Rittenhouse Square · Story documented since 1854
The Rittenhouse Residence
An 8-bedroom Victorian mansion in the heart of Center City Philadelphia — the whole house, for your whole group.
Nearly 7,000 square feet over four stories that live like five, two blocks from Rittenhouse Square. Sixteen guests under one historic roof, with the city's best dining, museums, and shopping at the doorstep.
The House
One of the last great Victorian townhouses on Pine Street.
Its documented story begins with an 1854 deed, and generations since have given this house a family connection to Anthony J. Drexel and a chapter in Philadelphia's suffrage story. We've cared for what made it remarkable — the fireplaces, the plasterwork, the light — and quietly added what a modern group needs. It is a house with a story you can follow room by room, and rooms that seem happiest with people gathered in them.
Accommodations
Eight bedrooms. Nobody drives home.
Fourteen-foot ceilings on the parlor floor, twelve on the floor above — the proportions of a house built to be seen in. Four stories of private space — five, the way the front of the house stacks so a group of sixteen sleeps comfortably and still finds a quiet corner. Two kings — including a principal suite with a four-poster and private bath — plus five queens and a double across the upper floors; five full bathrooms and a powder room with period fixtures.
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Location
Rittenhouse Square
One of Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods. Cafés and world-class restaurants around the corner, the Parkway museums a short walk north, and a tree-lined residential block to come home to.
2 Blocks
to Rittenhouse Square
5 Minutes
to Subway
Walking Distance
to top restaurants
10 Minutes
to Parkway museums
What Guests Say
168 reviews across Airbnb and Vrbo.
Guests have made the house part of wedding weeks, graduations, family gatherings, and weekends with old friends. These are their words; you can read the full reviews on Airbnb or Vrbo.
5.0
Location
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Accuracy
4.9
Check-in
4.8
Communication
4.7
Value
Airbnb category averages across 102 reviews. Airbnb lists the house as a Guest Favorite — “one of the most loved homes on Airbnb, according to guests” — and the host as a Superhost with an 11-year record and a 100% response rate.
“It sits right in Rittenhouse Square, which turned out to be a great home base for exploring Philly. We never once had to get in a car… There was more than enough room for all eight of us, and everyone had their own bedroom and privacy. We spent most of our evenings up on the rooftop terrace looking out at the skyline.”
Group trip · August 2026
“We rented this home for our wedding week, and it was absolutely perfect for our immediate family… With all the excitement and chaos that can come with a wedding, it was wonderful to have a home that felt peaceful, welcoming, and thoughtfully cared for. My dad kept saying that the Airbnb was an experience in itself.”
Wedding week · June 2026
“The residence has all the charm that you would expect from a mansion built in the 1800s — soaring ceilings in the entry and living room, a grand staircase and lots of intricate detailing throughout. But it also has all the amenities associated with a new modern house… The spaces and furnishings are lovely — you are clearly in a loved home (not just an Ikea outfitted rental).”
College graduation · May 2026
“A wonderful stay at this beautiful old house for our wedding weekend! Every room was delightful and unique. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked, and the rooftop terrace had an amazing skyline view of Philly. Would recommend to anyone hosting a large group while in town!”
Wedding weekend · May 2026
“The space for a large family was perfect! The surrounding area offered a variety of things to do for all guests and no one had to drive which was a bonus being in the city.”
Family stay · June 2026
“Really wonderful stay in an amazing townhouse. Perfect location and plenty of space to spread out for the family. We'll be back!”
Stayed with kids · July 2026
Occasions
The house was made for a full table.
Group Stays
Family reunions, team stays, and celebration weekends. Eight bedrooms keep everyone under one roof, with the dining room, parlors, and roof deck as common ground.
Plan a group stayWedding Guest Housing
Sleep the wedding party or sixteen out-of-town guests together near Center City venues — group breakfasts at a dining table that seats 16, not a hotel-lobby meetup.
See wedding-stay detailsA Hotel Alternative
One house instead of eight scattered hotel rooms. Two parlors in place of a lobby, two kitchens instead of room service, and every door on the same staircase.
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Come see the house.
8 bedrooms · 5 full baths + powder · sleeps 16