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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

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

  • Chester County Historical Society - 6 min walk
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 12 min walk
  • Baldwin's Book Barn - 3 min drive
  • Chester County Hospital - 4 min drive
  • QVC Studio Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Exton Whitford Station - 9 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 41 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 15-minute walk of Pipers Way and West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Chester County Historical Society and Chester County Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Historic Home on Gay Street. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina Z., Oro Valley, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Rowhouse on West End
Four women friends returning for high school reunion. Great location for our activities. Very comfortable- nice size living room, dining room (great table for playing games). 2 bathrooms were essential and newly remodeled. Lovely backyard - unfortunately too hot and humid to use. Portable air conditioners provided. Stairs a bit steep but manageable. Parking garage for one car. We are able to move cars to a lot across the way after 5 for overnight free parking. Restaurants and shopping right close. On weekends the street is made into a pedestrian walkway with restaurants moving out into the street. The block in front of the house remaibed open to traffic and parking. Great place. Perfect for us. Derek was very responsive to our emails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Very clean, well maintained home. Great location, easy parking, totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Longwood Garden
Perfect place to stay for our trip to a longwood garden concert
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty little getaway
This is a beautifully updated house with all the charm of a old house in the heart of historic West Chester. The location is ideal for waking to all the shops and restaurants in town Prior to check-in I received detailed information on accessing the property, utilizing the heating/AC and other amenities as well as a list of favorite restaurants in town. It was super easy to follow and I had no problem figuring everything out. The availability of off street parking here is also a huge bonus. I would recommend this place to any friends or family looking
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient downtown location with all necessities.
Fabulous time in West Chester in this comfortable, stylish home. We had dinner under the stars in the cozy backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We loved our stay! The house was so cute and very clean. The owner was very attentive and come over to deal with the garage within 5 minutes of us reaching out to him. I already recommended the house to a friend. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023