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THE ROOFTOP OASIS

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A dining table with various dishes, drinks, and a potted plant.
A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a swimming pool through a window.
A neatly made bed with a white headboard, gray patterned pillows, and a gray towel. There are two speakers on bedside tables and a clock on one of them.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a patterned blue rug, and a window with blinds.
A white Summit SPWD2202W front-loading washing machine in a laundry room with a wooden floor and a potted plant on top.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Pennsylvania

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Field
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

Gold Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Silver Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Philadelphia

Located in Philadelphia, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park, while Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lincoln Financial Field or Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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Philadelphia, PA

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Drexel University - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Franklin Field - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Philadelphia Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairmount Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • 40th St. Station - 3 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 19 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santucci's Original Square Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shibam Coffee Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪New Delhi Indian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE ROOFTOP OASIS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE ROOFTOP OASIS?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE ROOFTOP OASIS on 2 March 2027 start from NZ$1,533, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE ROOFTOP OASIS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE ROOFTOP OASIS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE ROOFTOP OASIS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE ROOFTOP OASIS located?

Located in the centre of Philadelphia, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and University of Pennsylvania. Drexel University and Philadelphia Zoo are also within 1 mile (2 km). 40th St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Spring Garden St & Lancaster Ave Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So convenient to universities and yet still in its own funky neighborhood. (Great board game store) Street parking was easy to find. And private rooftop was so lovely!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property very close to campus. Great host communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent stay and as advertised. The rooftop was spacious and felt private.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for University City and easy access to the rest of Philly. The space was perfectly adequate, comfortable and clean for two couples and one more person in our party. There are two steep flights of stairs to the apartment (and a third flight to the roof), so difficult for anyone with limited mobility. The host was easy to work with and always accessible through the VRBO app. Finally, as all the reviews say, the crown jewel of the property is a beautiful large roof deck with a fantastic view! Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The place was exactly as advertised. Very clean and convenient to nearby universities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

We really enjoyed our stay. Your property is very nice and we loved watching fireworks from the rooftop on Saturday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great experience with my family. It was an easy and fast communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Thank You So Much for the 5 Star Review 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. You were a good guest and you are always welcomed back to the ROOFTOP OASIS.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was great condition. Great amenities. They have just about everything you could want from a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment!

Our family of 6 stayed comfortably for 3 nights while we explored Philadelphia. It was very clean, well appointed, we felt safe and were very happy to find this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome ROOFTOP DECK!

There's no hiding it - we intentionally booked this place because of the lovely rooftop deck. We were pleasantly surprised with the entire apartment. Clean, decorated tastefully and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a Gem!

This adorable apartment is so comfy and lovely. The owner thought of every detail - it’s got everything you need for a short or long stay and it’s full of thoughtful surprises too. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2022
Robin and her group left my home in great condition and her communication was great too. They can come back and stay anytime their in Philly. Highly recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a trip to Penn

We stayed there (two of us) for a reunion at Penn. Easy to walk to Penn and apt was clean and had everything we needed! Highly recommend. Does have steps so keep in mind if you have injuries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rightly Named

It really is a rooftop oasis. We stayed during a heatwave and nevertheless mornings and evenings it was very pleasant to be up on the roof. Location is extremely convenient and the host really thought of everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank You.....Your Always Welcome to come back and you are a Great Guest. I would highly recommend you to any other host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Attention to every detail

The property was exactly as it appears in the advertisement. Kept very neat and tidy. The owner paid attention to every detail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Thank You for the 5 Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review. You were a good guest and left my home in good condition. Thank You Again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Adult Getaway

This was a clean, comfortable place with easy access to an off-street parking space. Nevertheless, the highlight of the place was the rooftop. Our group of friends enjoyed ourselves in the rooftop with a few drinks and light music in the evenings and woke up to drink fresh coffee back at the rooftop the next day. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2022
Thank You for the 5 Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review. I am happy you and your friends enjoyed The Rooftop. I truly strive to keep the home clean so guest like you want to come back again and again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in University City!

