The porch floor mentioned by others has been replaced. Large flowerpots stand in for railing on the narrow section adjacent to the door; approaching the entrance with luggage is disconcerting (there is a 5’ drop). Take care as well with the steep top step. Breakfast begins with a generous plate of cut-up fresh fruit and berries, and a large selection of breads, jams, and cereals, some from 2007 & 2008. Good coffee, and a large selection of teas. The 3rd floor rooms are not cluttered and look clean; the 3rd floor bathroom is large and tidy - as is the 3rd floor kitchen, for use by extended-stay guests. The 2nd floor Parlor room's many decorative touches, however, are dusty - as are many artworks and flower arrangements around the B&B. The Parlor room has an inaccessible bureau tight behind the love seat, making the room feel crowded - as does having to climb over the radiator to exit the far side of the bed. There is, however, an Ikea-style closet for hanging up clothes. The torn folder exploding with (old) tourist brochures adds to a sense of untidiness more than utility - too much to sort through, and little free space to sort the flyers. There is in-room coffee and tea; when asked, owner was happy to wash the greasy drinking glass and water carafe. I noticed bottles of Poland Spring water on a third-floor bureau. The 2nd floor bathroom is shared with a litter box. Though emptied twice daily the room smells, as does the hair dryer living on the floor behind the cat box; having absorbed the odor, using it is extremely unpleasant. The cluttered bathroom is mid-renovation, with dirty painter's tape peeling up around the radiator. The slow toilet backed up our first night. The shower is rigged over a claw foot tub with a nice shower head, but it’s hard to get under the water due to its placement – with bits of cat litter on the floor, who wants to shower anyway? Used towels and washcloths (some pre-dating our visit) stayed put for 3 days. We left ASAP.

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My wife and myself had accomodation in this B&B for 6 days and I must say that it was wonderful the way we have been received Marney Hague, the Innkeeper.

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I really enjoyed my stay here! The owner (Marnie) will make you feel very welcome and opens the place up for you, making you feel at home. I found the service outstanding due to the knowledge Marnie provides. If in Philadelphia again I would have no hesitation staying here. Darren, Perth Western Australia

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We have found Burbridge B&B by chance looking for a B&B in Baltimore and we chose it also on the basis of price. We found a very friendly home hospitality. We needed two rooms for three nights in a journey between Washington and Newark flight Back Home and we have found that the rooms were so confortable and goodlooking with their warm and coloured forniture. The proprietress, Marnie Hague, is a warm, generous, and knowledgeable hostess who made our stay in her lovely home very special. We are cat lovers and were delighted to have "Queen Bess" (such a love!) greet us as we entered our room. She (Marnie not Queen Bess) is very gentle and hospital. Very helpful with us expecially when it was so hard to find a car to rent for a not so expensive rate. The breakfast was very tasteful and the conversation very interesting for us that for the first time were visitins USA coming from Italy. Everything was really beyond our expectation. The location were the Burbridge B&B is located is a wonderful quartier The neighborhood is lovely - nice residential location and an easy trip into the city. The train stop to the city is not far. The train that brings you in the center is cheap and convenient. We spent a wonderful time By Marnie maybe too short. We hope we can return here one more time in our lifetime.

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We were most pleased with the hospitality, accommodations, and location of the Burbridge B&B. Our host, Marney, is very knowledgeable of her city and has inspired us look forward to our next visit to Philly. Our room exceeded our expectations as did the quiet street and available parking. We have already picked out the room we want to stay in on our next trip.

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When we arrived at the B&B we had to call to verify that we were in the right location! There are no signs stating that this is a B&B. Upon arrival we were not sure if we wanted to stay. We decided to stay because it was only for one night. We spent the evening out. This evening was a night away from the kids, and some quiet alone time. It was very quiet as we were the only guest for the evening. Too quiet if you ask me, we were afraid to even move. The bed creaked with every movement! We were well rested in the morning, and ready for breakfast. We awoke to the aroma of bacon and eggs. When we arrived for breakfast there was fresh fruit, toast, and cereal. No bacon and eggs!!! We left ASAP picked up our children and went to breakfast. This is a very nice historic house, but we will not be back. The innkeeper is knowledgable and pleasant.

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My husband and I live in nearby northern DE and were looking for a special way to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. We were fortunate to find just the place: Burbridge St. B&B. The proprietress, Marnie Hague, is a warm, generous, and knowledgeable hostess who made our stay in her lovely home extra-special. We are cat lovers and were delighted to have "Queen Bess" (such a love!) greet us as we entered our room. The B&B is a work-in-progress and a labor of love, as Marnie brings her special touch to renovating this beautiful stone house. Free street parking (and basement bike parking) and the delicious Amish fruit breads are added features, and the close proximity to the biking/hiking paths in Fairmount Park guarantees a return visit from us in the near future!!

