it is all rock/gravel. And there are no extra blankets provided if it’s cold, just fyi for comfort-sake. Positives- The bedding was very nicely made and linens were available for each bedroom/guest, so I believe the housekeeping gal is doing a great job on that aspect! The front porch was a great place to spend time. The dining room is the centerpiece of the home, and helps offset the kitchen disappointment. Goslyn was wonderful to talk to pre-check-in and provided us with the lockbox code quickly. Overall, a humbling experience. We will not be renting from Evolve host properties again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2022
Hi Jandi, we want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take the cleanliness of our properties seriously! We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We're sorry to hear we missed the mark and wanted to take a moment to clarify, we have gone through all call history and emails but were unable to find anything from you, we would have responded immediately to address any issues or concerns you may have had during your stay. - We use a cleaning service to have the home professionally cleaned before each guest's arrival, however, because of your feedback, we no longer use the same cleaning service, we have since had the home deep cleaned and are now using a new cleaning service to ensure future travelers do not share the same experience. We are truly sorry that this happened during your stay. - We wanted to clarify that the couch is not broken, it is a sectional couch and if a child is jumping or running on the couch it is possible that their leg or foot can slip in between the sections, but we're glad that your child is safe and well. - Had we been aware of any issues with ants we would have responded promptly and called pest control to address the issue. We do use a professional pest control company on a regular basis as a preventative service. Had we been aware of any issues we would have responded promptly and addressed the issue to ensure you were comfortable during your stay. - We are planning on expanding the parking, which involved removing the grass and is now gravel for guests' convenience, we will be updating our listing photos as soon as the project is fully completed, but we're sorry that this caught you off guard. We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Clean but old

Our stay was fun. The house was in a questionable neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tene’ F.

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

More than I expected and an awesome place to stay!

From the initial conversation, Mr. Franklyn was more than accommodating and warm. Upon arriving at the property, you are taken aback by the beauty which is not adequately represented via the online pictures. Once inside the property, you will be more than pleased with the appointments; from the furnishings to the beautiful decor. The spacious home has 5 full bedrooms, full living room, dining room, and kitchen, a 3rd fl. family room, and a beautiful garden. I am planning my next visit now!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn R.

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

Concert Stay

Came to Reading for a concert. Perfect location to walk to the arena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marquie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host!! Owner owns a local restaurant that I recommended you go to. Great atmosphere and Milkshakes! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Reading Stay

Space was great and host very prompt with replies. The outdoor space looked great and with kids we certainly would consider this home for visits during good weather! Good off street parking.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave C.

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

Location very good for the purpose of trip.

House was spacious, very comfortable for our group of six. All the necessities were available to us. The house was very clean. The three star rating for cleanliness was reflective of an issue with ants in the kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Needs to be priced more fairly

Owner was very friendly and responsive. However, this was the most expensive property we ever have rented due to extra charges (+30%), which I thought were unfair, and we always travel in same large group, always rent large properties. We are not a very demanding group. I had fond memories of Reading of 30 years ago and was shocked how it had changed for the worse. That is of course no one’s fault, but the location should definitely be reflected in rental price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Yvonne, we're glad you appreciated the host's hospitality. We're sorry to hear this home fell short of your expectations in regards to pricing. Here at Evolve, we work with owners to carefully evaluate their properties and price them accordingly. This home remains an excellent value for groups of 10 or less. All fees such as the rates and cleaning fee are presented to guests prior to securing a booking. The owner works hard to ensure guests who visit have pleasant stays, and we look forward to continuing to host satisfied guests here. Best, the Evolve Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray K.

Wonderful family getaway

Our family converged on Reading to attend a concert at the Santander Performing Arts Center. The property was a wonderful gathering place for our family and we really enjoyed our stay. The location was very spacious and has a serene patio and porch to spend time on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

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