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Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet

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Outdoor dining
Back Yard
Back Porch
firepitt at dusk
Main bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Carnegie, PA
  • Place, Off the Wall Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, PNC Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Acrisure Stadium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet

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 Cali Cat Rescue: www.calicatrescue.com****

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
I allow pets. There is a $75 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside, please dispose of butts.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carnegie

Located in Carnegie, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Station Square and The Mall at Robinson are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kennywood. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Acrisure Stadium or PPG Paints Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Carnegie, PA

What's nearby

  • Off the Wall Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • PNC Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Acrisure Stadium - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • PPG Paints Arena - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Stevenson Station - 7 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 18 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elly’s - Carnegie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Presutti's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Slice on Broadway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Carnegie Coffee Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alexion's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet on 15 May 2026 start from AU$261, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage near Pittsburgh - Pet Friendly, No Pet/Cleaning Fees, Secluded & Quiet located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Bowlero Pittsburgh and within 6 miles (10 km) of Acrisure Stadium and Ohio River Valley. Duquesne Incline and Topgolf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Johanna T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A nice location and near the museum, phipps, and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Excellent directions on getting there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Thank you for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved the cottage! It was so well stocked. We cooked while there and had everything we needed. The bed was incredibly comfortable and there were plenty of spare blankets for the cold nights. Our host's communication was great - sent all the details and directions and stayed in contact when needed. The driveway is steep like host says - do yourself a favor and pull into the lower lot. So much easier than pulling out after back in! Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Thanks so much for the review! Greatly appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kory A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura was a wonderful host. The cottage was in great condition and everything worked properly. Everything was clean and ready to use, and the instructions provided were detailed and useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place and convenient to Pittsburgh, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you!! The house was left in immaculate condition. Appreciate you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location to visit Pitt and go to a concert at PPG arean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you so much! and Thank you for the tip and the house was spotless. Come stay with us again! ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMPP

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is quick to answer any concerns.The place was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy location with a secluded, scenic backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable! Finding it was a little tricky, but Laura gave very detailed instructions and they were helpful! We enjoyed the covered porch and watching the birds and squirrels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for the review Emily. I greatly appreciate how clean you left the cottage. Please come visit us again. Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misket S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was perfect. Loved the outdoor deck area and the little dog area. House was clean and well stocked. Stayed for 3 days visiting family. My little dogs loved navigating the stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you so much! We would love to have you stay with us again ~Laura~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage on secluded road. Fit our needs for bringing in our daughter to college in Pittsburgh. Host was extremely helpful and responsive to our questions and the check-in process was very smooth.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Peaceful stay, close to the city

Title says it all :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brieanne B.

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

County living in the city

Nice pet friendly place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin could use some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was stocked fully and with many extras. Very clean on the inside and served for a nice weekend. The yard is tricky because of it being on a slope so when walking the dog can be stressful if a deer or squirrel appear.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher m.

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

Great place to stay

Clean, owner is very easy to work with and makes everything as nice as possible!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Thank you! Come visit us again! The cottage was immaculate! Greatly appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Adorable Cottage

Great location and immaculate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad yoi enjoyed the cottage! Come back and visit us again! Thanks for leaving the cottage so clean! Greatly appreciated!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little rustic house/cabin. Owner was excellent communicating with me. We loved sitting on the porch with cocktails after long days of hiking, and especially enjoyed all the birds and the one neighborhood kitty who came to visit. Bed was very comfortable and everything was very clean. The driveway was the only bad thing. It's tough to get out of. Recommend bringing your AWD pickup or SUV rather than just a front wheel drive sedan, or park in the street at top of hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the cottage. We welcome you to come visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cool little spot and was very private
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great stay!

Seemless checkin and checkout, impeccable communication from the host, and a great house for our stay in Pittsburgh! Definitely will consider renting this place again for future visits to see my family in Pittsburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for the excellent review! Please do come back and visit us again! Appreciate how clean the house was.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Romantic get away

The cottage is very whimsical and cozy. The view was amazing night and day. We enjoyed the fireplace and the French pastry shoppe La Gourmandine. We would rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
Thank you Jessica for the glowing review! We appreciate it. Please do come back and stay with us, we would love to have you back. Laura
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great stay

We loved the location and the cleanliness of the cottage. Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Thank you!! Please come visit us again!

About the host

Hosted by Laura Essel

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I grew up in Pittsburgh and purchased this home (my first) in 2009. My dad and I remodeled it together. I love the house, but a few years ago I met someone and moved out to the country about an hour South of Pittsburgh. I live on a 3 acre farm that is mostly wooded. I have a huge garden (learned how to can) and also raise chickens! I live for the outdoors and I can always be found hiking, camping, boating, swimming, kayaking (and every other outdoor activity you can think of). I am also an animal lover (which is why I allow pets in my cottage). I really enjoy hosting folks in my home! I believe this is the career path I was meant to follow!

Why they chose this property

I was renting an apartment on Main street in Carnegie. I love to walk, so one day during a walk, I noticed a street I had never been down. As I walked down I came across this house that was completely covered in trees and kinda reminded me of a "hobbit house" (this is also how my mother referred to it as well)... and there was a for sale sign in front of it! I couldn't believe it. It was the perfect little house for me. Close to the city yet close to nature! It needed ALOT of work, but my dad and I remodeled it together (while i lived in it). I love the house (and still do) and now I share it with all of you lovely people!

I also donate the entire pet fee to my local animal shelter: Bridge To Home Animal Rescue

What makes this property unique

Close to Downtown Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Airport. Walking distance to park and bus stops and a CVS/gas station. Secluded and private,

Languages:

English

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