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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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West Chester, PA
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Chester County Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • QVC Studio Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Chester

In West Chester .Your stay at this West Chester vacation home places you 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 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chester County Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chester County Hospital - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Baldwin's Book Barn - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • QVC Studio Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

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

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Home on Gay Street. to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Home on Gay Street. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home on Gay Street. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Home on Gay Street.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Home on Gay Street.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home on Gay Street. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Home on Gay Street. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home on Gay Street. to downtown West Chester?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from West Chester.

Historic Home on Gay Street. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary M., ANDERSON, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Historic Home

The only thing that I was not clear on was that the 2 bedrooms are up some pretty steep stairs. This home is a well renovated historic home so it wasn't a surprise. It was not a problem for us but we are older and you just need to know it. We were there for a family event and didn't take advantage of being downtown, the kitchen or the courtyard. It was very nice, comfortable and the garage was a plus. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly wonderful

This property is immaculate, renting for the second time. So many reviews make reference to the responsiveness of the owner, but we have never had such excellent responsiveness and consideration as from Derek. Recommend this property without any reservation. Best possible location, walking to wonderful restaurants every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathery s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

Nice place to stay while visiting family. Ideal location and garage was a huge plus. Owner was very responsive and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Charm Near Campus

We had a wonderful stay here. So many places to walk to, and just truly enjoyed our time. Wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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