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Suite A - Your Home Away from Home!

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Interior detail
BMGS Exterior
Suite A Porch
Suite A - Living Room
Suite A - Dining Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Bryn Mawr College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Haverford College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Villanova University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Suite A - Your Home Away from Home!

Bryn Mawr Guest Suites (BMGS) offers 3 cozy, comfortable, fully-furnished apartments! Suite A is on the 1st floor with a porch. Suites B and C (limited availability - call if A & B are booked) are on the 2nd floor each with their own private balcony - great for watching the sun set in the heart of Bryn Mawr - a unique small town village 10 miles west of Philadelphia. It is very pedestrian friendly and almost everything you need is an easy walk.

BMGS is great for multiple family occasions like weddings, reunions, and graduations; for visiting local colleges (especially for graduations); for business travelers in town for meetings; for relocation real-estate searches; or for tourists just looking to explore the Philadelphia area - we welcome and accommodate all guests!

BMGS offers private entrances, free off-street parking lot less than 50 yards from the suite entrances, shared laundry facilities in the duplex's basement, WiFi, and cable TV, and a fenced-in backyard surrounded with gardens for children to play in or to enjoy an evening cocktail in makes us versatile and especially terrific for families with young children.

Each suite features beautiful hardwood floors and carpeting throughout, a cozy living and dining room, a bathroom with tub/shower combo and a fully equipped kitchen that makes for great special occasion dinners! Suite A & B comfortably sleeps up to 6 in two bedrooms with queen size beds and a queen size pullout couch in the living rooms. Suite C comfortably sleeps 4 with just one queen bedroom and a queen size pullout couch in the living room. All linens are provided and 2 roll-away cots are available if needed.

Two-night minimum stay, Children under 4 stay for free and Long-term and corporate rates are available. Pre-ordered meals, personal chef services or Spa services can also be arranged with advanced booking.

The on-site owner lives in a separate building and is always available by cell phone. As a life-long resident of the main line, she can offer great recommendations for dining, shopping, night life, or a picnic in one of the many nearby parks.

We are located only 1 block from Bryn Mawr Septa R5 Train Station which provides direct, easy access to Center City Philadelphia, Amtrak at 3oth Street and the Philadelphia (PHL) Airport Line. We do provide free pick-ups from the Bryn Mawr Train Station - just let us know ahead of time! Pick up is available from the PHL airport for a nominal fee when arranged ahead of time.

We are also just 2 blocks from Bryn Mawr Hospital & the Bryn Mawr Film Institute and just a short walk or drive to many great restaurants, a health foods store & a gourmet grocery store, the post office & local library, the Best of Main Line Massage and Yoga Center, three gyms, a Starbucks and a local coffee house that features live music, a pharmacy, hair salons, a specialty toy store, and several boutique shopping opportunities.

Bryn Mawr College is a 5 minute walk. Villanova University is 2.2 miles down the road. Haverford College is 2.3 miles down the road. Rosemont College is 1 mile. Eastern College, Cabrini College, Saint Joseph's University and Valley Forge Military Academy & College are all within a short drive.

We want your stay to be as effortless and pleasurable as possible. If you don't see something mentioned, please just ask.

Property manager

Ann Marie Woods

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryn Mawr

Located in Bryn Mawr, this apartment is in the city centre. King of Prussia Mall and Reading Terminal Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit 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. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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Bryn Mawr, PA

What's nearby

  • Bryn Mawr College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Line Health - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Haverford College - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Villanova University - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • King of Prussia Mall - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Bryn Mawr Station - 4 min walk
  • Bryn Mawr Station - 12 min walk
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Colombe Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Surreal Creamery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hope's Cookies - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bakery House - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Suite A - Your Home Away from Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suite A - Your Home Away from Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suite A - Your Home Away from Home!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Suite A - Your Home Away from Home! located?

