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Safe and Quiet, But Near the Fun

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Fairmount Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mann Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

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About this property

Safe and Quiet, But Near the Fun

This is a primary home, with all of the amenities of such a home. Five miles outside of Center City & walking distance from a train station, this quiet and safe neighborhood is in the perfect location for Philly events or nature getaways. All within walking: River trail, state park trails, Main Street Manayunk (shops, restaurants, and bars/pubs), train station, bike rentals, movie theater, playgrounds, and more.

Accommodations: 3 bedrooms (2 with queen size beds, 1 with king) queen size sleeper sofa in the living room.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 957160

About the area

Philadelphia

Northwest Philadelphia, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairmount Park and Rittenhouse Square, 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 Wells Fargo Center.
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Philadelphia, PA

What's nearby

  • Fairmount Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mann Center for the Performing Arts - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Philadelphia Zoo - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Girard Ave & 39th St Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Philadelphia Wissahickon Station - 9 min walk
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Custard & Cakes Creamery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Deke's Bar-B-Que - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Goat's Beard - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Safe and Quiet, But Near the Fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Safe and Quiet, But Near the Fun located?

Located in Northwest Philadelphia, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Fairmount Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Joseph's University and Strawberry Mansion. Temple University and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 6 miles (10 km). Philadelphia Wissahickon Station is 9 minutes by foot and Philadelphia Manayunk Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carol a.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful and immaculate home! Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane j.

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

Beautiful - clean - 5+ stars

This home was fantastic! I will definitely stay here again when visiting. The home was so clean, and the beds were comfortable. The host even told us we could use the items in the refrigerator which was so nice and helpful. I would highly recommend this home! The host was quick to respond about our questions and gave great instructions about how to get into the property and how to leave the property- very organized which i can appreciate. I could go on and on but stay here and you will have an amazing stay. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Your host

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I am a teacher in Philadelphia. I’m easy going, communicative, and considerate. Love to travel and learn.

Why they chose this property

The Manayunk neighborhood is a destination spot even for Philadelphians, There are street fairs, farmers’ markets, races, and countless other fun events. So much to do and so many places to eat and enjoy drinks.

What makes this property unique

Bedrooms are spacious and bedding is comfortable. The 3rd floor has a king bed.
On the second floor are two rooms, each with queen beds, plus large bathroom with walk-in shower and deep jacuzzi tub.
On the first floor is a comfortable queen sleeper sofa and half bathroom.
The kitchen, also on the first floor, opens to a backyard garden and sitting area. Kitchen is stocked with cooking supplies, dinnerware and glassware, plus coffee and tea needs.