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The Historic Walton House by RPG

Holiday home in Kennett Square with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kennett Square, PA
  • Place, Anson B. Nixon Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Longwood Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Historic Walton House by RPG

Summary:
✨ The Walton House, built in 1846, is located in the National Historic District of Kennett Square, PA. We are walking distance to downtown Kennett Square and a short drive to local Brandywine Valley points of interest.

The home has been lovingly maintained to reflect its mid 19th century beginnings, while providing a modern, comfortable place to rest while visiting our lovely town. We hope you enjoy the home as much as we do!

The Space:
✨Welcome to The Historic Parlor House – A Timeless Escape in Charming Kennett Square✨

Step into everyday elegance and classic charm at this beautifully restored historic home located at Kennett Square, PA. With three spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a chef-worthy kitchen, The Parlor House is a warm blend of vintage character and modern comfort, perfect for families, friend getaways, or remote work retreats.

✨SEAMLESS LIVING✨
Guests will enjoy two private parking spots in the driveway behind the home and enter through a lush garden path lined with pea gravel that leads to the paved patio and welcoming back door.

Step inside and you’re greeted by a bright, airy living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a plush Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa, and a Samsung Frame TV—ideal for slow mornings, relaxed evenings, or movie nights.

Just beyond, a butler’s pantry adds historic charm and leads to a powder room with an antique vanity and marble sink. From there, step into the kitchen of your dreams—featuring herringbone brick flooring, a full-sized farmhouse sink, prep sink, KitchenAid dishwasher, bright picture windows, a professional Viking range with two ovens and a griddle, commercial-grade hood, Ninja blender, coffee maker, and ample space to cook and gather with loved ones.

Continue into the dining room, where a table set for six (plus four extra chairs) is ready for shared meals, game nights, or celebrations. As you reach the front of the home, the parlor welcomes you to unwind, read, or simply enjoy a quiet evening—where many generations have likely done the same.

✨UPSTAIRS RETREAT✨
The second floor features three thoughtfully designed bedrooms and two full bathrooms:
Primary Suite: King bed, abundant natural light, and a beautiful en-suite bathroom with a Carrera marble walk-in shower and skylight.

🛏️ Bedroom Two: King bed with cozy, calm styling.
🛏️Bedroom Three: Queen bed with warm, charming touches.
🛁 Shared Bath: Tub/shower combo with plenty of room for all.

✨LAUNDRY✨
In-unit washer and dryer with detergent and basic supplies provided to make your stay easy and convenient.

✨PARKING✨
Two dedicated off-street parking spaces in the private driveway.

✨DISCOVER KENNETT SQUARE✨
Known as the “Mushroom Capital of the World,” Kennett Square is a delightful town filled with charm, culture, and small-town warmth. From this central location, you’re just a stroll away from local restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and seasonal events. Visit nearby Longwood Gardens, enjoy wine tasting at local vineyards, or explore the vibrant local art scene.

Guest Access:
🏠 The lockbox is located to the left of the side gate. Please return the keys upon departure. Lost key fee is $150.

The Neighborhood:
🗺️ We are a 5 minute walk to State Street, which is where you'll find most of the restaurants and shops in Kennett, although not all! Check out our guidebook for all of our local recommendations, some of which are off the beaten path! IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ: our house is in a QUIET, residential, area in the historic district. We are beholden to local ordinances which prohibit noise after 9pm. Moreover, we are committed to being respectful of our neighbors and ask that all guests respect our quiet hours. Thank you for considering this requirement before deciding to book. Thank you!

Getting Around:
🚗 You can walk to downtown Kennett from the house. You will need a car if you plan to travel around and see points of interest like Longwood Gardens, Brandywine Battlefield Park and Brandywine Art Museum.

Other Things to Note:
To help ensure a relaxing and respectful stay for everyone:

🔇 Quiet hours are observed from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM

⚠️ Please use extra caution when going up and down the stairs

🐾 Pets are welcome with prior approval. A pet fee of $150 applies

🚭 No smoking, parties, or events

💳 Credit card processing fees are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation

📌 Extended Stay Policy: If your stay is 21 days or longer, a $100 deep cleaning fee will be added to ensure the home stays in top condition. We’ll coordinate payment upon booking.

