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Historic Home on Gay Street.

Find your haven amidst history and limitless adventures. Sip wine from local wineries like Chaddsford Winery on your private patio.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home on Gay Street.

About this space
Welcome to historic downtown West Chester, PA. This freshly renovated historic home boasts 2 Queen bedrooms and 2 full baths, sleeping 6. Amenities and accommodation await behind the lavender door. This home is nestled on one of the most desirable blocks in the borough that boasts 260 years of history. Convenience, history, haven, and limitless adventures begin with your stay at 236 W Gay street. Take a look behind the lavender door.
The space
Welcome to historic downtown West Chester, PA. This freshly renovated historic home boasts 2 Queen bedrooms and 2 full baths, sleeping 6. Amenities and accommodation await behind the lavender door. This home is nestled on one of the most desirable blocks in the borough that boasts 260 years of history. You are immediately welcomed into the primary living room of the home, with a bright and airy ambiance, accented by a fireplace focal feature. This area of the home is bathed in natural light and an ideal place to unwind after your day of perusing the bevy of local shops and restaurants afforded by this borough locale. The traditional floor plan transitions into the formal dining room with seating for 6, and onto the spacious kitchen. With all of the conveniences of home, in addition to holding ample prep and storage space, this area gives you the comfortability of creating your own culinary delights throughout your stay. To the rear of the home you will find the recreational comfort of the second living room. Unwind with a movie, challenge others to a board game, or start your day with a book and espresso pairing. This secondary living room also holds a Queen Sofabed and adjoins to a full bath and laundry. This space also allows you to blend indoor and outdoor living with ease. Dine al fresco and enjoy a pairing of wine from one of Chester County's wineries such as Chaddsford Winery or Penns Woods Winery on the private patio. The secondary floor of living boasts two spacious bedrooms with Queen beds and a full bath, providing you all of the creature comforts of home. Parking garage access is also a bonus feature of this West Chester abode.

236 W Gay street is perched in the heart of West Chester, PA, the county "seat" as it is called. With a plethora of options for dining, (Opa Taverna, Limoncello, Mercato, Greystone, and D'Ascemzo's Gelato), shopping (including the renowned King of Prussia Mall), historic tours, wineries (Chaddsford Winery, Penns Woods Winery, Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery) and more. The home is minutes to the esteemed attraction of Longwood Gardens, nestled near the Brandywine Battlefield, close to historic Valley Forge, as well as steps from West Chester University. The home is also central to many local hiking trails, streams for fishing, and canoeing, Marsh Creek Lake for calm beaches, paddleboarding, sailing, and more. The Brandywine River Valley has endless outdoor escapes.

Convenience, history, haven, and limitless adventures begin with your stay at 236 W Gay street. Take a look behind the lavender door.
Guest access
Whole House with one car detached garage

Property manager

Derek Donatelli

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit 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

About the neighborhood

Map
West Chester, PA

What's nearby

  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 12 min walk
  • Chester County Hospital - 4 min drive
  • QVC Studio Park - 8 min drive
  • Exton Square Mall - 10 min drive
  • Longwood Gardens - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Exton Whitford Station - 9 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildare's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beermill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Love Again Local - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saloon 151 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home on Gay Street. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home on Gay Street.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home on Gay Street.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home on Gay Street. located?

Situated in West Chester, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Pipers Way and Chester County Historical Society. West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Chester County Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Historic Home on Gay Street. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

donna E., Cary USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay
This is our second stay at the Gay Street house. The location is great the house is great and bonus there is garage parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming historic townhouse
The pictures were completely accurate, and the communication with the host was very easy. It truly was charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., 1015 N. 48th St

