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Private luxury apartment in the heart of the city

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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
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Rochester, NY
  • Blue Cross Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Strong
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • University of Rochester
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Margaret Merriman
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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. 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.
Map
Rochester, NY

What's nearby

  • Blue Cross Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rochester Riverside Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Strong - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eastman School of Music - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Rochester - 4 min drive - 3.3 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 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

Elise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything was wonderful and the owner is very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely Cozy
Perfect place, couldn’t ask for me and will definitely stay again if it’s available
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy apartment
Wish we could of stayed longer. So cozy and charming and super clean. Host was wonderful and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Margaret’s home is perfect for 1 person or a couple. Clean and comfortable. Perfect spot to work and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Property and location were fantastic. Margaret was an absolute pleasure to deal with, and a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Downtown Apartment
As advertised. Beautiful apartment conveniently located to sights in the city. Owner was responsive. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This property was absolutely beautiful & clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

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

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

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

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little apartment
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
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Stayed 3 nights in May 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

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A "no worry" place to stay
Everything is as advertised. We liked the location and the amenities. We had stayed here before so knew what to expect, and did not have to worry if the apartment would meet our needs. It did!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely half-basement in the heart of Corn Hill
Margaret was a phenomenal host. She directed us to a number of fun Corn Hill activities and met all of our needs. Very attentive and communicative. This VRBO is stocked with everything you'll need for a long-term stay. The surrounding area is beautiful during the summer! Many coffeeshops and a public library nearby. Highly rated VRBO for a reason.
Stayed 49 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Apartment
If you are visiting Rochester, you HAVE to stay in this apartment!! The apartment is located in a lovely, picturesque area. It is beautifully decorated and so comfortable. It is central to downtown Rochester and the host, Margaret, was a pleasure to interact with. We will be staying here whenever we visit Rochester!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geofferey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The owner was very kind, responded quickly to my messages, the place was very neat and clean as well. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pam E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Apartment
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. The neighborhood was lovely and close to everything. The apartment was very sweet, clean, decorated nicely and well appointed. Our biggest complaint was the bed - it was hard and uncomfortable, nothing a topper couldn’t resolve. I really appreciated the approach of the host - there if we needed her, but gave us our space and didn’t overwhelm us with information, rules, check-in and -out instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Expectations
The property looked just like the pictures. Everything worked and was in very good condition. We liked the off-street parking so we didn't have to move our vehicle every day. We slept well. It was below freezing outside, but the floor was warm. Hope we can stay again next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kiera c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My view
I loved the set up everything was perfect including communication with Margaret shes very kind & & explained everything well thank you again Margaret happy holidays 💕
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
The place was impeccable. Beautiful decoration, clean, peaceful and quiet. I was 100% satisfied with the accurate place pictures and description in VRBO overall information. The Owner was very gentle and gave me the explanations needed about the place and she came to me the last day to make sure that I was ok with my stay. which I was without any doubt. I would recommend this place with no reservations...Thanks M,M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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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