reviews for: listing #93704 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania House rental
- bedrooms 3
- pool no
- type House
- baths 2½
- hot tub no
- community
- sleeps 6
- pets allowed no
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rates (USD)
$350
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$450
/nt
$950 - $1,350 /wk
$1,750 - $3,500 /mth
A LOT OF FUN!
Rae M.
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Review submitted: December 2, 2012
Date of arrival: November 30, 2012
We stayed overnight for a girl's getaway, shopped the next day at Tanger Outlets. We've done this as a yearly thing, but always stayed at hotels ... this was a great alternative to have a complete house with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Plus, so much fun to be surrounded by the "retro" atmosphere as we are six girls who all went to high school together and graduated in the 70's. Owner is great, friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely consider a return visit.
Owners response: I'm so glad you and your "70s Girls" enjoyed your overnight getaway at THE GOOD OL' DAYS HOUSE! You all looked great in your "decades outfits" which made you all look "decades" younger too. It was a pleasure to meet all of you and very happy to have you as my guests. I look forward to having you return for a future visit to my nostalgic guesthouse. As we used to say in the 1970s.... "Have a Nice Day".
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perfect!
Kim M.
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Review submitted: January 14, 2012
Date of arrival: November 5, 2011
Our stay at the Nostalgic Guest House was absolutely perfect! Melanie, and her husband Bob, were outstanding hosts and made us feel completely at home. The home was clean and inviting...and a whole lot of fun. It was a blast for our kids to get to experience so many things that we had growing up...can you say Pac Man and rotary phones?? They were our guides to and from the Steelers game and really went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. They made my husband's 40th birthday experience one he'll never forget.
Owners response: It was our pleasure and we so looked forward to welcoming you to our home for a unique, nostalgic "Pittsburgh Steeler" fan experience. You are a beautiful family and we had so much fun showing you around Steeler Country. I'm also glad you found our home to clean, comfortable and memorable! We look forward to a return visit, this time we hope you'll go back to Texas with a Steeler Victory! Thanks and God Bless! P.S. The Texas license plate is at the TOP of the steps....how do you like THAT placement!
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We loved this house!
Linda W.
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Review submitted: January 9, 2012
Date of arrival: July 2, 2011
We had the pleasure of staying at the Retro Retreat July 2-6 along with our 10 year old grandson. We all had such a good time while we were there over the 4th of July weekend. Our grandson learned about the patience it takes to dial a rotary phone, open a metal ice tray, percolate a pot of coffee on the stove, wash dishes and survive a warm summer night with a floor fan humming at the foot of the bed. He also took a spin with the push mower and had a blast.running up and down the back lawn with it. We watched old movies, played records and games downstairs and just had some simple fun. We used the house as a retreat while in Pgh for two family picnics, a Pirate game and 4th of July fireworks at the point. We also visited Melanie's newly opened store across the street and got some great candy there. Thank you for providing this great house and we hope to be back next time in Pittsburgh. Tom and Linda Walters
Owners response: Just logged into my computer and saw your review and it made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences online. It means a lot to me and so pleased that you were able to create fond new memories of the good ol' days with your grandson during your stay at The Good Ol' Days House! You can also "Like" me on facebook and I hope you will come back with family & friends soon! Have a nice day!
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Ytuarte Famiily Reunion
Roberta Ytuarte
(San Antonio, TX)
Review submitted: September 25, 2011
Date of arrival: July 14, 2011
FIne place to stay to be to relax and unwind in the peace and quite of the house. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the basement game room the kids loved. Would stay again if the need every arose again.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway
Owners response: Thank you Roberta for taking the time to share your nostalgic vacation experience online! You were great guests and we hope you will think of us again, on a future visit with the kids, to our area. P.S. We've added a Texas license plate to the basement steps! In November, a family from Frisco who stayed in the home sent it to us. We hope that makes our Texas guests feel a little closer to home!
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Unbelieveably great house
Pat
(Destin, Fl)
Review submitted: September 21, 2011
Date of arrival: September 2, 2011
I rented The Good Ol' Days house and the adjacent Hideaway for our family traveling to Belle Vernon for a wedding. What a great place. Grandkids were awed by the "old stuff" and didn't want to attend the wedding. Lots more fun to stay at the house and play games, Pacman and the pinball machine, listen to music from 33s, old albums (Terry Bradshaw ??, how's that for old) and just have fun. Melanie, the owner, was super. Supplied us with pastries, candy, cookies, water etc. and was especially nice to the grandkids even inviting them to her own home to swim and enjoy a cookout. How mch better can it get.
The house was super clean, well maintained and had everything to make your stay comfortable. We will definately stay there again.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
Owners response: Just logged onto my Homeaway site for updates and was so excited to see your review! I so appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others online and so glad that your family enjoyed your stay at The Good Ol' Days House. You all were a real treat during your stay and so glad you were able to create great family memories during your family wedding visit. We hope to see you again in the future, perhaps to visit with the 'newlyweds'. Have nice day.
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relaxing getaway
amy
(DOVER)
Review submitted: September 12, 2011
Date of arrival: April 22, 2011
My husband and I stayed here for only a weekend but it rejuvenated us as if we were there for a week. Melanie has considered every detail. We had a snack plate and small cake along with wine at our arrival. The house has memories abundant from several generations. We kept finding something new around each corner of the house. We had originally planned on the house being our point to wander around the area. Instead, we spent the time watching old movies, playing games and reconnecting. It was wonderful. We only left the house twice to bring food back.
I highly recommend this rental and renter.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway
Owners response: I want to thank you for sharing online, your 'nostalgic' weekend getaway experience at our home, The Good Ol' Days House in North Belle Vernon. So glad that you and your husband kept yourself busy with all the old-fashioned fun and amusing games, television shows and many other things that we used to do in those good ol' days to keep us busy. Hope you'll be back to visit again as we had a few new suprises to the Good Ol' Days House. You can also 'like' us on Facbook now, too. Thanks & have a nice day.
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New Years Eve
Jan
(New Orleans, LA.)
Review submitted: April 9, 2011
Date of arrival: December 30, 2010
My family had the pleasure in spending New Year's Eve with our grandchildren at the Good Old Days Guest House in Belle Vernon, PA. We are from New Orleans and our grandchildren live in Connellsville, Pa. We wanted to spend some of the holidays with them. The home was a true blast from the past. The decor was so true to the 40's - 70's era, The house was decorated for Christmas complete with the genuine retro toys under the Christmas tree. We were able to truly celebrate Christmas and New year's with them. The children were so enchanted with the game room and the toys and games. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone traveling to Pennsylvannia. Melanie has put such love and care into this guest house. We hope to return there very soon.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: Hello Janice, Having you and your family stay in the home during the holiday season was such a treat! I enjoyed hearing your funny stories about younger family members being intrigued with the way we lived back in those good ol' days without microwaves & dishwashers. You are blessed with a such a wonderful family and hope to see you again with a future visit to THE GOOD OL' DAYS HOUSE. We will be opening an old fashioned candy store &; Antique Gift shop right across the street on June 4th 2011. It is called SWEET NOSTALGIA ON BROAD for those who want to satisfy a sweet tooth with a little piece of the past! You gotta see it -- its truly a unique shop. Take care and God Bless!
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Thanksgiving 2010
Brenda
(Feeding Hills, MA USA)
Review submitted: January 7, 2011
Date of arrival: November 23, 2010
My son is a student at Pitt and we rented the house for 3 days over the holiday. The house is unbelievable "cool" had lots of memorabilia that my husband and I could relate to. My kids had a great time and my son enjoyed a touch of modern day watching football on the large flat screen TV in the basement! We prepared a turkey and all the fixings at the house and ate in the beautiful dining room. My family even thanked me for arranging this and said it was a special time. Melanie and her husband couldnt have been nicer and even bought me a turkey for the meal as well as having the refrigerator stocked with waters. I think my kids ate all the old fashioned candy despite me begging them to leave some for other guests. I definitely recommend and I hope to be a repeat customer. Loved it!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway
Owners response: Thanks Brenda & Bob for taking the time to review our home and I'm so glad you enjoyed your Nostalgic Thanksgiving Holiday & the fresh turkey too. It is also good to know the 'teen' family members had a great time, too. I appreciate the care you took during your stay and it is having families like yours, in the home, that I love welcoming. We would love to have you join us again in the future, as your son completes his education at the University of Pittsburgh!
