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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61001 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oxford, ENG
  • Magdalen College
    1 min walk
  • University of Oxford
    3 min walk
  • Christ Church College
    12 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF)
    20 min drive

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Unique and quirky central apartment with parking

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (14)
The price is $200
per night
$363 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Unique and quirky central apartment with parking

About the neighborhood

Oxford

With a stay at this vacation home in Oxford (East Oxford), you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Oxford and 5 minutes from Thames River. .This vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Blenheim Palace and 1.8 mi (3 km) from John Radcliffe Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cape of Good Hope - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shiraz Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Philly's Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Angel & Greyhound - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Star Royal - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pass the Keys | Modern, Chic 3BR Townhouse in Central Oxford

Built in the 1750s, this newly refurbished townhouse comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, fully-equipped kitchen over-looking a tastefully decorated zen garden. Includes: Smart Home Lighting - High Speed WiFi - Cable TV - Coffee Machine - Rice Cooker - Travel Cot - Fans

A scenic stroll over Magdalen Bridge will take you right to the heart of the city within minutes where you can explore the historic college grounds and all of Oxford's many wonders!

The space
This property is managed by a professional co-host of Airbnb.
Services include: Professional Cleaning / Hotel Quality Linen / Fresh Towels / Easy Self Check In / 247 Guest Support

Located walking distance from the City Centre, college grounds, Oxford Brookes University, JR Hospital, Cowley Road's restaurants and bars, with easy transport links to London and further afield, this is truly the best location to stay whilst visiting Oxford.

SLEEPING
Three tastefully decorated and comfortable bedrooms with smart mood lighting
2 x King Sized Beds (1st & 2nd Floor), 1 x Double Bed (First Floor)
*All beds are dressed in hotel-quality linen*
Travel cot available - linen and bedding not provided.
Electric fan available.

CHILLING OUT
Watch your favourite shows on a large curved smart TV from the comfort of a reclining chair. Selection of boardgames and games for you to enjoy with friends and family.

EATING
Renovated, fully equipped kitchen with skylights. Includes;
- Kettle, Toaster, Microwave
- Oven, Gas Hobs
- Fridge, Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Coffee Machine
- Rice Cooker
- High Chair

Enjoy your dinner at the dining table with views of the garden and smart mood lighting.

FRESHENING UP
2 x Bathrooms
- Family bathroom with toilet, shower, bath tub.
- Separate shower room with toilet and shower.
Washer, clothes drying rail, iron, ironing board and hair dryer included.
*Towels, bath mats and travel-sized consumables are provided*

BUSINESS
High speed Wifi (up to 100Mbps speed) is available throughout the property

OUTSIDE
Private beautifully landscaped garden with seating and decorative 'zen' touches.

DISCOUNTS
** 20% off ‘Food’ menu at The Alchemist, Westgate, Oxford, for all guests **
Offer not valid on Saturdays - Offer not valid during 25th November - 25th December - All other menus including ‘Bottomless Brunch’, ‘Drinks’ and ‘Christmas’ are excluded.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property along with private garden.

Easy and safe smart lock system for the front door. The PIN code will be provided to guests in advance for self check-in from anytime after 3pm.

Other things to note
SELF CHECK-IN
Smart lock access. Check in time, after 3pm. Check out time, before 11am.

PARKING
Unfortunately there isn't parking on my premise however there is a paid car park just opposite the house (St. Clements car park). I would highly recommend 'JustPark' online for affordable, local, parking options.

There is Thornhill Park and Ride (£4 per day for parking, up to 3 days) which is near to J8/M40. Then just 15 minute bus journey (bus number 400) to the house in St Clements.

AMENITIES
- Bedding and linen not provided for travel cot.
- Tefal Filter Coffee Machine (ground coffee is not provided but can be easily purchased from local stores)

St. Clement's is considered to be the hub of Oxford. One way takes you to the City Centre and college grounds in minutes, simply take a stroll over Magdalen Bridge where you can also go punting, one of Oxford's unique experiences.

The other direction you've got South Park a 2 minute walk away, the largest park in Oxford where events take place throughout the year. Oxford Brookes University and JR Hospital are also nearby.

Parallel you have Cowley Road, lined with ethnic restaurants, music venues, traditional pubs, bars and an independent cinema - Ultimate Picture Palace.

Oxford City Centre Attractions
Westgate shopping centre - brand new complex with plenty of shops and on-top of the roof bars and restaurants. Oxford university - made up of a variety of institutions, including 38 constituent colleges and a full range of academic departments which are organised into four divisions. For any big Harry Potter fans, please make sure to visit The “Great Hall”, Christ Church College. Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, St. Mary's Church and much, much more!

My property is walking distance to all of Oxford's main attractions however to go further afield there are many different buses you can catch from just outside the house.
Including a 24/7 coach service to London and airports. X90 and Oxford Tube - less than 90 minutes to Baker Street, London. Direct coach service to Heathrow Airport (approx 1 hour), to Gatwick Airport (approx 2 hours).

