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A "Most-Loved" Craftsman home, great location & amenities, A/C, WiFi, parking

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A living room with a gray sofa, a patterned rug, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A pathway lined with trees and a metal structure, likely a bridge, in a park setting.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining room with a blue tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a chandelier.
A room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a bench.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Rochester
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rochester, NY
  • Place, Genesee River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Genesee Valley Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Rochester
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A "Most-Loved" Craftsman home, great location & amenities, A/C, WiFi, parking

You will immediately be at home in this charming period house on peaceful tree-lined street in popular family neighborhood, close to airport, short drive or walk to UofR, CollegeTown, Strong Hospital via river trail. RIT is 6 minute drive. Great restaurants 8-10 minutes. Free off-street parking in driveway.

Work space, fast WiFi, central a/c, heat. Washer/dryer. Easy checkin with your code for the keypad entry. Private, fenced backyard. Fully equipped kitchen, even a range of pantry items if you prefer to cook at home.

Our guests comment on cleanliness, charm, amenities, ready-to-cook-in kitchen, location and comfort of this lovely home. Sleeps six in four beds, three spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Perfect for family or group of friends.

Unwind in the highly-rated Craftsman Cottage and enjoy everything Rochester and surrounding area have to offer.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 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
No local bookings are accepted. Local is defined as Rochester and within a radius of 50 miles outside of Rochester.
The booking request must include brief information about the family or group making the booking, and the reason for the visit to Rochester.
On checkout, please strip sheets from the beds and place them in bathroom, with used towels. Please wash any dishes and other utensils used.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4531069
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Rochester

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in 19th Ward, a neighborhood in Rochester. Marketplace Mall and Park Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Genesee Valley Greenway State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blue Cross Arena or ESL Ballpark. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Rochester, NY

What's nearby

  • Genesee River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Genesee Valley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Rochester - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rochester Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Strong - 15 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 10 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Choice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Finger Lake Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglass Dining Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Super Wing II Chinese Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A "Most-Loved" Craftsman home, great location & amenities, A/C, WiFi, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A "Most-Loved" Craftsman home, great location & amenities, A/C, WiFi, parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A "Most-Loved" Craftsman home, great location & amenities, A/C, WiFi, parking?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A "Most-Loved" Craftsman home, great location & amenities, A/C, WiFi, parking located?

Located in 19th Ward, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Erie Canal and University of Rochester. Rochester Institute of Technology is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay at the Craftsman house. Close to highway and downtown Rochester.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have asked for a better place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2026
Thank you, Robin! We appreciated you as a guest and would be happy to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kays place was absolutely amazing! Listing is exact house is stocked fully and super clean!! And very easy check in and kay is super responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice home w plenty of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house in a super convenient location. The host responded immediately to questions. Definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this home! Kay was amazing super attentive well stocked super clean just beautiful def will book again! Thank you kay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
They were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2025
Thanks, James!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful and blessed stay and we're in town for a convention and Kay was so attractive for whatever we needed and remended several Restaurants it's was wonderful that she was making sure that we were fine and if needed anything not to hesitate ask will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, the kitchen well equipped and I appreciated the attention to detail - paper towels, soap, shampoos, facial tissues, etc. My host replied promptly to questions and went over and above with accommodations. This was a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2025
Thank you, Erica! For our part, you are certainly in the very top tier of guests. We appreciated your great communications and care of the property and would welcome you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2026
Thank you, Keanu! You were a great guest and we would be happy to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Yes. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kay was gracious, helpful, and communicative. Her house is lovely. I appreciated the location and respite that Kay's home provided to me and my family during a difficult time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
Caren was a splendid guest. She is thoughtful and considerate, very responsible in her care of the property and communicates effectively, in a friendly manner. We would be delighted to welcome her again and recommend her highly to any other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A 5-star stay! The host was incredibly welcoming, the house was sparkling clean, and the location was convenient for our needs (near airport and 390). The neighborhood is near the beautiful Genesee Valley Park and University of Rochester campus, but just be aware that it is probably safer to park at the lot on Elmwood Ave and Moore Rd rather than walk across (the sometimes busy) Scottsville Rd.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay, easy access from Interstate. Had many thoughtful touches like games. Kitchen small but had everything we needed. Second stay for son's family, first for us. Kay excellent communications. Appreciated dimmers on some light switches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2025
Delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at the Craftsman Cottage, Karen! Thank you for being responsible and appreciative guests. We pay constant attention to this home, to ensure that it is indeed a place of comfort and charm as a home base for short term visits to the city.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, perfect for our family to stay in for our trip. Very responsive communication with the owners. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for us. It was very clean property and the host was very accessible at all times . Kitchen was pretty stocked too !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed the Craftsman Cottage, Satya. Our goal is always to make guests comfortable in a clean and inviting home. We like finding often-used pantry items in the kitchen when we travel, and assume that our guests will too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a fantastic host, always a pleasure staying with you and looking forward to our next booking together
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again I call this second home thank you soo much kay! I urge anyone in rochester to stay here!! Kay is by far amazing super nice and house is beautiful. Thank you sooo much for being the best HOST!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kay was amazing!!! Best host on platform! Thank you will def book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Kay

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Our family was originally drawn to Rochester by it's facilities for the deaf, especially the NTID within RIT. But even after our family member had moved on from the school, we found that there was opportunity and endless enjoyment in living in this city. Starting our short term rental business has only increased that enjoyment, as we work to make the experience of every guest a great one. By now, hundreds of reviews confirm we are meeting that goal, but we are still looking for new ways to give our guests a wonderful experience in Rochester.

Why they chose this property

We have lived in the 19th Ward of Rochester for well over 20 years now. We've watched it rise from the post-Kodak city-wide decline, to the point where now it is a sought-after neighborhood. The tree-lined streets, the beautiful houses, the friendly neighbors, easy access to the city center and anywhere else, the depth of history in the city and the area, the museums, the music of Eastman, the Lilac Festival in Highland Park, the endlessly picturesque vistas as we walk along the Genesee River Trailways system - the list of what we enjoy is really endless.

What makes this property unique

The Craftsman Cottage is a genuine period home with almost all of those period details still intact. It has not been chopped up or remodeled, although we have done gut renovations of the kitchen and the full bathroom, while leaving the original woodwork intact. It is a small, truly charming home that draws you in, the moment you enter. Over the last five years of doing short term rentals of the house, hundreds of guests have written reviews about enjoying the charm and the atmosphere of the house during their stay. We take meticulous care of it, to ensure that every guest has that same enjoyment!

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