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Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Rittenhouse Square

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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Philadelphia, PA
  • Place, Walnut Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking

For Special Requests: debage.tabletop@gmail
The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Indulge yourself in this historical beauty of the early 1800s. Walk into a spacious open floor with original laid wood. Within a 2-3 minute walk from the historical famous Rittenhouse square, we are surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, and shops. We offer FREE PARKING only for one car.
Rittenhouse is one of the oldest, most prestigious areas in Philadelphia. Originally named Southwest Square, Rittenhouse Square was renamed after a famous Philadelphian astronomer and hosted some of the city’s most popular happenings all year round.
This home is Perfect for large groups of up to 12 guests or more!
The House includes:
4 Queen Beds, 2 Rollway Beds, one large sectional sofa bed, and one love sofa bed.


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 know you are visiting Philadelphia to enjoy a good time, this property has a strict "No Party" policy that is out of consideration for the other renters and nearby residents; you will be staying in a quiet 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.
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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 923407

About the area

Philadelphia

Located in Philadelphia, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Love Park, while Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Mütter Museum are cultural highlights. 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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What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Drexel University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 10 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 17 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Rabbit - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Good Karma Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vernick Food & Drink - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alchemy Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Rittenhouse Beauty With Free Parking located?

Located in Center City, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square. University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). 19th St Station is 10 minutes by foot and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great day at Abby‘s home and Rittenhouse Square. The location is two blocks from one of the best parks in the city, the kitchen was well appointed, the beds, extremely comfortable, and the outdoor space was exactly like the pictures and provided a beautiful gathering spot for our family for morning coffee.I’m truly thankful for Abby and her team for making our stay in Philadelphia so special!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Look no further

Here with family for wedding.Host was awesome, property great Zero complaints and many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Charming House in a Great Location

This was a perfect place for our family to stay for our son's college graduation. Charming 3 story walk up with plenty of space for our family of 6 to spend time together. The location is also very nice - pretty street within walking distance of plenty of restaurants. We will recommend this to other families.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Great house in a wonderful location

Abby graciously accommodated our group after an unexpected problem arose with the home we booked originally - house was clean, comfortable, well appointed, and in a perfect location adjacent to Rittenhouse square. Definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katariina M.

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

Great stay at a great home & location

The place was extremely clean, well designed and the host was very responsive and took care of everything we needed quickly. Would definitely recommend to friends in the future and stay again myself!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan C.

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

Weekend in Philadelphia

Wonderful stay with family of 9! Great location near Rittenhouse. House had a lot of character and was cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Great location. Responsive host

Location is perfect. Right in center city With accessibility to shops, museums, restaurants. Host responded immediately when we needed anything. With 4 bedrooms,this place is great for a group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Alice O.

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

Girls Get-away Philly

Great location to walk. Rittenhouse Square area is very quaint and historical. House was very comfortable for our group
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

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

Spacious and Clean

Terrific location, clean, spacious and thoughtful host. All around winner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen K.

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

Great location

This was a great location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place was beautiful and had charm. The main downside was that there wasn’t air conditioning throughout the apartment which we didn’t expect based on the description, but we still enjoyed the stay overall and appreciated the communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

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

Rittenhouse for large family

There were 9 in our party of varying ages; 11 to 50. It is walkable to the square and a short drive to all the museums and attractions. We felt safe at this location and surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finola B.

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

Family visit

Plenty of room which is hard to find in Philly for a family of 5. Owner was great and place was very clean and nice quiet area. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Very cute, great location

Our family of 5 stayed here for a week and loved it. Our children are all adults, 18-24, each had their own bedroom. House is exactly as described in listing. Host was very responsive. Absolutely no issues. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO B.

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

Wonderful property

The location could not be any better. Walking distance to Rittenhouse Square. Located on a quiet street with a wonderful deck it is a quintessential Philly home. Kitchen and living areas are great and the mattresses were very comfortable. We had some plumbing issues and an issue with a door but the host was very responsive. Parking is in the garage 3 to 4 blocks away comfortable walk and the garage staff was great. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe T.

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

Marathon Weekend

House was spacious and perfect for marathon weekend. Primary bathroom shower didn’t drain well and the shower door on the other bathroom shower didn’t roll. There was no laundry detergent. Parking was a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

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

Celebrating our daughter's college graduation in Philadelphia

The townhouse was just as described. It was located in a safe, upscale, clean neighborhood within a short walk to Rittenhouse Square, where we ate nearly every night and window shopped during our free time. The townhouse accommodated our six family members easily, and could have fit more! The owners were accessible and accomodating and the town house had more than ample room. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Return Visit to Philadelphia for Eagles game

We arrived Thursday and left Monday. The house was spacious (there were 5 of us), comfortable and very conveniently located near Rittenhouse Square. There were several restaurants and bars located nearby. Car parking was convenient but we walked (or took lublic transportation) everywhere so we didn't need to take the car out from the time we arrived until the time we left. I had a few questions upon arriving and got a quick response/resolution to my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louis O.

