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Historic Home on Gay Street.

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A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a blue armchair, and a gold tray on a ottoman. - Historic Home on Gay Street. (West Chester)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black and white checkered floor, and a large window above the sink. - Historic Home on Gay Street. (West Chester)
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Historic Home on Gay Street. (West Chester)
An interior with a brick archway leading to a dining area with wooden flooring and a table set for four. - Historic Home on Gay Street. (West Chester)
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug. - Historic Home on Gay Street. (West Chester)
Close to West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Historic Home on Gay Street. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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 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
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

West Chester is home to this vacation home. Baldwin's Book Barn and Ice Line are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Exton Square Mall and Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops. QVC Studio Park and Innovative Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our West Chester travel guide
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West Chester, PA

What's nearby

  • Everhart Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chester County Historical Society
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barclay Grounds
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marshall Square
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Exton Whitford Station
    9 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kildare's Irish Pub
    4 min walk
  • Sedona Taphouse West Chester
    3 min walk
  • LaScala's FIRE West Chester
    3 min walk
  • Stove and Tap III
    2 min walk
  • Ryan's Pub
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home on Gay Street. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home on Gay Street. located?

Situated in West Chester, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Chester County Historical Society and West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Everhart Park and Marshall Square are also within 15 minutes.

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Historic Home on Gay Street. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Appreciated the onsite garage parking. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
The property was very clean and its furnishings were perfect for relaxing. Great location and convenient to shops, restaurants and the farmers’ market.Stayed 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in the perfect location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the right place for a stay in downtown West Chester. And it was very nicely appointed, comfortable, and well cared for. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome had a great time Had breakfast lunch and dinner downtownWill definitely use this location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super lovely home in a great location! The garage parking and private backyard were definitely nice perks. Appreciate the host checking in to make sure everything was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy stay. Beautifully renovated. Located walking distance from food, coffee and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic lodgings in West Chester, PA - this newly renovated home was a very comfortable place to stay while we were in town for a family wedding. It has all the amenities needed plus it is located within walking distance to many good restaurants in the borough. We toured Valley Forge too which is close by. You can’t go wrong staying here. The owners did a great job with the renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect for a guest family visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot in town

Best spot in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekebd

Property was perfect. Beautifully decorated. Walking distance to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One car garage Parking on property very Convenient and safe. Kitchen is Amply supplied with covenient mobile Island. Plenty of hot water for showers. Bedrooms are clean and comfortable. Just walk out front door ,turn right and you are a block and a half from a very occupied uptown area with indoor and outdoor eating.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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