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Mayberry
Jim
(Middletown, Connecticut)
Review submitted: August 25, 2010
Date of arrival: August 12, 2010
If you were lucky enough to grow up in the Belle Vernon area then do yourself a favor and stay at this property. It's a piece of Belle Vernon's past that is all brought together in one wonderful house that is conveniently located and within walking distance of the entire town. Enjoy the memorabilia from Kennywood, Forbes Field, the Super 71 Drive-in etc. See if you can find family members in the Belle Vernon H.S. class pictures from the fourties; I found my mother, father and two uncles!
I found the property to be exactly as advertised and extremely clean. The owner went over the top in making us feel welcome and comfortable. I would recommend this property to anyone, regardless of whether you're from the area or not.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: Thanks Jim, for taking the time to share your family's experience at our home, in your former home-town. I really appreciate your comments and glad that were able to relive those days gone by at Kennywood, Forbes Field, & the Super 71 Drive-In. We are always changing and adding new Pittsburgh & Local memorabilia from the area -- and since your visit we've added a 1960s photos of Shirley Jones & autographed Bill Mazeroski photo and something for the younger ones a 1980s Pac-Man Cocktail game table in the Rumpus Room. We'd love to have you back in your home-town, Mayberry/ BVA for any future visits. Thank you & Happy Travels!
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The Good Ol' Days Guesthouse
Jean
(Huntington Beach, California)
Review submitted: July 12, 2010
Date of arrival: May 19, 2010
Myself, my family and friends have stayed at this wonderful guesthouse on three different occasions. My husband and I are originally from Belle Vernon so it's a great place to stay while visiting family still in the area. I also brought two of my friends from California for a "girl's long weekend" and we had a great time sightseeing in the area. It was their first time visiting the southwestern Pennsylvania area and they just loved the guesthouse, the beauty of the area, and the great people that live there. My family and I look forward to returning this winter for deer-hunting season. The Good Ol' Days House is now considered our "home away from home" and we will return year after year to enjoy it's warm hospitality.
Jean from California
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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The Texans
Review submitted: January 29, 2010 Date of arrival: October 21, 2009
What a treat to step into a place that reminded me of so many people I love! Every room brought back people and times and places which I had not visited in a long time. Thanks for your dream and hospitality. We had a grand time! Thanks.
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Mavrikas from Florida
Review submitted: January 29, 2010 Date of arrival: December 30, 2009
Everything in the house certainly took me back in time...and it had an even stronger impact for my in-laws. They felt like they were in heaven with all the nostalgia displayed here. It was a great experience for us...Melanie has created a real gen for the area.
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Jomisko Family (Florida)
Review submitted: January 29, 2010 Date of arrival: December 26, 2009
You gave my husband and me a chance to make some wonderful memories with two of our daughters and their families...it will always feel like home to use.
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The Lackey Family from Texas
Review submitted: January 29, 2010 Date of arrival: September 3, 2009
Me and my family are so fortunate to come across this place..this house is incredible and your imagination is so creative I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. You really made our family fell comfortable. Thank you doesn't seem like enough....so here's a little Jambalaya mix for yal
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Waggoner, Sharpe, and Privetti Families
Review submitted: January 29, 2010 Date of arrival: July 9, 2009
Our family stayed for 9 days and had a wonderful time. We came from California, Texas and New York. It was so nice to have a base house where we could visit together. We took a canoe trip and a gambling trip plus a family reunion. The house is GREAT!
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Peters Family
Review submitted: January 29, 2010 Date of arrival: June 18, 2009
We want to thank Melanie for her brilliant idea of establishing a guest house in North Belle Vernon. It gave our family an opportunity to all stay together in one location...and to share nostalgic and fond memories with our kids about growing up here. This great old house is truly a great bridge to the past and Melanie did a wonderful job of restoring it. We take many great memories back to California with us. Melanie, thanks for the memories!
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