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The overall conclusion is that I can recommend to stay in the Burbridge B&B. Rooms are clean, uniquely furnished and mostly well renovated. The service by Marney is outstanding. The tourist information cannot provide as much information as she does. Besides that, she took good care of me, when I got sick during my stay. For the money you pay, you will get a well tended B&B place in a quite neighborhood with street parking. Due to some minor renovations still going on the place could be a cleaner, but over time this issues should be solved easily. Breakfast was - for American standards - really good, with fresh fruits, juices, coffee or tea. Several types of cereal, jams and fresh breads. Some cheese & coldcuts could be a future improvement. I hope this helps. :-)

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After being on the road for 2 weeks and staying in various generic motels, Burbridge St. was a wonderful treat. The neighborhood is lovely - nice residential location and an easy trip into the city. The house itself is a work in progress but not lacking for charm or beauty in its current state. My room was clean, bright, and comfortable, it was an absolute pleasure to go to sleep at night with my 3 windows open and wake up in the morning with the sunlight streaming in. Though I know the cats would be a concern for some, due to allergies or personal preference, I was delighted to have them about. There was no issue of fur on furniture or carpets, or litterbox odors. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with Marney over breakfasts - she was exceedingly helpful in providing information on Philadelphia and how to navigate it - and overall a great host. It's clear that she loves what she it doing and is meeting the challenges of renovating a beautiful old home in the only way one can: with flexibility, patience, and good humor. I will, without doubt, be staying here again on my next trip to Philly.

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After being on the road for 2 weeks and staying in various generic motels, Burbridge St. was a wonderful treat. The neighborhood is lovely - nice residential location and an easy trip into the city. The house itself is a work in progress but not lacking for charm or beauty in its current state. My room was clean, bright, and comfortable, it was an absolute pleasure to go to sleep at night with my 3 windows open and wake up in the morning with the sunlight streaming in. Though I know the cats would be a concern for some, due to allergies or personal preference, I was delighted to have them about. There was no issue of fur on furniture or carpets, or litterbox odors. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with Marney over breakfasts - she was exceedingly helpful in providing information on Philadelphia and how to navigate it - and overall a great host. It's clear that she loves what she it doing and is meeting the challenges of renovating a beautiful old home in the only way one can: with flexibility, patience, and good humor. I will, without doubt, be staying here again on my next trip to Philly.

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Yes, it was like being in my grandmothers house (in France), the ceiling needs repair, the paine has cracks but that's all part of the charm!!!! Marney is delighful and puts on a great spread. She is a delight and I'd go back in a heart beat. Kath and Tom Hynds

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Marney was a superb hostess! She was very knowledegable about the area and shared a great deal of history. She provided maps and offered suggestions of charming venues to visit! I had no idea that Germantown held such such great treasures! Thanks Marney for such a wonderful visit.

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The entire neiborhood is being reclaimed to it's original beauty. The home is a work in progress, but well worth my visit. I plan to visit again next year to enjoy another performance of Broad St.

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The inkeeper is a wonderful host. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, warm and just a gem of a lady. She loves what she does and once the renovations are complete, it will be a lovely place to stay. But, at the time we stayed the porch steps and porch itself was in great need of repair. The steps were coming lose and there were rusty nails sticking up in the banister. The site I saw mentioned an outdoor pool. There is a "wading" pool that the inn-keeper will blow up, but not a "true" pool. There are two cats on the property not one. I'm sensitive to cats, but I was able to stay there with minimal medication For someone who has more severe allergies...you may not want to risk it because the cats do roam freely. At the time of our arrival there was a huge hole in the kitchen ceiling and was leaking all over the floor. The room we had was okay. But I think it might be worth an investment to get a mattress that fits the 4-poster bed. I think the frame is queen size and the mattress is standard. There was cat hair in the room which means to me, it may not be "serviced" as throughly as it should. The verdict is still out on the oriental carpet that was in our room. I have to believe it was clean, but there were some courious white spots and dark areas that I couldn't explain. The TV in the room is exactly what you see. There was no cable in the room. The other good thing about the place was that the Breakfast was outstanding!!! It was the best part of our stay. You may be reading this and saying "if there was so much wrong...why stay?" Well, it was air conditioned and it was close to were we needed to be. So, while I was not impressed with the property.....there were things that were a tad more important.

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The porch is falling down, there were buckets to collect the rain water in each room, the room did not have a door that could be closed or locked for privacy and saftey.

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Marney is very helpful, providing info on dining choices, sites in Philadelphia, directions to anywhere. As with any house, things are constantly being improved and refurbished-great poofy beds and furnishings and art are right in period. Great breads, cereals and fruit choices for breakfast and owner goes above and beyod to accomodates individual schedules - I will definitely come here again.

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The owner is wonderfully warm, the rooms are cosy and very private. The breakfast is excellent, multiple kinds of cereal, fruits and fresh bread. I would recommend this B&B to anyone!

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I think you can do better than this B&B. The owner is not a licensed B&B operator. The breakfast was expired/moldy. The rooms are quaint, the beds comfortable, and the owner is nice. It's a little far from Center City, so spend the extra $10-20 and find a closer B&B or hotel.

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Our stay was very pleasant. Very comfortable beds and rooms. Innkeeper is very knowledgeable about the area and very helpful in assisting in any way with one's visit. On a nice, quiet street, but very easy to get to Center City. There is a cat in residence, so those with allergies beware. I'd recommend this B&B to friends.

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