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The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home!

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

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  • Popular LocationDavid L Lawrence Convention Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPNC Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcrisure Stadium6 min drive
  • AirportPittsburgh, PA (AGC-Allegheny County)22 min drive

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

The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home!

The definition of a "walk in and say wow!" property. This completely remodeled $1.3M home on Mt. Washington invites you to prop up your feet & relax with the whole crew. Every inch invites you to explore - a secret room, a bar / game room, outdoor deck / patio, gorgeous kitchen, beautiful bathrooms...we can't say enough! Featuring a garage + off-street parking, and just steps from Grandview Ave, this is the perfect home base for extended families, friends, coworkers, and more!

We don't normally provide a full write up for properties, but this one is special! Walk through the full front porch into the foyer, with a crystal chandelier & cool brass art. To the right is the comfortable living room, with a full dining room to the left. The back of the first floor features the full, well-stocked kitchen, poker room, and half bath.

Heading upstairs to the second floor, a full bath sits at the top of the stairs. This floor features 4 bedrooms, one with an ensuite full bathroom (and you can't miss the built in fireplace!)

Heading down to the lower floor (we wouldn't dare call this the basement, as it's only slightly below grade) you're welcomed into the space with a completely restored stone foundation. To the right is the bar + game room, with arcade games, foosball, and giant connect 4, plus an additional full bath. To the left is...just a wall. Kidding! There's a secret door, for a bedroom with ultimate privacy in mind.

Head outside, and you're greeted with a full porch off the detached garage, with outdoor dining, cornhole, and a spacious yard if you want to bring any of your own yard games.

You have to see this house to believe it!

KEY AMENITIES / DETAILS:

✓ Check-out process: Chore-Free Checkout™
✓ Check-in process: Keyless entry with code
✓ Check-in technology: Dack-enabled, swipe to unlock, digital guide
✓ 5 Bedroom free-standing house with private entrance
✓ 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bath
✓ Sleeps 10 in two king and three queen beds
✓ Spacious outdoor deck with table & seating
✓ Internet: High speed FiOS 500mbps
✓ Parking: Free garage parking for 2, 2 driveway spots
✓ Laundry: HE Washer/dryer
✓ Family friendly: Pack N Play, baby gates, high chair, and more!
✓ Kitchen: Fully stocked with quality amenities
✓ Coffee: Pittsburgh's Commonplace Roasters premium whole bean coffee
✓ Tech: G-Mini enabled speaker, Smart TVs
✓ Eco-friendly: Recycling, earth-friendly toiletries & soaps, more
✓ HVAC: Whole home heating / AC

ABOUT HOSTWISE STAYS:

As the top-ranked professional hosts in the Pittsburgh area, we are obsessed with quality service & amenities. Like high end hotels (but better!), we don't have crazy check out procedures, we only use professional cleaners, and we're available 24 / 7 / 365 (often within seconds!)

We provide our valued guests with seamless lodging experiences & top-notch amenities - fast Wi-Fi, high end coffee bars, quality linens, clean spaces, earth-friendly products, remote work spaces, premium toiletries, and more!

CLEANING PROCEDURES:

Now more than ever it is important to stay in a professionally cleaned space. We don't "outsource" our cleaning - our cleaners are professionally trained with a passion for what they do! Our team follows an industry-leading cleaning checklist, and our Operations team executes randomized inspections to ensure our standards are met.

DETAILED FEATURES:

➤ 5 BR / 3.5BA home with private entrance

➤ Entrance + Security- Keyless entry with unique/random codes generated via Dack- enabled security software for each guest - highly secure!

➤ Sleeps 10

➣ The bedrooms feature 2 12" king and 4 queen "just right" memory gel foam mattresses

➤ Parking - Free garage + driveway parking for 4 vehicles

➤ Bathroom - Three full bathrooms, 1 half-bath
➣ Includes blow dryer, plush cotton towels, premium toiletries, & more

➤ TVs - 55" 4K smart UHDTV in the living room, 40" smart TVs in each bedroom
➣ Most apps are free to use and / or you are able to use your cable
provider's login info for "paid" apps (ESPN, HBO, Showtime, etc.)

