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Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation!

Family-friendly holiday home in Belle Vernon

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Private kitchen
The Back Patio
Front Porch of The Good Ol' Days House on a Summer Day
View from across the street on Broad Avenue.
View from the back porch and alley parking lot.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Belle Vernon, PA
  • Place, 5th Street Steps
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Youghiogheny River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, California University of Pennsylvania
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation!

If your taste is more jukebox than Victrola? More poodle skirt than parasol? Then America's First Nostalgic Guesthouse, The Good Ol' Days House is for you. Relax during your stay in a home where the 1950s, 60s and 70s come alive. This recently restored & renovated family home is filled with authentic treasures that bring you back to the decades of America's past with its Nifty 50s Kitchen, an art deco style 1940s Dining Room, a living room in 'mod' 1960s decor, retro 70s bedrooms, and full basement with a Knotty Pine built in bar right out of the 50s along with vintage Pinball and Bowling machines. Take a step back in time with family and friends as you celebrate important milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, family & class reunions or just a weekend getaway to go back to a simpler time and remember those Good Ol' Days.
**The GOOD OL' DAY HOUSE was just featured on the television show WQEDs 'PITTSBURGH 360' on April 18, 2013! You can download the show from WQEDs website.


Restaurants: There are several excellent restaurants for fine dining in the area such as close-by The Back Porch & The Speer Street Grill, Lenora's in Perryopolis, & Lucchesi's in Monessen. You can also enjoy good home-style family type restaurants, fast food and other familiar chain restaurants all less than one mile away.

Pittsburgh dining is 25 miles or a 30, 45 minute drive.

Seven Springs is less than an hour away.

There are 2 yummy pizza shops, a Dairy Queen, Bakery & Grocery Store all within walking distance.

A friendly local 'watering hole' tavern is also within walking distance on the Main Street.

Shopping: Many vintage & antique shops are close by within a few minutes or up to a 15 minute drive. We have Gabriel Brothers, which is a 'Bargain Place' to shop for name brands & closeouts.
The Brand new Tanger Outlet Mall is 20 minutes away and there are 6 Shopping Malls all within a 30 - 45 minute drive. Such as South Hills Village, Westmoreland Mall, Uniontown Mall, Franklin Mall, Century III Mall and Monroeville Mall.

Churches: Just like in those Good Ol' Days when faith in God was the center of any community--- Churches of all denominations are nearby and most within walking distance to the home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We are dog friendly. Sorry no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on the front or back porch.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No vaping inside the house and no burning of candl
Pet fees must be paid in cash upon arrival.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belle Vernon

Located in Belle Vernon, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Carnegie Museums and Grand Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include 5th Street Steps and Nemacolin Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Critter Country Animal Farm, or check out an event or a game at Redstone Field. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Belle Vernon, PA

What's nearby

  • 5th Street Steps - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cedarbrook Golf Course - 6 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Youghiogheny River - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cedar Creek Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • California University of Pennsylvania - 10 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Connellsville Station - 32 min drive
  • Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Athletic Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax & Revisit your Yesterdays with a Retro Staycation! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of 5th Street Steps, Carnegie Museums, and Cedar Creek Park. Cedarbrook Golf Course and Rostraver Township Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
I was expecting a lot of vintage memorabilia, however what you dont see in the pictures is the large amount of religious items. I'm used to people having a few things of that nature but this was enough to make us a little uncomfortable, as we aren't catholic. Otherwise the place was clean and the kids had fun with the game room. Hosts were hospitable and communicated well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed stepping back in time. We will be back for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Great hostess, and interesting Home

Wonderful hostess, and a very interesting home.. You’ll have a blast down in the basement with the games and the seating in the fullscreen TV. There are reminiscence of a different time throughout the home. Who does
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

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

A trip down memory lane...

