Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet\/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet
About this cottage rental
Located in Carnegie, this lovely cottage for $160 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Get a real feel of the rolling hills of Pittsburgh while staying in a comfortable cottage built on a hill in a peaceful wooded setting. Plenty of room to relax and unwind while enjoying nature. Deer, turkey, birds and squirrels abound! I feed them all, so you will most certainly see them all during your visit. The cottage is less than 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh (park and ride and bus is within walking distance) and the Pittsburgh Int'l airport is only 15 minutes away. It has 1 private bedroom with private half bath, loft with daybed and trundle. One covered deck overlooks the local town of Carnegie and the 2nd covered porch is along the private road. The fireplace in the living room is sure to set the mood for a relaxing evening. Weather permitting, you can enjoy the outdoor firepit! The local park (which is also a dog park) is within walking distance. It's the perfect place to stay and feel like you are at home while you are visiting our beautiful City of Pittsburgh! **** In lieu of chargning a pet fee, I have a pet donation program in place at the cottage. There are two organizations to choose from: Bridge To Homes Animal Rescue: https://www.bridgetohome84.org and Safe Haven Animal Rescue*****
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Carnegie, PA
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(116 Reviews)
5.0
This was a great house for us to stay in while visiting family in the area. The view is beautiful, and its very peaceful. The space was very clean, and the host was wonderful about our fragrance sensitivities. The kitchen is fully functional for cooking our own meals or storing and reheating leftovers. There's a small yard for the dog to run around in, but the neighborhood is also nice for walking. The only things to be mindful of are that this is a very hilly area, so the driveway takes a little practice turning into from the road (but the host provides great directions!), and the stairs in the house are very steep -as shown in the pictures. Laura was a wonderful host for our stay and we will be happy to stay here again for future visits!
4.0
The house has nice amenities, and the gas fire place proved to be needed since the house would get chilly at times. Appreciated how close it was to the dog park and Pittsburgh (everything was 15 mins drive or under). As others mentioned, the stairs are a bit wonky (narrow/slanted), but it's an old house so that's what you get. My husband and I appreciated spending a quiet Christmas weekend here.
5.0
Cute cottage. You get the feel of being in the country but have access to everything in the city.
5.0
We really loved our stay at this property. The location was perfect, secluded but still close enough tontown to get out and do things (we went to the Strip and a Pens game). We got to see lots of birds and squirrels that came to the back porch to eat seeds, and even had 3 deer just come and lay down in the yard. I was able to prepare a meal there with ease, as everything i needed was there. My dog really enjoyed the dog toys that were out for him also. He also liked tunning thru the keaves on the hillside and meeting the 2 neighbor dogs. Overall, this is very much a cozy cottage and would highly recommend this property. 10/10đ
5.0
Spent several days while visiting family in the area over Thanksgiving holiday. Very comfortable, well-equipped and nicely furnished cottage in a quiet neighborhood on a hill overlooking Carnegie, PA. Nice outdoor space but a little chilly to enjoy it. Very pet friendly!
5.0
Love the Carnegie area because itâs so easy to get to the city, and this cottage in its woodsy setting makes it feel like youâre secluded but youâre so close to everything, including Carnegieâs downtown. Love that they allow you to have pets stay too. Deck on back is super cute and cozy.
5.0
Quaint, cozy, comfortable cabin nestled in the woods with all of the amenities and more. We had a beautiful buck visit and he rested by the side wall for quite a while. I wish I could attach his picture - truly amazing for any animal lovers. Close by many of the things we wanted to do in the Pittsburgh area. We had a wonderful time and look forward to visiting again.
5.0
Nice 2 floor little house. No traffic. Great home base for my visitation excursions.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
10.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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 youâll 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. Itâs very old but fairly well kept up.
5.0
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.
10.0
The cottage was a perfect retreat for our family! Very clean and cozy and we felt right at home.
5.0
The cottage was a perfect retreat for our family! Very clean and cozy and we felt right at home.
10.0
It was perfect.
5.0
It was perfect.
5.0
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.
8.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
We loved the location and the cleanliness of the cottage. Excellent.
5.0
Wonderful stay, perfect place for us. We loved it
5.0
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.
10.0
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.
4.0
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!
5.0
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.
10.0
Great hideaway with birds and squirrels and deer.
Good food within walking distance , close to Pittsburgh
Great host
5.0
Great hideaway with birds and squirrels and deer.
Good food within walking distance , close to Pittsburgh
Great host
5.0
Cool little spot and was very private
10.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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!
3.0
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 donât follow the instructions given. Overall, we had a nice weekend.
8.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Carnegie?
The average price for a rental in Carnegie is $120 per night. This rental is $40 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet\/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet\/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet. Enjoy the water!
Is Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet\/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet\/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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