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★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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Pittsburgh, PA
  • Place, Allegheny General Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, PNC Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Acrisure Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pittsburgh

Located in North Side, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.

What's nearby

  • Allegheny General Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Aviary - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • PNC Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Acrisure Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh Station - 14 min drive
  • North Side Station - 15 min walk
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafeteria - AGH - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Allegheny Cancer Center - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ava’s Fried Chicken - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Badamo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location

Step into a bold, art-inspired retreat in the heart of Pittsburgh’s North Side! This 3BR/1.5BA home features a private backyard game lounge, vibrant decor, a fully stocked kitchen, a small garage, and dedicated workspaces. Enjoy Smart TVs, keyless entry, and HostWise’s signature Chore-Free Checkout®. Walk to PNC Park, Randyland, and more. Perfect for families, friend groups, or work trips!

🏡 KEY FEATURES & AMENITIES
✓ Chore-Free Checkout® – So easy, it's trademarked!
✓ Keyless Entry – Smart lock + optional digital manual & access guide
✓ Spacious 4BR / 1.5BA – With themed bedrooms & flexible sleeping setups
✔ Private Garage – Plus additional street parking
✓ Fast Wi-Fi – 300 Mbps fiber internet
✓ Outdoor Game Lounge – Lounge seating, firepit table, cornhole, Connect 4 & more
✓ Work-From-Home Ready – Dedicated desk setups in multiple rooms
✓ Fully Stocked Kitchen – Quality cookware, sharp knives, & full coffee setup
✓ Coffee Bar – Commonplace Roasters whole bean coffee, burr grinder, French press
✓ Entertainment – 60” Smart TV in living room + 42'' TVs in bedrooms
✓ Smart Home Tech – Smart lock, Smart TV, USB charging hubs
✓ Central A/C & Heating – Year-round comfort

🏆 ABOUT HOSTWISE STAYS
As Pittsburgh’s top-rated professional hosts (4.93 overall with 20k+ stays!), we’re obsessed with quality service & top-tier amenities.

✔ No excessive checkout lists
✔ Professionally cleaned—never outsourced
✔ 24/7 local support
✔ Stocked with premium amenities

We create seamless, stress-free stays so you can focus on enjoying your trip!

🧹 CLEANING PROCEDURES
We believe a spotless home is a standard.

✔ Professionally trained in-house cleaning team
✔ Industry-leading checklist followed every stay
✔ Regular inspections by our Ops team
✔ Eco-friendly, high-quality products throughout

Expect a pristine, sanitized home every time.


🛏️ Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary Bedroom – King Zinus memory foam, Smart TV, desk
• Guest Bedroom 1 – Queen Zinus memory foam, Smart TV, colorful decor, desk
• Guest Bedroom 2 – 2 Full beds under glowing “galaxy” ceiling, game-inspired touches
✔ 100% cotton linens
✔ Four pillows per bed (mix of plush & firm)

🛁 Bathrooms
• Upstairs Full Bath – Shower, premium toiletries stocked with plush towels
• Main Floor Half Bath – Premium toiletries, hair dryer

📺 Entertainment & Smart Tech
• 60” Smart TV in living room
• 42'' Smart TVs in the bedrooms
• USB charging hubs throughout
• Yale Smart Lock – Secure entry with unique codes

🍽️ Kitchen & Dining
• Fully stocked kitchen – All essentials included
• Appliances – Gas stove, oven, microwave, blender, fridge, dishwasher
• Dinning table seating for 4
• Coffee & Tea Bar – Whole bean coffee, French press, grinder, premium teas, syrups & creamers

🖥️ Work-From-Home Setup
• Desks + ergonomic chairs in multiple bedrooms
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi

🧺 Laundry & Essentials
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Dropps detergent provided
• Iron & ironing board included

🚗 Parking & Location
• Garage for one small vehicle, or bicycles
• Free street parking with digital permit for additional vehicles
• Walkable to North Side attractions like PNC Park, Randyland, and more!

🎮 Outdoor Game Lounge
Step out back to enjoy a private, fully fenced yard featuring a lounge area with a firepit table, large Connect 4, cornhole, and ambient lighting—perfect for evening hangs or a casual afternoon competition.

House Rules

🚫 No smoking indoors
🚫 No pets allowed
🚫 Zero party tolerance

🏠 PROPERTY LAYOUT

Welcome to your colorful, three-story North Side home—an art-filled escape with plenty of room to spread out, work, and unwind. From the playful upstairs bedrooms to the game-ready backyard lounge, every detail is designed for comfort, flexibility, and fun.

🚪 Entry & First Floor

Living, Kitchen & Flex Space
Step through the front door into a bright and welcoming layout. The first floor is where your group will gather and connect, with thoughtful zones for both work and play:

Spacious living room with plush sectional seating, bold design accents, and a 60” Smart TV

Dedicated desk workspace, tucked into the corner for remote work or planning your day

Fully stocked kitchen with gas stove, premium cookware, and a coffee & tea bar with grinder, syrups, and whole bean coffee

Dining area with seating for 4—perfect for meals, laptop time, or snacks on the go

Half bathroom just off the living room, ideal for added convenience


🛏 Second Floor – Bedrooms & Full Bath

All bedrooms are located upstairs on the 2nd & 3rd floors, each with its own flair and comfort:

Primary Bedroom – King Zinus memory foam mattress, 42” Smart TV, blackout curtains, and a desk/workspace

Guest Bedroom 1 – Queen bed, bright colors, and Smart TV and a desk/workspace

This level also includes a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, stocked with plush cotton towels and premium toiletries.