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

Comfortable Stay but Potential Not Realized

There is so much going for this century + old property - charm and location especially. In some ways however, the maintenance and general upkeep did not do justice to the home itself. That said, as far as cleanliness goes, it did almost completely meet expectations. I had provided a pretty extensive list of concerns to the owner, and based on follow up I expect / hope they will be addressed for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John I., Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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

Very nice row home

Overall it was a nice house in downtown Philly. Nicely furnished with modern kitchen appliances. Well stocked and a nice touch was the selection of snacks greeting us in the kitchen. Included valet parking garage was 3 blocks away. Neighborhood was fairly nice / residential, though the street had heavy traffic so was noisy early mornings. Groceries and restaurants were a block away, and several nice parks were about 3 blocks away. House was the perfect size for 5-6 people. Just be aware the house is really old, like the vast majority of these houses downtown, and floors are creaky, doors don't close right, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stuart Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Trip To Philly

Great neighborhood and hosts were incredibly friendly, kind and responsive. Beds were comfortable. But, overall - the property is not well maintained. Things work properly - shower, toilets, etc but this property is in major need of repairs and updating. Floors need to be redone. Holes and cracks in walls. Molding is coming off. Tiles cracked and coming up. Many areas not properly sealed. It is apparent that the property owners have been trying to patch problems with the least expensive options just to keep things functioning but it's really time to do things properly. I'm sure this is a very expensive/valuable property given the location and it's a real shame that proper care and attention to the cosmetic aspects of the home have been overlooked for years. The kitchen is nice and must have been redone recently - but the bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways are pretty beat up. Sorry to be so painfully direct about the stay (especially given how friendly and professional the hosts were) but it's only fair to other travels to provide honest and direct feedback.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Walkable to Rittenhouse Square, lots of restaurants and bars, local shops. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Philadelphia! The location of the VRBO was great with several small restaurants nearby and a few markets where we could purchase supplies. Our host was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. I truly appreciated that. Our host was accommodating for all of our needs.The place was comfortable and offered lots of great spaces where our family could spread out and have time together or alone. It was a very comfortable place for our family. The WiFi was fast and reliable. The rooms were neither too hot or too cold. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Abeer Karzoun

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I started my career as an interior designer after I received my degree from the American International University in London. I later developed a passion for real estate and have loved every second of my journey. I am always available and in the area to give my guests recommendations or to assist with anything they need 24/7!

Why they chose this property

✨ Property Description

Indulge yourself in this historic Rittenhouse beauty dating back to the early 1800s. Step inside to a spacious open floor plan featuring original hardwood floors, timeless craftsmanship, and thoughtful design throughout. Just a 2–3 minute walk to the iconic Rittenhouse Square, the home is surrounded by some of Philadelphia’s best restaurants, boutiques, cafés, and shops.

We proudly offer FREE parking for one car—a rare luxury in this area.

Rittenhouse is one of Philadelphia’s most prestigious and historic neighborhoods, and this home is truly a piece of its legacy. It was the only property insured for fire in 1800, and the original copper fire mark (designed in 1792 for the Insurance Company of North America) still adorns the front of the home today.

Filled with natural light, character, and 2,300 sqft of living space, this three-level home gives groups plenty of room to gather, relax, and enjoy their stay.

What makes this property unique

🏡 Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire home, including all three bi-level floors and the outdoor patio.

🛋️ First Floor
• Spacious living room, dining room, and kitchen
• Half bathroom
• Washer & dryer with detergent and dryer sheets provided
• Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig, cookware, utensils, cups, plates, dishwasher, and more
• Access to outdoor patio
• All linens included

🛏️ Second Floor
• Additional cozy living room with a pull-out couch
• Main queen suite with full private bathroom
• Smart TV with local channels + Hulu

🛏️ Third Floor
• Three additional queen bedrooms
• Full bathroom
• 3 rollaway beds available upon request
• One loveseat chair that opens into a single bed


Location Highlights

This home is perfectly situated in the heart of Philadelphia, just steps from iconic landmarks:
    •    ~6 blocks to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
    •    ~8 blocks to the Barnes Foundation
    •    ~1 block to Center City & Rittenhouse Square
    •    ~10 blocks to Franklin Field
    •    ~7 minutes to City Hall
    •    ~10 minutes to UPenn & CHOP

You’ll be close to museums, parks, dining, cafés, boutiques, and major city destinations—everything is right at your fingertips.

📌 Other Things to Note

To ensure a smooth reservation process, we kindly ask that guests send a property inquiry before booking if:
    •    You are local (within ~45 minutes of the property)
    •    Your group includes university or high school students
    •    Your check-in date is within 10 days of booking

Please click “Contact Host” under the listing description to introduce yourself and your group before submitting the reservation. This helps us ensure the home is a great fit and prevents any need for cancellation.
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