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Comfortable Family & Work Home Retreat.Perfect Location. Private Outdoor Spaces

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Private Deck with gas grill and dining for four with view of pool
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pittsburgh, PA
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Pittsburgh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • PPG Paints Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pittsburgh, PA (AGC-Allegheny County)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable Family & Work Home Retreat.Perfect Location. Private Outdoor Spaces

Artist owned house furnished with midcentury antiques and contemporary art. Great outdoor space with front porch and private back deck with view of neighbors waterfall and pool, BBQ grill and outdoor dining area. offstreet parking for 2 car a. Located steps away from Carnegie Mellon University. Very close to Phipps Conservatory and Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History. House is full of Vintage Charm and Contemporary Art. Full Kitchen with 2 ovens, living room, dining room, 2 and a half baths one king bedroom, three queen bedrooms, and one study/single bedroom. *5 night minimum stay during PIT & CMU commencement.

Property manager

Andi Irwin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking or burning scented candles

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pittsburgh

Located in Squirrel Hill, a neighbourhood in Pittsburgh, this holiday home is near theme parks. The Waterfront and Station Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kennywood. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pittsburgh, PA

What's nearby

  • Carnegie Mellon University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Gateway Station - 8 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 16 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Prima Espresso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Underground - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Tree Roasters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Family & Work Home Retreat.Perfect Location. Private Outdoor Spaces pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Family & Work Home Retreat.Perfect Location. Private Outdoor Spaces?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Family & Work Home Retreat.Perfect Location. Private Outdoor Spaces?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Family & Work Home Retreat.Perfect Location. Private Outdoor Spaces located?

Located in the centre of Pittsburgh, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Schenley Park and Carnegie Mellon University. University of Pittsburgh is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CMU visit and Steelers Game with Family
We are originally from Pittsburgh and wanted to do a family trip to visit my nephew from the Westcoast, who is attending CMU along with attending a Steelers game. I was looking for a location that could accommodate four adults and two teenagers comfortably and was close to CMU and Pittsburgh/Stadium. I found this lovely and charming place on Forbes Avenue that had four bedrooms with lots of baths with a great backyard for entertaining. There was a gas firepit for evening gatherings and eating smores. There is also a hot tub for use. We could walk to CMU for a campus visit, which was very convenient. The teenagers had the rooms for themselves on the third floor with privacy and we had rooms on the second floor. The first floor contained a spacious living room with fireplace and lots of eclectic art. There was a large dining room and kitchen. Downstairs were a washer and dryer for our use. The hosts were very responsive to our needs and were very welcoming. Overall, this home fit our needs very well and was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Pittsburgh Location
My wife and her brother and I really enjoyed staying in this house. I'm a Pittsburgh native who now lives in North Carolina and comes back regularly to visit my brother. This house is the best location for that (he lives just a few minutes away). But it's great in other ways as well. It's extremely comfortable, and the property manager is extremely responsive (she lives next door) We had my brother and his wife for dinner and also went to a Pirates game and to the Andy Warhol museum (which is marvelous). We only had three people in a house that could hold 12, but we loved our stay. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carnegie Mellon visit
What a perfect location - a short walk to campus. Very warm and welcoming home with plenty of space indoors and in the outdoor space for our family. Excellent communication with the very responsive and friendly owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Distinguished Young Women of P., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house and great for groups!
This property was perfect for our group! The artistic touches to every wall in every room make you feel like you’re at home. The host was so kind, communicative and reasonable in the house rules/check-in/checkout. We loved it and will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pittsburgh Volleyball Tournament
We enjoyed our stay at this house. It is nicely located not far from downtown and the convention center. We walked to the botanical gardens and Carnegie Mellon is close by. The back area with a hot tub was much appreciated after a long day of volleyball. It was very clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great stay for family of five
We enjoyed a fantastic long weekend here. Beautiful backyard, lovely home and plenty of parking were some highlights. Our host communicated well and really made our stay special. We loved the location too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location for our UPitt Graduation.
Andi was a great, accommodating host. The house had everything we needed and then some. It was equipped well with comforts in furnishings, appliances, layout, products, and safety. Every detail was covered for our time celebrating our UPitt Grad. We will def keep this home in mind for future visits to Pitt.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Andi was so helpful during our stay. The location was great and there was plenty of room with fun artwork and activities. Would def stay here again. Thank you, Andi!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Carolien v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home
We stayed for two weeks. It felt like home
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Convenient
Very nice property in a central location. Good communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family gathering place
Family members met from a few different states to attend a wedding. Andi’s properties were the perfect gate thing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, great location!
Stayed here with several friends as part of a mini reunion, and it really became the centerpiece of the trip. We were able to gather and hang out comfortably, with easy access to CMU and Oakland. The house itself is awesome and much bigger that expected, with nice space separation for the guests. Andi is an excellent host and extremely personable. She was very proactive in making sure we were comfortable and set up for the weekend. This property would be top of the list for our next visit - highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicki e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Home in Great Location
We were in Pittsburgh for a Steelers game. This property had everything we needed for our stay. Plenty of room for 8 adults, privacy and 2 separate outdoor spaces. The neighborhood was quiet with lots of walkers, joggers and runners out and about. The owner lives right next door and met us when we checked-in and checked with us throughout our stay. We loved our stay and would stay there again when our group is in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ajaykumar R., Philadelphia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Squirrel Hill
Wonderful time! Really well kept and perfect locale in Pittsburgh!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sara B., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Had a great time, loved all the art work around the home. Plenty of space for a family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Interesting, artistically decorated home. Bedrooms very nicely separated for a lot of privacy. The kitchen is excellently equipped. The location is ideal. Near Carnegie Melon. Close to nice restaurants, museums, the zoo and botanical gardens. The owner is very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Pittsburgh
This was a perfect location/ property for our large family for our trip to Pittsburgh. The house was really clean and the property manager was great to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quick trip
We enjoyed this whimsical home on a quick one night stay while traveling to the beach! We would love to come back and explore the area!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Perfect!
We had such a wonderful family visit in this home! We were completely comfortable here, and felt very fortunate to be able to walk to the CMU campus only two blocks away to be present at our older son's milestone presentation. Even though we only needed two of the many bedrooms, it was well worth the price to have a whole house for our family of four. We were able to enjoy cooking together in the pleasant kitchen, having family meals at the large dining table surrounded by the mood-lifting, really fun artwork created by our host, and sitting outside on both the back deck and the front porch. I would have loved to remain for a much longer stay. As a person with severe allergies, travel can be a challenge and I was completely impressed by the level of cleanliness in this home. There were no fragrances, just fresh air and the absence of allergens. As you can see from the photos, this is an old, very well maintained house with character. The beds are comfortable, there are plenty of blankets, the kitchen is well stocked, and the neighborhood is fantastic. Our host was available to give us advice, and even loaned us some of her own baking dishes. She was so welcoming and eager to ensure that we had a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Boise, ID