Interaction with Guests:
📲 We are always available by message or phone. If an issue arises at the property that requires on-site attention, our crew is happy to assist.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kennett Square

Located in Kennett Square, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Longwood Gardens and Auburn Valley State Park, while Brandywine River Museum and Christian C. Sanderson Museum are cultural highlights. Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory and Brandywine Picnic Park are also worth visiting.
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Kennett Square, PA

What's nearby

  • Anson B. Nixon Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Longwood Cemetery - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Longwood Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania - 21 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Exton Station - 27 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Victory Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sang Tong Thai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Braeloch Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery of Kennett Square - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Walton House by RPG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Walton House by RPG?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Walton House by RPG on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$939.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Historic Walton House by RPG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Walton House by RPG?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Walton House by RPG located?

Located in the heart of Kennett Square, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Anson B. Nixon Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Barkingfield Park. Longwood Cemetery and Longwood Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely the location, 2 blocks from town central and the great restaurants within walking distance. Spent a lot of timr in the back room overlooking the garden and patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Walton House

The Walton House is a great place to stay. Plenty of space with 2 1/2 baths and multiple bedrooms, and in a great location. It seems like everything in the house is high-end, especially in the kitchen. The hosts provided all the amenities (including provisions in the kitchen, paper products, etc.) that we could have asked for. Would certainly stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like Being at Home

We enjoyed our stay. The house is comfortable, charming, and splendidly appointed. The convenient location is walkable. Longwood and Winterthur are a short drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas at Kennett

Even family who did not stay with us loved the house. Twelve family members had dinner there several times. We liked the fact that we were close to the shopping are and near to family who live in Kennett and Media.clise to the main shopping are
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We stayed here while visiting my father for his 90th birthday. It was a perfect central location and just a few short blocks to walk to breakfast, drinks or dinner. The kitchen is huge and well-equipped. The beds were very comfortable and having two and half baths was so convenient. We even had front row seats to the Memorial Day Parade! Very Home Town feel! The steps are quite steep and may be a challenge for the elderly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Kennett Square

Family was together to attend a weekend wedding celebration. We prefer renting a house rather than securing several rooms at a hotel. More room to hang out spend time together. This rental fit the bill. An unknown extra…it was the mushroom festival. A very nice weekend! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this property! We would definitely stay here again. Part of the house was historic though most of it was completely updated or an addition, but with a great historic feel. The house is conveniently located a couple blocks from the middle of town, making for a nice little walk to get coffee breakfast, lunch and shopping. We went to Talullah's Table every day - delicious! We had plenty of room to spread out and relax at the house and garden. Directions were good and property manager was very responsive and responsible. Beds and bathrooms were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheralee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to walk into town and to go explore the entire Brandywine area. Great kitchen and back room to sit and chat with family. 3 nice size bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just lovely beautifully decorated and well supplied with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sissie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Walton House. The house itself is a nice combination of old and new (the stairs being one of the old. If you have mobility challenges, that might be the only concern about staying here), blended to maximize the visitor’s comfort. Well-considered design, especially the lighting and efficient air conditioning. The bedding is extremely comfortable, and it was a pleasant surprise to find loads of extra pillows. The amenities are definitely higher-end than many VRBOs we’ve stayed at – good TP, soap, shampoo, lots of non-slip hangers, and lots of large towels. All of the dishes, cups, and glasses matched, also a sign that our hosts want to offer a nice experience for their guests.We liked being on the nice, quiet street that was such a short walk to State Street, Kennett Square. Don't miss neighbor's decorations (actually, you can't miss them). Parking space is small, but we had no trouble fitting in our SUV. Kelly is a great host. She was very responsive, even going out of her way to try to help us with something outside of her responsibility as the property host. We highly recommend the Walton House, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't say enough good things about this house. Great location in the lovely town of Kennett Square, PA. Very updated AND cozy decor and interiors in this historical home, but with an authentic flair. Like a magazine. AC worked great (we were there during a heat wave), and a kitchen beyond any rental home we have stayed at. They even had a 6 burner oven, and a French Press coffee pot. The house was very well appointed. The backyard was charming and very private (probably a good trim of all those luxurious plants is in store for the fall). The side of the house has a tree "en espalier", for those interested. It takes years to grow that type of trim. Bathrooms were updated and well appointed. Last and not least, extremely responsive and enthusiastic owners/managers, who were a charm to work with.Sincerely loved our stay (we were in the area for a graduation), and looking for excuses to go back. It was nothing short of magical.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

