Theu Bnb

2/10

Poor

12 May 2024

Joseph

I want my money back!

When I ariveed I couldn't enter the place, because the code I was given didn’t work. I called to get assistance, but no one answered. I had to book another location for the night. I called Hotels.com the next day for assistance with a refund. When they called the property managers they received no answer as well. I had to book a third location for the weekend. I still haven't received a refund.

Business

4/10

Poor

30 Apr 2024

Devin

roof leaks into the bedroom while it’s raining, and there is a lot of mold around the area of the leak.

the staircase up to the bedroom is falling apart

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

ryan

Close drive to downtown, live casino, Lincoln financial field, and Wells Fargo center. Would recommend place to stay in Philadelphia.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2023

don

The Staircase is ENTIRELY TOO Small.

Bathroom needs to be updated.

Needs more comfortable Mattress.

TV system was not working properly.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2023

Brenda

Poor communication with the code to enter the property. Email not received. Had to call them. Property is a tad hyped up on the website. The biggest disappointment was the BEDROOM! There was basically a COT in the room ……. that was it!!!! Not even a stand with a small lamp. The COT just was in the middle of the floor. Nothing else. If you’re staying in the city and have no plans of going outside of it, the location is perfect (however, not the best of neighborhoods). If you are going outside of the city, it’s a rather aggravating drive. I would not recommend it for that. A 1 or 2 night stay IN THE CITY is good though. Would not book again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2023

Nancy

Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Loved the city views at night. Easy walking distance to trolley and Penn.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2022

Jill

Great stay, great host, would use again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Good spot in West Philly

Good location. Comfy space.
Very nice & helpful owner.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2022

Rochelle

West Philly's Best Kept Secret - INCREDIBLE

My stay here was so enjoyable that I already miss it, I was sad to leave, and I can't wait to go back! TheU-BnB has to be West Philly's best kept lodging secret --- I normally stay in hotels but this trip opted to try something different, and I am SO glad I did! From the moment I booked, I felt completely comfortable -- the communication from the owner was immediate and detailed. I arrived in the wee hours of the morning and struggled to find parking on the street (Friday night) but I managed, and the rest of my stay it was totally doable, I was able to park very close. So much was within walking distance, as well -- the location is excellent. The apartment has been renovated very well, it's SO clean, and oh-so-charming! And perfectly affordable! I was a little nervous about the spiral staircase but I got used to it and I absolutely LOVE the vibe. (It should be noted that the bathroom is on the second level of the main floor apt, in case you struggle with stairs.) I found the bed to be super comfortable and the bedding is soft and welcoming after a long day of touring Philly. The back patio is totally private and relaxing, as well. I literally CANNOT say enough about how much I love this place, and I can't wait to go back!! THANK YOU for such an incredible experience!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Deborah J.

Communication was excellent. Issue with number of towels and bedding resolved promptly. Property was clean and kitchen was up to date. Would like to return in better weather to use the outside amenities. Overall, the facility added to the trip at a reasonable price for the area.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2022

Gessie

The location was close enough to take an Uber into the main city part of Philadelphia. The bedding was very comfortable. Communication with the host was great and they messaged me throughout my stay to see if I needed anything which I appreciated. I liked that there was a full kitchen and living/dining area. The kitchen and living area is reached by a narrow spiral staircase. I only went up there a couple times but the space was nice. The spiral staircase wasn't too much of a problem for me personally, but it is something to keep in mind if you are a person with mobility issues. The price was great considering it was a full apartment to myself. Overalll I enjoyed my stay and would book here again if I stay in Philadelphia in the future.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2022

Dolly

Would stay there again if mattress was updated

Owner was super fast with communication which was amazing. Place was clean and beautiful. Location was not what i expected. Bed could have been more comfortable, but other than the bed, very homey. Washer and dryer was a great convenience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2022

Ning

Very convenient location, Dining, grocery shopping, outdoor exercising, public transportation, all within a few minutes walking distance.
Overall house condition is okay. Quite old, only partially renovated. Also a bit noisy when the air conditioner or the washer is running. On the other hand, it is spacious and not pricy.
The kitchen and the in-house laundry is very convenient.
The stairs may be the only thing that took me a little while to get used to. Fortunately, my size is small. If you are tall and strong, this may not be a good option for you.
Owner is also very nice and flexible. So I was able to do an early check in without dragging my luggage on the street for hours.
Overall I like my stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2022

Gerald

We were a short Uber drive from the airport. Lots of on street parking. The unit was very nice.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2022

Keri

We had an overall good stay. We walked around Philadelphia and went to a Phillies game. We rode the city-provided bikes back from the game. There is a liquor store and a corner bodega on the same block.The BnB was nice. It had everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2022

Joshua

Great place, but a lock problem.