Located in the heart of Bryn Mawr, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Bryn Mawr College and within 3 miles (5 km) of Haverford College and Villanova University. Valley Forge Military Academy and Lankenau Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). Bryn Mawr Station is only a 4-minute walk and Bryn Mawr Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Enjoyable stay at Bryn Mawr Guest Suites

Pleasant stay in a spacious suite in a great location. Anne Marie was exceptionally helpful and communicative.
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

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

Medical appointment at Penn Medicine

We arrived on Friday staying for a long weekend. There was a bit of confusion about our arrival but Ann Marie responded immediately to a call and sorted things out. She had lots of advice re restaurants in the area and even walked us to the train station. It was super convenient to the regional train line so it was easy to get downtown and to the historic sites. The suite was comfortable and well supplied. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea D.

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

Cute and cozy

Spent most of our days visiting be grandchild. Safe and comfortable to come back home at night. Plenty of space. All amenities you need. Friendly staff.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Memorial weekend stay.

This was an excellent choice for our family stay. Not only was it spacious and well stocked, but there was plenty of room to have family in the area to come over for dinner. The host was available and very helpful in all ways. Close to food, transportation including 5 minute walk to the train into Philly and other Main Line Cities. Host was very helpful and available, but not intrusive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

A comfortable home

The home was extremely clean with a well stocked kitchen. The beds were very comfortable . The bathroom had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay including towels and washcloths . The location was wonderful. We were able to walk to shops , restaurants and even a lovely movie theater .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

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

Perfect location and had everything we needed! Very comfortable.

Loved the location of the property. Close to everything and easy to get everywhere I needed to be. Lots of privacy in a super cute neighborhood. The apartment had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Owner was extremely accommodating and easy to get in touch with. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine M., Redwood City, CA

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

Lovely Location in Bryn Mawr

Very nice apartment one block off of the main downtown area in Bryn Mawr. Kitchen is very nicely equipped and the house is very cozy. Property owner lives nearby and is very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie P., Long Island, NY

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

Quiet spot in Bryn Mawr*

*Well, quiet as long as the occasional commuter train passing near the house doesn't bother you, which in our case it definitely didn't. The apartment was very clean and the bedrooms spacious. The kitchen was small, not made for more than two (if one is doing dishes & the other cooking). But, it was more than sufficient for our needs. Within walking distance of the main street in Bryn Mawr, near the college (& not far from Villanova, Rosemont & Harcum as well). The purpose of the trip was to check out areas where I may retire to in a few years. So it was well-suited for trips to northern DE as well. Ann Marie, the owner of the home, was very nice & even offered a ride when my car unexpectedly broke down. (We were back on the road in a day.) She was nice enough to mail back a pair of my friend's favorite alpaca socks when he left them behind. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles h.

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

Recommend without reservation

Clean apartment, firm mattresses and clean linens, good hot showers, very convenient for anything on the Main Line. A pleasant secluded table in the shade and a very friendly cat to give us tips about the neighborhood. Some have mentioned the train; it passed by during the day and presumably during the night, but our sleep was never disturbed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cinny S.

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

Convenient location in Bryn Mawr

The property is in a nice neighborhood and was well stocked with coffee and tea. The suite is in a former boarding house, and and is a bit dated, but very adequate for our weekend wedding needs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

This place is a gem!

The apartment was very clean, bright and in a wonderful location! Management was attentive and extremely helpful! I will be booking stays there for all of my out of town guests in the future. I highly recommend the Bryn Mawr Guest Suites for anyone needing a short term rental in the heart of Bryn Mawr
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Perfect location, just right

It’s exactly what we were looking for, walking distance to town, transit, and Bryn Mawr College. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Lots of space! Great location!

This was a great experience for my team working on for a short time at Villanova. The space was awesome. The location was safe, so easy to get around, and was just an overall great place for my team. Check-in and Check-out was so easy. We will definitely book again for future stays when we are working with Villanova or any of our local projects.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

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

Perfect place to be close to my Havertown family

Came East to be with my family for Christmas, but my brother's house doesn't have room for all of us, so we wanted to be close by. This location was a short, easy drive away. I'd have loved to explore Bryn Mawr a bit more, but everything was closed for Christmas anyway, so it was just a perfect landing spot. The house isn't fancy, but we had everything we needed, and it was clean and tidy. Ann Marie was a quick-thinker with a last-minute switch from Suite A to Suite B while the heating in Suite A was repaired - on Dec. 23! We're very grateful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R., -

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

Parent's Weekend

The location was perfect. Very convenient to Bryn Mawr's campus. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON B., Houston, Texas

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

Wonderful!

