The Mercantile Studio: Antique Transoms & Reserved Parking

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
$217 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Space
Located on the ground floor of a 19th-century building, this suite retains its original architectural character, from the antique transom windows to the original cast iron radiators. We have meticulously preserved the 1901 soul of this former mercantile building to provide an authentic Jim Thorpe experience that blends historical integrity with modern standards.

The Historical Experience
Original Details: The space features 10-foot ceilings and original wood pillars that reflect the building's industrial roots. This is a genuine 125-year-old building with character and soul, offering a unique alternative to a standard hotel room.

The East Side Advantage: We are located roughly 1 mile from the scenic train station. By staying on the quiet East Side, you avoid the Broadway noise and congestion. Your stay includes a guaranteed, private off-street parking spot.

Historic Charm, Modern Amenities
Premium Features: While we honor the past, we provide modern comforts, including a color-changing fireplace and our premium Sonos sound system(exclusive to this unit). This space offers a washer and dryer.

Outdoor Living: Enjoy your coffee on the deck and a BBQ grill, situated just 2.4 miles from the entrance to Lehigh Gorge State Park.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Free Offsite Parking Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Music Library Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: You May Smoke Outdoors Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Christine

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Parking was easy and secure. The apartment is clean and charming.

  • Marla

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Clean, quiet, accessible host, historical building…beautifully updated.

  • Theresa

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Beautiful place to stay. Very clean, neat and had everything you could possibly need. Great location close to town within walking distance. Lovely stay!

  • David

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Everything we could possibly need/want was provided! Really cute and comfortable place. Bed is a little too high - was hard getting in/out of it. Disappointing there's no window to open except for the bathroom, but not a deal breaker.

  • Tawny

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Beautiful retreat and close to downtown. Our host Dee went above and beyond to think of every need we could have. I highly recommend! Definitely 5 stars

  • Gabriel

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this cozy retreat. It was comfortable and clean. And you can tell Dee put a lot of thought into making sure the place has everything you need. Thanks for that. I’m already looking forward to booking this place again.

  • Submitted Aug 9, 2021

    Stayed Aug 4, 2021

    Wonderful property, Host was wonderful with communication. We loved our stay and will return

  • Submitted Oct 21, 2019

    Stayed Oct 18, 2019

    Private parking, patio, BBQ grill, for starters. Super clean, Well-supplied, friendly owners...definitely recommend.

  • Kate&Tom

    Submitted Jun 25, 2018

    Stayed Jun 18, 2018

    We hit the jackpot renting this apartment! Beautifully decorated, comfortable, clean, quiet with everything a couple would need for their stay! The owners, Mark and Dee, were lovely! They met us at check in to provide a brief tour and overview and to answer any questions that we had. I can't say enough about how wonderful this apartment was for our stay and how kind and accommodating Mark and Dee were. Short driving distance to Jim Thorpe, which is why we were there, but away from the crowds for some much needed peace, quiet and comfort. The sunsets, oh my goodness, they were fabulous from the back deck! Thank you, Mark and Dee, for sharing your awesome apartment with us! We had a wonderful week and when we return to the Jim Thorpe area we will most definitely stay at the Serenity Suite again! We highly recommend two places to eat. Breakfast: East Mauch Chunk Eatery - only a couple of blocks away, excellent breakfast and extremely reasonable! Dinner: Trattoria - short drive with excellent food, reasonably priced!

  • Daryl S.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    This is a great apartment on the quiet side of town, a twenty minute walk from the start of downtown shopping. It had everything we needed, including a basket of welcome snacks and water. It was handy to be able to walk and leave our car at the apartment as parking downtown can be tricky if it's a holiday weekend and the scenic train is running. The host is a very responsive and good communicator and helped us with restaurant recommendations. We will stay here again the next time we visit Jim Thorpe.

  • Wendy S.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    This place is so charming and CLEAN ! My husband and I had a great time and hope to be back someday !

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Everything was clean, and host went above and beyond with communication and fine touches (local tips, coffee, cookies). Parking was easy.

  • Marianne G.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    This rental was perfect for a couple. Amenities were very nice with upscale linens and supplies. Our host thought of everything including wonderful dinner recommendations and things to do. Easy parking and nice breakfast spots close by. Thank you!

  • Edgar H.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Clean , safe , private parking

  • J. M.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    From start to finish Dee was amazing!! What a beautiful place!! She made our anniversary weekend so memorable. I would definitely recommend to anyone to stay here. We could not have asked for anything more. Thanks again Dee!!

  • Addy P.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Beautiful,detailed getaway!!!Highly recommend. Sorry we had to leave!!Until next time!!

  • John P.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. Dee provided everything needed to feel comfortable. Great communication from start to finish.

  • Kim B.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Dee is an amazing host. Provided lots of info and left us treats! I highly recommend.

  • Anni P.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    We needed a place to call home base while exploring Jim Thorpe and the Lehigh River Gorge. We also needed someplace quiet to work, just in case. This was a great choice for both. Walkable into town, or just a super short ride. Comfortable and all the needs for two people. Close to the rail trail, could walk the short-ish walk into Jim Thorpe town, either via the street or the rail trail. Close to hiking (we did bald mountain) and biking paths. We explored wineries and breweries and the many delish recommendation from our host. Dee and Mark were wonderful hosts. Can’t wait to return and explore more.

  • Robert S.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Everything was wonderful for our weekend getaway.Dee was exceptional in checking in on us tomake sure that every aspect of our stay was perfect.

  • AM A.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    We had a wonderful weekend in Jim Thorpe and loved our accommodations!

  • Andrew G.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 14, 2024

    Great property and experience. The host is super helpful and the property had everything we needed. Off-street parking was a plus as was having two (2) bathrooms. Highly recommend.

  • Ken F.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Very nice unit with old charm. Well kept and inviting. We had a very relaxing stay

  • Jenny K.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Multiple reasons why someone should choose here to stay. -Jim Thorpe is a very popular place which means day visitors come from everywhere and there isnt any parking anywhere. The location of this stay was perfect. It was close enough to walk to the main street of Jim thorpe, which means you dont have to worry about parking and you get to see the amazing view along the walk. -You cant beat the price. Places at Jim thorpe actually cost even more then this place. -Dee keeps this place in top shape. Its clean, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. She left litte treats around and hand written notes. I felt so welcomed. -I felt safe most importantly, it was surrounded by a neighborhood of ederly and families. I dont think anyone would regret this choice of stay! Thanks! lolocation of this

  • Fenimore B.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Everything was great! Clean, Cozy and Comfortable. I definitely recommend this and would stay again for longer. Very close to town and parks. Thanks Dee

  • Patricia M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    Property was nice on the quiet side of town.

  • susan s.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    We had made reservations to take the shuttle from town and bike on two days. Turns out we were an easy ride to town and back. On the ride home, we picked up a steak and fresh asparagus, a bottle of wine and enjoyed a lovely outdoor patio dinner, made on the nice new grill. All the details in this property are beyond all the VRBOs we’ve visited, down to the nightlight and the comfy bed. Dee even left out snacks for us to nibble. Thanks Dee. You’re a wonderful host!

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Includes taxes and fees
$217+
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