Trade Winds Bed and Breakfast

I have not stayed at this B&B so it might be a great place, but I called to make a reservation and the owner was extremely rude so I’ll never know. I found it on
and it showed plenty of rooms available, but I always call to make sure. The owner sounded angry that I was bothering her and I got the impression that she didn’t want my business. No arguments here, I booked another place down the street.
Don’t waste your time; there’s plenty of better places to stay in Philly.

I found this spot through a friend. This is not your typical B&B, and you have to know that going in, so you can enjoy the experience.
The owners name is Margery, she lives on the first floor with her few small dogs, they’re yappy but totally cute and harmless and they can’t get upstairs.
The rooms for rent are on the third floor, there are two and a shared bathroom. The barthroom is fully stocked and very clean. The bed was very comfortable, memory foam I think, and the room is eclectically decorated as if you were in an Italian hostel, complete with portable fireplace and breakfast nook in the room. I personally rather enjoyed it. However this place isn’t a typical B&B where the owner has breakfast downstairs, and you should know that going in. There is a box of cereal in the room, a mini-​refrigerator with water, and a coffee pot in room. It’s basically a cross between B&B and Motel. The location is great though, one block from lots of bars and restaurants on south street, and about a 15min walk to city centre.
You should also know that Margery only accepts cash, but she gives a discount if you stay multiple nights, and she’s unbelievably low key and friendly, check in/​out are soft, you can arrange varying times with her.

We found this spot on another wesbite, but thought it best to write a review on Unilocal for others to find it!
If you’re interested in seeing the city from a local’s perspective, then definitely start here. This B+B is located on the corner of 10^th and Lombard, just a block away from Whole Foods and the Magic Gardens (NOT to be missed). It’s a 10 minute walk to the Reading Street Terminal and 15 in another direction to all of the historical buildings. The walking did us a LOT of good: We saw a TON of wall murals walking to the market or to local restaurants, and we felt like we were in a ‘real’ part of the city, rather than surrounded by tourists, which is always what we’re looking for.
The room itself was nicely sized. We stayed in the room with the double bed (which was very comfortable) (there are only two rooms). A fan was just above us and the room had an AC unit, thankfully, as it was rather hot during our stay. The room had a mini fridge that was stocked with enough drinks for our entire visit, a coffee machine, TV and some asides. The bathroom is shared with the other room and has direct entry from the bedroom. Our bed was really comfy!
Things to be aware of before booking: the rooms are on the 3^rd floor, and there is no lift. Also, you must pay in cash, as no cards are accepted. The house has three small dogs who like to bark when you come in, but are gated away from the main entrance. These things were fine for us, but might not be the best for others. The hostess made up for all of it: she is easygoing and laid back, and has lived in Philadelphia for quite some time. She went out of her way to help us when we needed it, and allowed us to keep our bags in the room hours after checkout, as the next guest wasn’t arriving for a few hours. She knows a LOT about the city and gave us some great suggestions, and it made our stay much easier! We’ll definitely be back.