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Cozy 1B/1B Cottage in Town Center Swarthmore w/ Doorstep Parking!

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Stroll across the street to Park Ave.!
View from the front door , to the left is the intimate dining table and adequate kitchen with many ameneties, to the right the layout of the living space, staright ahead you will peak into the bedroom with an attached full bathroom!
Full bathroom with a modern touch, high pressure shower head, and even a glowing toilet seat!
A glimpse into the bedroom as you enter, not pictures large sliding door closet and to the right a dresser next to the full bathroom entry.
Kitchen/Kitchenette, call which you prefer but it gets the job done right! Stoked with dishes, glasses, coffee, coffee maker, a cute dining table for two along with a stove, microwave, and fridge!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Swarthmore, PA
  • Swarthmore College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Widener University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 1B/1B Cottage in Town Center Swarthmore w/ Doorstep Parking!

Brand new cozy 1 Bed / 1 Bath centrally located in a cute little town we have grown to love!

Family friendly and pet friendly, we aim to accommodate all of our guest needs. Our listings are primarily use to accommodate College family visits, College students/athletes, student visitors, students abroad, teachers, local corporate housing, insurance relocations, those passing through to rest from traveling, etc.

This listing is located in the heart of town center tucked away for quiet peaceful living with walking access to Swarthmore College, coffee shops, breakfast, restaurants, the train to Philadelphia, the bus stop, many wonderful trails to walk.. Minutes from the mall and a plethora of options and stores!

Includes a designated parking spot directly out front of the listing, cool decorations and extras such as a moon lamp, essential oil diffuser, chess board, enhanced TV lighting, micro fiber couches, extra pillows and blankets, all amenities needed, even a glowing toilet seat, and more!

Perfect for those visiting the college to those looking for monthly stays, best location in town!

Property manager

Russell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Swarthmore

Located in Swarthmore, this apartment is near theme parks. 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 Wells Fargo Center or Lincoln Financial Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Swarthmore, PA

What's nearby

  • Swarthmore College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Widener University - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Subaru Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 20 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Swarthmore Station - 1 min walk
  • Township Line Road Station - 13 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ichiban - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪320 Market Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sbarro - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 1B/1B Cottage in Town Center Swarthmore w/ Doorstep Parking! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy 1B/1B Cottage in Town Center Swarthmore w/ Doorstep Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 1B/1B Cottage in Town Center Swarthmore w/ Doorstep Parking!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 1B/1B Cottage in Town Center Swarthmore w/ Doorstep Parking! located?

Situated in Swarthmore, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swarthmore College and within 6 miles (10 km) of Widener University and Harrah's Casino and Racetrack. Delaware River and Ridley Creek State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Swarthmore Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney W.

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

It's a beautiful area

Some things weren't quite working right and it's wasn't spotless (clogging pipes and moldy old coffee grinds in the coffeemaker) but it was comfortable and the area was a sight to see. I just wish the host was more willing to communicate with me. Overall, I recommend the stay. I
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

Good location

Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

Cozy Swarthmore

Great gem of a place to stay while visiting Swarthmore for college events or other. Excellent location near Septa station and village charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

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

Cozy spot in local downtown

Cute and well stocked apartment, close to everything, including train into Philly. Private parking is a plus, friendly and helpful host. Mixup with parking fob was only issue, definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Comfort and Convenience

Accommodations fit our needs well and the location near (a few steps away) from the Septa stop make it convenient to the entire area. Hard to beat for a quick stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

Comfortable, easy and convenient

I stayed in the cottage for 3 nights. I wanted to be near the college and this location couldn't be better for that and for super easy access by Septa (if you want to travel into the city). The cottage itself is small (but as described!), but very comfortable for 1 or 2 people. The bed is very comfortable, shower great, wifi good and really all you need. I would (will) stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria f.

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

Great

Perfect for visiting family in the area. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Clean, Quaint, Safe, and homey

Loved the cottage and loved the area. Will be returning to this cottage for more Phillies games from our home in North Carolina.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Excellent place.

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was excellent and perfect for the train to Philadelphia. It was comfortable and quiet accommodation. I would say however that it could do with a bit of a makeover as the decor and furnishings were rather tired.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

Great location! Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlyn S.

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

Just Amazing

This place never ceases to amaze us. This is our second time staying here and we absolutely loved it! This is such a cozy , warm, perfect, lovely place to be. You have the best of all worlds with the kitchen , living room, bedroom and kitchen. I would stay here time and time again! And the host is so lovely ! Thank you again for such a nice time !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hamad a., Pottstown

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

Small cozy place close to phili

Cottage with living room and a small kitchen with bedroom and bathroom. The train station is close and there is a village close by too. Good for two people staying over for a quick stop !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

Comfy, clean stay in a safe neighborhood!

Stayed at this rental while in town for a live review course over 4 nights and really enjoyed myself. The rental is cozy and located in a safe neighborhood. Lots of cute shops and food options in walking distance. The host was quick to respond if I had any questions too. Furniture (including the bed) was very comfy. Mood lighting in each room was really cool as well. Only 15 minutes from the airport area which was helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Great rental - ideal location!

