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Explore Pittsburgh from a Modern, Hip Bungalow

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Pittsburgh, PA
  • Place, Zenshine Labyrinth
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Acrisure Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, PNC Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Explore Pittsburgh from a Modern, Hip Bungalow

Welcome to our renovated 1896 bungalow, we envisioned a place where visitors could cozy up, stay a while and experience city living amidst the peacefulness of park life. The house is within walking distance of the 250+ acre Riverview Park so wildlife and trail
adventures await! Please be aware that there is an abundance of wildlife in the evening, the family of deer that pass through are very docile, as are the raccoon, groundhogs, possum, and cats that inhabit the neighborhood. You will f ind that all the wildlife live in harmony with the community.

About the Neighborhood
Explore the woods at nearby Riverview Park and discover many other city amenities that are close to the house. Created in 1894, the park predates the City of Allegheny’s annexation to the City of Pittsburgh in 1907. Formed largely from farmland, today’s Riverview Park is known for its dense woodlands and steep topography.The park’s extensive network of trails invites hikers, joggers, and the occasional horseback rider into the woods. The park is also home to the landmark Allegheny Observatory, a visitor’s center, a swimming pool and activities building, the natural beauty of the Mairdale watershed, and the popular two-mile Riverview Loop. Residents enjoy the park's pool, playground, ball field, shelters and summertime concerts and movies.

The home is in a residential neighborhood close to the local Carnegie library, several pizza/sub shops, and other unique eateries. The house is within driving distance of full-service grocery stores, drug stores, coffee shops, dry cleaners, gas stations, restaurants, bars, and other night life, however, all of these types of establishments are within one or two miles. Unique to the area is the local Bread Works for delicious artistry breads.

From the house you will be able to walk out the front door and down the street into the lower part of Riverview Park. There are an extensive choice of trails to choose from if you like to hike or mountain bike. The terrain is hilly with a wide variety of flora and fauna. The park is rich in wildlife so don't be surprised to see deer, possum, raccoons, turkeys, ground hogs and the occasional fox at night. The wildlife is very docile and are used to being around people. Please remember that although they are gentle, their personal space needs to be respected.

Getting around
There is plenty of free street parking out front. You can walk, Uber or bus to just about any of the main attractions as this home is just minutes to Downtown, PNC Park, Heinz Field, AGH, North Shore dining and activities. It is within walking distance of the bus line. It is a 10-12 Uber ride to the strip district, south side or PPG Paints Arena. Easy access to I-279 and the parkway. It is about 20 minutes to the airport, depending on time of day/traffic.

The Space Essentials
We take pride in offering a naturally clean, warm and welcoming space. There is a queen size bed in the master bedroom. The house is stocked with linens, towels and amenities in the kitchen and the bathroom to make your stay more convenient. There is a Black & Decker 4-in-1 coffee-maker, as well as microwave, pots, pans and other cooking items in the kitchen for guests to be able to cook their own food. There is free WiFi and TV with Xfinity Cable. The house is cleaned using only natural environmentally friendly products and we are passionate about recycling.

Guest access
You can access the house anytime after 3 pm by using the keypad. The unique access code will be the last four digits of the phone number you have on file with VRBO on the day of your arrival. We ask that you respect our home and the quiet hours of the community. Our home is not baby proofed, and may not be ideal for families with very small children, however, children are welcome at your own discretion.

Other things to note:
Please ensure you are booking with your full legal name. We may request additional information upon booking.

**Parties and events are not permitted
** This is a non-smoking home. There is absolutely no smoking anywhere on the premises. Smoking can damage our art. If this rule is violated, you will be asked to vacate the premises immediately without a refund. If there is smoking in the house you will be charged an additional $250 cleaning fee.

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About the area

Pittsburgh

North Side, a neighbourhood in Pittsburgh, is home to this holiday home. Station Square and The Mall at Robinson 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 Acrisure Stadium or PNC Park.
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Pittsburgh, PA

What's nearby

  • Zenshine Labyrinth - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acrisure Stadium - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • PNC Park - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 23 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Allegheny Station - 5 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 9 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hysyde Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bread Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brighton Beer Distributor - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Listing was very accurrate and perfect for our visit to Pittsburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, convenient location! Great communication with host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, comfortable, convenient and quiet. Our host, Lisa, was excellent! Great communication and she even offered some helpful suggestions on where to dine and go for some recreational walks. We enjoyed our stay and we would definitely stay again if the opportunity presents itself in the future. Thanks Lisa!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host excellent, as always. (Fourth stay.)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa was very welcoming and easy to contact, her home is close to all the fun of downtown Pittsburgh, and it’s comfortable for relaxing after a day out. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable space with everything you need. We weren’t sure about the neighborhood at first but it was quiet and we felt safe and comfortable the entire visit. Host was very responsive as well. We even enjoyed about a half dozen deer in the backyard one morning! Can definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities in the bungalow were comfortable and and relaxing and the neighborhood offered good points of interests.
So hilly!
Beautiful historical observatory!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive and location for us is convenient to downtown. (Be aware Five Stars doesn’t mean fancy. It’s old in an old neighborhood, but it meets our expectations.)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to downtown. Host very accommodating and communicative
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to get to off of the highway. Nice and cozy home with all the necessities you should need. Lovely welcome committee out front to say hello. The place was clean and nicely organized.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa was exceptionally kind and responsive! The home was very clean and organized. There was a lot of nice art and it was overall a comfortable feel. The street was quiet and in an easy location to get to. A nice yard for taking our dog out. We really enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have asked for a better host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Convenient for us, close to family.Location is a neighborhood , but short drives to Northside locations, such as stadiums, children’s museum, etc. Just have to highway to bridges if going downtown or the Strip district.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice & quaint

Very cozy little place. Perfect for an overnight stay for 2 people. Welcomed by Pearl as soon as we got there. Would do again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chill space

Check in was super easy, and the house was already nice and cool when I arrived unlike other places I've stayed before. The place was quiet and secure and the neighborhood wildlife added to the relaxing setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night stay

We enjoyed our stay at this rental for the US Open. It was only an 8 min drive down to the baseball and football stadiums. All descriptions of property were accurate and well represented.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet & quiet neighborhood stay

Perfect spot for exploring PGH. Clean & uncluttered small home, quiet & comfortable, on-street parking, easy drive to all parts of city. Fantastic bike trail along the river is 10 min drive. Highly recommend Eastern European restaurant Apteka, w/excellent natural wines, and Gordo’s on Mt Washington (roasted baby carrot tacos on fresh corn tortillas, hibiscus lime sparkler).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Perfect place for a few days in the city!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

This home is comfortable, nicely furnished, and decorated, clean, and very relaxing. Just what I wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location to Downtown Pittsburgh

Cool to stay in a 125 year old bungalow, well equipped and comfortable. Easy street parking and in a very unique area. Met the host when we arrived....very pleasant and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Great place to stay, convient to the city, Lisa is a gracious host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our 1 night stay

Everything was clean and it’s close to town. The BEST part is Pearl the Welcome Cat❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey, quiet getaway

Absolutely loved the decor, very tidy. The kitchen is well appointed, there are plenty of blankets and comfortable bedding. Really lovely place to stay and super reasonable/affordable. Was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhnda i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place!

Cute and quiet!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You won't regret staying here!

This property was perfect for my son and I. We had everything that we needed and Pearl the cat greeted us at the door! I would highly recommend Lisa's place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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