Loved this place. Warm, inviting and homey. This will absolutely be my go-to for visiting my kiddo at college.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

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

GreatLocation for VN move in

We were in town to move our daughter into her dorm. This was a perfect location to get things organized and up to campus quick and easy. It had all the basic needs for a successful move in. Walking distance to coffee/bagel shop, other eateries and a drug store for last minute items . We appreciated the easy on site parking and use of washer and dryer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

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

I wish I had found this listing 4 years ago, I would have made it a home away from home.

This was a great location for us, everything was within walking distance. Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Lovely stay

Nice location next to town, train and movie theater. Pleasant quiet place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Just what we needed!

We were in the area for a family gathering and this dpot was just what we needed for our family. We did not have time to use the kitchen and living room area but seemed very adequate. If in the area again we would certainly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

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

Convenient home away from home

Great location to so many Philadelphia sights, colleges. Ann Marie has a clean, well appointed home that did not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sidney D.

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

Bryn Mawr Guest Suites

Excellent location for access to the local universities. Older home with casual furnishings and decor, but very comfortable and welcoming. Air conditioning would have been nice, but fans were available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

No complaints!

We loved our stay at the property. They answered all our questions in a timely manner. If my daughter decides to go to college in the area we will definitely plan on staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Highly recommended place

We are relocating to Philly and wanted to stay in our desired neighborhood and this place fit the bill. Location is great - 2 minutes to SEPTA station and able to walk to shops and restaurants. Yes - the trains are close by but sound is not terrible. Anne Marie was super friendly and accommodating. While the building is older, the apartment itself is super CLEAN, comfortable and well maintained. The apartment comes with a parking spot (no extra fee). We will probably stay there again when we close on out new home.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Donna Z.

Pleasant stay

The apartment is within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and the like though we spent most of our time exploring Philadelphia. We ate at the Grog, Mediterranean Grill and the Choice and all meals were enjoyed. The apartment was comfortable however the living room couch and reclining chair will not accommodate 6 adults. Instructions are needed to operate the cable; we were not able to change the language from Spanish to English with some channels. The kitchen was clean and equipped with supplies. The bedrooms are spacious. The trains passing were not a bother as we were not there most of the day and they usually stopped running around midnight and resumed around 6am. Overall we had a pleasant stay though two repairs are needed - sluggish bathroom sink drain and bathroom door lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ann Marie Woods

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My name is Ann Marie Woods, and I am a passionate world-traveler who knows quite a bit about making Guest Suites comfortable for travelers of all kinds. I have a love for Bryn Mawr and am always happy to recommend my favorite bars, restaurants, and other local attractions to interested visitors.

Why they chose this property

The translation of “Bryn Mawr” from Welsh means large hill. We’re set between Schuylkill and Delaware Valley. It is now a thriving suburb of Philadelphia yet has the feeling of a small village. We are convenient, cozy, and at the center of Bryn Mawr! Perfect for visiting parents of college students.

Originally known as Penn’s Woods,the area is located due West of Philadelphia. In the 1800’s, a rail-road know as the Main Line was built for wealthy Philadelphians to travel to their country homes. Built by Welsh and Celtic railroad builders, the station names they introduced are still used today.

The proprietor, Ann Marie Woods’, Grandparents left a small Village in Donegal, Ireland looking for a better life in America. They settled in Bryn Mawr in 1920. The building housing the Guest Suites was built the same year and reflects the simple and quaint quality of life of those times. The aim is to carry on the tradition of a cozy and comfortable Irish Guest House.

Languages:

English