Please message me if you would like to know more information about transportation within and from/to Oxford.

- No parties or extra guests
- Please respect the neighbours by keeping the noise down and no noise after 10pm
- No shoes inside
- When leaving the property please make sure you lock the front door, windows and back door
- If a guest locks themselves out of the property OR they do not place keys in the lockbox at checkout, a £50 fee will apply
- If a guest loses or breaks a set of keys, a £100 fee will apply
- Please make sure rubbish instructions are followed correctly, including using correct bin bags and taking outside in time for rubbish collection day
- Kitchen - please wash up after yourself

Bookings will be accepted based on the current Government Guideline

Important: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Pass the Keys

Languages

Bulgarian, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,001 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

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Pass the Keys | Modern, Chic 3BR Townhouse in Central Oxford Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place, great location
Property was nicely updated with a nice small garden in the back. Bus literally comes right outside your door. Short walk to the heart of things, but there are several restaurants right across the street which are all great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jemima R., London, U.K

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Oxford Home
This house has a beautiful garden and great location. Perfect for a weekend in Oxford
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This property is in a great location! It had plenty of space for our family of 4 adults and two children. The bus from Heathrow dropped us off in front of the door. The backyard was a beautifully kept, quaint area away from the bustle of the street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few surprises
This property was the only one in Oxford that fit our needs, we were 5 adults needing 3 bedrooms. The location was convenient but at times challenging to get in or out of because there’s a bus stop by the front door. The first surprise was the emails from the property management asking us to put out the previous guest’s garbage because we were checking in on Wednesday. When we arrived in the evening, clearly someone had done it. Then there were the spiral staircases that were very narrow and steep. No one fell, but there were many conversations about the potential. Finally, there was nothing extra anywhere. In the kitchen there was one towel available and when we spilled water, that towel was wet and dirty. We had just enough bath towels for the stay but should we have needed an extra for some reason there were none. We’ve traveled and stayed in many such rentals and this stay was unique. It was comfortable but the above mentioned items did make the stay more challenging!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Marilyn M., Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near the High Street of Oxford
Overall we were very satisfied with the location of the property. It was a short walk to Magdalen Bridge and then central Oxford with the colleges and churches. The Angel and Greyhound pub was across the street and was very enjoyable. Sainsbury’s grocery was close by as well. Only once did we use a cab and that was to go to The Perch for a special dinner. The one drawback was getting to the bedrooms via the very steep and windy stairs. Anyone with advanced mobility problems would be better off elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tracia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for all things Oxford
We had a wonderful stay at this location! I highly recommend it if you need to be close to the City Centre. The communication for everything was good, but I agree with other reviewers it can be confusing with so many responses from different people. Since a rental company is in charge of it and not the owner you’re always communicating with different people and getting multiple responses. When someone texts you it is impossible to reply and communicate that way. When reading the reviews we knew it would be loud due to being right on a busy street by a bus stop and that the narrow stairways to the upper floors might be an issue. Therefore, we planned ahead and packed a bag of earplugs and that worked fine. The owner also provided white noise devices but we never took the time to use them. I think they were google devices (?) but we don’t own anything like that at home so we just left them alone. The stairs were indeed narrow but they were fine. Just step on the wide parts, take your time and get another person to help you take your luggage upstairs if it’s heavy. This location was perfect for everything we needed to do, which included visiting Headington and getting to St. Cross College and the Sheldonian for graduation. The 3 bedrooms and two full baths allowed our family to have privacy when needed. I only slept in the third floor room and that bed made you roll to the middle a bit, but we made do since we wanted the 3rd floor all to ourselves with our own bathroom which is right outside that 3rd floor bedroom. The living room, kitchen and garden were wonderful places for family gatherings to chat and relax. We were grateful for the washer and hanging racks. The kitchen had everything we needed and I believe the basic surfaces and dishes were the cleanest VRBO experience we’ve had. Like all VRBO places we’ve been in, this needed a good spring cleaning for baseboards and walls, but I understand a cleaning service doesn't usually keep a rental as clean as I do my own house. The white walls could use a new coat of paint but again, I know most people don’t notice things like that most of the time. The downstairs shower was leaking upon our arrival but wasn’t an issue as the water remained in the shower when the door was closed. When alerted about the problem the office offered to fix it immediately but we said to wait until we were gone. We felt luck to find this place and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Joan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Missing the clothes dryer
The stay would have been nice, but we were counting on having a clothes washer and dryer, as advertised. There was a photo of these in the ad. We had a four year old with us, and we needed to do laundry by the time we arrived. Unfortunately - there IS no clothes dryer. We had to resort to purchasing a clothesline and hanging our wet and damp clothing outside in the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel K., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky home but well located and with all the basics
Location: The home is on a very busy street with a bus stop right outside the front door. Pros are of course there's a lot close by, you are walking distance to the main area, and it's very easy to hop on a bus. Cons are it can get a bit noisy and there's nowhere for a taxi to pull over right in front of the home so you'll need to unload all your luggage about a block away on a side street. Layout: The set up of the home is a bit awkward and no one has addressed this in their reviews. There is one very narrow and steep staircase at the front of the home leading up to a bedroom on the 2nd floor and then up one more flight to another bedroom and bathroom. Be aware that the floor on the 3rd story bathroom is very sloped. At the rear of the home off the kitchen there is another set of less scary stairs that goes up one flight to another bedroom (no bathroom). Amenities: the outdoor garden is absolutely the best feature of this home. It's so lovely and welcoming. It was nice that there was a crib (BYO linens) and high chair available. We found plenty of plates, cups, silverware for 6. The washer/dryer was broken during our visit, but the property manager did offer to reimburse us for the cost of having our laundry done nearby which was nice. We weren't able to take advantage of that due to the limited hours and long turnaround time of the cleaners, but did appreciate that they tried to make it right. Communication: I found this very confusing. Some of the communication came through the Vrbo inbox, some came by email but from multiple people. I would urge the Property Management to have one single point of contact and put everything in the Vrbo app so there's no hunting around. Also be aware that they will ask you to submit your ID and be verified through a third party service prior to your stay. Overall the home had everything we needed for our stay and provided a nice base for exploring Oxford but you have to go in knowing it is quite quirky and take special caution if traveling with children (or after a night of drinking!). Definitely not recommended for those with any mobility challenges, the elderly, and who are not surefooted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apt in Oxford
Truly a lovely place - the garden was fantastic. Great to have 3 proper bedrooms, my teens loved that they had their own rooms with desks and excellent wifi. Great location - an easy walk into Oxford proper and great restaurants close by. I would higly recommend and happily come back. Only downside is the stairs - lots of them and they are narrow. But if that is not a problem (wasn't for us) then you will love this apt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jud M.

