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Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda

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Reading Vacation Rental | 5BR | 1.5BA | Stairs Required | 3,100 Sq Ft
Porch
Formal Dining Room | Dishware & Flatware
Living Room | Central A/C & Heating | Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Santander Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Reading Pagoda
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • FirstEnergy Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)
    ‪14 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

Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda

Escape to this delightful vacation rental home in Reading, Pennsylvania! The space has 5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Boasting a garden with 2 beautiful fountains, a furnished patio, a formal dining room, and over 3,000 square feet of living space, you'll love everything about the property. Ideally located near great attractions like the Pagoda, Santander Performing Arts Center and Arena, and a mall and IMAX theater, there are plenty of things to do when not lounging on the porch!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed

You'll absolutely love hanging out on the furnished front porch. The area has charming wicker furniture and has a delightful view of the unique homes lining the street. Admire the ornate architecture as you sip your favorite cocktail.

Inside, a brick fireplace and large sectional leather sofa welcome you. This is a beautiful spot to relax and watch your favorite show on the flat-screen TV. The crown molding and beautiful wood floors retain the room's old-world character.

After you prepare a home-cooked meal in the fully equipped kitchen, enjoy your feast in the stunning dining room. The wooden table has room for everyone, and the antique furnishings and natural light spilling into the room make it the perfect place to appreciate your friends and family.

-- THE LOCATION --

Stirring up an appetite? You'll find the homeowner's family-owned restaurant, Franklyn's Breakfast Burgers and Shakes, sitting just 3 blocks away from the property, perfect for a short stroll!

Escape to the Pagoda, less than 2 miles away. The Japanese-style landmark was built in 1908 and offers sweeping views of the city. Stop for a bite at the Pagoda Cafe and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

The Santander Performing Arts Center and Santander Arena are within a mile from the home and offer entertainment for everyone. The performing arts center provides dinner and shows like "Rock of Ages: The Musical" and "Cinderella," while the arena is home to the Reading Royals professional hockey team.

Berkshire Mall is less than 5 miles away and boasts shops like Zara, Victoria's Secret, and Bath and Body Works. On your way back home, stop at the IMAX Theater to catch a showing of your favorite movie!

The owner owns a restaurant only 0.4 miles away from the property called Franklyn's Breakfast Burgers & Shakes! Make sure to check it out during your stay.

-- 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
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features an interior security camera alarm system. The camera is only on when the alarm is activated
- Access to the home requires stairs

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

About the area

Reading

Reading is home to this holiday home. French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society and Reading Public Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Slick Willy's Karts & Eats and Berks Lanes. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Reading, Pennsylvania

What's nearby

  • Santander Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • GoggleWorks Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reading Pagoda - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • FirstEnergy Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mid-Atlantic Air Museum - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nino & Son's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boston House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Merengue - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Forest Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Italian Garden Esposito's - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda located?

This family-friendly Reading holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Genesius Theatre and Santander Arena. Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Host Franklyn was great!

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

6/10 Okay

Judith T., Reading, Pa.

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

6/10 Okay

Jandi L., High Point

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

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

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

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
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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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray K., Wauconda, IL

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

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish