RAPUNZEL ROOM in Villanova Castle near universities, restaurants and highway – Home 8735042 Castle
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
RAPUNZEL ROOM in Villanova Castle near universities, restaurants and highway – Home 8735042
- Castle
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 100 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Beautiful and stately three-story, stone gate house designed by and built and for renowned architect Theophilus Chandler's estate and completed in 1911. The main property is no longer standing. The gate house which the neighbors call "The Castle" is all that remains. Currently offering one room for guest rental on the 3rd floor in this listing (see photos) with a shared bathroom. Off street parking for one car and a little over a mile to Villanova University. Close to other schools in the area and two major highways. No cats.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Samuel C.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 52 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 17 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 11 reviews
Excellent
11 reviews
- Excellent
- 10
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Feels like home”
Sam’s Castle has become a reliable stop for my repeat trips to Philadelphia’s suburbs. Convenient to local colleges and major highways . Comfortable beds. Unique decor evocative of by go… More
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“Visually dramatic, humanly relaxed.”
No cookie-cutter blandness in Little Castle! Nothing institutional here. I was delighted to enjoy L.C's dramatic whimsey, and relaxed human encounters. I stayed downstairs in the Rapunzel room, w… More
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“Convience & Character”
Comfortable bed . Spacious room. And a wall of books in leather bindings befitting the house’s 19th century elegance. Location convenient to the area’s many colleges & universities.
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“Villanova Stay”
Great location right next to Villanova and a short 25-35 minute drive into the heart of Philadelphia. The place has a great midievalish feel inside and out. Hosts were accommodating and easy going. Gr… More
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“Remembrance of Things Past”
An authentic gate house from a turn of the century estate with the architectural details of that era conserved. Thick stone walls and period wood work augmented by host Sam’s personal touches an… More
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Response from the owner It was pleasure to host you again.
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“Lovely room in a well-located & beautiful house”
A wonderful place to stay - great room, very close to the University, and Samuel was very helpful and welcoming. Coming back next month!
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“Beautiful Property”
Beautifully decorated rooms in a unique setting. Samuel was very welcoming and friendly. I had a great stay & highly recommend!
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“A delightful Pennsylvanian Castle stay!”
The accommodation is fabulous and the location is perfect. Samuel the host made me feel at home straight away. A very warm welcoming and relaxed environment. Highly recommend for short and long term stays.
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“Very comfortable room”
Enjoyed our stay. Sam was very responsive to all questions. The room was comfortable and clean. Also the room is quiet from outside noise. I would recommend this Airbnb without reservations.
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“Loved the experience!”
Unique home! Loved the hospitality! So close to everything "Villanova"! Would highly recommend! We will be back!
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Response from the owner Thank you so much. I'm so glad you had such a nice time. Welcome back any time. Go Wildcats!
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Samuel (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Samuel (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Samuel (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Samuel the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Samuel (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Samuel (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Samuel (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Samuel (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Samuel (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Samuel (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Samuel (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Samuel (the owner) a message.
If Samuel (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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