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The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo

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Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed and a view of the outdoors through the large window.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and bar stool, offering a convenient space to prepare meals.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and side table, perfect for unwinding.
Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this rooftop terrace.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair, offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo

Welcome to “The Elegant Escape”, where luxury meets tranquility in a picturesque setting. Our home offers a truly exceptional experience for those seeking a refined getaway. Step inside to discover a haven of elegance and sophistication, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to ensure your utmost comfort and relaxation. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by spacious interiors adorned with tasteful furnishings and chic decor, creating an ambiance of refined luxury.

Our Home offers a rooftop and balconies on every floor. Perfect city view. Convenient location, just minutes from all Major hospitals, Philadelphia Zoo, main highways and Downtown Philadelphia.

Property manager

Jonnae Rose

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
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 634512
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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Philadelphia, PA

What's nearby

  • Philadelphia Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Drexel University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • 42nd & Lancaster Ave Stop - 2 min walk
  • Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dwight's Southern Bar-B-Q I - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bart's Bagels - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Toro Lounge - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo located?

Located in West Philadelphia, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Zoo and Drexel University. Philadelphia Museum of Art and University of Pennsylvania are also within 3 miles (5 km). 42nd & Lancaster Ave Stop is only a 2-minute walk and 43rd & Lancaster Ave Stop is 3 minutes.

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The Elegant Escape— Perfect Get Away, private rooftop + balconies—5 min from Zoo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place very homey
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The place was great looked amazing space wise great also, definitely would stay here again, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

I enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Overall, stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The places was clean and nice just ass pictured. The host was very helping and accommodating! Quick replies, great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Property was immaculate, pics don’t do the place justice, host communication and accommodation was flawless overall definitely would recommend and def would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Enjoyed my stay very nice and spacious and the host responds right away definitely will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This was an amazing space, loved all the balconies and getting in contact with the host was sooo easy 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Definitely recommend ! The owner communicates in a great timely manner and place was very clean & spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

I really enjoyed my stay here! everything was clean and nicely set up. the bedrooms were beautiful and so were the bathrooms, the neighbors were friendly and i was even able to host a small gathering for my birthday and it just overall made my visit a 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The check in process was smooth, property was kept well & clean , the host was responsive , overall no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

They don’t tell you about the broken things inside or the little marks on the walls the stairs were dirty and the floor needed to be swept again because I guess the swept and mopped but they was still dirty and pieces of trash on the floor. The carpet was dirty. I had to personally clean up before my guest arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Overall, not too bad just in a terrible dangerous neighborhood. Unless you’re comfortable staying in the hood of hoods, I recommend that you do not stay here. There were no blankets for the beds and the floor was kind of sticky.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

This VRBO is in an undesirable location with a condemned building across the street and trash around and on the property. The foyer was dirty and with the smell of marijuana. The handle to the exterior entry and deadbolt to the apartment door were broken. The apartment was exceedingly dirty and clearly not swept or mopped. There was dried vomit on the first floor toilet. The refrigerator was dirty with food and sticky substances. Smoke detector on the first floor was missing. The yellow chair in the family room collapsed upon sitting found damaged and missing screws. When opening the living room drapes, the whole assembly collapsed and was hanging by a screw. The windows had slime/hand prints on them. The patio door lock in the 2nd floor bedroom to the balcony was broken/unable to be locked. We immediately contacted the owner to address our concerns. She apologized for what she described as “minor” inconveniences and offered a late check out. We opted to stay the evening and the next day sent a message to the host that we would not be staying for the second night as we felt uncomfortable and unsafe not being able to secure the Apt. She didn’t address our concerns and she refused to refund us the 2nd night or cleaning fee as she stated that we were only objecting due to the “cost” of the accommodation. This is anything but an “elegant escape” and are writing this review to caution anyone who may consider renting here or with this host in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

My stay was amazing. The host made sure my check in was great and stayed in contact with me throughout my entire stay, and even had snacks and water for the guest. A very gracious host. The home looked exactly how it looks in the picture. Very spacious and the neighbors were great. I will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice little spot in the city on a fairly quiet block I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

it was great just like the pictures and check was easy and house smelled amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful space - host was very responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

Postives: -The bathrooms were clean -Appliances are new and nice -The host answered quickly when I reached out -The bedrooms were clean with comfortable beds Facts: -The apartment is located in West Philadelphia. -Each day, there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the apartment next door. We could not smell it in the apartment. -The people next door played music loudly that could easily be heard in the apartment until about 10:00 p.m. -The building across the street is abandoned with boarded up windows. -There were crumbs and hair on the floor in the kitchen and family room when we first arrived. When I notified the owner, she said it can't be dirty because they just cleaned but gave me permission to sweep it up. -The dishwasher was full of clean dishes when we arrived. -There was not a garbage bag liner for the kitchen garbage and no liners that I saw. We were told we would be fined if we got into the cleaning closet, so I did not look there for liners to avoid a fine (but was given permission to get the broom out to clean up when we arrived). -There was no dish soap. I was told I could fill the empty container with dish soap from the closet, but I couldn't open the container and was afraid of breaking it so I didn't fill it. -There were 2 wash cloths for a three day stay. I asked the owner if there were more. She said the housekeeper would deliver more. That did not happen. -There was no ice maker and no container to make ice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10

For those staying in Philly, I would avoid this property. When we arrived, the floors were sticky, the area rug was covered in dirt and stains and smelled, And the top step of the landing was broken and dangerous. When we talked to the landlord, she mentioned that there had been a big party held there the weekend before and this was the cleanest they could get it. We had to go find another hotel to stay in for the two days that we were there and we asked her if she would at least make the courtesy of giving us one nights refund. She agreed to do it and then decided not to.. There appear to be lots of great places to stay in Philly, I would stay away from this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Just overall amazing for a staycation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024