Loft-Style Bedroom – Head up one more set of stairs to find two full beds under a glowing “galaxy” ceiling—perfect for kids or fun-loving adults

🎯 Outdoor

Step out back to find your private, fenced game yard, outfitted with cozy lounge seating, a propane fire pit table, oversized Connect 4, cornhole, and ambient string lights. It’s the perfect hangout spot, day or night.

With the exception of a locked cleaning closet, the entire home is accessible.

HostWise Stays is one of the highest-rated hosts in the country—with a 4.93/5 rating from 15k+ guests, placing us in the top 0.1%!

We’re available 24/7/365 to assist you—whether it's a quick question, a last-minute request, or just a great restaurant recommendation. Need in-person help? No worries—our full-time team is located right here in Pittsburgh.

**"Don't trust your stay to someone far way!"**

Welcome to Pittsburgh’s vibrant North Side, a neighborhood where history, art, and local flavor collide!

Just steps from your door, you’ll find Randyland, one of the most colorful public art displays in the country, and the Mattress Factory Museum, a contemporary art lover’s dream. Craving a local brew? Walk to Allegheny City Brewing or Penn Brewery, two of the city’s most beloved taprooms.

Sports fan? You’re an easy stroll to PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium (don’t worry, we still call it Heinz), and the scenic North Shore riverwalk. The area is also home to indie cafes, charming row homes, leafy parks, and the iconic National Aviary—perfect for families, creatives, and explorers alike.

Whether you’re catching a game, hunting street art, or sampling pierogies and craft beers, this part of the city delivers. Lively, walkable, and packed with personality, the North Side is one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved neighborhoods—and you’ll be right in the heart of it. 🎨🍻⚾

We recommend using Uber or Lyft to navigate Pittsburgh—it’s a notoriously tricky city to drive in, but with little traffic! Rideshares are affordable and abundant. If you do choose to drive, we offer free street parking with our included digital parking permit.

🚶‍♂️ Approximate Walking Times:

🎨 Randyland – 0.2 miles / ~4 minutes

🖼 Mattress Factory Museum – 0.3 miles / ~5 minutes

🦜 National Aviary – 0.4 miles / ~7 minutes

🧸 Children’s Museum – 0.5 miles / ~9 minutes

⚾ PNC Park – 0.8 miles / ~15 minutes

🏈 Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field) – 1.0 mile / ~18 minutes

🎶 Stage AE – 1.1 miles / ~20 minutes

🌆 Point State Park – 1.2 miles / ~22 minutes

🛍 Strip District – 1.3 miles / ~25 minutes

🏙 Downtown Pittsburgh – 1.4 miles / ~26 minutes

🚗 Approximate Drive Times:

🛍 Strip District – 5 minutes

⚾ PNC Park – 5 minutes

🏈 Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field) – 5 minutes

🏙 Downtown Pittsburgh – 7 minutes

🎓 University of Pittsburgh – 10 minutes

📚 Carnegie Mellon University – 12 minutes

✈️ Pittsburgh International Airport – 25 minutes

Pittsburgh is a walkable city with plenty to explore on foot—but when you need to go farther, rideshares make it easy and stress-free! 🚕💨
1. Smoking (or vaping) is not permitted inside. Smoking is permitted outside only; please dispose of your butts responsibly. A minimum $1,000 cleaning fee will be reported if evidence of smoking is found in the home.

2. People other than those in the Guest party may not stay overnight in the property without prior notice. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest. The host has not represented this unit as an event facility, therefore, there is a limit to the number of any visitors at any one time (in addition to registered occupants) of two (2) up to a maximum of eight (8) persons in the property at any given time. At no time may any of these visitors remain overnight or assume any guest privileges whatsoever.

3. The host is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The host is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premises.

4. We offer a Chore-Free Checkout, and do not ask our guests to clean prior to check out. However, this does not give permission to leave a mess; cleaning that requires substantially more time than usual due to excessive trash, stains, spills, etc., will be charged to the Guest at $40 per hour.

5. Late check-outs are not permitted without prior discussion, as our cleaning teams are punctual. Late check outs require additional cleaners to be brought in, and will be charged at $50 in half hour increments.

6. If Guest cancels the trip past the cancellation window deadline, Host is willing to refund if any dates are rebooked. This refund is provided only above and beyond the cancellation amount, up to a full refund. Hosts understand plans can change, and don't believe in "double-dipping" if Guest nights are able to be rebooked.

7. There is no daily housekeeping service. The property has been thoroughly cleaned prior to your
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

387732

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in North Side, just steps from Mattress Factory and Ohio River Valley, and within a short walk of National Aviary. You'll also find PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find 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 ★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does ★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed 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 19.5 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at ★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location?

Yes, every accommodation at ★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location comes with a deck.

★HostWise Stays★ Game Lounge | Fire Pit | "Cool Vibes" | Great Location Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Chad was amazing to deal with, very helpful and great communicator. Design details are impeccable in the house, along with the nice touches throughout the house which added to our stay. Walking distance to many local attractions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, amazing amenities, awesome coffee beans, curated decor, most comfy bed. Perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was awesome! Exactly as it looked online and perfect for a friends weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025