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Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet

Get a real feel of the rolling hills of Pittsburgh while staying in a comfortable cottage built on a hill in a peaceful wooded setting. Plenty of room to relax and unwind while enjoying nature. Deer, turkey, birds and squirrels abound! I feed them all, so you will most certainly see them all during your visit.
The cottage is less than 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh (park and ride and bus is within walking distance) and the Pittsburgh Int'l airport is only 15 minutes away. It has 1 private bedroom with private half bath, loft with daybed and trundle. One covered deck overlooks the local town of Carnegie and the 2nd covered porch is along the private road. The fireplace in the living room is sure to set the mood for a relaxing evening. Weather permitting, you can enjoy the outdoor firepit! The local park (which is also a dog park) is within walking distance. It's the perfect place to stay and feel like you are at home while you are visiting our beautiful City of Pittsburgh!

**** In lieu of chargning a pet fee, I have a pet donation program in place at the cottage.
There are two organizations to choose from: Bridge To Homes Animal Rescue: https://www.bridgetohome84.org and Cali Cat Rescue: www.calicatrescue.com****

Property manager

Laura Essel

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke outside, please dispose of butts.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: I allow pets. There is a $75 fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Comfy cozy Cottage in the City
Komfortabel Koselig Hytte i Byen
Carnegie Cottage Pet Friendly Secluded Close to Pittsburgh

About the neighborhood

Map
Carnegie, PA

What's nearby

  • Station Square - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • PNC Park - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Acrisure Stadium - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Rivers Casino - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 8 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Stevenson Station - 7 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 18 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alexion's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carnegie Coffee Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vfw Post 331 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet located?

This family-friendly Carnegie cottage is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Woodville, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Carnegie Science Center and Market Square. South Hills Village and West End-Elliott Overlook Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Romantic get away

The cottage is very whimsical and cozy. The view was amazing night and day. We enjoyed the fireplace and the French pastry shoppe La Gourmandine. We would rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

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

Total Adventure

We came to town to visit friends and celebrate a birthday. Amazed to see homes built on cliff edges. Did a lot of walking 'up/down hills'. Visited the Phipps, which is a must see. And loved the old architecture of several buildings in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher m.

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

Great place to stay

Clean, owner is very easy to work with and makes everything as nice as possible!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great stay!

Seemless checkin and checkout, impeccable communication from the host, and a great house for our stay in Pittsburgh! Definitely will consider renting this place again for future visits to see my family in Pittsburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil S.

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

Good place to stay

The property was nice and secluded. Quiet. Cozy. It wasn't the most modern and beautiful place, but the host was great, accommodating, and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie C.

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

Quiet and peaceful!

Quiet peaceful, and relaxing for our short stay in PA. Very accommodating for us and our fur baby!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great place!

Finding it was challenging, but once we did, it was perfect for us! Great “home base” it’s about 15-20 minutes from most places you want to go. Then retreat back to your cabin. Super communication with host. It’s a clean, thoughtfully well stocked place - great fire pit. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Cozy and comfortable

The location was great for us. We felt like we were in the woods versus the city. Enjoyed our visits from the deer each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cool little spot and was very private
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great stay

We loved the location and the cleanliness of the cottage. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

It was nice and secluded

We enjoyed our stay and the host was very laid back and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cambrie C.

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

Great place!

Laura was so helpful and easy to work with! I loved the location of the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Cozy

The cottage was very nice and comfortable. I do agree with some of the other reviewers about the stairs to the second floor, they are a little narrow and steep but were okay for us. Driveway was a little tricky but if you back in you will be fine. The outdoor lights were a nice touch, and the back porch is nice to have your coffee in the morning and watch the birds and squirrels! Laura was a great host and had a lot of information on the area to give ideas. Thank you again Laura!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Y.

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

Nice, cozy getaway spot

This is our 2nd time staying at this property. It is very clean, quiet, and just close enough to Pittsburgh. Easy check-in, friendly owner. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

terri k.

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

Perfect getaway

It was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Perfect Little Hideaway

Nice 2 floor little house. No traffic. Great home base for my visitation excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Nice Retreat

The cottage was a perfect retreat for our family! Very clean and cozy and we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Country feel near town

Cute cottage. You get the feel of being in the country but have access to everything in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelimae P.

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

Great!

It was exactly what i needed. Secluded yet close to everything, comfortable bed and again great location. Thankyou!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Anniversary weekend

Great hideaway with birds and squirrels and deer. Good food within walking distance , close to Pittsburgh Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S., Beattyville, KY

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

Oasis outside of city

Had a lovely stay at The Cottage visiting with my son attending U Pitt. Lovely accommodations🥰 well-stocked kitchen, fire pit, grill and covered outdoor seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Peaceful setting.

We enjoyed the covered patio and wildlife in the back yard. Very clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rivka Property G.

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

Lovely getaway!

Laura’s house was a nice weekend getaway. It is probably a little more secluded in the summertime as opposed to winter, but it had everything we needed :) the grill and fireplace are the perfect final touches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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

Secluded yet close to Downtown

Great Deck with a secluded feel. Cabin worked great for back and forth trips to the downtown convention center for a tournament for my son.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diane W.

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

Enjoyable stay

The little house was beautifully kept, clean and aesthetically pleasing. Everything we needed was provided for us. The neighborhood was very quiet and the way the house is situated you feel like you're in the woods. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022