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Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Carnegie Mellon University

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Smart TV
Dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience Pittsburgh's vibrant culture and natural beauty from this charming townhome on historic Ellsworth Terrace. Enjoy a fully appointed modern kitchen, spacious private deck, beautiful backyard with BBQ grill, and high-speed WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown

Discover the very best of Pittsburgh from the comfort & convenience of this upgraded private retreat! Perfectly situated minutes from downtown only a short walk to Carnegie Museum of Natural History, enjoy this colorful city’s lively sports culture, award winning culinary scene & scenic trails just a short drive away. Visit Phipps Conservatory, Acrisure Stadium, Andy Warhol Museum, Duquesne Incline & more! The perfect spot for family & friends, you will love this private getaway in Pittsburgh!

This gorgeous townhome was build in 1910 and is located on a Historic Landmark private cobblestone street, Ellsworth Terrace. Recently upgraded with its original 20th century charm in mind, this spacious and private four-bedroom home features an open floor plan with a full kitchen, dining area, dedicated workspace, lower level apartment, and a living room with 65” Smart TV.

Original detail and high end updates throughout: enjoy the best of both worlds. Beautiful beamed ceilings and large windows give way to tons of natural light. Upon entry, you are greeted by a spacious great room with a 65" Smart TV which feeds into dining room, an elegant updated powder room, and eventually the kitchen.

Fully appointed modern kitchen with appliances, including stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker and microwave. Off of the kitchen in the rear of the home is a spacious private deck!

Upstairs there are 2 beautiful bedrooms, a renovated full bathroom, and a conveniently stacked washer and dryer. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with fresh crisp new linens, pillows, and bed coverings.

Fully updated basement apartment consists of large bedroom with a queen bed, a guest room with two twin beds, full bathroom, game room/living room area, Smart TV, working space, kitchen and dining.

Other amenities include free high-speed WiFi. a beautiful backyard, an open deck area with dining furniture, BBQ grill, on-street parking, and keyless access.

Close to both CMU and PITT, as well as UPMC hospitals. Walk to Walnut Street shops and eateries! Very close to the amazing Botanical Garden, Schenley Park and “Dinosaur” Museum (Carnegie Museum of Natural History)!

Guests have full access and complete privacy inside the home and may enjoy full use of the outdoor amenities. Instructions for access, check-in, check-out, and directions to the home are provided in the house manual on VRBO. When checking out, please be sure all windows and doors are locked prior to your departure.

If you have any questions about the property, or if you need any additional information regarding calendar availability, directions, parking, access, or check-in/check-out procedures please contact us directly using the message center on VRBO.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,764 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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Pittsburgh, PA

What's nearby

  • Carnegie Mellon University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Petersen Events Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Gateway Station - 6 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 16 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wushiland - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Millie's Coffee 'n' Creamery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Butterjoint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shibam Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown located?

Located in Shadyside, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Heinz Memorial Chapel, Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh. PPG Paints Arena is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Spacious Historic Pittsburgh Getaway Near Downtown Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calli C.

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

Long weekend

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JULIANNE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great for Pitt, CMU, Shadyside access. 5 adults slept very comfortably with lots of space in the house. Very clean and nicely decorated. Cozy vibe. Seating space in the living room could have been better but by far not a big deal if you don’t plan to be in front of tv as a group. Great comms with host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025