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Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf

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An aerial view of a campus with multiple buildings, including a large central building with a lawn in front.
A well-lit hallway with a wooden floor, a black door, a mirror, and a potted plant.
A black SUV parked in front of a building with a brick facade and large windows.
A brick house with a dark front door, two wall-mounted lanterns, and a deck with a striped umbrella.
A wooden staircase with a white door at the top, a patterned rug on the floor, and a mirror on the wall.

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 Pittsburgh
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Cots available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Pittsburgh, PA
  • Place, University of Pittsburgh
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Petersen Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnegie Mellon University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Nursery

1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor power room

Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf

Spacious historical tutor house with old world charm. UPMC Presby, CMU, PITT are all walking distance.
Grand view of university of Pittsburgh from every floor.
First floor: living room, dining room, kitchen and powder room.
Second floor: Three bedrooms ( two king one double) one full bathroom
Third floor: one bedroom with couch, one nursery with pack and play and bathroom with claw foot tub.
Organic cotton towels, fresh clean linens, full stocked kitchen with brand new keurig coffee machine, toaster and more.
Three bedrooms on second floor.
One bedroom and one nursery on third floor.
There is bathroom on every floor.
Family friendly and pet friendly.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2525749vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pittsburgh

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Oakland, a neighbourhood in Pittsburgh. Monongahela Incline and Frick Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Mall at Robinson and Walnut Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Kennywood, or head to an event or a match at PPG Paints Arena.
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Pittsburgh, PA

What's nearby

  • University of Pittsburgh - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Petersen Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carnegie Museum of Art - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Allegheny Station - 6 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 11 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hemingway's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Butterjoint - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shibam Coffee Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hk Dim Sum - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best skyline view of CMU/PITT Historical Oakland 5BR storybook house 3000sf located?

This family-friendly Pittsburgh holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. PPG Paints Arena is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Really nice spot close to Pitt, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. Home was a great place for our summer family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Trip

House was great for our large group. Parking was a challenge. House was clean and worked out great for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House in an Optimal Location!

This house is a classic and it is massive! We had a large group that had plenty of space to spread out! The location was also optimal with nice views and an easy drive to campus or downtown. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean an comfortable

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, huge house

Perfect location to visit our student at Pitt. House had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. House was huge. Lots of rooms and space. Driveway is narrow but we were fine with that, just be aware of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. It's our pleasure to hosting you and your family. Yes, we have a small off street parking spot and there are street parking spots in front of the property as well. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

This house is very quaint, lots of room and great location! It's an old house, so old house quirks (lighting and electric outlet limitations) are to be expected. We had some issues with our check in date, but the owner was responsive and reimbursed for the night we could not access the house. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Space location communication perfect

Have had the opportunity to rent various places over our 4 years visiting Pitt. I rank this one of the best we've had. The location was ideal for getting to campus and graduation. Space in house is perfect for catching up with everyone and all the comforts. Easy check in great communication with host. Highly Recc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2023
Thank you Rebecca for your kind review. It’s our pleasure to hosting you and your family. Wish to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely shabby chic rambler

We rented the house to bring our granddaughter to her 98 year old grandmother, for a family Thanksgiving and it turned out to be a great choice. Very comfortable for the 5 of us staying there. The furnishings suit the house perfectly. We especially appreciated the crib, the booster seat; we didn’t expect so many children’s toy, a nice surprise. Negatives were parking and higher than expected level of street noise in 2 of the bedrooms. Overall, however, a very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good location, Mind The Driveway

The house was good and sizable for our requirements. The location was ideally located. A few notes to be aware of: The driveway is VERY narrow and must be approached directly, not from the side. It may damage your car if you aren’t aware of that. The back area and view are nice but it is quite a drop off for dogs who are used to a bigger space. We visited in August and the AC struggled to keep up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice location, large but dated home

We came with a group of 6 friends. The house is well located near Pitt and Carnegie Melon. The house is spacious with 4 usable bedrooms for adults. The furniture is older and one of the beds was very mushy. The AC wasn’t great. We had to crank the AC to cool the 2nd Fl, so the first floor got quite cool while it was not so cool on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor only has a portable AC unit in the Bedroom and it marginally cools. The PM was generally responsive and came to fix some things when we asked. It’s a fine place to stay when visiting Pittsburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Run down and unkempt

We knew we were booking an old house and did not expect it to be perfect. This house, however, was beyond imperfect. The photos in the listing do NOT represent the actual state of this house. We arrived to find the driveway filled with garbage bags (8-10) and cans overflowing with more garbage and boxes. The host removed the bags the next day, but the cans remained blocking the front brick walkway, which was overgrown with weeds anyway and not navigable. One of the two porch lights is missing, and the nice-looking outer door in the photos was off its hinges and thrown aside onto the patio area, which was also strewn with odd junk. The patio table was there, but some chairs were broken and cushions missing. The garden area had a junky table and the whole thing was overgrown, so we spent no time there. Inside, the carpets are all stained, and the wood floors have holes in some spots. The kitchen is tired - I could share a long list but I'll just say that the silverware drawer was filthy, with bits of food inside. There was only a used worn-out sponge and no dishwasher pods. The host's mail and some empty boxes were scattered in the diningroom, along with a highchair and a broken standing lamp. Some other lamps in the bedrooms were broken as well. Before our family group arrived, my husband and I raced around to make the place more presentable. On the third floor, the bathroom and bedroom doors do not close. I could say more, but I'm out of characters. Renter beware!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious house

Well located large home Great view Would rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Welcome back anytime! 🎉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ah-mazing

The house was so clean. The beds were dangerously comfortable. We all slept in because the beds were awesome. The rooms also were quiet considering what a busy street it was one. It was close to everything we wanted. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. It’s our pleasure to hosting you. Welcome back anytime. 🎉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient & suitable for group

We were in Pittsburgh for a family function. The home is suitable for a large family. 2 king beds were a plus for us since we had 2 >6 ft tall. The location is convenient to downtown and Univ of Pittsburgh. It was 10 min drive to downtown. It overlooks U of P. Main drawback is parking. We had a large vehicle that didn’t fit in the tight driveway but there was space along the street. The front bedroom had some street noise at night but was ok. Coffee maker is keurig style & we were grateful for the cups supplied! We didn’t cook (only made breakfast) so can’t comment on kitchen utilization. Overall, comfy home and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with great city access!

We chose the house because of its location and amenities and were not disappointed. It became a gathering place for other friends and family in town for our special event. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort for mother-in-law

I booked the home for my wife's mother, sister and ourselves. We had family business that had to be settled following the death of the family's matriarch. The home offered what we needed during our time of mourning.. The owner was very responsive to any and all of our concerns. We may have developed a friendship bond between us. I loved the old charm of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming home with stunning old-world architectural style

I stayed at this property in mid-December just before the holidays. I was visiting with my daughter, a college student and also had some meetings with colleagues at the medical center. The location of the home was perfect - close to the college campus, near the hospital and a short walk to the CVS and shops. The house has charming characteristics and has been well kept and neatly decorated. There are lots of fun little details to like about this old home including the vintage built-ins, unique furniture and ornate fireplaces. The home has a magnificent view from the living area, and a stunning morning sunrise. I very much appreciated the welcome gift as well as treats. Thank you for that. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking pots and pans and basic items, as well as coffee maker. Overall we had a positive experience. Neat home, clean and cozy. The only issue was the parking in the very narrow car driveway which Jia warned us about. I ended up parking on the street right in front of the home since I had an SUV, and it was just fine. Thank you again for opening up your home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view

The Center Ave house is a funky wonderful diamond in the rough. We stayed over Christmas and Jia Jia had a Christmas tree and chocolates for when we arrived. She made being away from home at Christmas much better. The house is quirky with less than optimal electrical outlets but the view and proximity to all that is exceptional about Pittsburgh is right at your finger tips. The house is intriguing and no doubt could use a overhaul, but the charm is there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

I was great going back to the 'Burgh and stay in a classic old school house....just like grandmas! Great location for access to the city and the University complex. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for opening your home up to us.

Property is amazing, the view was great. Thank you have having coffee :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2021
Thank you for your kind words. It’s our pleasure to hosting you and your family. Thank you for been such wonderful guests and taking good care of the property. Wish to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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