Luxe Campus Retreat – Sauna, Theater, Park & Walk

Welcome to the Schenley Farms Historic District of Pittsburgh! Although the neighborhood is turn of the century vintage, the home is completely up to date with all modern conveniences, comforts, and connectivity!

This home offers great proximity to the all the energy and excitement of Oakland, but the grounds feel open and semi-secluded.

IDEAL FOR: Families visiting PITT or Carnegie Mellon University, groups traveling for work (High speed Wi-Fi + three workspaces are included), wedding guests

Here is the layout of the home:

Lower Level – Play, Lounge & Refresh
The fully finished lower level offers a private retreat for fun and function. A theater room with plush seating and an 85" screen sets the stage for unforgettable movie nights. This space doubles as a fourth bedroom, and the ideal hangout for your younger guests. This level also includes a full laundry area ensure comfort and convenience for longer stays.

Main Floor – Grand & Inviting
Step into a sun-drenched living space where high-end design meets everyday comfort. The open-concept layout connects a dramatic coffered-ceiling living room, elegant dining area, and a chef’s kitchen built for real cooking. Just off the living room, a glass-lined sunroom doubles as a bright workspace. Outside, a large patio, fire pit, and detached spa house (hot tub + sauna) expand the experience.

Second Floor – Sleep Well, Live Well
Two spacious bedrooms—each with a walk-in closet—anchor this floor, accompanied by two luxurious full bathrooms. Both baths feature elevated finishes and spa-style showers, with one offering a soaking tub. This level provides both privacy and comfort for families or couples traveling together.

Third Floor – A Private Escape
At the top of the house, the oversized third bedroom includes a private ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Flooded with light and completely separate from the rest of the home, it’s perfect for guests who value quiet and privacy.

~AMENITIES~
✓ Sauna
✓ Hot tub
✓ Entry: No keys needed, Smart lock with code
✓ Security: Outside cameras on premises
✓ Communication: We're always available
✓ Parking: Large driveway with 4 available spaces
✓ 4 Bedroom House - sleeps up to 10 (1 king, 2 queens, 4 twin beds, 1 crib)
✓ 4 Bathrooms - 3 full and 1 powder room (Three bathrooms are ensuites)
✓ Workspace: High Speed internet, 2 bedrooms have desks + another dedicated workspace
✓ Laundry: Free, in basement
✓ Kitchen: Loaded with everything you'll need to cook anything
✓ Coffee: Plenty of K-cups and ground coffee, Keurig, drip coffee pot, and French Press
✓ Entertainment: 65" Roku TV in living room and 85" Roku TV in basement bedroom/media room + 40" Roku TVs in the three other bedrooms
✓ HVAC: Central air + heat with indoor gas fireplace + a supplemental ductless mini-split for the third floor
✓ Outdoor space: Private patio & backyard with fire pit

No events/parties allowed, only booked guests can be there at any time. Pet fees for pre-approved pets are $25 per night, up to two pets and are non-refundable.

To be certain that our home is a good fit for your stay please read our House Rules and send us a message before booking.

The entire house is accessible aside from two locked areas in the basement.

I'm committed to doing whatever I can to make your stay the best it can be. I absolutely love this city and would be delighted to share with you some of my favorite restaurants, museums, parks or attractions. I respect your privacy and will communicate as little or as much as you wish.

Oakland is the healthcare and academic hub of the city, and it is also a major cultural and historic destination. The home itself is situated in the Schenley Farms National Historic District.

Located right on the bus route, with access to express buses for downtown destinations. With numerous colleges nearby, Uber is all over this area, all the time.

You can easily walk to everything in the neighborhood - colleges, restaurants, historic sites, shopping, etc...

Between Pitt and Carnegie Mellon campuses and walking distance to many green areas. Enjoy the historic architecture. Many cultural and athletic attractions are nearby. You're only a 20-minute walk from Schenley Park which has the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a golf course, and an ice skating rink. On the way, you'll pass by one of the most familiar buildings in the Pittsburgh skyline, the Cathedral of Learning, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. The location really can't be beat!
Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this into a lovely space to be enjoyed by our guests.

