Located in Carrick, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as PPG Paints Arena and Station Square. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
University of Pittsburgh - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
Carnegie Mellon University - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
Getting around
McNeilly Station - 3 min drive
Pittsburgh Station - 16 min drive
Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 3 min walk
Donut Connection - 9 min walk
Dairy Queen - 15 min walk
Backdraft Bar & Grille - 14 min walk
Frank & Shirley's Restaurant - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gem house in the Pittsburgh suburbs
Summary: Enjoy a stylish and peaceful experience, just a short drive from downtown. This renovated house is immaculately clean and offers super comfortable beds. You'll benefit from off-street parking **steep driveway. The house is located 6 miles (15 minutes) from downtown and 5 miles (10 minutes) from Southside flats. Stairs are essential to enter the house and access the bathroom and bedrooms - all of which are upstairs! And best of all there's no cleaning chore list to worry about!
The Space: The main floor has a kitchen, large dining room, & living room. The second floor has a full bathroom and a King bedroom and a Queen bedroom. The third floor is a king bedroom with office space.
Virtual Tour: https://youtu. be/gJk_pCT15TM (remove the space before the 'be')
Guest Access: Guests have access to the entire home with NO shared space.
The Neighborhood: Overall it is a quiet neighborhood.
The neighborhood boasts of numerous parklet playgrounds, the Carnegie Library of Carrick, historic Phillips Park (comprising walking paths, a disc golf course, a recreation center and swimming pool) and Volunteers Field (comprising a baseball-only field and a multipurpose athletic field). Carrick is also the home to Emma Lazarus Sensory Garden, where the Columbia of Carrick mural by Brian Gonnella is located.
In 1997, Carrick was named the first "Cool Community" in the northern United States by the U.S. Department of Energy. "Cool Community" is a national recognition program for strategic treeplanting for energy conservation purposes. Partnering with conservation organizations, community groups worked to weatherize homes and businesses, plant trees and flowers, and add elements of "green building" to the renovation of Carrick High School.
Getting Around: You could Uber or use the bus line, but I recommend having your own vehicle.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Carrick, close to PPG Paints Arena, PNC Park, and Acrisure Stadium. You'll also find The Waterfront and Station Square within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Gem house in the Pittsburgh suburbs?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Does Gem house in the Pittsburgh suburbs have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT), which is 21.6 mi away (30 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Gem house in the Pittsburgh suburbs?
Yes, every accommodation at Gem house in the Pittsburgh suburbs comes with a balcony.
Gem house in the Pittsburgh suburbs Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rachel J.
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was clean and well kept. Overall it was a 5 star stay, just a few little things we noticed. The stairs to the basement are a concussion machine if you're not used to ducking (I'm 5'6) and the stairs to the property have a lip at the top that's hard to see in the snow. Hosts provided labeled spots for items which is nice and provided many items for use around the house. They were communicative throughout the whole process and even allowed us to extend our stay when we needed to. Our cats even liked the house, despite a lot of things (stairs, ceiling fans, etc) being new to our one cat.
Rachel J.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Crystal L.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very clean and great communication. Third king bedroom is up two flights of stairs. Neighborhood was alittle sketchy. Great bar around the corner.
Crystal L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Luke S.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Pittsburgh suburbs
House and neighborhood had room for improvement. Host was great very helpful and responsive.