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House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh

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Outdoor dining
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh

Summary:
Must love steep driving! This newly renovated house boasts breathtaking views of Pittsburgh city and comes fully furnished with plush furniture and the latest appliances. Park your car in the convenient driveway and head up to your cozy abode. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open living area with the full kitchen. Enjoy a relaxing stay with elevated views and leave the cleaning chore list at home - it's all taken care of here!

The Space:
It is 3 minutes to Carson street (bars and food), 6 minutes to downtown, 9 minutes to Grandview and the best view in the Burgh, and 9 minutes to the sports complexes.

Virtual Tour: https://youtu. be/Orhhe2Cyy-c (remove the space before the 'be')

Guest Access:
You have 100% private access to the driveway, the back yard, and this whole unit, not the lower unit or front porch.

The Neighborhood:
It is 3 minutes to Carson street (bars and food), 6 minutes to downtown, 9 minutes to Grandview and the best view in the Burgh, and 9 minutes to the sports complexes.

South Side Slopes is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side area. The neighborhood comprises the hills from the South Side Flats neighborhood along the Monongahela River from the Liberty Bridge (west) to beyond Josephine Street (east).

In many parts of the South Side Slopes, homes offer panoramic views of the city skyline that span the distance from beyond McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, to Homestead, Pennsylvania. Many homes are perched well above the city skyline. This neighborhood provides access to the South Side Flats by various means, including the many public staircases.

Every autumn the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) hosts its annual "StepTrek", where participants travel over the various public step streets. Pittsburgh, like many cities in the United States built on hillsides, classifies public staircases as streets. The hills being steep, staircases allowed access to the different parts of the slopes neighborhood. The SSSNA hopes to maintain the staircases as a legacy of its history as a mining town.

The Mission Street steps between Oakley Street and Barry Street in addition to the top of Yard Way off Pius St. offer views of the South Side Flats neighborhood and downtown Pittsburgh. These public staircases are sometimes called paper streets, being pedestrian streets shown on City maps but not accessible by vehicles.

South Side Park is a City Park with hiking trails, a small orchard patch and views of the City of Pittsburgh skyline. It is home to many species of birds, small animals and deer. It contains a small wetlands area, complete with cattails and many species of wildlife. Black locust trees form a mature canopy over the park. It also includes a community garden at the former Bandi Schaum baseball field on the lower plateau off Mission Street across from the Mission Street water pumping station.

A cor-ten sculpture representing the neighborhood's topography and buildings is on display in the garden of Paul of the Cross Monastery.

Other Things to Note:
There is an apartment below this rental. There is no shared space. It is completely separate.

Interaction with Guests:
Available as needed.

Property manager

Sarah Wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the area

Map
Pittsburgh, PA

What's nearby

  • PPG Paints Arena - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • David L Lawrence Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • PNC Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Gateway Station - 6 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 15 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hilltop Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dive Bar and Grille - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪OTB Bicycle Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh located?

Located in South Side Slopes, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mexican War Streets, University of Pittsburgh and PPG Paints Arena. Carnegie Mellon University is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

House on a hill - view of Pittsburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We planned to have a quintessential Pittsburgh experience and the House on the Hill was the perfect choice. Every trip up and down to it was an adventure. Easy drive to where we wanted to be...museums, stadium, strip district, inclines etc. We enjoyed exploring the restaurants and shops on the south side. The actual house was modern, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was fantastic!
My fiancé and I stayed here for our trip to Pittsburgh and absolutely loved it. We enjoyed how clean the house was and how close it was to downtown Pittsburgh while still off in a quiet neighborhood. We’d definitely look to book again if the house is available when we return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

