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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pittsburgh, PA
  • PPG Paints Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Pittsburgh
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • PNC Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pittsburgh, PA (AGC-Allegheny County)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1st Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1st Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Main

+1
1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom 1 in Hallway - Blue

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom 2 in Suite - Green

Bathtub or shower

2nd Floor Bathroom 3 in Hallway - White

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Home • Former Convent

Gorgeous renovation of a former Convent in the heart of Pittsburgh's Historic South Side. Space for your family to be together for your visit to the Pittsburgh area. Walk to hundreds of local shops, restaurants, bars, live music, parks, trails and downtown Pittsburgh. Centrally located with plenty of off-street parking for our guests. Immaculate original woodwork throughout with modern touches.

4 full bathrooms and 8+ bedrooms. This is one of the largest homes available in the South Side with roughly 5000 square feet under roof. First floor is an equipped kitchen, large living space, dining room and full bath. 1st floor bedroom is also connected to a full bathroom(3 steps up to the back door). 2nd Floor is 5 bedrooms, a den and 3 full bathrooms. 3rd floor is 1 large bedroom and an additional bedroom.

The South Side is Pittsburgh's most walkable and livable neighborhood. A uniquely situated flat stretch of space directly across the river from Pittsburgh's Downtown or Central Business District. You can walk to hundreds of shops, restaurants and practical amenities. Live music, bike trails, narrow quaint streets and a historic feel set the scene for your Pittsburgh adventure.

Property manager

Jonathan

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes should be left either at the front or back of the house.
Food and drink should be kept in kitchen or dining room.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

Pittsburgh

Located on a river, this holiday home is in South Side Flats, a neighbourhood 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.
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Pittsburgh, PA

What's nearby

  • PPG Paints Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • David L Lawrence Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Pittsburgh - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • PNC Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Carnegie Mellon University - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Wood Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Station - 13 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Head's Saloon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ruggers Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piper's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Joe's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home • Former Convent pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Home • Former Convent?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home • Former Convent?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home • Former Convent located?

Located in South Side Flats, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Duquesne University, PPG Paints Arena and University of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University and PNC Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). First Avenue Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this house!

Our group has used this house 3 times and we love it! It's spacious, beautiful and clean! We also love exploring the neighborhood and the easy access to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Take thee to the nunnery

Fabulous restoration of a convent with 9 bedrooms, 4 bath, two living rooms, a massive kitchen with a professional gas stove and a dining room that housed my entire large family for Christmas. A well-equipped house for entertaining- comfortable sleeping. A few family members did not like the neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Convent is a Wonderful property on the Southside of Pittsburgh

An excellent property for a group of 13. We loved the big dinning table to gather as well as the two comfortable living rooms. The kitchen is well appointed and we enjoyed looking at the larger-than-life clock on the building a few streets over. Covered patio was a treat. The property is Clean and beds comfortable. No complaints from our group. We’d stay there again. Nice job Jonathan and Brian.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The host was very responsive and the kitchen had all the necessities for coffee/tea! Bedrooms were spacious, and the outdoor area was great for hanging out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Burgh Reunion

Nine women who have been friends for over 50 years enjoyed this home. There were private bedrooms for everyone, and sufficient gathering space, kitchen supplies and dining areas. We had a great time, and the convent was terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding/Thanksgiving

We enjoyed the historical house! We had ample room for our 9 adults 2 teens and 2 infants. We had a family wedding over Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed eating together in the spacious dining room. This house is close to museums and the wedding venue!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steelers Game

Fantastic property for a large group - plenty of room for everyone, cute neighborhood, close to the stadium. This is our second year and we will be back. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and clean

We really enjoyed our stay with high school friends of 40 years at this converted convent. The house was very clean and roomy. Restoration up the converted convent was very nice where the original woodwork was refinished and maintained but included updated fixtures and appliances. The only downside to the house was a musty smell that seem to dissipate as the weekend went on. Seems like the dining room and family room on the first would flow better if swapped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pitt graduation celebration

This was a perfect place for our extended family to join us for celebrating our daughter graduating from Pitt! Very clean, very spacious.The home is beautiful and the garden in back was a nice surprise.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely immaculate and perfect for a birthday celebration with family and friends!

Spacious, super clean, very well appointed kitchen, and comfortable seating areas. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

This house was exactly right for us! Some family live in the area and others traveled to Pittsburgh to stay in the house, Everyone had a great time. The house had everything we needed -- kitchen is well-stocked, multiple rooms to hang out in so that people could have some space, bedrooms were comfortable. It was just perfect! We are so appreciative!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All For One, One For All

My family traveled from 4 states to visit my parents in a space where we could host Thanksgiving for 20. All of the basics were covered and then some, stocked bath towels, dishes, utensils, glassware, etc. Bring your own coffee grounds or pods, but there's a selection of tea, oatmeal, and a few pantry items. There was more than enough room for everyone to sleep, a variety of places to gather throughout the home, and plenty of parking (garage doors are 7.5 feet wide by 6.5 feet tall and 17-18 feet deep). So many local shops and restaurants to see that we can't wait to return and explore. Be sure to check out Twelve Whiskey Barbecue; Christie and her team were awesome! Brian and Jon, thank you for your excellent communication and willingness to go above and beyond for our trip to be a success! We'll definitely return to staysouthside . c o m properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steeler Weekend

Fantastic house with a lot of room for all. Kitchen had pretty much everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room

Great place to stay! House is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place for family gathering

Clean, comfortable, interesting home that accommodated our family reunion. Wonderful kitchen and lots of sleeping space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

justine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

This was a beautiful place to stay affording our family to gather under one roof to visit, play and explore historic Pittsburgh. Thank you, J & D
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10

Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a great time. Property was perfect for our extended family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football Getaway

This is a great house in a great location for large groups. The host was very helpful and responded quickly to all requests. We will definitely be back, thank you Brian.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We were in the area celebrating parents 60th anniversary that lived in the area. The house was perfect for 20 of us to stay close and the accommodations were perfect. Plenty of room for all and the house is beautiful. Had to communicate with the owner a couple times and he was quick to respond and pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan

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I live and work Pittsburgh's South Side with my wife, daughter and a baby son. Amature rooftop beekeeper.
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