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Lovely old family home

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Rochester

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Flat-screen TV
Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Highland Park is just across the street from this charming home in Rochester. Explore the University of Rochester, College Town, or nearby restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

Lovely old family home

Welcome to our lovely old, quaint, spacious home in a safe, historic neighborhood in Rochester, New York. We are right across the street from the famous Highland park. We are walking distance from the University of Rochester, College Town and the hospitals. Very close to restaurants, shops, theaters, and the Strong National Museum of Play, one of the greatest places to visit at any age.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 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
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

About the area

Map
Rochester, NY

What's nearby

  • Highland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Hope Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highland Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Rochester - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Strong Memorial Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 11 min drive
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 601 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely old family home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lovely old family home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely old family home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely old family home located?

Located in Highland Park, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Highland Park and University of Rochester. Mount Hope Cemetery and Frederick Douglass Statue are also within 10 minutes.

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Lovely old family home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Property is lovely!! A great place for our family to gather for a reunion. 3rd floor family to meet.

Lovely property in great location near highland park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jim B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was responsive, entry went smoothly and the neighborhood felt safe. The air conditioning worked well and the place was comfortable. The quality of the linens and towels was lacking. The squirrels frolicking in the attic perimeter did not affect our sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F., Sandgate, Vermont

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

Rochester stopover

Property was comfortable and clean! We enjoyed our evening staying at this location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanna M.

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

Very Convienent

Great location for getting to/from campus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Lovely Home

This home is full of character! All the living spaces are so welcoming and clean. We were much more comfortable here, compared to staying in a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Very clean and convenient

Friends and I had a great couple of days. The place was very clean, and we had everything we needed. Lots of space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Bernville, Pa

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

Very nice

Cute, very clean home in a quiet area. We appreciated that it was dog friendly. Super comfortable bed and little extras in the kitchen such as dish & hand soap, paper towels, even shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the bathroom. We could also pack light knowing there was a washer and dryer to use. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jill K., Waynesboro, PA

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

Great location!

We went to the PGA Championship and the house was in a great location for the Championship parking as well as close to many restaurants. Plus you can park 2 cars in the driveway as street parking is limited. Allison was responsive right away if we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Clean, comfortable house in great location

A charming older house across the street from beautiful Highland Park and walking distance to shops, restaurants, historic Mt. Hope Cemetery and more. Short drive to nearby universities. Lucked into the annual Lilac Festival at Highland Park while in town for a graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren D.

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

Great with a few exceptions

They house was clean, the kids loved the attic set up. Our only complaint was the front door only shut completely if it was locked and the interior doors door handle would not stay on. They provided the absolute bare minimum of towels, wash clothes, pillows. Also one of the queen beds was broken I think it was at an angle and we had to put our heads towards the foot of the bed to sleep. While none of these things ruined our trip it was a little inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Fine with a few caveats

Having read prior reviews, there were not many surprises. My breakdown:Positives:-easy check-in/check-out-friendly hosts-excellent communication, always responded promptly and sent teams in when warranted-Pac-man machine was a huge hit, our kids loved it-location good, near Highland Park, good access to supermarkets and felt generally pretty safeCons:-the house is a little worn, can tell it's a rental -crib was broken-agree with prior reviews about cheap polyester/oddly fitting bedding-there was a squirrel infestation in the roof. Although we were told they hadn't breached the house, they were quite loud scampering around at night and early morning-slow shower drain-water condenser was leaking and the basement where washer/dryer was musty/damp smelling- they did fix it during our stay-the AC, which was quite strong at first, started sputtering toward the end of our three week trip and then just stopped working completely, making the last 2 days quite hot and uncomfortableOverall it was fine (but definitely not luxurious) for a short vacation, and as mentioned, the hosts worked promptly to address issues that came up. Worth noting that they also had addressed issues from prior guest visits, like the low quantity of dinnerware issue- we brought paper plates and utensils after reading reviews, but there were quite enough plates/cups for all 6 of us.
broken/missing blinds
broken screen to basement
stains on stairs to attic
chipped kitchen flooring
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae M.

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

Enjoyable, Comfortable and Clean

We enjoyed the opportunity to have our pups join us on this mini-vaca with family from our of state. The home is clean and comfortable and convenient to all Rochester has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Perfect house for a big family

Great stay!!! Read reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

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

Lovely House in Lovely Neighborhood

Fine location between historic Mt Hope cemetery and Highland Park, just up from the EllwangerBarry neighborhood. Sole wish: it was VERY cold, and I couldn’t find any heat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Liane J.

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

Would stay again but would bring supplies

The property fit our needs. Having stayed in a lot of homes in Rochester this was the most sparse. The furnishings and beds were comfortable. The basics like paper towels bath tissue were nearly nonexistent. The mattress cover and sheets didn’t quite fit on the beds. No extra towels and no hand towels. For a house that sleeps 6 or more, there were only 4 plates and bowls. With just a few things attended to this would be a five star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

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

May St house

The house was clean and comfortable and walking distance to beautiful Highland Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient home with 3 bedrooms

The property is as described. No issues accessing the house and the location makes it easy to reach U of R and Highland Park. 3 bedrooms makes it easy to sleep 3-4 kids separate from parents. The house does smell like smoke. The house was well cleaned, but the smoke smell was throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Comfy house in a nice location

This is our second stay and the house was great! There were new towels and we really appreciated the AC. My kid loves the upstairs room and the location across the street from Highland park is great for walks after work and during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

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

Nice neighborhood

Friendly neighbors,restaurants and corner store were convenient stops
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

Weekend to visit family

Three generations stayed here while visiting Rochester family. The space was comfortable and convenient. Off street parking available for three cars. Location only blocks away from a nice walking park and also a smoothie place down the street at the corner. Convenient to downtown but quiet and tree lined. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Ann G.

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

Comfortable Spot!

We only had three of us staying here for UofR's graduation weekend, so we had lots of extra space. It's in a great location for UofR and college town. Graduation fell on the Lilac Festival weekend, which is basically across the street. We did hit a little traffic because of that, but it was so easy to stop in and see the festivities. The house was very comfortable, and two full baths is a big plus. As others have said, it's fairly basic, but we had all the towels and other supplies we needed. Everything was in working order. The third floor bonus room with Ms. Pacman is a fun plus. The host is extremely prompt in replying to all messages. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Salli F.

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

Great location, very basic

The house has just the very basics and no extras, but it was clean and manageable. Host was very responsive to questions and the location was perfect for us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mi F.

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

This is an older home with very few extras

This is an older home near Univ of Rochester. The location was generally convenient for where we needed to be (RIT). Pros: The game/TV room in the attic has a Ms. Pacman game which was fun. The dining table was conducive to card playing in the evenings. The beds were reasonably comfortable, however, the fitted sheets didn't stay on well and bunched up overnight. Cons: there are limited to no amenities including kitchen towels (none), 4 plates (for a home with 6 beds), nowhere to sit/hang out in the backyard, couldn't figure out how to put the front porch light on, the downstairs shower could be cleaned better. You can tell this is a rental property. The owner has provided the bare minimum or less in terms of essentials. All in all I am giving this property 3 stars because the fun attic doesn't make up for the lack of everything else. Although I value having rental properties as an alternative to hotels, I'm not sure I would stay here again; there would have to be no other options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford O.

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

Perfect for a long weekend retreat!

This older house is comfortable, clean, and spacious for four adults. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and a great location close to everything downtown, a short walk and you are in Highland Park. It was perfect for our visit to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023