BRANDON M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and accommodating space for the family
The stay was great, plenty of space awesome deck, great house layout. The only trouble we had was parking/ leaving the driveway we were in a large SUV and experienced some trouble spots when leaving and arriving back at the location. Regular sized vehicle would most likely have no trouble.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting There Challenging Staying Less So
Glad I was familiar with driving in this area. The location was a short drive to shopping and restaurants. The drive to the property and parking ingress and egress can be challenging. Entrance was not well lit and should be cleaned/repaired. The unit was clean and well appointed. Problems with tv remotes. Could only get one to work for the husband. Next day lock would not activate as I was leaving for the day. Reasonable response time with batteries for the lock and additional remotes. None of them worked. Problem is that the tvs needed connection to internet. Need access to tv menu which could not be accessed with any of the remotes or tv interface. I am tech savvy and bring devices. No time for that. Everything should be working when guests arrive. Though unit was lovely; more attention should be paid to routine maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location Overseeing the City
Lovely stay. The house over looks the city, beautiful interior and host was always available. Easy Uber all over the city and lots to do. Will stay there again if traveling there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Really enjoyed our stay in this home. Extremely clean. Perfect home for our group of two couples. No issues with the home at all. Enjoyed having the driveway to park in as well. Great location, easy drive to the city or plenty of food nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D., Princeton, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
First visit to Pittsburgh
Decor was modern and comfortable Beds very comfy Attention to detail was best in any rental property I’ve stayed- labeling, amenities (makeup wash cloth is a must) and kitchen appliances Driveway was a bonus on those narrow streets Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful home, beautiful views!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jake p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
great house, super clean, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 week stay… recovering from surgery
Robert and Sarah were very accommodating. we had a couple small issues in the beginning but they were handled very quickly and professionally. The reason I gave the location and neighborhood a three star instead of a five is because we live in a different state where all the roads are flat. Everything in PA is very hilly and sharp, steep turns. So for us that was the downfall, however if you’re used to PA then it should be fine! Overall I would highly recommend both Sarah and Robert and any other properties they have to offer. Thank you to both of you for all you did for us!! You were both wonderful!!
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth the hills
This home is in a very convenient location to many of the key sites in Pittsburgh! Other reviewers talk about the hills, and there were hills, but that is what provides such a wonderful view of Pittsburgh. The rooms were clean and spacious and driveway parking was good for two cars. One caution is that the stairs to the second bedroom are steep but they reminded me of my mom’s and grandmother’s homes. No problem unless you are someone with balance issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Pittsburgh!
My company had some work in Pittsburgh and we opted to stay at Sarah's rental. She was a fantastic host and had a great property. She was responsive, communicated all the check-in / out details clearly, and gave us everything that we needed. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on the hill
Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ziggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and easy to get to city
We were in town to go to a Steelers game and enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is located on some pretty steep one lane hills but we navigated without issue. Sarah was very responsive to our requests. The recent roadwork in front of the house was just about complete when we were there and it didn't cause us any issues getting in and out. Traveling to and from the center of Pittsburgh was easy and the south side slopes bars and restaurants were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado to Pittsburgh trip
It was a beautiful area and we loved the view! The home was also beautiful. Only complaint was the Mon-Fri construction we were not informed of. Was quite and inconvenience. Other than that it was perfect! Thank you!

8/10 Good

rick b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice interior. Hard to navigate the weekend we were there.
Beautifully renovated house. Location is ok but the weekend we were there, it was impossible to get around. Almost every road was closed for construction. Couldn't park at the property or get uber rides because of this. Not the owners fault but a pain i wish i knew about. I would recommend this property despite this.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The property was absolutely stunning! Communication with the owners were easy and they were always immediately available if needed. Some reviews complained of the narrow roads, and although they were tough, they were 100% manageable. We will also check to see if there is availability here if we visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good access to Pittsburgh
Neat renovated house on the South Side Slopes
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcus G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend in Pittsburgh
We had a fun time and the unit was clean and spacious. Anything we needed the property manager was readily available
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, location, and views
This is a great property, recently remodeled. All the furnishings were very clean and new and has a nice patio. We used the pull out sofa bed and it was comfortable. It’s a top a hill with great city views and close to literally everything. We found great food and ice cream on Carson St. and a fun splash pad for my kiddo at Arlington Field. Neighborhood is safe, friendly neighbors, and many homes are getting revitalized. Sarah, the property manager was very helpful and responsive whenever we had a question.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable on the urban mountainside.
In a historic blue-collar neighborhood on the steep slopes overlooking the city. Great view but only from the windows in the two bedrooms. Very nicely renovated interior with modern kitchen and bathrooms. Host was very responsive and immediately remedied the couple minor issues that did come up. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janie S., Pa Furnace, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful interior and nice view!
We had a nice visit here- the roads to get up to the house are not for the faint of heart but the view was nice from the inside! Well updated house and super responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021