...and then some. My family and I had such a memorable stay. Every inch of the home was packed with the sights, sounds and smells of our childhood. The house is cozy, comfortable and immaculate. One note: there is only one ac unit but plenty of fans were provided. Melanie is a very gracious host and accessible. The location was perfect for our weekend activities but honestly the best times were spent in the house, taking it all in and hours on chatting on the porch. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m.

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

Wonderful weekend

The house is so cute and Melanie is very sweet. The town is fun to explore and the drive to Pittsburg was very easy. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Great home and neighborhood.

Fun house, with lots of very cool things to see or do. Beds were very comfortable. Hosts made us feel welcome. We would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Christmas vacation

We had the best time and enjoyed all of the vintage Christmas decorations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gladys L.

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

What a fun place to stay!!

Our family came upon this fun place while looking for a place for our graduate. This was such a fun environment and our family enjoyed the walk down memory lane while making new memories together. Melanie is a wonderful host with all the kindest details to make you feel welcome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Batheia S.

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

Just lovely

As soon as we walked in this home brought us back to our childhood! Melanie was not only a great host she went above and beyond. Such a nice family. When we return we know where we’ll be staying! At the “Time Machine” home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Stay here

So much fun!! Highly recommend and will be returning. Host was awesome and the house was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard P T.

A truly unique experience & trip back to the past.

It's above the ho-hum of a traditional hotel stay. Plenty of things to do and see. If you are into history or fads of the past it's the place for you. I look forward to staying there again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

Wonderful!

Like staying in a museum of times past. Very wonderful! Melanie is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna M A.

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

Nostalgic

Cute theme. Grandsons loved the games!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

We had an amazing time stepping back in time. We will definitely be back!

Melanie was an amazing host and went out of her way to make our stay special. We had a small gathering for a co-ed baby shower for our family who live in the valley. Our family enjoyed the property as well! We enjoyed the pin ball machine, record player and the themed bedrooms the most!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Very Comfortable and Fun Home

You walk into this home and feel like you stepped into a time machine. Our group had so much fun. It was very comfortable and clean. Thank you so much for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Trip down memory lane!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the "Good Ole Days" house. A memory at every turn and it was so cozy and warm. A great way to spend Thanksgiving week with family. Melanie was a wonderful host and very responsive to our questions. Highly recommend staying here for an unique and memorable experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Fun place to stay

The host was extremely nice. Responded quickly to any communication. The house was fun. Filled with all sorts of nostalgic things to look at and play with. The house was clean and well organized. Thanks so much for a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Incredible Stay

This is by far the best VRBO experience ever! We celebrated my mom's 79th birthday as well as visiting my son who plays for the Cal football team. Walking around the house brought back so many memories! The communications from the owner were outstanding and in fact were typically responded in less than an hour. The house was extremely clean and the decorations left no detail behind. My son enjoyed the pinball machine and the arcade games and as a family we just enjoyed sitting in the living room talking. The beds were extremely comfortable. We will be staying here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine D.

Good Ol ' Days

Great experience!! We will stay again. Took us back in time. Many memories from the pinball machine to the pac man game. Melanie was a great hostess. Thanks!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

perfect!

Our stay at the Nostalgic Guest House was absolutely perfect! Melanie, and her husband Bob, were outstanding hosts and made us feel completely at home. The home was clean and inviting...and a whole lot of fun. It was a blast for our kids to get to experience so many things that we had growing up...can you say Pac Man and rotary phones?? They were our guides to and from the Steelers game and really went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. They made my husband's 40th birthday experience one he'll never forget.

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Awesome

We are 50 and 52. Kids are all 20 and over. Was great to play show and tell as you explored the house. We found the place by luck, but it was excellent. Melanie is a fantastic host. So easy to work with. Clear instructions. And what a welcome to the house. Thank you again for everything. We were sending pictures to friends and family and telling everyone about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mayberry

If you were lucky enough to grow up in the Belle Vernon area then do yourself a favor and stay at this property. It's a piece of Belle Vernon's past that is all brought together in one wonderful house that is conveniently located and within walking distance of the entire town. Enjoy the memorabilia from Kennywood, Forbes Field, the Super 71 Drive-in etc. See if you can find family members in the Belle Vernon H.S. class pictures from the fourties; I found my mother, father and two uncles! I found the property to be exactly as advertised and extremely clean. The owner went over the top in making us feel welcome and comfortable. I would recommend this property to anyone, regardless of whether you're from the area or not.

