Summary:
Welcome Home to 1003 North Franklin St. A 120+ year old Victorian town home in the historic district of Manchester; Pittsburgh PA.
The Space:
Special architectural features original to the house. Brand new kitchen and bathrooms, furnace and central air!
Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, big windows let in tons of natural light, Private bathrooms & all the comforts of home. Plenty of free on street parking.
House features
1st Floor:
Historic grand entry doors with transom windows.
Restored staircase – original to the house
Tall ceilings & windows – let in tons of natural light
Kitchen – brand new cabinets, quartz countertops & custom granite island top. The island has seating for four and can easily entertain up to 10 gathered around.
Stainless steel appliances: gas range, dishwasher, garbage disposal, French door refrigerator. Coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishware. Side door to back yard.
Dining Room – expansive farm table seats 8, can accommodate 10 with spare chairs available throughout the house. Family friendly with available high chairs (2)!
Living Room – chesterfield styled sofa pulls out to queen bed, curated arrangement of modern and vintage furnishings, large flat screen tv
2nd Floor: hardwood floors
Laundry room – extra linens and cleaning supplies here
Powder room – located at top of stair opens to master bath/dressing room. Has custom glass vessel sink on wood slab counter & matte black fixtures.
Master bedroom 1 @ front of house has king bed, flat screen TV, desk & dresser. This room connects to laundry and master bath/dressing room.
Master bedroom 2 @ back of house has king bed, armoire & private bath.
Both master baths have glass shower surrounds, custom tile work & modern lighting.
3rd Floor: carpeted floors
Bunk room – full size day bed with twin trundle pull out, single over double (full) bunk bed, tv for kids entertainment. Window seat overlooking the neighborhood.
Jack and Jill bathroom – soaking tub, large single vanity, and window views of the city.
Double bedroom – comfortable bedroom with full size bed & vintage furnishings.
Absolutely No smoking inside the house please. Front and back porches are well lit for your convenience.
Guest Access:
All floors available to guests, side yard, back patio.
No guest access to basement.
The Neighborhood:
Local attractions:
Heinz Field, PNC Park and the Rivers Casino
North shore restaurants
Water steps
Walking & biking trails – bike Pittsburgh
Kayak rentals – kayak Pittsburgh
Several city parks – Riverview Park Allegheny commons, north Shore Park/the point
Childrens museum & national aviary
Carnegie science center – giant cinema, planetarium, sportsworks
New hazlette theater
Andy Warhol museum
Mattress factory – museum & entertainment, artist in residence houses
Historic neighborhoods nearby – Mexican war streets, deutschtown
Getting Around:
Pittsburgh Port Authority Runs Directly through the neighborhood. Three blocks from bus stop @ Pennsylvania & Allegheny ave. Also have trolly service into downtown within walking distance. Uber and Lyft readily available in the area.
Other Things to Note:
What to Pack:
We stock all our properties with a starter supply of the basics to get you through your first night or two! In our properties, you will find, a roll of paper towels, dish sponge, a dishwasher pod, two extra trash bags, dishwashing liquid, coffee filters, ground coffee, a small tea selection, laundry detergent, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and two rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom.
We always provide the linens-towels and bedding needed for your stay. Our kitchens are stocked with standard cooking essentials such as pots/pans, baking sheets, silverware, cooking utensils, measuring cups/spoons, and plate ware. If you are looking for something additional, please reach out! We will happily let you know if it is something we can provide for you.
Security:
For your safety as well as the property, properties are equipped with exterior Ring cameras that are capable of recording video and audio. There are also internal sensors to detect temperature and decibel levels.
Basic Rules:
No one wants a bad stay so here are some basic rules to ensure a smooth memorable safe stay:
1. If the number of guests requested is not the same as the actual usage, we have the right to evict and we will report to airbnb. Please be honest about the actual number of guests.
2. Absolutely no usage of the property for "house parties". If the police are ever called by the neighbors, then immediate eviction will take place.
3. Absolutely no smoking (pot included) in the house and if there is evidence of smoking in the house a $350 sanitizing fee will be charged.
4. Quiet Hours 10pm-8am. Please be mindful of your neighbors.
If you cannot abide these house rules, please do not rent from us. We prefer to rent it to people who would value a nice place to stay.
Interaction with Guests:
Just a phone call away from making your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible!