Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 227.9 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University
‪16 min walk‬
University of Pennsylvania
‪4 min drive‬
Philadelphia Zoo
‪4 min drive‬
Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Spacious private room with attached full private bathroom. Ultra Luxury in University City. New Renovation. Walking distance to Penn and Drexel. Great for long-term stays, too, or a weekend getaway. Pets are welcome for a small fee. Street parking is free, and there is ample parking in the safe neighborhood, which is full of restaurants, groceries, etc. Young University Crowd.

Property manager

Joe Fenn

Languages

Arabic, English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 898932

About the area

Philadelphia

University City, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park, while Philadelphia Zoo and Adventure Aquarium are popular area attractions. 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

Drexel University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
University of Pennsylvania - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Philadelphia Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 3 min drive
40th St. Station - 7 min walk
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Makkah Market - ‬3 min walk
‪Kabobeesh - ‬3 min walk
‪New Delhi Indian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
‪Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
‪Stacy's Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Private room, attached pvt bath. Couple's retreat in U. City. Penn. Free Park. located?

Located in University City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Drexel University. University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km). 40th St. Station is 7 minutes by foot and 46th St. Station is 7 minutes.

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

7.0/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lavienna J.

21 February 2025

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

Great stay

We had a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brett N.

25 February 2025

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

Host cancelled at the last minute

The night before the stay, the host messaged me saying the property was not available and that I had to request a cancellation from VRBO. I was left scrambling for a plan b while also not entirely sure VRBO would approve the cancellation and refund me (luckily they did), but the stress and anxiety this brought on me due to the host's negligence and disregard for their customers' was unacceptable.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniaya v.

1 September 2024

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

Vacation stay

Overall it was an amazing stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore P.

5 August 2024

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

Great Spot 4 a Visit!

Lots to do nearby, restaurants, convenience marts, etc. Clean place and quiet. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhikra M.

5 June 2024

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

Cute spot meeting basic needs

I really enjoyed my stay. It suited our basic needs really well. Tina was super attentive and accommodating. We had an issue with the shower, and Tina had it fixed the same day. The neighborhood was safe and within walking distance of any needs, including a grocery store. The place was clean and check in was incredibly easy. The mattress and futon could use an upgrade, as it's not very comfortable, but other than that, things were great. I would recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taj R.

24 October 2024

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

DO NOT RENT THIS LISTING

This listing should not even be up anymore. Myself and the other person on the rental showed up and could not get in contact with the host. He left no instructions, we were basically stranded. I got on the line with customer service who also COULD NOT REACH HIM. They had to just refund me, and we had to figure something else out for our stay. It was TERRIBLE. DO NOT RENT THIS LISTING.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

9 October 2024

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

Good location, clean, reasonable cost for VRBO close to UPenn

I would recommend. I didn't realize it was a shared common area for the kitchen and TV area, with rooms at two levels but I just need to read more carefully. No one else was staying the weekend I was there so it was quiet and I had the place to myself. Narrow, steep stairs to get to the rooms so would caution anyone with mobility concerns. Common areas and my room were all nicely updated. My room had a renovated bathroom within the same unit. It was spacious, comfortable bed, wifi, windows, and a back porch, although it was rainy so I didn't use it. It was easy to get on the subway or walk to UPenn (about a mile). Dunkin Donuts very close which was nice in the am. The area is a little rough and I made sure as a single woman traveling by myself to uber to and from the apartment in the evenings. I walked around during the day and didn't have any issues. I didn't have a car but parking could be tough, all spots on the street were full or filled very quickly. My communication with both Joe the owner and Tina who manages guests was great - both were very responsive and communicative before and during my stay. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

jazz

10 September 2024

Disliked: Communication

It was not clear from the property listing that this was a room that shared kitchen/common areas with others. The host was ever-present, in a way that felt like she was critical and nosy about my and my guest's behavior while we stayed at this property. For the nights we stayed in the room, there were 5 separate guests coming and going from the other rental rooms. This was a concern to me as I'm very COVID conscious, and I contemplated finding another lodging option from this and from host's behavior. There was a moment where she scolded me like a child for borrowing bedding, even though there was no guidance that this was not allowed. The way that the host interacted with us made us hole up in the room and not use the common space as to not interact with her or run into other guests. All of the furniture was cheap and uncomfortable - not a surprise for a rental room like this, and furnishing sparse. While there is free street parking, it is difficult to find after 5pm and it's necessary to read the street signs carefully to prevent getting a ticket. The plus of this property is that it is close to the subway, and there are lots of walkable restaurants, grocery stores; it is close to the nearby university. Overall, I would not stay here again and caution others from doing so as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Virginia

1 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Listing Needs to Improve accuracy; owner needs to give entry information in a timely way

I chose not to stay at this property after not receiving check-in information the day before and after realizing from reviews of other units in this property that this is more of a hostel-type location rather than a private rental. The bedroom and some of the bathrooms are private, but some units share a bathroom. I have no problem with that type of room, but it was not an appropriate type of property for this particular trip and I would not have made the reservation if it has been clear in the listing. I also did not receive any information about check-in (I always get something 3 days ahead of time on VRBO). Finally, I reached out to the property owner and was told to call a number when I got there. I did not get a response to my text to the number and so I decided I was not comfortable with this arrangement since I would be arriving late in the evening. I booked a hotel. When I was driving to the airport, I got a call from the person who was going to let me in, saying it was "remote entry". I don't quite know what that means and I told them I had made other arrangements. Please--avoid this situation by explaining all of this on the website and messaging renters 3 days ahead of time so they will clearly understand how they will get into the unit. Don't leave it until the last minute. I don't think the owner and manager of the unit are trying to defraud people, but the inaccuracy of the listing and the procrastination in giving rental information is a problem.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dechen

25 March 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DARLA D.

18 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miliodson

3 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

L'hébergement est propre et le quartier est calme.

Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joe Fenn

Languages:

English, Arabic

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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