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.

Great wooded location within walking distance of Carnegie and a short drive across the river into Pittsburgh. We saw deer daily and the backporch was great to enjoy the peaceful surroundings-truly felt like you were in a comfortable lake house but with the city at your fingertips. The only caveat I would add is that as others have noted, the narrow stairs may be challenging for older guests. Laura was a very informative host and easy to work with and the house was just as described.

Very cozy property. There are some small drawbacks but nothing that takes away is charm. As others have stated, if you are unfamiliar with Pittsburgh streets, you may be a little uncomfortable on the drive there. The driveway is tricky, took a few attempts to get out one day. The house was nice and cool set among the trees. Beds were comfy. No over the top checkout rules which is getting rarer.

This is a wonderful place to stay if you are ever in the Pittsburgh area. Very private and surrounded by woods making you feel like you're in the country yet the downtown area with stores and great restaurants is a quick walk away. The area is hilly though so you'll get your workout! Laura is a great host and made our pup feel welcome with treats, toys, and food and water bowls. We will definitely use again if we are back in the area!

Quaint cottage tucked away in the trees, with private road. We were in town for a paintball tournament, and the location was perfect! Ideally situated 20 mins to the game and a quick 15 mins to downtown or the Southside. We brought our two dogs and I was SO happy to see the owner's mutual love of animals! She donates a portion of her proceeds to animal rescues. First time I've seen that at a vrbo and it was truly heart-warming! Thoughtful ammenities throughout the home- well stocked fridge and coffee! King sized bed with a comfortable mattress-another first! Great AC (which the puppos appreciate). Cute side yard with fire pit. Plenty of linens. One thing to note- if you are bringing dogs, there are some very local deer! My dog is a husky mix and he tends to be very prey driven- the exchange between him and the deer (who was not remotely impressed by his shenanigans), was pretty comical. Also, we have lived in Pittsburgh before so we are familiar with the crazy hills. The driveway is abit hard to navigate, being somewhat steep and gravel. To be fair, my tires are bald! If you're not accustomed to the Pittsburgh terrain, park on the street. All in all- great, economic, stay in an ideal location. We will be back!

It felt private even though surrounded by homes but the trees provided seclusion. Others have commented on the parking. We found it best to back into driveway. When leaving you’ll need to do a k- turn going forward then back a bit, turn then out. As long as your front wheels stay on the road you should have traction and remember to NOT turn right to go down hill as your car will bottom out. It was a comfortable home to stay in. It’s very old but fairly well kept up.

This is a quiet place to stay and you can bring your furbabies with you too! My dogs absolutely loved watching bird/squirrel TV (the birds/squirrels would eat food by the deck and once my pups noticed it, they watched them all the time!). This place was in a convenient location and easy access to Pittsburgh. I would definitely stay again.

The cottage was a perfect retreat for our family! Very clean and cozy and we felt right at home.

It was perfect.

My wife and I attended a concert in Pittsburgh and had a very nice stay in the cottage. Terrace Ave and the driveway are quite tight, but we were provided very clear directions for getting safely to the cottage. The trade-off is a cottage that feels very secluded while being right in town. The king bed was very comfortable. We would certainly consider staying here again on a return trip to the area.

We were looking for a pet-friendly property with a kingsize bed, outdoor firepit, great kitchen and room to have folks over to play games; this checked all those boxes. PROS: Very clean, charming old house with spacious, comfy, well-furnished rooms including a fully stocked, modern kitchen. 1.5 bathrooms. Large backyard w/ firepit & patio porch - gorgeous view. Secluded, safe, quiet neighborhood, close to highway. Two AC units kept place perfectly cool in 90 degree heat & humidity - aided by shady tree canopy. Owners provided welcome basket for dogs with lots of treats. OF NOTE (cons for us - might not be for others): steep gravel driveway tricky for those not used to parking on/ navigating Pgh hills. Indoor staircase also very steep & tricky for older dogs - and their older humans with bad knees. Gaps in window screens = buggy. Bathroom w/ shower is on first floor. Nice TVs but took us awhile to figure them out. Birdfeeders attract a lot of woodsy wildlife right outside, including deer, birds, squirrels, chipmunks and other less popular rodents.

Would highly recommend. The house was very clean and the description was spot on. The area was quiet (considering the location) and secluded. We also met the neighborhood deer a few times lol! We made another reservation for later this year before we even left.

We loved the location and the cleanliness of the cottage. Excellent.

Wonderful stay, perfect place for us. We loved it

What a lovely cottage! We had a great time. The quick trip to the city was easy. When we stayed in Carnegie, there were plenty of quality local restaurants.

