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Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city

Apartment with kitchen, near University of Rochester

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Blue Cross Arena
  • Place, Strong
  • Place, University of Rochester
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city

When you choose this garden apartment for your home away you will be within walking distance to downtown Rochester, riverside restaurants, stores and libraries. By car, it is a 10 minute ride to the U of R, museums, parks, galleries and a lively night-life abundant with good food and spirits and free or ridiculously inexpensive live music, the quality of which will amaze you. It is a 15 minute rice to the Greater Rochester International Airport.
When you arrive you will find your apartment on the garden level of an 1870 Victorian home, with private front and rear entrances and key-less entry. Enjoy the radiant-heated ceramic floor running throughout the kitchen and bath. Beautiful quartz and granite counter tops finish the space. You will find the open design connects the kitchen and living room areas for easy conversation and socialization. The work of local artists, the soft-close cupboards and dimmer switches make it easy to create a cozy atmosphere for yourself here. The mud room with your private laundry and rear entrance leading to the parking area, can be closed off from the living area. The living space is well insulated for noise and the smart TV is equipped with Roku and Dish satellite service. The space stays cool during the summer without air conditioning due to being 3 feet below ground and the ceiling fans. When you choose this garden apartment you are ensuring yourself you will have a happy and comfortable stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rochester

Downtown Rochester, a neighbourhood in Rochester, is home to this apartment. Strong and Mary Jemison Landing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Park Avenue and Village Gate. Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink and Highland Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rochester, NY

What's nearby

  • Blue Cross Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rochester Riverside Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Strong - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Eastman School of Music - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Rochester - 10 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 9 min drive
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rabbit Hole Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Exchange at Corn Hill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nick Tahou Hots - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Founders Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city located?

Located in Downtown Rochester, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mary Jemison Landing and Strong. University of Rochester is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away. Rochester Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great stay. The apartment was quiet and comfortable and well appointed. The location is convenient to everything. Margaret was very helpful and accomodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

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

Corn Hill Stay

Clean, charming spot in a great, central location. The perfect place to stay for a week while visiting friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Very comfortable. Walkable neighborhood. Host was available and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena M.

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

Good

I enjoyed my stay she was a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Short Stay in Rochester

Absolutely delightful. The place was perfect for us, and close to everything we came to Rochester to see in a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Immaculate Rochester Stay

The host was superb! She lives on the property, but you would never know. She was super informative yet not intrusive. The apartment is a 5 star in every conceivable sense (location, amenities). This property is highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mama M.

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

Hidden Gem

Thos property was just what I needed in a "get-away close to everything." It is well equipped and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Perfect neighborhood

Better than a hotel room in the city. Host met us in check in and walked us though, then we had the place. Lower level of a beautiful brick home. Only complaint could be that there was no Kleenex or garbage bag in the kitchen, but I think those were just minor oversights of the cleaning team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah C.

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

Great

Enjoyed the space. I have no complaints, if needed I’d make reservations here again. I asked for a later checkout & she approved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P., North Carolina

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

Awesome apartment

Words cannot explain how much we enjoyed our stay in this apartment!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Long weekend in Rochester, NY

The lodging was beautiful-- clean, comfortable and nice furniture, stocked kitchen, comfortable bed! We enjoyed our stay as we were visiting our daughter for parents at the University. Great location, safe. I highly recommend for ease of location and just perfect place.hist was so caring and helpful. Five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte J.

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

Nice place close to downtown Rochester

Spacious 1 bedroom apartment in a cool old house in a quiet neighborhood. Great WiFi made working from there easy. Close to downtown (walkable) and easy freeway access. Stayed here to work remotely during the week. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas d.

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

Beautiful home and great host

A beautiful home with great pieces of furniture. It has everything you needed provided by the host. Communication with the host is great. Always responds promptly. Very accommodating. Thank you for your hospitality and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Perfect apartment

We were in Rochester for three nights and opted for this apartment for its central location and historic neighborhood. So glad that we did. The apartment was perfect in every way. Tastefully decorated, comfortable furniture, very comfortable bed, and absolutely everything one might need in a kitchen. There were little touches that made us feel welcome, such a cozy bathrobes and fresh flowers. Communications with the owner was easy. I highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina S.

