Before You Book

The house rules, in full.

Here before you book, not after. Most of it is what you would expect of someone else's home; the parts worth reading twice are the noise rules and what counts as a party, because those are where groups get caught out.

Check-in

After 4:00 PM

Self check-in. Access details arrive before arrival.

Checkout

Before 10:00 AM

Earlier or later is sometimes possible — ask, and we will tell you what the calendar allows.

Yes, absolutely

  • The whole house is yours — all five floors, no shared space, no other guests.
  • Cooking for the group. Two full kitchens and a dining table that seats sixteen.
  • Bringing in a caterer or private chef for a meal at the house.
  • A family dinner, a birthday toast, a wedding party getting ready in the morning.
  • Using the roof deck, the parlors, the library wet bar and the pool table.
  • Working. Gigabit WiFi service and space for a team to spread into breakout groups.

No, and we mean it

  • Parties and events. The house is guest lodging, not a venue — no receptions, ceremonies or ticketed gatherings.
  • More than 16 overnight guests, ever.
  • Pets. Assistance animals are not pets and are handled separately under the law — tell us and we will make it work.
  • Smoking or vaping anywhere, including the roof deck and out of windows.
  • Unregistered overnight guests. Day visitors are fine within reason; tell us if you expect a crowd.
  • Moving furniture between floors, or removing anything from the walls.

Noise

The one rule that matters most.

1822 Pine is a rowhouse. It shares walls with neighbours who live here year-round, and sound carries — between houses, up the stairwell, and off the roof deck across the back gardens.

Noise-monitoring sensors run throughout the house. They measure decibel levels and nothing else: no audio is recorded, and no one is listening. They exist so that a problem can be flagged early with a text message rather than discovered later by a neighbour's complaint.

The practical version: sixteen people talking, cooking and laughing is completely fine, at any hour. Amplified music, a crowd on the roof deck late at night, or anything that would carry through a party wall is not. As the evening goes on, bring it indoors and bring it down.

Common Questions

The things groups ask before booking.

What are the quiet hours?

The house shares walls with neighbours who live here year-round, and noise-monitoring sensors run throughout the property. They measure decibel levels only — no audio is recorded. Rather than a clock time, the standard is simple: sixteen people talking, cooking and laughing is fine at any hour; amplified music and a late crowd on the roof deck are not, because sound carries between the houses. If you are planning something specific, ask before booking and we will give you a straight answer.

Can we have visitors who are not staying over?

Yes, within reason — family stopping by, a photographer on a wedding morning, a caterer. What is not allowed is a party: a gathering larger than the group booked, or anything with an invitation list. If you are expecting more than a few extra people, tell us first.

Can the wedding party get ready here?

Yes. That is one of the most common uses of the house, and the upstairs suites have the mirrors and space for it. Hairdressers and photographers are welcome. What we cannot host is the ceremony or the reception itself.

Is there a security deposit or damage hold?

Deposits, holds and cancellation terms are set by the platform you book on. Airbnb and Vrbo each show their own terms in full at checkout, before you confirm.

What if something breaks?

Tell us. Ordinary wear is expected in a house this old and we do not chase guests over it. A support team is reachable throughout your stay, and the sooner we know about a leak or a failure, the less it disrupts your visit.

Are there cameras?

There are exterior security cameras on the property, disclosed on both listings. There are no cameras of any kind inside the house. The interior noise sensors measure volume only and do not record sound.

Licensed and insured

Philadelphia short-term rental licence #903781. Smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms throughout; exterior cameras only.

Someone is reachable

A support team is available throughout your stay. Airbnb records a 100% response rate and replies within a day.

Terms at checkout

Cancellation, deposits and the full price including fees are shown by Airbnb or Vrbo before you confirm. See rates.

Rules read. Dates next.

Still unsure whether your group fits? Ask before you book — we reply within 24 hours, and we would rather say so now than have it go wrong later.

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