The only reason I have 4 stars to communication with the property manager is because the vrbo website had major issues on my check in day and I could not connect to get checkin information - but he made every effort to reach me - not knowing that I could not respond because of the system issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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

Quick stay for work

It was a nice little town with a very comfy stay. Host was very helpful. Having your own parking spot was also great! On a side note the owner of the Ship Bottom Brewery, Robert Zarko tends to hold food trucks in that same parking lot because he has a little area where his costumers can drink in front of the parking lot. Robert Zarko backed into my car the last day of my stay. Not the hosts fault. Just be weary since it is a tight parking lot. Aside from that a perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela K.

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

Quaint with lots to do in the area

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage while passing through on our trip home. Russell was very quick to respond in our messages back and forth. Their small town is so nice to get a quick dinner which is in walking distance. I felt the bed was not very comfortable it was too soft for my liking but my husband was happy with it. We enjoyed our resting time here and I would be happy to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Walking Distance to Swarthmore College

Great stay! Walking distance to all things Swarthmore College! Located just behind Hobbs - the local coffee hangout for the community and the school. Bed was extremely comfortable, property was clean and quiet. I was there over the weekend and each night there was a food truck on the other side of the parking lot playing music - could not hear a note of it in the bedroom! Reserved parking spot is clearly noted and a definite plus as parking can be scarce. The Co-op is the next block over and great for picking up ready made food/sandwiches and snacks for the room. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan T.

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

Cute and Convenient Cottage

My husband and I recently stayed for 18 days. We live in NC and were looking for a daily place to unwind and sleep after visiting with PA friends and family. The cottage suited our needs perfectly. It was tidy and comfortable. After an initial problem with the air conditioner, it was a comfortable stay. Russ was very apologetic and sent maintenance very quickly. It turned out that someone forgot to turn it on earlier in the day. It was a very hot day and it took some time to cool the place down. It worked perfectly well from that day forward. I only mention it because Russ went above and beyond to satisfy us. I took off one point only because the furnishings (particularly the sofa and oversized chair) were comfortable but tired looking and took up most of the living space. Perhaps a recliner would be less space invasive? We loved the location and enjoyed the convenience of the Co-Op, coffee shops and restaurants. We also appreciated that our little dog 🐶 was able to stay with us. Having our own parking space in front of the unit was a plus too. We will definitely stay again for short visits while in the area.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Just What I Needed...

I can give nothing but positive feedback on this property. Not only was it essentially a home away from home, during my stay in Pennsylvania, it too met all my needs an accommodations. The host Russell couldn't have been more friendlier an helpful, from when I booked my the location back in August of 2023, all the way to up to my entire time, of being in the area this past week. He not only responded in a timely manner from beginning to end, he too was understanding to my late arrival on the initial day of check-in, an was kind enough to make sure there was proper lighting at the property, so that I was not walking into a dark setting. This location did the job of giving me a safe an secure stay for both my dog an I, in what is a beautiful neighborhood, near the town's various means of transportation i.e. train, bus, etc. . You get your own assigned parking spot on site, an are within a quiet community, that is very welcoming. I very much recommended this property to anyone looking to visit Pennsylvania, especially the bigger cities of Philadelphia. It allows you to be within close proximity of towns such as the latter, whilst avoiding having to be directly within in it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Russell

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As a lifelong resident of Swarthmore, I take great pride in enriching our community by welcoming wonderful guests who visit the College or our charming town. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of hosting many returning guests who have not only become dear friends but also part of the fabric of our community.

With a passion for travel, meeting new people, and experiencing live music events, I strive to offer our guests not just a place to stay, but a warm and welcoming home-away-from-home experience.

Join us in discovering the beauty and hospitality of Swarthmore, where every stay is infused with the warmth of community and the joy of new friendships.

Why they chose this property

Growing up in this vibrant community and surrounded by friends in the real estate industry, hosting feels like a natural extension of who we are. Together, we create unforgettable experiences, welcoming guests to discover the beauty and charm of our hometown. With a deep understanding of the area and a passion for hospitality, we're dedicated to ensuring every visitor feels right at home. Join us in exploring all that our beloved community has to offer!

Centrally located, we encourage our guests to shop locally there are many great food stores and restaurants just steps away.

A train next to the College takes you straight to the vibrant city of Philadelphia, offering a kaleidoscope of cultural experiences, historical landmarks, and culinary delights just a stone's throw away. From world-class museums to many nightlife activities, there's no shortage of wonders to explore in the City of Brotherly Love.

What makes this property unique

Welcome to the heart of Swarthmore's sought-after Town Center, just steps away from Swarthmore College! If you're here to explore the campus, you won't find a more convenient location. Situated across the street, our prime spot offers unparalleled accessibility to all the College has to offer. Whether you're attending events, visiting friends, or simply soaking in the collegiate atmosphere, our location ensures you're at the center of it all. Come experience the convenience and charm of staying right next to Swarthmore College!

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