Modern Retro Chic Studio In University City

Entire rental unit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  1. 2 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Michael
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Great for remote work

Fast wifi at 793 Mbps, plus a dedicated workspace.

Michael is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated Hosts.
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This newly renovated modern retro-chic studio in University City, West Philadelphia is perfect for the blogger, student, business traveler, or couple visiting the city! We usually have on street parking readily available within a block of our home- parking is free on 40th St. We have wifi available, and a smart TV in the studio. We are surrounded by a number of great restaurants and cafes. Check our Welcome Guide for a detailed list of recommendations!

The space
The space includes a queen sized bed, couch, a kitchenette, and 2 small tables. Our cozy window corner is perfect for the daydreamer or writer with beautiful vintage spinning chairs and great natural lighting. In addition to the smart TV, there is an Alexa dot in the room (on the windowsill behind the bed) you may use to play music, or ask the weather. We have everything you could need in our kitchenette including ceramic non-stick pots and pans, strainer, mixing bowls, measuring cups and a baking sheet as well as a full fridge, freezer, and microwave. The shower is in a clawfoot tub in the bathroom which may be difficult for some people as it requires stepping up and into the tub and there are no arm rails to hold on to.

This studio is perfect for a night in or a night out, or a full weekend of both! To the guests who don't want to leave, you may take advantage of our chairs and table on the front porch for some great people-watching on busy 40th Street.

We are in walking distance to downtown university city as well as U-Penn, Drexel, CHOP, Art Museum (Rocky Steps), Fairmount Park, and all the local Lancaster Ave and 40th Street shops! We are just a few blocks away from 40th St Subway Station, making it an easy commute to get into center city, or the suburbs. Just feet away from the bus and trolley lines, our location is ideal to those who use public transportation to get around! Simply catch an Uber or Lyft for a quick drive to the airport, Manayunk, Fishtown, sports stadiums, center city, or any of our other near-by attractions.

Guest access
There is a shared front door, where each guest will get a unique access code to use on the pin-pad to enter. The front foyer and steps are shared with us, and our Photography studio on the first floor. Guests will use the same unique access code to get into the studio.

Other things to note
Absolutely no smoking cigarettes inside the apartment. This will result in penalty fees and guests may face a potential ban from the Airbnb app if this violation of the house rules is detected. This is something we as hosts and Airbnb take very seriously. Tobacco smoke contains many chemicals that are harmful to both smokers and nonsmokers. Of the more than 7,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke, at least 250 are known to be harmful, including hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, and ammonia. Please smoke cigarettes on the front porch or anywhere else outside of the listing.

No pets allowed.

Registration Details
925964

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 793 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
HDTV

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 135 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are within walking distance to downtown university city as well as U-Penn, Drexel, CHOP, Fairmount Park, Art Museum (Rocky Steps), 30th St station (regional rail & AMTRAK), Clark Park and all the local Lancaster Ave and 40th St shops! We are next to the beautiful MLK Mural at the intersection of 40th St & Lancaster (as seen on Queer Eye Season 5). For the Queer Eye fans, we are just 2 blocks away from world-famous, Bodyrock Bootcamp (the gym that was remodeled). Our neighborhood has lots of great new shops, such as Bart's Bagels and Coco's Cookies and Creamery.

Meet your host

Superhost
353 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Where I went to school: SUNY Geneseo, Temple U & Eastern U
My work: Super Host
We’re based in Philadelphia and host a small collection of homes across Pennsylvania—places we genuinely enjoy spending time ourselves. We care about how a space feels to live in, not just how it looks. Our homes are well stocked, artfully designed, and set up with luxurious bedding and thoughtful details to make stays feel comfortable and easy. We gravitate toward homes with character in interesting areas, and that care tends to show in both the spaces and the guest experience.

Michael is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Harley

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm