South Side Cool in the Heart of the Flats

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A spiral staircase with metal railings and pink flower decorations.
A building entrance with a number '73' above the door, checkered floor tiles, and large windows with curtains.
A cozy living room with a red armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table. A wooden door and red curtains are visible.
A cozy living room with a brick wall, shelves with books and framed pictures, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee table.
A room with a large, multi-level, faux architectural wall, a bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, and a door leading to a hallway with a 'WANTED' poster.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Duquesne University

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pittsburgh, PA
  • Place, Duquesne University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, PPG Paints Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Station Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Back 1/2 bathroom

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Pittsburgh

Located in South Side Flats, a neighbourhood in Pittsburgh, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. 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 PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Duquesne University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Station Square - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Market Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • David L Lawrence Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh Station - 11 min drive
  • First Avenue Station - 19 min walk
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Urban Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dish Osteria Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Southside Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mike & Tony's Gyros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South Side Cool in the Heart of the Flats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Side Cool in the Heart of the Flats?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Side Cool in the Heart of the Flats?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Side Cool in the Heart of the Flats?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Side Cool in the Heart of the Flats located?

Located in South Side Flats, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ohio River Valley, PPG Paints Arena and Station Square. PNC Park and University of Pittsburgh are also within 3 miles (5 km). First Avenue Station is 19 minutes by foot and Station Square Station is 22 minutes.

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. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Host. Nostalgic and entertaining location; shopping and food nearby. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We had an amazing time and the hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2022
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Had a great stay in Pittsburgh. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thanks for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

We had an extremely enjoyable stay here. Located on the South Side with walking distance to restaurants and bars, and an easy 10 min ride to the Strip District. Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a large kitchen and living room gave us lots of space to relax and perform work. Would definitely stay again. Owners were very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and Comfortable

The property was just as described. Plenty of room for four. Towels and sheets a plus. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2022
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Location

Fun quirky place located in the heart of South Flats. Owners are responsive and helpful. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2022
Great guests! Come again…!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely a favorite of mine and i will return.

Close to everything, met all my needs and then some. Owners are the best, I wish I could adopt them
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2021
Can’t wait to host you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time loved it

Awesome stay here 👍 No complaints at all. Half a block walking distance to South Side. Minutes from downtown and North Side. Loved it ❤️ can't wait to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
We loved having you!! PLEASE come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Really cool spot. Seems like it used to be a storefront and keeps the same layout with converting into an apartment. Funky decor using the space well. Very centralized location close to everything. Cool neighborhood. Great communication with owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2021
Loved having you there, Michael…! Hope you were pleased with everything including the Steelers! Ordered a “win” just for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pittsburgh

Excellent property with helpful hosts. South Pittsburgh is alright, but not the most pleasant part of the city. We'll be back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2024
Excellent guests who were kind enough to bring little gifts from their part of the world. We hope to meet them “across the pond” some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

Attended a daughter’s CMU graduation with my father and this property was just what we needed for the visit. We did need Uber to get to CMU but the trips where about $16.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick stay in Southside Flats

We were in town to visit our nephew at Carnegie Mellon and decided to check out this neighborhood. The apartment was bigger than we expected but otherwise was exactly as described! The owners were very easy to work with and they made sure we had everything we needed. Downtown Pittsburgh was within walking distance but we had two great meals right in Southside Flats. We’d definitely come back to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2022
And you were perfect, delightful guests! Thank you for leaving the apartment as clean and organized as you found it. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Eclectic Hideaway

Overall a comfortable & clean little find tucked inside this old storefront. We had fun looking at the many unique antiques & blasts from the past. Within walking distance of a few bars & shops. The parking is certainly challenging for non-city folks but the owners were wonderful in helping us navigate & understand where parking is available. My one request would be updated towels & washrags , but they were clean & the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2022
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In The Middle of It All

Booking and arrival were super easy. Parking was a bit of a challenge so be aware. The apartment was super eclectic and just what we wanted. Had some issues trying tonregulate the heat but after speaking with the owner were able to get it to manageable. The noise a lit of reviews spoke about was nonexistent for us. Loved being right in the middle of all the action. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
😎😎😎
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Parking and communication

Great facility, clean and spacious. Was led to believe we had designated parking. Host was advised my daughter had a bad knee problem. Each night parking was at least 1/1/2 blocks from our rental or wherever we could find a spot. Host contact was terrible. I left a voice mail at 10.30 Saturday requesting a meet. No call back as yet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and a great space and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a LOVELY stay in this charming Pittsburgh South Side flat. The location is perfect, just a half block off Carson Street however the flat is quite quiet and peaceful. We were able to walk all over the city, across the bridge to Picklesburgh, to the port for a boat trip, and just steps away from lots of night life. Parking was not a big issue, Roberta offered excellent advice and we found many spots nearby. The flat itself is absolutely charming, with all sorts of interesting treasures to observe. There are two window AC units and we were quite comfortable. Roberta is very responsive and easy to communicate with, we'll be thrilled if this flat is available when we visit next year. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

The apartment was awesome and clean. The only issue was parking. It was very difficult to find a parking space nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and accommodating

Great, only drawback is finding parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Was in town for Steelers Ravens game…had a blast, place was cozy and in middle of the action.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy, convenient, quiet

This is a quirky little "bohemian" style apartment in what appears to be an up-and-coming hipster area of town. It is less than a block off of the main drag, which is home to lots of funky restaurants and bars. It was perfect for our short stay - the bedrooms were quiet and we were warm and comfortable. My only suggestion is that if you are planning to visit, bring a couple of extension cords because the power outlets are in odd places. This is true especially in the kitchen, where food prep space is kind of limited. But who needs to cook with all of the great food options nearby? We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay so much, Victoria, and we appreciate your witty review! As far as extension cords, we’ll certainly look at this and, as always, we would have been happy to provide for you, all you need to do is ask, we live right upstairs… Also, food prep on a cutting board placed over one of the industrial sinks is an option that your review just suggested to my imagination. Thanks again and we’d love to host your future visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Walkability

Listing is as described. Spacious apartment, warm and cozy! Perfect for walkability to all that Carson St has to offer. Owners are very accessible and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Game

The hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We enjoyed the space and had a good time at the Steeler game!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our weekend in Pittsburgh

Loved the beds soo comfy.. The two of us could only find 1 washcloth not a big deal there. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location and Atmosphere

I have always loved the South Side and this location fit perfectly with our intent to walk our favorite sections of the city. East access to the South Side watering holes and the 10th Street Bridge to explore other walkable areas. The decorations in the apartment have a cool vibe and the beds were both comfortable. The cable TV was also a nice perk. I plan to stay again on my next Pittsburgh adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
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