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Lovely old family home

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A dining area with a table and four chairs, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall. - Lovely old family home (Rochester)
A living room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a white chair, and a patterned rug. - Lovely old family home (Rochester)
A cozy attic room with a large black leather couch, a flat-screen TV, and a retro arcade game machine. - Lovely old family home (Rochester)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a tiled backsplash. - Lovely old family home (Rochester)
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a window with blinds. - Lovely old family home (Rochester)
Close to University of Rochester, Lovely old family home provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Rochester, is home to this holiday home. Genesee Valley Park and Strong are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ontario and Genesee Valley Greenway State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider The Bug Jar and The Strong National Museum of Play. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Rochester travel guide
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Rochester, NY

What's nearby

  • A stone sign for Highland Park in Monroe County.
    Highland Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A gravestone with the name Susan B. Anthony, surrounded by flowers and a votive candle.
    Mount Hope Cemetery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A statue of a man in a suit with outstretched arms, set against a backdrop of dense green foliage.
    Frederick Douglass Statue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large building with a central dome and two flagpoles with flags.
    University of Rochester
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Genesee Valley Park
    4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • Mocha House
    11 min walk
  • Wendy's
    15 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    10 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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Reviews

Lovely old family home Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay for U of Rochester check in!

We stayed 2 nights in Allison's sweet home. It's very close to campus & she was super helpful and communicative! It's such the better way to go than getting 2 hotel rooms. We had space to relax, play games in her cool kids loft and made our family's transition to college way less stressful! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

We are a family of five, two adults, and three children ages 5, 2, and newborn. The third floor was a perfect play space for our children. The property is perfectly located next to Highland Park and within walking distance of several coffee shops and restaurants. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house and convenient location!

The house is a lovely Rochester foursquare and exactly what we expected from the description and photos. It's in a great location, especially if you're going to be doing anything on the University of Rochester campus or if you're planning to attend the Lilac Festival (the house is literally across the street from Highland Park). My kids especially appreciated the third floor "rec room" type area with a television and an arcade machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Property seemed unready for visitors when we arrived. The doorknob to the second entryway door fell off when going to use it. There was a mop plopped over in the dining room and the shampoo/conditioner/body wash containers in the bathrooms were empty. The coffee maker was greasy, and toaster oven was greasy and full of burnt crumbs. There were not adequate paper products to last the week. We had to purchase toilet paper and dishwasher detergent. The host did promptly supply refills for the shampoo, conditioner and body wash.The bedding was ridiculous. each bed had a fitted sheet and an undersized comforter that barely hung over the edges of the bed. Pillows were terrible. The beds themselves were comfortable. The host did provide additional pillows when notified. It is a smaller, old house, classic to the neighborhood. But, in general, the furnishings were not setup for a group of six people. The living room was missing a coffee table and adequate chairs for everyone to gather without moving dining room chairs into the room. No chairs were provided on the nice porch. There was not adequate cookware to prepare a typical dinner. There wasn't a spatula for morning eggs and the corkscrew, a VRBO necessity, was broken. The washer and dryer in the cellar were in good condition and worked well, but the cellar was full of litter that could have easily been picked up in preparation for guests.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time in Rochester. Home was great. Beds comfortable. Only recommendation is. There should be a hand rail on stairs One area really risky
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay and especially appreciated the location, the quick response from the owner and easy check in process. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Everything was perfect great location beautiful in friendly neighborhood definitely a 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming home in a great location. The Host was always accessible.

We went to Rochester for the first time and this home was a perfect location for everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a big family

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Holiday Stay

This is a very nice old home in a great location. The home was clean and comfortable. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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