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Large | European Charm | Balcony | Hosted StayRafa

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Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Pennsylvania19 min walk
  • Popular LocationRittenhouse Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia4 min drive
  • AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)14 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

Large | European Charm | Balcony | Hosted StayRafa

Summary:
Hosted by StayRafa

This beautiful old charm apartment in the Greys Ferry neighborhood will make you feel like you just stepped into European time piece.

• 2 BR/1 BA & full kitchen
• 1 King, 1 Queen
• 2nd Floor Walk Up (stairs are a little steep)
• Large Private Balcony
• Street Parking
• In Unit Washer/Dryer
• Few Blocks From Ultimo Coffee, Dock Street Brewery, Thai Square Restaurant
• Pak N Play, High Chair, air mattress available upon request
• $50 Pet fee

The Space:
About StayRafa
We are here to set the new standard for the short-term rental experience.

Welcome to Stay Rafa, the premier destination for short-term rental and hospitality services in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Our team is composed of industry experts who are passionate about providing personalized and high-quality service to our guests. With years of experience in the short-term rental and hospitality industry, we understand the importance of attention to detail, communication, and delivering on our promises.

We strive to exceed your expectations by providing exceptional accommodations, outstanding amenities, and top-notch customer service.

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, our properties are carefully selected and designed to ensure your comfort and satisfaction.

At our core, we believe that travel should be an enjoyable and stress-free experience. That's why we take care of the details, so you can focus on making memories.

We are proud to be part of your journey and look forward to welcoming you to our properties. We are more than pleased to provide recommendations about the neighborhood and respond to any inquiries you may have about the apartment or the property as a whole.

Guest Access:
Guests will have full access to the home.

The house is set up for self check-in. Instructions will be sent to you 3 hours before check-in.

Other Things to Note:
Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted within the apartment in any form. If it turns out that smoking was taking place in your flat during the time you were renting it, you will be charged $300 in penalties.

Minimum age:
The minimum age for guests listed on the reservation is 24. By making a reservation, you guarantee that you are at least 24 years old and that you are legally able and authorized to do so. The name on the reservation must be present at check-in and throughout the duration of the stay.

Check-in / Check-out:
The check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is at 10 am respectively. Requests for early check-ins and late checkouts can be made up to one day in advance and are subject to availability.

Gatherings:
Although we are aware that you are visiting Philadelphia to enjoy a good time, this property has a strict "No Party" policy out of consideration for the other renters and nearby residents, you will be staying in a quite residential neighborhood. Parties are not tolerated and will incur a $500 fine plus eviction. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.

Property manager

StayRafa

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Charge may apply

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
Property Registration Number 819943

About the area

Philadelphia

This apartment is located in South Philadelphia, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Reading Terminal Market and Cherry Hill Mall. Philadelphia Zoo and Adventure Aquarium are not to be missed.
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Philadelphia, PA

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 19 min walk
  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min drive
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 4 min drive
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Drexel University - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Philadelphia University City Station - 17 min walk
  • Penn Medicine Station - 17 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ultimo Coffee Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Porcos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thai Square Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grace Tavern - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large | European Charm | Balcony | Hosted StayRafa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large | European Charm | Balcony | Hosted StayRafa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large | European Charm | Balcony | Hosted StayRafa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large | European Charm | Balcony | Hosted StayRafa located?

Located in South Philadelphia, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rittenhouse Row, University of Pennsylvania and Rittenhouse Square. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Drexel University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Penn Medicine Station is 17 minutes by foot and Philadelphia University City Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and cool vibe
The property was exactly as described. Great communication with the host. The place is old but not dated, and has the things you need for a long weekend get away. Not too close to metro line, but the area is very walkable. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Great Place
This is a well appointed 2 bedroom apartment right by Navel Square!! The place was clean and very comfortable. Nice little balcony. Shower took a little getting used to as it is a clawfoot tub made into a shower with the leavers on the pipes. Worked fine just took a bit to figure out. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Philadelphia
I really loved this property and enjoyed my stay. Very spacious, comfortable, nice kitchen, outdoor area, and great location. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenna B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
One of the worst places I’ve stayed
Many things were wrong with this house. Front door lock looked like it had been broken into and was missing a piece of wood. The patio screen door look like somebody tried to break into that door too. The dishwasher when you tried to open it was impossible and the whole dishwasher moved out. The heater in the 2nd bedroom if you can call it a second bedroom because the door was all glass and had no curtain or shade on it fully exposed. Did not work. They did have space heaters fortunately. The shower was turned on by and off by Plumber knobs and the shower curtain fully touched you during your shower. Not a good experience there. The toilet for the past five days that I stayed there barely worked so if we had to use the restroom we actually went out to a restaurant to go use the restroom. There was an emergency that I contacted the host but did not get a response till three hours later. When I walked into the main master bedroom the window fell out of the window frame into the bedroom and was hanging there. Luckily the glass did not break. My son was not there at the time so I had to stand there and hold this window in place until he got home which I sent three messages to the host and again did not hear back for them till about three hours later. I do have pictures of everything. Again the house is not in any condition for the terms of VRBO in my opinion. It was very unsettling first with the door lock that looks like it hadn’t been broken and missing a piece of wood and then the screen door look like someone tried to break into it so that was very unsettling from day one. Oh and I almost forgot, the Internet also went out for a span of 3 to 4 hours.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great overall look and feel to the space. We enjoyed the original elements of the house but the more modern amenities. We - my husband and I and our 6-year-old - felt very comfortable here for 2 weeks while our house was getting renovated. The hosts were communicative and we had everything we needed. Would have no issue statying here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

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