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

Highly recommended

Absolutely fabulous, every aspect. The host went above and beyond in so many ways. The place is in a great location. It has all the amenities you could hope for. Don't let a bottom apartment fool you. She even has heat running under the floor tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. We enjoyed meeting Magaret and would hope to stay here again if in the Rochester area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

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

Great unit in a great Location

I can think of only positive things to say about this place. It was very clean and well appointed. It is in a great location where most everything I needed was within walking distance. The neighborhood is quiet. The only outside sounds I remember hearing were a crack of thunder and the beeping of a garbage truck one morning (but those can be heard no matter where you are). The listing says there is no air conditioning, but I didn't miss it, even in August and I like my room on the cool side. The refrigerator was cold, the water was hot and the bed was comfortable. I plan to stay here for future visits to Rochester.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

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

A fantastic base for Rochester visitors

I was in town for a bit more than 2 weeks for a fellowship at the Strong Museum of Play. I needed a place within walking distance and with a good kitchen (instead of having to go out to eat all the time). This place fit my needs to the letter. I walked everywhere I needed to go - I only needed to use Instacart for two grocery deliveries. I was so happy to be somewhere that was walking friendly and had great privacy and plenty of space. The apartment had everything I needed to cook, do laundry, and just feel comfortable after a long day of research. Margaret was an excellent host who left me to my own devices. I hope to come back to Rochester again and if I do, I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was ideal. Not only was the Corn Hill neighborhood charming and quiet, but the rental was lovely. Immaculate accommodations, top of the line EVERYTHING (from cooking appliances - Vitamix and Cuisinart in the kitchen, to Pantene and fluffy towels in the shower, to a nice antique bedframe, I loved it all. Within walking distance (around 20 minutes) to East Ave where The Neighborhood Of The Arts begins. If you get a chance, check out the home decor and floral shop Arena, and try to book a table at Redd for a phenomenal dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive hostess, everything was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location and property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crissy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Rochester

Garden Apartment of a historic house. Walkable to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

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

Rochester 2

This location is very comfortable and clean. This was our second stay at the location. Very private and has everything we needed and more! Will book this property again without hesitation. The host is very nice and pleasant to deal with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BonnieRose F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in a great neighborhood with a very responsive host. Who could ask for more?
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Excellent accommodations

Accurate description of the property. Super quiet with all of the comforts of home. Highly recommend for those parents who are coming for college graduations and will be staying for more than 1 or 2 nights in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Merriman

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As a native Rochestarian, and 30 years in this home, I know of many of the local gems and can help you get around Rochester. Whether you're in the pursuit of food, culture or nature walks, I welcome the opportunity to help make your stay satisfying. I can be as visible or invisible as you'd like. I enjoy meeting people of different backgrounds, exchanging stories and ideas.
I've traveled to several locations in Europe, New Zealand, Tasmania and Central and
South America, along with fairly extensive travel throughout the U.S.
My education and training from Syracuse University was Clinical Social Work. My career was with the University of Rochester Medical Center Dept. of Psychiatry. I'm now retired and spending time volunteering and exploring.
My life motto is "We all do better, when we all do better."
This apartment has been filled with Airbnb guests since I opened it in Jan. 2020. I have a 5.0 rating and have a Superhost designation. You can read the reviews at https://airbnb.com/h/yourprivatehome
Make your Rochester visit a great one right here!

Why they chose this property

I purchased this property because I love both history and community. This historic neighborhood, unique for the annual 2-day Corn Hill Arts and Music Festival, and the annual Tour of Historic Homes has a dynamic and active association, board of directors and numerous committees of devoted volunteers who keep this neighborhood thriving.
Profits from these memorable events fund close to 12 active committees dedicated to the prosperity, safety and community of our residents. This is a neighborhood where opportunities for connections and active involvement abound. Folks from blocks away may meet at a committee meeting or at one of the monthly social activities sponsored by the Social Committee or one of the frequent gatherings hosted by neighbors, and become best friends! Our goal is to renew the spirit of the Victorian Era, when neighbors knew each other and rested in the comfort of knowing there is support and aid during times of need and joy. We see these stories play out time and time again in Corn Hill. Please check out our website at cornhill.org

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