In Kennett Square .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Anson B. Nixon Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Longwood Gardens. Longwood Cemetery and Barkingfield Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
Getting around
Newark Station - 27 min drive
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Jersey Mike's Subs - 6 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 6 min drive
Tired Hands Kennett Square Outpost - 4 min drive
Verde Fresh Market Cafe - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Underground Railroad Barn
Welcome to this cozy 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Barn in the Heart of Kennett Square. This hidden Gem wont disappoint and has all the amenities to make your stay the most enjoyable. This space was originally a Bank Barn that was built in the late 1800s and was known as a place to grab a horse and meal as a stop on the underground railroad. Come stay and enjoy all Kennett has to offer. 3 minutes to Longwood Gardens and 5 minutes to downtown Kennett Square.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,496 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Underground Railroad Barn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
Sep 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at the Barn. We even extended it a day. The property is lovely. Clean and comfortable. Very well equipped. It has a great backyard space if you are travelling with your pup. So close to Longwood Gardens & the town of Kennett Square which is why we were there. Kristin is a very responsive owner. On our last morning our dog Sasha got away and Kristin was kind enough to come over and help us look for her She was the one who found her in a neighbors yard. We hope to stay again if we visit the area.
Susan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kelly S., Roanoke, va
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice backyard for our dog to play. House was very clean. Nice kitchen and bedroom. Owner was very responsive. Our complaints are more about our preference. The bedroom was on the opposite side of the house of the bathroom (made it hard to navigate in the middle of the night), not many blinds were on the windows, dont sit on the couch if you have bad knees and the steps were alittle harder to get down than I thought. These may be minor to someone else, but I wanted to point it out. We would still stay here again if we were in the area for the backyard alone. It is the perfect backyard for dogs and you have several ways to get to it. Also the cookware was amazing and the fridge was stocked with water which our dog absolutely loved.
Kelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan N.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My little doggie and I had a wonderful stay at the Underground Railroad Barn. This is a unique, artfully-renovated property with the feel of modern country living. It was great to relax in the quiet outdoor areas and the spacious backyard was perfect for my dog’s playtime. I hope to return again!
Susan N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
David R., Mechanicsburg PA
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. Good for dogs, full fenced in yard.
David R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amelia M.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time at the barn. Gorgeous place with a nice yard for our dog to run around in; spacious and so comfortable. A couple of outdoor seating areas placed just right. A stone's throw from Longwood Gardens and Kennett Square. Thoughtful amenities and excellent communication. We had an issue with the AC (too cold) and had a hard time adjusting it. We contacted Kristin about it and she responded immediately with instructions from the installer which fixed the issue right away. The barn is adorable. Will definitely be back.
Amelia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie S.
Jul 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Modern and Cozy barn
Very clean and modern barn. Updated kitchen and bath. Our pup liked the private fenced in yard. We enjoyed the private patio. I enjoyed the real creamer for our morning coffee, not the powder! Only complaint is the sectional sofa, too difficult to get in and out of, especially for us who are close to 70 years old. Host Kristin was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. Overall, it was an excellent place to stay for us to visit family.
Debbie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James G.
May 28, 2025
James G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were in town for a family wedding at Longwood and this place was perfect for us. Quiet neighborhood. Location, pet friendly, clean, easy to get to. We really enjoyed it - so did our pups!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Melanie A.
May 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Melanie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Philip S.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Longwood Gardens
Great place to stay close to Longwood Gardens. We wanted to visit the Gardens, rated #1 botanical gardens in the United States. The barn was very convenient, spacious, modern.
We had a wonderful time in this historical home. It was tastefully done to look it’s time. The barn was absolutely gorgeous with a nice little patio outside as well for us to sit on. We did take advantage of that. There were a few things that we would have liked to have had. A comforter in one of the rooms were not warm and cold and thin there is an animal door going to the basement that is open. That was a little concerning because we don’t know what’s in the basement we did notice there was cat hair in the kitchen and we do not know if that animal was in the house while we were gone or not. My sister did notice it. She is allergic to cats. There were lots of extras as well. There was coffee and cream. Well done coffee bar. There were some waters, waiting for us in the fridge and some snacks. It was very well stopped if we need to go back we would I would ask for them to please close the animal door. This was for girls time away. We had a great time visiting. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely historical home which we absolutely love.
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay - unique property
Great location! About a mile to downtown Kennett Square, fabulous park close by to explore and a little over an hour to downtown Philly. The house amenities were perfect and very thankful that the property allowed dogs. We would recommend this place to anyone. Host was very responsive to our questions.
Kimberly M.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Manda M.
Mar 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Barn
The barn was lovely and great location! The owner was easy to reach with any question I had.
Manda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas visit
We stayed with our 2 pups. Location was great, Kristen was easy to reach out to with questions we had. Wonderful history in regards to this property. Thank you for sharing your home.
Kathy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ginger O.
Dec 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short but sweet
We chose this space for its close proximity to Longwood Gardens. We enjoy staying late for the Christmas light but don’t enjoy our long ride home in the dark. We got our two Yorkies settled into their crate at the barn before going to the gardens. We enjoyed our evening. Our overnight stay was peaceful. The barn was clean and comfortable. Fit our needs perfectly.
Ginger O.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
RAYMOND L.
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
This was a very interesting property... they did a great job of converting an old barn into a nice living space. There is plenty of room for 2 guests with a beautiful kitchen, nice yard and quiet bedroom... located somewhat surprisingly adjacent to a fairly new townhouse development.
Just a couple of minor nits... the kitchen and TV room seating options were very limited. The kitchen dining area just had a tiny table that was barely enough for a couple of plates and coffee cups. The kitchen would be a good place to hang out if there were a better table and chairs.
And the TV room only had an awkward overly soft sectional sofa that was impossible to just sit on... or get up out of. For us, this space would have been more comfortable with a standard sofa and a couple of plush chairs.
And the refrigerator seems to be on its last legs making a steady droning sound like a loud motorboat about 1/2 of the time depending on what cycle the compressor is on, I suppose. Very annoying.
But overall this is a great place to stay in an area with many attractions and good restaurants. We may well go back again in the future.
RAYMOND L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda P.
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Linda P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway!
This house is perfect for a couple’s getaway especially if you have a furry friend with you! Awesome park down the street, really nice area and cute downtown with restaurants and shops.
Karen T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keeley A.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property - Great location
Keeley A.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
Aug 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding experience
We absolutely loved the setting and the unique features of your property.
We intend on returning soon .
It was spacious , right and perfect if you have a pet that can take advantage of the large completely fenced in yard.
Robert W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elise C.
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Great location - super close to Longwood Gardens and downtown Kennett Square. Our host, Kristin, was super responsive and check in was a breeze!