Nice accommodation and good location
The bedrooms were roomy and the beds were comfortable but the king size bedding didn’t quite fit. The kitchen was well equipped but a lot of the crockery was chipped and cracked. Lovely garden space. The upstairs bathroom was fine but the downstairs shower room needs attention. The controls are almost impossible to use and the drain needs clearing to allow the water to drain away. The room could do with a bit of a refurb. The buses at the stop outside the door are very handy, but a little noisy. Great location for exploring and Carpark is a very short walk. Overall a great city break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oxford Trip
Property is walking distance of Oxford town centre. Well equipped and nice outdoor spaces at the back. The stairs up to two of the bedrooms are very narrow and steep. It is located on a busy street at a busy bus stop but it didn't really interfere with our stay. Alex was a very good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
So happy!
This property lived up to my expectations and the location is wonderful! It's literally right in front of a bus stop, and surrounded by business, we easily walked to the new upskirt theater for a show, and it was easy access to absolutely everywhere we wanted to go. It was extremely clean, had everything we needed, and give us extra peace of mind. I definitely recommend this house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gareth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, well equipped and great for families
Great place - a few mins walk from the town centre. Its spacious and well equipped and clean. It is an old house house - so it has all of the things (that we loved) - like uneven floors, steep staricases etc so bare that in mind. I would say the communications were a bit complicated - emails and texts from different people about the key information which were hard to find - I would rather it was all communicated in the app so it's easy to find. Note - there is no free parking - there is a car park 1 mins walk from here which is great, but you have to pay (circa 20GBP per day)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G., Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Apartment is an easy walk to the Oxford High Street and a great base to explore the town.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

alison m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oxford weekend
We had a quick stay in Oxford to do the Oxford open house. Before checkin, the owner emailed me directly ALL information I would need for a easy enjoy stay. dining, grocery, and nearby attractions were recommended. Access to the place was very easy. The place was stocked with anything we needed, included fans and sound machines for all rooms. I would recommend this as great location and place to rent. Thanks for the ease of it all. Also it was very clean with great mood lighting which my husband loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lee L.

Location, Location, Location!
Location is a 5! Newly renovated! Clean! The write up is unclear. All 3 bedrooms are on second or third level. The bedrooms are 2 queen and 1 king and there are 2 full bathrooms. Lacked instructions for using washer/dryer combo and would be helpful if there was notebook with helpful local information. While manageable, the stairs are steep. Kitchen, dining, and living area is great! The walk to city center is short! Garden in back is exceptional! Would rent the flat again, but those with physical limitations should know about the stairs to all bedrooms. The management was generally quick to respond to requests, so no complaints there. Nothing can be done about it but would have rated it a “5” if we had known about bedrooms being on upper levels and steep stairs. Our group was 66 years and older. Thankfully, we are in pretty good shape and could make the climb. Not having this in write up results in the “4” rating. We enjoyed our stay! And so appreciated the closeness to all the historical locations of Oxford.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

marion a., Vienna

Nettes cottage mit garten
Sehr nettes cottage, günstig gelegen , für 5 Erwachsene ausreichende Größe
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019