Title: A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/w1170h1560x0y486-03414287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/w1170h1560x0y486-95463ff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/24178a9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/b24bd8d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/13c2c66e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## 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 ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.99776,-75.1688&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7DcsF%7EkxiM%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSDQDSBSDQDSDQFQDQDQFQFSDQHOFQFQFOHOFQHOHQHMHOHOHOHOHKJOJMHOJKJMJKJMJKLKJMJKLKJILIJKLILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENENGLCNELCNCNELCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLHJHLJJJJLLJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHNJJHNHNHNHNHNHNHNFPHNFNFPFPFNFPFRFPDPDPFPDRDPDPBRDRDPBRBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40T%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRARARATARARCRARARCRCRCRCRCRCREPERCREPEPERGPEPEPGPGRGPGNGPGPGNINGPINININININININKJINKLILKLKJKLKLKJMJKLKJMJKHMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDMDODODMBOBODMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMCOEOCMCOEMCOGOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIKIMKKKKMMKKKKMKMKKKKIOKMKOIKIOIOIOIOIMIQIOGQIOGOGQGQIOEQGSGQEQEQGQEQESEQCSESEQCSCSCSCSCSCSASCSASASASAUASAS%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uFJeb7N2iZIAmE3vzObmBqt9jH8=) Philadelphia, PA #### What's nearby - Temple University - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Philadelphia Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Philadelphia Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Pennsylvania Convention Center - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles - Rittenhouse Square - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles #### Getting around - North Philadelphia BSL Station - 3 min drive - Philadelphia Allegheny Station - 11 min walk - Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mimmo's Pizza - ‬12 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Down North Pizza - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 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!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! located? > Located in North Philadelphia, this holiday 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 miles (3 km). Allegheny Station is 25 minutes by foot and North Philadelphia BSL Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Glamorous Gem just 13mins from downtown/9mins from Zoo! Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great The property was advertised and was perfect for what we needed. ##### James C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alisha r. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend My stay was good enjoyed the house and loved the whole house ##### alisha r. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariah F. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelente This property was wonderful ##### Mariah F. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy C. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip Beautiful townhouse, parking ok, overall great stay ##### Cindy C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia W. 24 Feb 2025 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! ##### Patricia W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. 14 Jun 2024 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. ##### Richard B. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ahkerrah C. 24 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Perfect Clean and very big and spacious ##### Ahkerrah C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone Y. 12 Jan 2025 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. ##### Simone Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tracy M. 18 May 2025 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. ##### Tracy M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gavin M. 20 Oct 2024 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. ##### Gavin M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joyelle h. 18 Jul 2024 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. ##### joyelle h. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily D. 17 Oct 2024 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. ##### Emily D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasha D. 27 Aug 2024 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! ##### Tasha D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasia D. 29 Apr 2024 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. ##### Natasia D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dionna G. 3 Jun 2023 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. ##### Dionna G. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan R. 21 Apr 2024 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!! ##### Dan R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Afryea 22 Jul 2024 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. ##### Afryea Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Casey M. 8 Aug 2024 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. ##### Casey M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin M. 3 Jul 2024 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. ##### Gavin M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### julio g. 5 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### neighborhood was dissappointed the neighborhood was not described on the initial reservation ##### julio g. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kathrine T. 3 Sept 2024 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. ##### Kathrine T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire B. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Philly Baseball Weekend My niece and nephew and I ( M24,F 26 and F60 YO ) do a baseball stadium a year specifically to see the Mets play. Fergie’s Spot was perfect to accommodate us and he was an AMAZING host. He communicated timely and effectively and more importantly accommodated a last minute request with enthusiasm and grace. I am in the hospitality field for 40 plus years and I can recognize a gem when I experience one. As far as the previous reviewers comments , we felt very comfortable and the neighbors were warm and friendly when we took a few walks.Many giving us a hearty smile and greeting . I had the sense that this was a fine neighborhood community. There are quite a few elderly and I was humbled by how many were sitting on their porches with younger people talking and having a few laughs. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed and more. We found parking both nights with no trouble and Saturday night we were right in front of the house. ##### Claire B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy A., Raleigh, NC, USA 26 Mar 2024 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. ##### Amy A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenne H. 4 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jenne H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Spencer R. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy ##### Spencer R. 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