Andi is a great host
The location was incredible right next to CMU. The house is very large and Andi is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael E.

Andi was a fantastic host and the house was very comfortable for a family gathering.
The house was very charming and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Wonderful art filled home in a quaint neighborhood. Easy access to city attractions.
We recently stayed in this lovely home with our two kids (16 & 12). We were touring colleges for the weekend so it was very relaxing to return to the house after a long day of walking. We cooked several meals in the house and it had everything that we needed. The beds were very comfortable and the kids even had their own floor for privacy. We loved the artwork inside and the neighborhood. It is an easy walk to CMU and a 10 minute car ride to Pitt. We were greeted by Andi’s daughter upon our arrival to see if we needed anything. I would definitely stay here again and recommend the house to friends & family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great location, clean and comfortable
Loved our stay at this Home. Great location with easy access to Pittsburgh sites. Very clean home. Owners were great to work with. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Penelope P.

Great location!
Older home with lots of space! Would be really good for people with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Philadelphia, PA

Convenient, comfortable, bright & cheery!
A lovely space, artifully decorated in a very convenient location. Bright & cheerful even with some rainy days. Comfortable common areas for mingling & relaxing. Friendly & helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Andi Irwin

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Artist. Entrepreneur. Yogi.

Why they chose this property

This lovely home is cozy yet spacious with light, warmth and vintage charm. The amazing location is near everything and affords access to many attractions, some within walking distance, others a short Uber or bus ride away. Decorated with mid century antiques, original paintings and a fun and interesting selection of books and games. The mattresses are new and super comfortable.

What makes this property unique

You can keep it simple or indulge in added luxuries. We offer many amenities. At an additional cost we will provide onsite massage therapist, personal chef, concierge and daily housekeeping services. Enjoy championship golf and member privileges at River Forest Country Club, Enjoy a tour of the owner's artist studio next door.

Languages:

English