➤ Internet - High speed 500mbps up/down Verizon FiOS fiber optic

➤ Technology + Security - External cameras + internal non-recording
decibel meter, for party prevention + smart speaker
➣ Dack-enabled smart lock with random code generation + digital app

➤ Kitchen - Fully stocked with stainless pots & pans, knives, utensils, toaster, microwave, full coffee set up, blender, dishwasher, stove/range, and more

➤ Coffee & Tea - Drip coffee maker, French press, electric kettle, premium locally roasted Commonplace whole bean coffee, and premium tea selection is provided, along with organic sugar, Torani syrup, & individual creamers

➤ Dining - Seating for 6 available in the dining room plus additional seating
as needed

➤ Office space - two private desk areas in separate bedrooms

➤ Laundry - HE Washer/dryer

➤ Whole home forced air conditioning + heating

➤ Pets not permitted

➤ No Smoking indoors

Think of us as your virtual concierge - we are available 24 / 7 / 365 to assist you with anything you may need. We also have a full team of locals, should you need anything in person.

Mt. Washington is all about the views, and Grandview Ave. is known for it's world-class skyline viewing. You're less than a block away! Easy to navigate to and from, you're just a few minutes from Station Square, Southside, North Side, downtown, and plenty of other attractions in the city. The Mon Incline is less than 10 minutes by walking away, giving you easy access to the rest of the city.

Walking Times:
➤ Shiloh St - ~9 minutes
➤ Monterrey Bay Fish Co - ~9 minutes
➤ Shop & Save (grocery store) - ~10 minutes
➤ Mon Incline - ~9 minutes
➤ Wine & Spirits - ~10 minutes
➤ Skyline overlooks - 2 minutes!

Driving Times:
➤ PNC Park / Heinz Field (Acrisure) - ~11 minutes
➤ Strip District - 9 minutes
➤ South Side - ~8 minutes
➤ Station Square - ~7 minutes
➤ Univ. of Pittsburgh - ~9 minutes

We have parking for 2 in the garage, and 2 in front of the garage, so there's plenty of off-street parking!
That said, we're conveniently situated less than a block from Grandview Ave. on Mt. Washington, and a <10 minute walk to the bars & restaurants of Shiloh or the east side of Grandview with LeMont, Monterrey Bay, and more, so if you don't have a car, you don't need it!

A <10 minute walk will also lead you to the Monongahela Incline, which provides connections to Pittsburgh's subway system known as the "T," stationed at Station Square. The "T" offers transportation to key destinations including Heinz Field, PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena, Rivers Casino, and all the vibrant cultural districts in downtown Pittsburgh.

Both Uber and Lyft are super easy from here as well.
By booking, Guest and all guests of Guest agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions, found here: https://www.hostwisestays.com/bookingagreement. We encourage our guests to read these carefully.
Key Ts & Cs (but not limited to) are listed below.

1. Smoking (or vaping) is not permitted inside. Smoking is allowed outside only; please, no butts on the ground. A minimum $2,000 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 four (4) up to a maximum of 14 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.

3. Guest is responsible for all child proofing. Any child amenities (pack & plays, high chairs, etc.) shall be completely and fully inspected for satisfactory working order by Guest prior to use. Hosts do not inspect child amenities between stays, and any injuries resulting from their use are 100% guest-related.

5. There is no daily housekeeping service. While the house has been thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival and linens and bath towels are included, daily maid service is not included in the rate.

6. Tampering with / disabling the decibel meter and refusing to reinstall it is grounds for immediate cancellation.

7. We are very flexible hosts, and do not ask or expect our guests to clean prior to check out. However, we also don't expect our guests to leave a mess; cleaning that requires substantially more time than usual due to garbage, stains, spills, etc., will be charged to the Guest at $40 per hour.

Property manager

Chad

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Water dispenser
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (371.6 sq m)

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

194139

About the neighborhood

Pittsburgh

This vacation home is located in Mount Washington, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Station Square and The Waterfront 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 PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park.

What's nearby

  • Station Square - 3 min drive
  • PPG Paints Arena - 3 min drive
  • David L Lawrence Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • PNC Park - 5 min drive
  • Acrisure Stadium - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh Station - 9 min drive
  • Station Square Station - 19 min walk
  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sly Fox Taphouse at The Point - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Concourse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Homerun Harry's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coughlin's Law Kitchen and Ale House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home! located?

This family-friendly Pittsburgh vacation home is located in Mount Washington, within 1 mi (2 km) of Monongahela Incline and Station Square. PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Station Square Station is 19 minutes by foot and South Hills Junction Station is 25 minutes.

The Bertha - Sleeps 10, Huge Restored Historical Home! Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Chad and his team went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met! Would highly recommend staying with him again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor weekend
The house is HUGE!! Definitely somewhere to book if you have a big group looking to stay under the same roof. Owner is very accommodating and resourceful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay everything was as pictured
Thank you 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024