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute row house
Quirky fun row house right in town. Nice furniture, comfortable beds, modern bathrooms. Garage parking is kid of tricky but very helpful as street is time-limited. Kitchen is modern unit a bit thin on utensils. Very comfortable. Note that bedrooms are up some windy stairs so not appropriate for mobility limited folks. Street noise in the front bedroom was annoying on weekend (it’s a college town) but fine otherwise.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot in town
Best spot in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th High School Reunion
My wife and I were so fortunate to find Derek’s perfect rental home in downtown West Chester. We were coming back for my 40th HS reunion at Teca and we wanted to find a spot that would allow us to walk into town. The home was perfectly located, very clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Derek provided detailed instructions and great local recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bern R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This is a great place to stay for multiple reasons. The house is clean and so close to a great town. I will rent it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay for wedding
The property met our needs for a quick stay for my sister's wedding. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great West Chester Home
This was an amazing property located on Gay Street in the borough. The home was within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to do and see. The home was clean, the host was very communicative, and it was a great place to relax. We would definitely book a weekend here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect for a guest family visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific!
Great location, great property, great host. What else can you ask for?!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect 4 night stay while in town visiting family
Location was great. Was here a very hot week so paid close attention to multiple AC units to keep it comfortable. Kitchen and bathrooms modernized. Having a garage was very convenient. Historical character in downtown WC. Will stay here again if schedule works.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home in West Chester, great place to see Brandywine Garden offerings!
Thank you Derek for sharing this wonderful property with us. Spotless and meticulous, all details anticipated and provided for. Derek was fantastic both before and during our stay, we could not have been more pleased. The property itself has so much character and so aesthetically appealing. We went to gardens every day - Chanticleer, Longwood, Winterthur, Mount Cuba Center (HIGHLY recommended along with Chanticleer) and came back home to park the car and walk to restaurants and all that West Chester offers out our front door. Will absolutely do this again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location. amazing house
We stay in West Chester often and were so happy to have been able to find this lovely home available for one of our weekends visiting. Garage in back is perfect for the car. The inside of the house is beautiful and historic. The beds are so comfortable. Great location for walking into town. Host was communicative. We would love to stay again some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Charlotte , NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great location for visiting our West Chester family. The home was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed throughout our stay. We parked our car in the garage and walked through the town every day. The host was very responsive and answered any questions we had before and during our visit. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This is a great house with so much character and charm. It’s a perfect location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekebd
Property was perfect. Beautifully decorated. Walking distance to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Jupiter, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean as a whistle!
We stayed at the townhouse for 5 nights with another couple who had not been to Phila. The location for going into Center City, visiting Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge and Marsh Creek State Park was ideal. The house was spotless and well-appointed. Derek, our host, was super responsive. We will definitely stay again when we are in town visiting family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
Everything about this stay was so beautiful/ brilliant and amazing. Gorgeous home with an amazing location and host communication. Loved!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Was in town for a wedding. Lovely townhome. Would absolutely stay again. Thanks Derek!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda T., Gahanna, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, charming town.
Our stay was lovely. Nice condo, clean and well appointed. We would stay there again. Off street parking was a plus. Great host, left a list of delicious places to eat which we gladly took advantage of!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property location was so convenient to downtown West Chester. The house was immaculate.
We absolutely loved our stay. The location was perfect and walking distance to downtown West Chester. The house was immaculately cleaned and decorated. Derek was very responsive with any questions I had. Check in and check out directions were very clear. His suggestions for restaurants were very helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for a family reunion
The house is older but renovations have modernized the kitchen and baths while retaining the unique character of the original structure. We really enjoyed the outside back patio space for visiting and access to the garage. Family members (5 of us) ranged in age from 65-75 and luckily we are all in great physical shape because the stairs heading up to the bedrooms could be a bit challenging. We enjoyed the kitchen layout, lighting, and the quality of the cooking gear but as others have pointed out some basics are lacking like a colander and a vegetable peeler. We brought our own coffee maker along because there is only one of those pod contraptions at the house. The only negatives were the lack of hand towels and washcloths for the bathrooms (there was only one of each) and the sofa bed mattress could use an upgrade. We also could not open any of the windows as they were stuck shut. Maybe that was good thing because the weekend student partyers walking by at 3 a.m. did wake up folks sleeping in the front bedroom. Overall, a positive experience and appreciated the prompt communications with Derek to answer questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for visiting West Chester and Brandywine Valley
Excellent comms ahead of stay, home is super clean and well appointed. Having a garage and off street parking this close to the center of town is a true bonus. Perfect for families up to 4 and within a two minute stroll of West Chester's downtown shops and restaurants. Owner Derek is super efficient with answering questions and the instructions are very clear and easy. Only mild thing to be aware of is that you are in a busy town so noise levels at night are what you should expect from being on a main road. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cute historical rowhome in a vibrant neighborhood
This recently updated historic home is super cute. I liked that it was at the edge of a vibrant neighborhood full of restaurants and adorable shops. Step out the front and walk 2 blocks to a chemex, an acai bowl, and some vintage shopping? Why yes, please! The primary bedroom is pretty large while the second bedroom is pretty cozy. I'd recommend this rowhome. There are a lot of steps in between the bedrooms so if you have really young kids, you might want to be aware of that. The kitchen was well appointed but lacked a colander and a few kitchen tools. So many restaurants to choose from but my autistic son loves to eat pasta and bake so that was a downside for us. We made do, however, and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023