Very nice, very clean updated 3rd floor apartment with amazing rooftop patio and many thoughtful amenities. We loved our stay here! The host has thought of everything you could need. The location can't be beat. It's just 2 blocks to the subway station, on the border of Penn and Drexel, cute and shady neighborhood Park just a block away. I highly recommend renting here! The host was very responsive at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mann Center

Great setup, exceeded expectations! What a lovely apartment, clean, nicely decorated, well appointed and with thoughtful odds and lots of little extra and thoughtful toiletries. The rooftop deck was lovely both in the evening before we took a short Uber ride to see a show at the Mann Center and in the morning with a cup of coffee. Have already sent to friends with kids attending college in Philly. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FAREWELL TO FRANKIE BEVERLY with FAMILY and FRIENDS

The host is very detail oriented and accommodating . All that was needed was at our disposal. We're utilized VRBO's listings now 4 times . This was the smallest of rental but it did not fail to impress. Even through the temperature rose to 93 degrees we were able to utilize the rooftop at night and loved it .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay

We moved our daughter into college and needed a place close to Drexel and Penn. Top floor two bedroom one bath was perfect for the 3 of us. Very clean and comfortable with a roof top patio that was a nice place to unwind after running around all day. 3 queen beds are a great option which I did not see anywhere else. Modern and not run down or beat up from use which is important. Quick response from the manager really make a difference when you are not familiar with Philly. I would recommend this place highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Philly

The apartment is comfortable, well appointed with excellent access to publis transportation and thus Drexel, Penn, and the city hall region. It is in a large city but felt neighborhood-ie. the apartment is a 3story walk up so if you have trouble on the stairs it’s not for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great landing pad

We were in town for a squash tournament. We needed a place where we could find parking to drive to the different locations around the city, but also a place if we wanted to stay local there was lots to do. Great restaurants a short distance away. Easy parking on the street. The place itself had everything you could need and it felt like home right away. Sadly for us, it wasn't great weather and we didn't take advantage of the rooftop but I know we would have if it had been nicer weather. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rip Roaring Rooftop

We had a great time in Philly. The property was nice and the owner had it thoughtfully decorated. We especially enjoyed being able to go up to the roof for morning coffee or a late night view of the city skyline. Lots of steps to climb in case you have mobility issues (we don't), but well worth it once you get up to the apartment. If you have concerns about the location, don't be. We felt safe during our stay and Drexel University is about a block or two away so lots of activity, young students, and buzz.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rooftop experience

We came to Philly for a sports event. Parking was not bad. But you do have to find a spot there were limited spots. The house itself was spacious with everything advertised. We had three adults and we were never in each others way. The rooftop was the best part of this home as it had a nice view of the skyline. And we don’t have rooftops like this in Seattle. Thank you for sharing your home with us it was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely apt

This is a lovely apartment in a nice area where I felt safe walking to the corner bodega at 11 PM. It is near a lot of the hospital so there is some noise if you’re not used to staying in cities, but that is to be expected in my opinion. The rooftop deck was lovely. Thankfully, our weather cleared up a little and we were able to enjoy it. Extra bathroom, supplies and baby amenities were greatly appreciated! We visited the aquarium in Camden New Jersey, date bus stop city tour, and went to Lincoln financial field many times during the day for the concert they were attending. The drive was not far to any of these locations. Parking at the apartment was relatively easy. We never had to park or walk more than half a block away during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY AND VERY CLEAN

The home was spectacular and clean and so comfortable and if you forgot to bring something you had no worries the home had everything. (Very Detailed Oriented) They even had a pack and play with fresh bedding and a high chair for my little one. The Rooftop is gorgeous and we had a small family dinner that was catered and it was the perfect setting and back drop to the city view. The host was super nice and communicate with me quickly and Check in was really easy. Street Parking was a breeze with no complaints despite we were in the city. This is my new home everytime I come to Philly. Thank You It was a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2022
Thank You for the 5 Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review. You and your family were great guest. Thank You for taking care of my home and you can always come back anytime.
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