Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda
4.4
Excellent(12 Reviews)House in Reading
10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Escape to this delightful vacation rental home in Reading, Pennsylvania! The space has 5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Boasting a garden with 2 beautiful fountains, a furnished patio, a formal dining room, and over 3,000 square feet of living space, you'll love everything about the property. Ideally located near great attractions like the Pagoda, Santander Performing Arts Center and Arena, and a mall and IMAX theater, there are plenty of things to do when not lounging on the porch!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed
You'll absolutely love hanging out on the furnished front porch. The area has charming wicker furniture and has a delightful view of the unique homes lining the street. Admire the ornate architecture as you sip your favorite cocktail.
Inside, a brick fireplace and large sectional leather sofa welcome you. This is a beautiful spot to relax and watch your favorite show on the flat-screen TV. The crown molding and beautiful wood floors retain the room's old-world character.
After you prepare a home-cooked meal in the fully equipped kitchen, enjoy your feast in the stunning dining room. The wooden table has room for everyone, and the antique furnishings and natural light spilling into the room make it the perfect place to appreciate your friends and family.
-- THE LOCATION --
Stirring up an appetite? You'll find the homeowner's family-owned restaurant, Franklyn's Breakfast Burgers and Shakes, sitting just 3 blocks away from the property, perfect for a short stroll!
Escape to the Pagoda, less than 2 miles away. The Japanese-style landmark was built in 1908 and offers sweeping views of the city. Stop for a bite at the Pagoda Cafe and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
The Santander Performing Arts Center and Santander Arena are within a mile from the home and offer entertainment for everyone. The performing arts center provides dinner and shows like "Rock of Ages: The Musical" and "Cinderella," while the arena is home to the Reading Royals professional hockey team.
Berkshire Mall is less than 5 miles away and boasts shops like Zara, Victoria's Secret, and Bath and Body Works. On your way back home, stop at the IMAX Theater to catch a showing of your favorite movie!
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an interior security camera alarm system. The camera is only on when the alarm is activated
- NOTE: Access to the home requires stairs
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed
You'll absolutely love hanging out on the furnished front porch. The area has charming wicker furniture and has a delightful view of the unique homes lining the street. Admire the ornate architecture as you sip your favorite cocktail.
Inside, a brick fireplace and large sectional leather sofa welcome you. This is a beautiful spot to relax and watch your favorite show on the flat-screen TV. The crown molding and beautiful wood floors retain the room's old-world character.
After you prepare a home-cooked meal in the fully equipped kitchen, enjoy your feast in the stunning dining room. The wooden table has room for everyone, and the antique furnishings and natural light spilling into the room make it the perfect place to appreciate your friends and family.
-- THE LOCATION --
Stirring up an appetite? You'll find the homeowner's family-owned restaurant, Franklyn's Breakfast Burgers and Shakes, sitting just 3 blocks away from the property, perfect for a short stroll!
Escape to the Pagoda, less than 2 miles away. The Japanese-style landmark was built in 1908 and offers sweeping views of the city. Stop for a bite at the Pagoda Cafe and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
The Santander Performing Arts Center and Santander Arena are within a mile from the home and offer entertainment for everyone. The performing arts center provides dinner and shows like "Rock of Ages: The Musical" and "Cinderella," while the arena is home to the Reading Royals professional hockey team.
Berkshire Mall is less than 5 miles away and boasts shops like Zara, Victoria's Secret, and Bath and Body Works. On your way back home, stop at the IMAX Theater to catch a showing of your favorite movie!
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an interior security camera alarm system. The camera is only on when the alarm is activated
- NOTE: Access to the home requires stairs
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Reading
Reviews
4.4
Excellent(12 Reviews)4.4
Great little place. Host, Franklyn is amazing.
4.4
Our stay was fun. The house was in a questionable neighborhood.
4.4
Not what we expected
Reached out to the rental host regarding this review and didn’t get a response, so posting here for guests.
The kitchen was very poorly cleaned upon arrival, and was very disappointing- the microwave had a film of old liquid on the glass plate, all of the ceramic mugs (and I mean ALL; I checked to find clean ones for my family to use) had little bits of food still on them and/or a film of beverage caked on the interior bottom, clearly not washed. The refrigerator had many specks of dirt (dark specks..?) all over the glass shelves. This is absolutely unacceptable for a rental property. The refrigerator is something every single guest will be utilizing, and needs to be clean. We also had a lot of ants in the kitchen, invading everything on the counter. I made lemonade for my kids in a pitcher on the counter, and before I knew it had a string of ants to it. So for the remainder of the trip, we put all our food in the dirty refrigerator, which was upsetting.