I couldn’t rate our stay any higher! The property, the location, the communication were all subperb. I would stay here again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Very convenient location and well-appointed unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kennett Square

We have rented several properties during our retirement years and this property was clean and well organized with what we needed to meet our needs during our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This house made visiting my dad recovering from a medical procedure feel more of a "vacation" for my pre teen and teen kids. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

This is a very nice property in an excellent location. We were there to visit Longwood Gardens for Christmas. Also visited Winterthur and the Barnes Foundation in Philly. Location was ideal. Shoos and restaurants in Kennett Sq are great and this property makes walking there perfect. The house is large, it wasn’t nice out so we were unable to take advantage if the nice outside area but in summer it would be great. Everything was clean and bery well stocked. Beds were comfortable and we appreciated the white noise machine in the master bedroom to cover up traffic noises.My only issue was the furniture is not ideal for taller, older folks like us. Everything is fairly low to the ground and the couch is super soft and difficult to get out of. And the fireplace doesn’t seem usable which was a disappointment, But we had a great stay and enjoyed visiting the area and the house made all of that easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and central home

The house is beautiful with the perfect mix of historic charm and modern amenities. I am a light sleeper and I liked that the bedrooms seemed to have good blinds. Because it is on a major street, there was some traffic noise. I was able to drown that out with a white noise machine. The beds and pillows were all very comfortable. The only issue I had was on the day of checkout. I wasn't aware that the roads would be shut down for a half marathon. We couldn't leave at the required check-in time. I had to figure out which roads were closing and what time we'd be able to leave. After some back and forth, the property manager did allow us to checkout later. After I asked for help in trying to understand the marathon map and which roads would be closed when, they sent me instructions on how I would be able to get out. I am glad I saw the signs for the road closures, because otherwise I wouldn't have known.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We stayed for a weekend in June of this year and we were really impressed with the
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

This property isn’t just perfect, it is also an historical home. So comfortable and inviting. So convenient to the square shopping and restaurants. We are already planning to return, if you will have us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful historic home in center of Brandywine Valley and attractions. Walking distance to great restaurants. Very responsive hosts. Comfortable bedrooms and updated bathroom and kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early Christmas reunion

The home is wonderful and decorated beautifully. The house was clean and appointed with everything you could need to be comfortable during your stay. Location was great too and walkable to cute shops and restaurants. It was the perfect setting for a little early Christmas get together with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank T., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An awesome older home in a great location

I grew up in the area but come back for family visits. I’ve always loved older homes and this home is a fantastic example of a renovated older home. It’s a classic 180 old home that has had multiple extensions over the years giving the home a unique feel. The kitchen is the center of the home and with a great setup for doing large family meals. The house is two blocks from excellent restaurants on the main strip of Kennet Square. Kennet Square is a classic charming old colonial town that is going through a downtown renaissance. Very memorable trip that my entire family enjoyed.!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Lovely, clean, quiet historic home w/in a short, easy walk of the restaurants & shops of State Street. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N., Sandy, UT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely spot in Kennett

The house was well represented and so beautifully decorated. We had everything we needed, the location around the corner from the shops and within a lovely walkable neighborhood allowed us to explore by foot as well as a great jumping off point to get to places farther away
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Russo

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