Vacation rentals with a fireplace in University City, Philadelphia

This home was beautiful! The listing was accurate and it was easy to find and had all the amenities you'd need. I wish that I had booked it for more than one night. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Renaud even had it decorated to celebrate my daughter's graduation which made all of us smile after a long day of travel. The bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in--and my home bed is pretty comfortable so that's hard to beat. Everything was clearly labeled and easy to find, which is great in an Airbnb. Free parking was very appreciated and easy to find right out front of the door. I will definitely stay in this location if I need a peaceful clean place just outside of the busy city of Philly.

We had a great stay at Kiryl's. Great location if you want to hop on the train for the airport and in a very safe neighborhood.

We had a great time, and Calvin’s place was beautiful. Parking was easily located on the streets and convenient. The living room and bathroom were full of cool features. The place is identical to the photos shown. 10/10 would love to stay again in the figure! Thank you for everything Calvin!

Hey there!!! I’d like to start off with Jason’s hospitality, it was amazing! He was very responsive. We had a slight hiccup when we arrived but Jason was on it. He was proactive and the issue was remedied. He also made accommodations for us due to it. The home was very nice, it matched the pictures and it was enough space for us all (3ppl). The neighborhood was nice as well and it was pretty quiet. Jason recommended a parking garage but we chose to park on the street because we felt it was more convenient for us. I suggest that once you find a parking space, you stay there and uber/lyft if you’re going far. There are restaurants/eateries and markets within walking distance. Some of the streets are very small. Overall, our trip was great and we would love to stay at Jason’s home again!!!

Impeccably clean and well-appointed. Perfect for our trip to visit family close by. Close to churches, food, and shopping — whatever you need. Great neighborhood to walk and enjoy the area.

We love the charming Queen's Star so much that this was our fourth stay there! As always, it was cozy and comfortable and had everything we needed. We love that it is exceptionally clean and neat - just perfect! Ian and Beth are wonderful hosts, very responsive, welcoming and helpful in every way. The location is amazing - on a quiet street, and close to restaurants and shops. The Queen's Star is our favorite place to stay in Philadelphia and we can't wait till our next visit!

We had a fantastic time at this beautiful Philly apartment! It’s super clean, stylish, and well-appointed, but the hot tub really takes things to the next level—so relaxing after a day of exploring. Fair warning: there are a lot of stairs, so pack light and consider it your built-in workout! 😅 The location is unbeatable—quiet but close to everything. Definitely check out Café Lift just a 3-minute walk away for an incredible all-day brunch (the eggs benedict & lemon ricotta pancakes are chef’s kiss). Highly recommend this place for a cozy, elevated (literally!) Philly experience. Would absolutely stay again!

My family has come to love visiting Philly. Its really great to be able to stay in these new areas that we loved walking through on our previous visit to Philly. Duane's location allows for great walks with nothing to do and eye candy around every corner. If you're into historical sites and pretty architecture this location will be perfect for you. If you're into bars and nightlife a few blocks away is a great area. Plenty of restaurants to eat at and bars to drink at. Very happy with this location.

Place was valid. Felt like home. The host was very clear cut with instructions and directions.

Loved our stay here during the Metallica concerts! The place was spotlessly clean and beautifully designed inside. The bed was very big and super comfortable—way better than an $800 hotel night, especially with a backyard to smoke, which is hard to find. The host was amazing—provided free slippers and a full bottle of wine, plus allowed a late check-out and an extra day, which was a big plus. The neighborhood is high-crime, but the police station on the corner kept us feeling safe, and all the neighbors seemed nice. A $12 Lyft to Center City Rittenhouse Square was convenient. Highly recommend for a great Philly trip!

J's place was spacious, bright and airy, 4 minute walk to the train that took us directly to City Hall-within a few minutes to Ritten House Sq. Fishtown has cute bars and restaurants in walking distance as well.

It was a great stay, beautiful inside and out. Looking forward to my next stay...a whole Vibe!!

very good 👍

Diamond's apartment was extremely comfortable. True to the description and the amenities listed. Definitely worth what I paid in comparison to a hotel downtown. The unit is a short Uber ride to the Temple University Septa station. I Outside of that, the area was not really walkable or had sit-down eats nearby. Would stay again!

This is my second time coming to stay at Ms. Chandra's place and as usual it was amazing. The place is always extremely clean and tidy I never have an issue. She always provides me with information about check in and check out. Which helps because then I don't have to go back to the listing and read check out instructions. Overall 100/10 experience and I'll be back again I guarantee it.

I enjoyed staying at William's place. Upon calling him, he was very friendly and responsive. He was able to assist with the check in process. The listing itself is very nice. It was clean and made me feel comfortable. Overall, I had a great experience!

So many lovely features to the property. Jonas was very communicative. The road can be hard to find at night so read Jonas’ directions because they help greatly. Thank you, Jonas!!

Great place to stay - especially if you’re in town for any events at the stadiums. Super convenient and the neighborhood felt safe. Paul was especially great and very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!

I gave this home a 5 star rating because it was a very beautiful home that worked very well for my family . The plus points were the beautiful home , plenty of parking , lots of activities for all ages , lovely yard & very responsive host however there were some problems like some appliances in the main kitchen weren’t working and the media are dated . However we were able to use the second kitchen . The host did respond in a timely manner .

Qaiss’s place was a wonderful villa. It was very clean and spacious. My daughter graduated from a nearby school. So we had a few friends over. The celebration was awesome. My friends were raving about how wonderful the place was. Thanks Qaiss. Would definitely stay again.