Place was clean, pleasant and well-equipped. Surprisingly quiet! Comfortable bed and good appliances.
One big negative: it was VERY hard to get in. The lockbox is mechanical & doesn’t work well. Had a hard time leaving as well, same reason. He should get a digital one.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2022

William

It was a great place with helpful staff.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

Lolita

The location was great and the apartment was very comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2022

Dimitry

Was pretty good: I would rate it 4/5 because the stairs is so tiny and if you’re someone who have big thighs like I do, then I can be really annoying if you forget something downstairs, I didn’t even bring my suitcase upstairs because the stairs wouldn’t have enough space for myself and a suitcase. The fan above the bed was dusty so I wiped some parts with toilet paper, sheets had a really heavy smell so I had my friend bring me one. Used my own towel as well because I didn’t trust the cleanliness. The street parking can be really bothersome because I’m so used to having endless places to park in Florida that it became difficult to adjust, I was lucky twice that I was able to find one parking space by the church or a bit further down. Fridge was clean, downstairs looked nice, quiet neighborhood even though it’s west Philly.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2022

Cheryl

Weekend Roots Stay

The outside of the property wasn’t clean, it was trash and boxes that smelled outside. That wasn’t a good sight to see. Upon entering the unit, the bed had particles on it that I had to brush/ clean off. The towels in the bathroom didn’t looked clean. So, I went out and got my own. Besides that everything was ok and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2022

Toriano

This property was great for my weekend stay in Philly. Home away from home. There was no staff or property manager onsite but they reached out everyday to make sure everything was ok. The location was close to the attractions I wanted to see . The neighbors were nice and there was a convenient store and doughnut shop within walking distance. I would stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2022

Tiffany

Safe n comfortable

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2022

Miriam

Never again!

Garbage from prior renters wss not taken out pizza boxes were left on counters. Refrigerator did not work, there is no sofa bed, and during my stay was a snow atorm all 3 night i was there heat did not work apt heat did not go above 67 degrees.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2022

Anthony

Successful couples trip

Great time. Room was great, parking was good, area was nice. Would recommend

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 May 2021

Andrea M.

We left immediately. It was dirty and rundown. The fire alarm was ripped out of wall

Actually filthy, rundown, and I wasn't comfortable with the neighborhood

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

I ended up looking for parking space on the street, which was next to impossible.
It's a duplex with a very narrow stair case not too comfortable going up and down from bedroom to living/kitchen area ☹☹☹.
Smoke alarm malfunction with alarms neeping in the bedroom, not fixed, had no choice but to sleep on the couch both nights of stay, not in the bed in the bedroom 😣😣😣

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2021

Robert

Robert's review

Had a good stay. Perfect location to explore West Philly, easy walk to shops and restaurants on Baltimore Ave. as well as Clark Park. Street parking not a problem on this block at all, parked right in front of the apartment all three days. Older building, looks a bit weathered on the outside, but the unit was well done on the interior.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2021

Qaadir

Definitely Satisfied

The stay was in a comfortable location, where if either driving, using Uber, or taking public transportation wouldn’t be a hassle to view multiple areas of the city. There’s plenty of more than decent places to find a meal at within the area also. This was my second stay and having a different room, I’d say that two experiences there is more than enough to win me over in coming back a third time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2021

Bryan P.

Comfortable and Interesting Layout

This is perfect for a Philly getaway for two. It's very spacious, fully equipped duplex. I did not mind the stairs at all either! Had a fun time.

2/10

Poor

28 Jan 2021

Joy

My son stepped on a nail

The property needs a lot of work done to it, the mattress was flipped upside-down and my son stepped on a nail on the kitchen floor

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

In a okay area. Didn’t like the fact that it was really small, couldn’t change rooms.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2020

Nora R.

Do NOT stay here unless you're a college-aged guy

Extremely disappointed in this apartment. I came for a two night stay with my husband and two kids but we left after the first night for a hotel. I would have left the first night except we got in too late. The place looks like someone slapped some new kitchen cabinets and cheap Wayfair furniture in a frat house so that it would photograph well from a distance.
There was food and dust in floor vents, layers of grime on the base boards, holes in the walls filled with crumbling plaster, a front door that didn't meet the floor, and a back patio door that didn't lock. I called the owner and tried to get a refund, but he refused because I didn't give him the opportunity to fix the situation. There was nothing short of a gut renovation that could have fixed it. This place was gross and we honestly felt uncomfortable there. Maybe the previous good reviews were from people under the age of 25 who just don't care about years of grime thinly papered over. I have never in my life written a bad review of a hotel or VRBO stay, so the fact that I'm doing so now is really saying something.