Upon checkout, I looked behind the furniture and under the beds to make sure the kids didn’t leave any books behind, and it was so dirty I cannot properly express it. So much dust, bits of leftover things, years and years of dust never cleaned. I was ashamed that I let my kids play on the floor.
Note for future guests- There is no provided blow dryer. There is one little upstairs bathroom for all guests to share. The interior of the home is pretty dark; not as bright as pictured. The large couch is broken in the center; my toddler twisted her foot because of the gap in cushions/construction. NOT what I expected from the pictures. Also, do not stay here if you plan on cooking anything. We had to rewash all of the dishes before using; it would take some time to rewash the old pots and pans if you plan on making anything. Also, there is no grass in front of the home as pictured; it is all rock/gravel. And there are no extra blankets provided if it’s cold, just fyi for comfort-sake.
Positives- The bedding was very nicely made and linens were available for each bedroom/guest, so I believe the housekeeping gal is doing a great job on that aspect! The front porch was a great place to spend time. The dining room is the centerpiece of the home, and helps offset the kitchen disappointment. Goslyn was wonderful to talk to pre-check-in and provided us with the lockbox code quickly.
Overall, a humbling experience. We will not be renting from Evolve host properties again.
4.4
From the initial conversation, Mr. Franklyn was more than accommodating and warm. Upon arriving at the property, you are taken aback by the beauty which is not adequately represented via the online pictures.
Once inside the property, you will be more than pleased with the appointments; from the furnishings to the beautiful decor. The spacious home has 5 full bedrooms, full living room, dining room, and kitchen, a 3rd fl. family room, and a beautiful garden.
I am planning my next visit now!
4.4
More than I expected and an awesome place to stay!
From the initial conversation, Mr. Franklyn was more than accommodating and warm. Upon arriving at the property, you are taken aback by the beauty which is not adequately represented via the online pictures.
Once inside the property, you will be more than pleased with the appointments; from the furnishings to the beautiful decor. The spacious home has 5 full bedrooms, full living room, dining room, and kitchen, a 3rd fl. family room, and a beautiful garden.
I am planning my next visit now!
4.4
Came to Reading for a concert. Perfect location to walk to the arena.
4.4
Concert Stay
Came to Reading for a concert. Perfect location to walk to the arena.
4.4
Great host!! Owner owns a local restaurant that I recommended you go to. Great atmosphere and Milkshakes!
Thank you!!
4.4
Reading Stay
Space was great and host very prompt with replies. The outdoor space looked great and with kids we certainly would consider this home for visits during good weather! Good off street parking.
4.4
House was spacious, very comfortable for our group of six. All the necessities were available to us. The house was very clean. The three star rating for cleanliness was reflective of an issue with ants in the kitchen and dining room.
4.4
Location very good for the purpose of trip.
House was spacious, very comfortable for our group of six. All the necessities were available to us. The house was very clean. The three star rating for cleanliness was reflective of an issue with ants in the kitchen and dining room.
4.4
Owner was very friendly and responsive. However, this was the most expensive property we ever have rented due to extra charges (+30%), which I thought were unfair, and we always travel in same large group, always rent large properties. We are not a very demanding group. I had fond memories of Reading of 30 years ago and was shocked how it had changed for the worse. That is of course no one’s fault, but the location should definitely be reflected in rental price.
4.4
Needs to be priced more fairly
Owner was very friendly and responsive. However, this was the most expensive property we ever have rented due to extra charges (+30%), which I thought were unfair, and we always travel in same large group, always rent large properties. We are not a very demanding group. I had fond memories of Reading of 30 years ago and was shocked how it had changed for the worse. That is of course no one’s fault, but the location should definitely be reflected in rental price.
4.4
Our family converged on Reading to attend a concert at the Santander Performing Arts Center. The property was a wonderful gathering place for our family and we really enjoyed our stay. The location was very spacious and has a serene patio and porch to spend time on.
4.4
Wonderful family getaway
Our family converged on Reading to attend a concert at the Santander Performing Arts Center. The property was a wonderful gathering place for our family and we really enjoyed our stay. The location was very spacious and has a serene patio and porch to spend time on.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Reading?
The average price for a rental in Reading is R 2,952 per night. This rental is R 2,808 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious Reading Home w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Pagoda?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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