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Comfy cottage in the Philadelphia suburbs
House • Jenkintown PA United States
Exchange types accepted
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Listed July 2024
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General Overview
Do you like history, art and outdoor activities? Well we have all of those nearby. Our home is very comfortable and centrally located, close to 2 train stations and a bus to take you to central Philadelphia in 24 minutes. Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, pharmacy, grocery stores, banks. Philadelphia is filled with history museums, art museums, great food, beautiful outdoor spaces and parks, cultural activities, and a zoo.
The Space
You enter through the rear door and enter the mudroom. There is a large living room with fireplace and TV. There is a dining room with seating for 6. A galley kitchen is efficiently laid out and includes many appliances and a pantry. There is a full, 4 piece bathroom with tub and separate shower and a half bath. There are 2 double bedrooms, one with a queen bed (152.5 cm x 203.5 cm) and the main with a king (193 cm x 203.5 cm). There is the screened porch at the back of the house where you can enjoy morning coffee or a meal overlooking a peaceful garden with lots of furry and feathered visitors. There is also off street parking in the driveway.
Guest Access
The home is on a single level, ground floor, except the laundry is in the basement. Guests will have access to the entire house, except for a locked closet in the basement. There is an alarm system and guests will be provided with a temporary code for access. Guests will not have access to the garage.
Notes
The garden includes a gas BBQ and a hammock.
There are TVs with basic cable in the living room and the main bedroom. The TV in the 2nd bedroom has a few channels from the antenna. I've included instructions for how to use the TVs in the guest book.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
BBQ
Garden / yard
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Culture
Last minute
Good public transport
Accessibility
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are located near many amenities, banks, grocery, movie theater, restaurants, shopping, gas stations, doctor offices, churches, and 1 mile from a hospital. The public library in Abington is less than a mile from the house. The Jenkintown/Abington area has several local attractions, such as, Alvethorpe Park and the Abington Art Center, Briar Bush Nature Center, and the Hiway movie theater. Also, Keswick village is 1.1 miles from the house. It has a small grocery, concert theater, and several restaurants.
Getting to my home
The house is a block off of a main road (route 611/Broad Street) that stretches from Philadelphia to the Pocono Mountains. Getting here is easy. You can fly into PHL and drive or Uber to Jenkintown. Or, there are 2 regional rail trains within a mile of the house. You can take the train from the airport to the Jenkintown or Noble train stations. If you want to use Amtrak, you can take the regional rail from 30th Street /Gray station to Jenkintown or Noble stations.
Nearest airport
PHL Philadelphia International Airport
Getting Around
We are within walking distance of shops, restaurants, banks, doctors, trains, buses, churches, and gas stations.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Fabulous house & location. Karen was so easy to work with and very flexible. Her home is cozy and very clean. Comfortable bed also. -
Thank you Tracy. It was our pleasure to host you both.
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Thank you for letting me stay in your wonderful home. It's beautiful and so relaxed i miss it already. The communication and guides were wonderful, and the location is great for the city or travelling further afield. Some lovely touches with the welcome pack and the local beer. I met the local deer and chipmunks. Great local amenities and felt totally at home. Thank you. I can't wait to come back next time i am in Philly -
Karen’s home is lovely and super comfortable for our crew of 7. Karen was flexible to accommodate for our extra surprise guests. She was prompt, informative and helpful. We enjoyed the wonderful backyard with its fire flies and garden lights. The beds were super comfortable. I got my best rest there! The walk to the regional train to downtown was easy allowing us to spend the day in Philadelphia and evenings barbecuing and relaxing. Thank you Karen! -
Thank you Maikhahn. It was a pleasure hosting your family.
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We absolutely adored our stay at the comfy cottage in the Philadelphia suburbs. The home was much more than a cottage, it is luxuriously appointed and had all of the amenities that make home exchanging so attractive. Karen and Harris have lovingly decorated each room and their love of art, antiques, and fine things definitely shows. The bedding was deluxe and our sleep was restful. Being in an excellent location had the home on a popular road; it even came with a train track out back (you have to look over the edge of the fenced backyard to see the tracks down below, I didn't know the track was there for days). Because the home is solidly built, we didn't hear a peep of traffic from road noise or from trains. The kitchen was well equipped, the knives sharp, and the glassware abundant (very nice!). We were able to prepare meals and eat in a beautiful setting in the very large dining room. Both bedrooms are a good size and the main bathroom was recently renovated. I especially enjoyed a few long baths in the soaking tub and felt like royalty. One of our favorite activities was a visit to the essential American history site, Valley Forge National Historical Park. Stellar learning and outstanding outdoor spaces. The finale attraction for us was a timed visit to see jaw-dropping botanical displays and Christmas decorations at Longwood Gardens. If you get a chance to visit Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, just say yes!
My Desired Destinations
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Can travel at any time
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