[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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! Vacation home in Philadelphia with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/w1170h1560x0y486-03414287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/b24bd8d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/w1170h1560x0y486-95463ff2.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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92887900/92887822/24178a9c.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 - 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 ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112080000/112074500/112074474/845db999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish, Modern 2-Bedroom Retreat, Central with WiFi & AC North Philadelphia - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews CA $35 CA $215 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=112074474&PinnedHotelID=112074474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93330000/93323000/93322965/0218fba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House in Old Fishtown!!! 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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 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 - 2.5 km - Philadelphia Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Philadelphia Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 4.9 km - Pennsylvania Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Rittenhouse Square - 9 min drive - 6.9 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 - ‪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!? > 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. ## Have a question? 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