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

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Living room to dining room, gentle stairs to 3 bedrooms and full bathroom
Fully renovated kitchen, equipped for cooking including most-used pantry items
Dishwasher, fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender
Spacious dining room opening to kitchen on one side, living room on other side
Dining

Reviews

9.6 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
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
    ‪18 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 Single 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 # 4531069vb
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

About the area

Rochester

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in 19th Ward, a neighbourhood in Rochester. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and popular attractions include Strong and Seabreeze Amusement Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Blue Cross Arena, or consider a night out at The Strong National Museum of Play. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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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 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rochester Institute of Technology - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Strong - 15 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Finger Lake Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Douglass Dining Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Choice - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Birdland - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

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

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Erie Canal, University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital. Genesee River and Genesee Valley Park are also within 10 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. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

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 5 Jun, 2026
Thank you, Robin! We appreciated you as a guest and would be happy to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

8/10 Good

James P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Keanu D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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 12 Dec, 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

8/10 Good

Edward R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Caren Q.

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 20 Oct, 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

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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 18 Sept, 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

8/10 Good

Satya P.

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 2 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

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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