Here’s How & Where To Rent A House For A Day in Philadelphia

If you are planning to rent a house for a day in Philadelphia for an event, you’re in luck! On Peerspace, you can book both historical homes or new and exciting houses alike. Peerspace is the destination to book a unique space by the hour in Philadelphia or in hundreds of other cities across the globe. The rental process is simple, too. In fact, that means no more contracts or visiting the venue before rental. Each venue’s comprehensive description and extensive photos give you the perfect impression of what you will encounter. 

And once you rent the space, you can rely on the Peerspace Concierge Service to arrange all the details, from catering and hiring staff to finding the perfect event photographer and a live band. Since they do everything behind the scenes, your guests will never know the Concierge helped plan an amazing event. Read on for some amazing options when you want to rent a house for a day in Philadelphia.

Brand new house with roof deck

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This Gorgeous Brand New House with Roof deck in central Philly can accommodate 15 guests in 2,300 square feet of space. The roof deck with spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline is a major draw here on a nice day.

The rental is a “Beautiful brand new 3 bedroom (2 full 2 half bath) home with a basement, outdoor patio and roof deck with a view of the Philadelphia skyline. Great natural light with a gorgeous huge kitchen with all new appliances and an 8-foot island. Apartment is decorated in a mid-century modern style with brand new furniture”. If central Philly is your area of choice, you couldn’t find a better venue to rent a house for a day in Philadelphia.

Historic Germantown house and gardens

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If you are looking to rent a house for a day in Philadelphia, this freestanding Large historic guest house with spacious backyard gardens and original details inside and out in the Penn-Knox neighborhood is a real gem. It can accommodate 20 guests in 2300 square feet of space.

Described as follows, “The James Matthews House is one of the few historic buildings in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood open to overnight guests and now open to location/venue rentals too! The house, originally built in the late 18th century, was bought by James Matthews in 1807, who added onto the house before selling it to the Germantown Academy in 1810. With only a few owners in its 220+ year history, the house has maintained its character making it a wonderful place for history enthusiasts.”

An 1850s historic Quaker built showplace

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This 1850s Quaker Built Large Single House In Historic Germantown is a freestanding historic home that can accommodate 250 guests in 6500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.

“Situated in the historic center of Germantown close to the 1793-era US capitol, it was built by a Quaker family and possibly used for the historic underground railroad. The house still sports original moldings and character. 10 ft tall windows w original glass. Many various spaces: pool room,  gallery, conference/large dining table, oak room, combined kitchen dining area, artist attic space, multiple different character bedrooms plus half an acre yard space”. If it is your objective to rent a house for a day in Philadelphia with history, then this is a fantastic choice.

The roof deck with amazing views

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This space calls itself Rooftop with Downtown View, yet it is so much more than that! Located in the Whitman neighborhood, the home accommodates 30 guests in 2,000 square feet of space. While the rooftop deck is a major draw in nice weather, the space includes two floors of living and meeting space plus a full basement. And let’s not forget that 4th-floor roof deck with amazing views!

The Empowerment Palace

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The Empowerment Palace in the Olney section of Philadelphia is a beautiful space that can accommodate 25 guests in 800 square feet of space. It is described as “perfect for small gatherings. Anything from private dinners, baby showers, or birthday parties, Overnight stays are encouraged! This 4 bedroom house sleeps 9 comfortably”.

Also, there is “a relaxing front porch with seating, full kitchen, 1.5 baths, a beautiful outdoor deck with wrap around bench seating, yard space that also includes bistro lighting in the evening”. A corporate off-site could also be accommodated in this space.

A castle fit for a Pennsylvania king and queen

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Finally, who wouldn’t want to throw a party in a castle? This Suburban 1920’s castle in Merion Station, PA can accommodate 175 guests in 2000 square feet of space. The castle “has four interior rooms, 8 acres of outdoor space and a wide outdoor terrace. Also features two dressing rooms and a full commercial kitchen. The front three rooms are each approx 400 sq feet. One is furnished, the other two are open. Two of these rooms feature working wood burning fireplaces. One room has a balcony. The main 2000 square foot ballroom has a stage and six windows.”

Whether a corporate event or a private birthday party or wedding reception, the castle will impress your friends or colleagues and the Peerspace Concierge Service will arrange everything efficiently so you’ll have no worries but you’ll receive all the accolades for a perfect event.

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