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A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo!

Vacation home in Philadelphia with kitchen

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In the heart of the city, this contemporary home offers a stylish retreat just 13 minutes from downtown and 9 minutes from the Philadelphia Zoo. Enjoy game night with friends and family, sync your phone to rare built-in ceiling speakers for an immersive music experience, or unwind in a beautifully designed kitchen perfect for preparing favorite foods and desserts.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo!

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Just 13mins away from downtown and 9mins from the Philadelphia Zoo! Enjoy game night and music with friends and family in this contemporary home with rare built in ceiling speakers that can be synced right to your phone! And while listening to some great music, also take advantage of a beautiful new kitchen that you can prepare your favorite foods and desserts in! This 3Bd/3Ba stay is elegantly decorated to make you feel like it is your home away from home! *There are no large parties or smoking in this property. The smoking fee is $250 and if there is more than 14 people in the house at one time/ playing loud music then I will ask everyone to leave.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

You will be fined an excessive party fee of $250 if 14 people or more is in the house at one time. You will also be escorted out of the premises.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 943891

About the neighborhood

Map
PA, Philadelphia

What's nearby

  • Quality Community Health Care - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fairmount Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Temple University Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Strawberry Mansion - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Temple University - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • North Philadelphia BSL Station - 3 min drive
  • Philadelphia Allegheny Station - 11 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mimmo's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Down North Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! located?

Located in North Philadelphia, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fairmount Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Philadelphia Museum of Art. Strawberry Mansion and Temple University Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). Allegheny Station is 25 minutes by foot and North Philadelphia BSL Station is 27 minutes.

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A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nala e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was a lovely stay, clean and nice , everything was nicely stocked easy check in and easy to contact the host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

niyah ‘.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stay was amazing, neighbors are loud and dogs bark throughout the night but this place is definitely a hidden gem.. there is a corner store across the top of the street which was convenient but the only downside was that there were indeed flies flying around a bit frequently as well as dead flies on the basement ground other than that this was an amazing stay for me and my family and we’d visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great

The property was advertised and was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah F.

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

Excelente

This property was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Girls Trip

Beautiful townhouse, parking ok, overall great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good week end

Perfect place for a trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisha r.

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

Birthday weekend

My stay was good enjoyed the house and loved the whole house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great experience

We were all very comfortable in this beautiful house and the host was quite communicative and friendly. Would stay here again. The location is convenient and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

A birthday celebration for my grandson

First, this property was perfect for this celebration. My grandson celebrated with his best friends who have been together since childhood. The property offered all necessities and was clean, well appointed and stylish! I would reserve this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyelle h.

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

Excellent rental

The owner was amazing and the house was amazing. The neighborhood was a bit jarring when I first pulled up but that turns out all of the neighbors were friendly and took a a lot of pride in their street. I would rent here again every time I come to Philly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahkerrah C.

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

Perfect

Clean and very big and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasia D.

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

Enjoyed our stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay. We came down for an event and didn't spend too much time on the property. However, it was clean and nicely furnished. The owner was prompt in responding to questions. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Parking horrible

Once you’re inside, it’s great! However, parking was near impossible and the neighborhood questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone Y.

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

Super Slumber Party

We we're thrilled to find that this house was as it was depicted in the pictures. It was very cozy and well kept. Having 3 bathrooms with teen girls was definitely a plus. The owner was very timely in his communication throughout our stay. The house was equipped with many essentials that you may need for your stay, including board games. We look forward to returning next time we need a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great townhouse!!

The property was well turned and supplied, check in was s breeze, Ferg responded quickly to any inquiry and we had no problems in the house! Place was clean and well ordered when we arrived and the info we needed was really available. Convenient to downtown and several attractions. Parking was the only real concern, but that worked out as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily D.

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

Very close to everything

The property is very well maintained and owner is very responsive and friendly. The location to all we wanted to do was perfect. The parking is not ideal but it’s a downtown location and it is what it is. The front door lock is very tricky to lock when you leave so just make sure you triple check it. We give it a thumbs up for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dionna G.

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

Gorgeous property

This property was stunning. As soon as I opened the door, it smelled amazing. Everything was very clean and it was decorated lovely. Every detail is luxurious. The property owner was extremely helpful and responsive at all times. I would book this stay again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha D.

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

Thank you

I recently stayed at this preoperty and had an amazing experience! The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, ensuring that everything went smoothly from check-in to check-out. The home was stocked with all the amenities we needed, making our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you Ferg!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy M.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Listing incredibly deceiving

Neighborhood not safe. No hot water. Unable to reach the host for 6 hours. Had to move out and find another place to stay. Very disappointed and cost us dearly to find other accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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

Beautifully Remodeled

The house functioned well for what we needed. I only complaints. Were that on the street parking was not always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afryea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect urban aesthetic to fully immerse yourself in the authentic Philadelphia culture. It’s a safe, community-based environment. The home was extremely clean, and the sheets smelled of fresh linen. The host was very communicative and easy to reach. I would highly recommend it for an at-home feel. Street parking is plentiful and available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great House

The house was great, clean and just like the booking described. Couple of things to considered are the roads are small and only has on street parking, so you better be great at parallel parking. Also if you plan on cooking there, make sure you bring everything you'd need including basic condiments and perhaps a non stick cooking pan. Besides that there was no issues with the neighborhood being too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

julio g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

neighborhood

was dissappointed the neighborhood was not described on the initial reservation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathrine T.

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

A big lie

This property is in the getto. I know it doesn't look like it but that is because they didn't post a picture of the outside. I refused to even get out of my car. Neighborhood seemed very getto. Don't book with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy A., Raleigh, NC, USA

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

Great townhouse!

This is a gorgeous townhouse, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My 10 year old loved having a tv in “his” bedroom. The bed was comfortable, and lots of pillows were provided. There is a blanket available for cuddling on the couch. We were very comfortable. Parking was a bit of a nightmare, my bias is I live in the suburbs…if you live in the city, and are accustomed to street parking, this might not be of concern. I did manage to find, and wiggle my car into a spot. I kept watching my vehicle to see if I would have the opportunity to get more wiggle room…and no one on the street around us moved their cars at all. No one went out Saturday night, no Sunday outings, no going to work on Monday. We ended up ubering everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024