Laura was quick to respond to any questions I had about the rental. The location was a short 16 min car or Uber ride to Pittsburg for a concert we were there to see. We did meet the Uber drivers at the top of the street. As it is a little tricky to get to, and did not want them getting stuck. Our only complaint would be that there needs to be a sofa couch in the living room. The sleeping areas are right next to each other and the other couple was forced to sleep on 2 twin beds, (trundle day bed) that we thought was actually a futon. Other than that, perfect! We would totally book again if in the area!

We were in town for the weekend to visit family. This house had everything we needed and was in a great location. The welcome gift of snacks was greatly appreciated. She also left treats for our dog. We will stay here again if we are back in the area.

Great hideaway with birds and squirrels and deer. Good food within walking distance , close to Pittsburgh Great host

Cool little spot and was very private

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.

We arrived that evening and it was dark and raining. The drive way is very steep and very close to a cliff that has wooden railing. We have an all wheel drive vehicle, and do to the rain had a lot of problems getting out of the driveway the next day. So we parked on the pull off the rest of the time. Problem with it is there is no way to turn around. So we would either have to pull in and back out of the road to leave. The house was pretty clean. Really needs someone to take a long handled duster around the ceiling and corners to get the cob webs. Would also suggest a new key holder lock. It was so dark when we arrived it was hard to open it. The house is old and stairs inside are narrow and uneven towards the bottom. Nice outside area. We only stayed one night and it was raining so we didn't get to enjoy it.

We were 15 minutes away from our kid's college. So getting into the city was easy. Our dogs loved the neighborhood, dog park, and wonderful new wildlife smells. Amenities were very close. We will be back

Laura is a wonderful host and has done a great job creating cozy spaces within her cottage house. The back deck and yard are wonderful places to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. If you happen to be super sensitive to fragrances, you might want to ask about the kitchen trash bags before arriving. And as many comments mention, do be prepared for the driveway and follow her instructions. Close to the city, but with a country feel. Enjoy your stay!

With some TLC, this property could be nice. The basic necessities are there, and the inside was pretty clean, but the location itself is pretty tricky. Lots of steps, and the road is difficult if you don’t follow the instructions given. Overall, we had a nice weekend.

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.

Cute little place, feels like your in the woods but close to everything in the city. Had deer a few feet from back porch while enjoying coffe in the AM. Good comunication with host, well stocked, clean... A +

Cozy cottage with great accessibility to the city of Pittsburgh. The back porch was great for relaxing in the mornings before getting started with our day!

My daughter was competing in a soccer tournament in town. We stayed in this peaceful little cottage for two nights and had a place to escape to after a very active day. We found it easy to get to the games and back to the Cottage without much difficulty. The cottage was clean and well taken care of and has a great back patio for resting and unwinding after a long day. I will stay here again when I am in the Pittsburg area.

Check in process was easy. The host made getting to the location easy through her communication about tricky roads. She did let us know about a staircase outside that should not be used, and with arriving at night it was nice to have a heads up. We were not impressed with the cleanliness or the amount of bugs inside.

I used the cottage as a central location from which to visit friends and family throughout Pittsburgh. The proximity to the Parkway exit made day trips to the North and South Hills and to the City proper a breeze. The Carnegie dog park was an easy 10 minute walk away, and Settler's Cabin and its larger dog park were only a 15 minute drive away, if that. The cottage is clean and comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with essentials. Ingress/egress is a challenge at first, but easy after that.

Firstly, I'll say that Laura, the host was great about communicating and very responsive to concerns. The house is close to Pittsburgh and, for us, close to our kids and grandkids. For check in, I got out and retrieved the key from the front door while my husband drove around to the kitchen entrance. The exterior stairs to the driveway are a bit treacherous, with a drain pipe crossing one of them. The best feature is the beautiful, private deck in the back where we sat mornings and evenings. This makes the place!! Access to the home is not a new issue and Laura has addressed it with guests before. We have a pick up truck, so after the first drive in, opted to back down the road past the drive and pull in. The road is narrow and tree lined, and about 30 yards to back up to the driveway. That was the biggest challenge of the place. The bed was very comfortable!! Laura thoughtfully leaves dog bowls and treats for pets, which is a great touch! All in all, we were happy to have the place and to be able to visit the kids. Thanks, Laura

Very cute, well kept cottage just outside Pittsburg. Communication with the owner was great and everything was as advertised. I appreciated being able to bring my pup and that the fees go to help local animals.