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Unique and Fun!

Family really enjoyed all of the different themes in each room. The game room was a hit! The hosts were wonderful and responsive. We were given a tour of the home on arrival, and they were quick to bring extra lighting during an unexpected power outage. We did not realize that there is also a tiny guest house on the back of the property that is available to book, and our host was able to give that guest a quick tour of the big house also. They share a parking area and a small part of the backyard space, but we rarely saw the other tenants. Booking both homes would be fun for a larger group! The big house is three stories, with game room and full bath in the basement, living area and half bath on the main floor, and three bedrooms, full bath, and laundry closet on the top floor. The kitchen space is small for cooking, but the adjacent dining room is large with plenty of seating. We also enjoyed the front porch and back patio areas. This home is a unique and fun experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

New Years Eve

My family had the pleasure in spending New Year's Eve with our grandchildren at the Good Old Days Guest House in Belle Vernon, PA. We are from New Orleans and our grandchildren live in Connellsville, Pa. We wanted to spend some of the holidays with them. The home was a true blast from the past. The decor was so true to the 40's - 70's era, The house was decorated for Christmas complete with the genuine retro toys under the Christmas tree. We were able to truly celebrate Christmas and New year's with them. The children were so enchanted with the game room and the toys and games. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone traveling to Pennsylvannia. Melanie has put such love and care into this guest house. We hope to return there very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Angelique W., Pennsylvania, USA

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

Nostalgic Getaway

Melanie, Thank you so much for sharing your grandparents home with us. As one of our (possibly) last trips together as a family..with my daughter getting married and son graduating college soon..we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our nostalgic getaway. We hung out, goofed off, listened to records, played Life, and watched Casablanca. Some of us got a nap in, or took a *fabulous* bubble bath (MEEE!!) It felt like being at home 💗But Better💗 We would love to come back sometime around Christmas someday🌟 You give everyone who comes here a little piece of something back that we lost long ago. Thank you. With Love, The Williams Family & Buddy🐾
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by MELANIE PATTERSON

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i am a former Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. United States 1993 (crowned in Las Vegas), inventor & entrepreneur. This is the former family home of my Italian immigrant grandparents who moved here in 1949. It has been in our family for 70 years and now enjoys taking guests on a trip back to the eras of the 1950s, 60s, 70s & 80s! I enjoy history and fixing up old things and currently involved in an adaptive reuse project with a brownfield riverfront property that my husband and I own nearby and the former concrete industrial warehouse that my husbands family built in 1950.

Why they chose this property

There is nothing like this anywhere. The house has been featured with Dave Crawley (KDKA & WQED Reporter) on WQED PITTSBURGH 360 where he has described the house as a 'time machine' taking you to decades of the 1950s, 60s, 70s & 80s. It is truly an experience for all you remember how to percolate coffee, fill up ice cube trays, and operate and 8 track tape we have WiFi available too -- just in case you need to stick around in this century too.

What makes this property unique

A free trip down memory lane with working Rotary phones, percolated coffee, stereos, LPs, 45s, eight track tape player, 1975 Pinball machine, Ms Pacman Tabletop game, vintage board games, polyester suit & bellbottoms in the boys' bedroom, Brownie outfit & 1950s Prom Dress in the girls' room, and lots of nostalgic experiences with family & friends that will truly be stored in your memory bank for future withdrawels. Shop in an old fashioned street filled with Antique shops, Boutiques, Bakery, Grocery store, Taverns & Churches & a Parochial school (that I attended as a child).

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