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2020

Lakida

Bday Vacay

The place was stunning and very close to my home. I wish I could of stayed longer and with a bigger unit, but overall I had an amazing time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2020

Lee

Quit very relaxing love the yard was excepting the tent in the yard but overall it was nice

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2020

Sexxii_nicole

Felt Just Like Home So Comfortable . I enjoyed Everything

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2020

Verified traveler

I wouldn't call this place luxury. It was comfortable enough overall but there was a lot of noise from neighbors at all hours and a leak in the kitchen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2020

Indigo

Loved it!

Loved it great space and the outside deck was great. I will definitely book again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2020

Javia

It was nice and relaxing I had time to my self the property was very clean and quiet . I love the chalk board wall . Thank you

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2020

Shanice

Love

Our stay was amazing! Comfortable and cozy! Walking distance to a park, nice view of the skyline.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

This property felt like someone staged an old house to make it look nice in some pictures so they could charge more in Air BnB. The kitchen was nice, no complaints there, but the bathroom had a hole in the wall, and there was about a 1.5 in hole that the drain in the shower was in. I couldn't sit straight on the toilet because the sink was in the way. The temperature was extremely variable, and was not easy to change. Mattress was barely acceptable, and futon was un-sittable. The walls are paper thin and you could hear everything that happened in every other BnB in the property. I was woken up constantly by people stumbling home at 3AM, and by loud picture taking sessions in the hallways at similar odd hours of the night.

Best part about this property was how easy it was to park and the easy access to public transportation. Parking was free and easily available on the street, and our car stayed there our entire stay. Streetcars came frequently and multiple lines stopped just minutes from the house. We took them downtown everyday our entire stay. It was easy and fun. Neighborhood was safe and quiet. Hosts were responsive.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2020

Gregory

Mixed Feelings...

The unit was recently upgraded with paint and modern fixtures. Oddly, it was split between upstairs and downstairs. The upstairs was the living room with Smart TV. The downstairs had a bed and full bathroom.

The stairs between them was a fairly old, very narrow spiral staircase. I could barely navigate it at 57yrs old. I wouldn't recommend it for small children or elderly or dogs. To go downstairs to sleep or use the bathroom, I had to leave the apartment, walk down the hall, down the hallway stairs, and to the downstairs entrance to the bedroom.

The fixtures were new, modern, and very nice. Clearly someone spent a lot of money on them. However, the sofa and bed were low-end Ikea quality and were not comfortable. I could not sit on the sofa for more than a half hour and the bed left my lower back very sore. The linens and comforter were very nice - but pure white which is easy to soil. There was a mini-fridge downstairs. No TV, though, which would be a welcome addition.

I was there for 4 days and the heat was broken the whole time. I had access to the property manager Sean by Text. He was very kind and was able to kick the furnace on once a day which kept the unit warm enough. When I left a crew was there replacing the furnace.

Overall, this is a middling report. I can't say I'll be back. I suggest the owners remove the spiral staircase and create two smaller apartments. If there were a TV downstairs, or a bathroom upstairs, I might have just camped out in one of them.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Cute property with lots of room. Very pleasant stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great experience, it had everything I needed for my trip in philli

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

14 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Loud building, people downstairs smoking pot, vent right above bed, tough to get comfortable. Host was responsive.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

All is good except finding a parking space around the area near by.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2019

Bucky

This is a very old house that has been updated, but with the spiral staircase and the bed that is just a mattress on a spring, therefore quite noisy each time you turn, it is a property best suited to those 25 and under. The neighborhood appears to be filled with university housing.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Pros: The apartment is completely renovated with new appliances. The location is really good. The building (inside) is clean and modern. Access was easy, street parking easily available. Good selection of TV programs.
Cons: the deck looks nothing like what is advertised, but it is nice and clean. The property is advertised as suitable for 4 people, but I would say 2, maximum 3. Although there is a very comfortable blow up mattress, there is not enough seating in the living/dining area to comfortably sit 4 for meals or relaxing. Also, there really needs to be black out blinds in the bedroom and living room, as it gets very bright very early.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

My son and I visited Philadelphia for the first time over the weekend. This was the PERFECT place to stay! Great communication, beautiful space and lovely view. We will be booking again!

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Bed not comfortable. Very short and squeaky. No soap in shower. Area ok. Lots of parking. Short Uber ride to attractions.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The bedroom ceiling fan sounded like it was going to fly off any moment...needed due to bad air circulation in bedroom while the two vents in bathroom blasted cold air. Small puddle appeared on floor after showering from somewhere behind tub wall. There was a nail head protruding in bedroom wood floor looks like a previous tenant marked it off with masking tape. Non working washer/dryer..

Leisure Family