NO PARTIES, WEDDINGS, OR EVENTS

By booking, the guest agrees to a security deposit hold on their method of payment by their booking platform. It will be released shortly after check-out if all rules are honored. It is the booking guest’s responsibility to make sure ALL registered guests in the group honor all House Rules, as the release of the hold is based on that.

Guests
We want you to enjoy your vacation and time at our home to the maximum, but we do have to set some restrictions on visitor numbers for safety reasons. (Max Occupancy is 10 guests.) As part of our vacation rental agreement, we need the names and details of each member of your traveling party. Any additional overnight visitors (never to exceed the maximum of 10) must be approved in advance and are subject to daily fees up to $100 per guest per day.
Any unauthorized guests will be subject to a $100 per guest per night fee. Any guests beyond the number listed on your itinerary qualifies for this fee. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if you exceed the maximum occupancy (# guests)
Any unauthorized events or parties will be subject to immediate removal and the forfeiture of the additional deposit. Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited at our home. Any small gathering must comply with our other house rules regarding noise, the neighborhood, and visitor numbers.
Guests are to allow homeowner or service access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. The homeowner will exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner and advise beforehand when possible.
Be sure to maintain a good level of cleanliness throughout your stay, this will make it much easier when check-out time comes!
Any time guests leave the vacation rental, it is their responsibility to ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked to maintain security and prevent rain and water damage.
Parents must not leave children unattended at any time. Any guest injuries sustained at the property are not covered by our vacation rental insurance

Fire Pits (Propane and Wood):
Please remember to dress warm enough for outdoor conditions.
Please NEVER bring any indoor throw blankets or bedding out to the fire pit!

Pets
Pets are welcome at our home! If you’re staying here with your furry friend, there are some things we’d like you to help us out with to ensure a smooth stay for everybody.
We know you love your pet, but we ask that you please don’t let them up onto the furniture, especially sofas and beds.
Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Please ensure you clean up after your pet daily.
Pets must not be outside of the property without a leash.
If you bring an unauthorized pet, you will forfeit your additional security deposit. There is a $25 per night, per pet fee not to exceed 2 pets maximum for pre-approved pets only.
Smoking
This is a non-smoking home - If you do smoke, please do so outside, away from the house, and properly put out and dispose of the cigarette outside and clean up your butts.
Noise and Privacy
We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your vacation! However, we’d really appreciate it if you’re mindful and keep noise to a minimum during nighttime hours between 9PM and 8AM. If any neighboring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property and terminate the vacation rental agreement. This could result in the loss of the security deposit and rental amount.
In case of any disputes or neighbor complaints, it’s your duty to notify us as soon as reasonably possible.
There are a couple of closets in the home that are private and locked, please do not attempt to open them.
Kitchen
We provide the basics such as cooking oil, simple seasoning and some condiments. Please treat our kitchen with the love and respect you would your own to keep it in great condition for other guests.
Please be sure to ventilate the kitchen after cooking anything that could leave a strong smell behind.
Be careful not to wash food remains down the drain. Please throw any kitchen scraps into a trash bag.
To help the environment, please only switch on the dishwasher when it’s full and use the ecoprogram when possible.
Trash
We like to do our bit for the environment, and we ask that our guests do the same! There are different containers outside for separating trash and recycling. Please BAG AND TIE UP SAID BAGS before disposing garbage and recycling in the proper containers.
Please do not flush any sanitary products down the toilet. We provide a bin for this in each bathroom.
To simplify the inventory process, please return any kitchen items back to where you originally found them.
Kitchen cleaning products are under the sink. If any products run out during your stay, please let us know so we can replace them for you and/or the next guests.
Parking
We have parking space on our property for many vehicles on the large, concrete driveway.

Miscellaneous
Please do not move any furniture from one room to another without agreeing to it with us first.
Please don’t take any bath towels with you from the property.
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