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.
Property manager
Margaret Merriman
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
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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
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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. Susan B. Anthony House and Pont de Rennes Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Corbett's Glen Nature Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blue Cross Arena or Innovative Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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 - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Rochester Station - 9 min drive
Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - 12 min walk
1872 Cafe - 11 min walk
Fuego Coffee Roasters - 15 min walk
Nick Tahou Hots - 6 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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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!
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!
Such a wonderful place to stay for a couple of nights! Very comfortable and well appointed. Close to everything we wanted. Margaret is lovely and a great host. Would definitely stay again when in the area. Thank you again Margaret!
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.
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!
Sandra W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Everardo
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was such great choice! Perfect space for 2 people. Had all the amenities of home including Netflix, which made it way better than a hotel. So clean, so comfy and beautifully decorated! Highly recommend this rental!
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.
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.
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.
I came to town for two nights to visit my son at college. This was the perfect place to stay, I even was able to make dinner for my son and his friends. Comfortable and spacious. I’d 100% stay there again.
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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