Perched on the edge of the city, House of Zion offers a serene retreat for families and travelers alike. This home boasts three cozy bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with pantry staples like coffee and tea, fluffy towels in two bathrooms, an entertainment area with theater seating in the basement.
Perched on the “Hill” at the edge of the city, this renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect balance of cozy charm and modern convenience. With a white picket fence, fenced front & back yards, pet-friendly spaces, and quiet neighborhood vibes, it’s ideal for families, couples, and traveling professionals alike.
✰ “Right amount of chill and coziness—beautiful views”
✰ The Space
Step inside and make yourself at home:
Bedrooms:
Rear bedroom: Queen adjustable bed, dresser, 50” Smart Roku TV, USB charging nightstand + iPhone charging alarm clock, backyard views, iron & ironing board.
Master bedroom: Bright & sunny queen bed with premium linens, full closet, dresser, and 50” Smart Roku TV.
Front bedroom: Comfy twin bed with high-quality linens, dresser, closet, USB touch lamp & luggage rack—perfect for kids or solo travelers.
Living Room: Relax on the plush couch or recliner (with lift-assist!) while watching the 55” Smart Roku TV. Sliding doors lead to the deck for fresh air and neighborhood views.
Dining & Kitchen: Open-concept dining area seats 8 (comfy chairs + bench). The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need—cookware, utensils, microwave, toaster, tea selection, coffee, condiments, and spices.
Bathrooms: Fluffy towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash included. Upstairs bath has a shower/tub combo; lower-level bath has shower, vanity & toilet.
Lower Level:
Entertainment area with 65” Smart Roku TV, theater seating, and games.
20 mins: University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Acrisure Stadium (Steelers), PNC Park (Pirates), PPG Paints Arena (Penguins + concerts).
✰House Rules
We love our neighbors and value the peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere of our community. For that reason, the property is entirely non-smoking and not suitable for parties.
Whether you’re here for a game day, campus visit, a quiet getaway or are on assignment, this home has everything you need—comfort, convenience, and plenty of thoughtful touches.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Golfing 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
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Penn Hills, a neighborhood in Verona, is home to this vacation home. The Frick Pittsburgh and Mellon Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oakmont Country Club and Frick Park. Check out an event or a game at PPG Paints Arena, and consider making time for Kennywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Verona travel guide
Is ✰Self Check-In✰Backyard✰Decks✰Full Kitchen✰W/D✰Smart TVs✰FREE Parking✰Cozy Beds pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ✰Self Check-In✰Backyard✰Decks✰Full Kitchen✰W/D✰Smart TVs✰FREE Parking✰Cozy Beds?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ✰Self Check-In✰Backyard✰Decks✰Full Kitchen✰W/D✰Smart TVs✰FREE Parking✰Cozy Beds?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ✰Self Check-In✰Backyard✰Decks✰Full Kitchen✰W/D✰Smart TVs✰FREE Parking✰Cozy Beds located?
Located in Penn Hills, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Allegheny River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Oakmont Country Club. The Frick Pittsburgh and Frick Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Nice house in friendly, typical Pittsburgh neighborhood. Lovely views from deck and walking around the neighborhood. House is as described - clean and well-furnished. Much better than staying in a hotel. Had personalized welcome with snacks for us and cookies for dog - lovely touch. Will stay here again.
Great communication, loved the ability to bring our dog and have access to fenced yard! Left snacks for us and pup with sweet welcome sign. Spices ect stocked if we needed them. Parking in driveway convenient. Good access to stores and restaurants. Multiple nice TVs in living areas and bedrooms. Would look forward to another stay!
Cozy warm house in a safe neighborhood. Perfect for exploring the Pittsburgh area. The owner was amazing and very thoughtful - even had a high chair and pack and play at the house for our use! It was clean, well equipped kitchen and plenty of TVs for everyone to enjoy. It was perfect for our family! Thank you!
Small kitchen but qell equipped. Very clean. The bedrooms are nice and cozy. The hoise is well heated and was a good temperature when we arrived. Basement has a den area complete with a couch, tables and a big screen tv. There is a smart tv in every bedroom. The house is fully stocked with everything you would need. The host is amazing! This is the second year in a row ive rented the property. The main reason is the host! Shel is willing to go a ove and beyond to make our trips to pittsburgh special. For the second year in a row the host has made us feel right at home for christmas. From setting up a hot cocoa station compelete with snacks and crafts to presents under the tree for the entire family. This house is not afraid the go above and beyond to make sure you have a special trip!
Wonderful christmas stay in a lovely cozy home! We just planned on renting a home for a night in pittsburgh for our holiday trip but we got ao much more than that! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood just outside of the busy city this place has the perfect location for being 20 minutes to all the attractions. Off street parking made unloadiing and loading a breeze. The home itself is smaller but it doesnt feel that way! Such a good use of space with a nice litlle kitchen that has all your needs! Decent sized livingroom with a dining table off the kitchen. The bedrooms are perfect for out family of 5 we all fit comfortably and a plus the upstairs bathroom has a hand rail on the shower if you need it and one of the bedrooms has an adjustable bed! Dowstaits has a half finished basement with a wonderful den/game room for entertsining and a nice sized smart tv! The wifi was fast enough for all of my family to use their gaming devices with zero issues. And this brings me to my last point and probably the best part of the whole rental the host! They went out of their way to buy christmas gifts for everyone in my family leave hot cocoa and gingerbread houses for is to build with the kids and other snacks and goodies! They literally labeled every gift with each of my kids names and made sure they bought age appropriate toys! 6/5 this stay was magical! I will definately be coming back!
The host Shelly went out the way to help us with my grandson’s birthday. Loved the neighborhood and the close to every thing feel. Traffic was ok to boot. We felt right at home. Would stay here again.
This home was very welcoming and comfortable. The beds and pillows were superb. Best night's sleep! Kitchen was fully stocked and the welcome sign and goodie basket were a lovely touch! Water pressure in the shower was outstanding!
Older style home, but well maintained. Quiet neighborhood, comfortable beds, enjoy the welcome sign. Host was very attentive prior and during our stay.
It was a pleasure to stay here. Worked great for my parents and my husband and me. Only a short 20 minutes drive to downtown. Host was quick to respond to messages.
Throughout our stay, when required, Shelly communicated in a timely and coherent manner. The home was clean and the neighborhood was quiet, safe and family oriented. Downtown Pittsburgh is very accessible from this location and all necessary amenities can be found in either Verona or Oakmont (giant eagle, coffee shops, nice restaurants, etc). If we return to this area, we would certainly look into renting Shelly’s vrbo again! :)
Felt like we were staying with family the moment we entered the home. As soon as we walked through the door, we saw a Welcome sign on the dining room table, a basket of munchies, dog treats and there were bottles of water in the fridge. The home was clean and equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Sherry (the host) was quick to respond to messages. She even messaged me after we finished our stay regarding finding a pacifier in one of the bedrooms. Fortunately our son has spares! Sherry’s proactive outreach allowed us to avoid having to search for that pacifier at our granddaughter’s bedtime when we got home.