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Lovely old family home

Vacation home near University of Rochester in Rochester

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Flat-screen TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Rochester, NY
  • Place, Highland Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Rochester
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Strong Memorial Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Rochester

Highland Park stay.At this Highland Park vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Highland Park and Mount Hope Cemetery. Also, Frederick Douglass Statue is within half a mile (1 km) and Highland Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Highland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Hope Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frederick Douglass Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Rochester - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Strong Memorial Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 11 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 601 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely old family home

Welcome to our lovely old, quaint, spacious home in a safe, historic neighborhood in Rochester, New York. We are right across the street from the famous Highland park. We are walking distance from the University of Rochester, College Town and the hospitals. Very close to restaurants, shops, theaters, and the Strong National Museum of Play, one of the greatest places to visit at any age.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Lovely old family home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is cute with nice details. The location is very good - near many things including University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital. The kitchen & downstairs bathrooms were clean. The living room had a nice TV and comfortable furniture. However, the house is not being maintained as it should be - on arrival there was a wet washcloth and an obviously dirty, stained towel in the upstairs bathroom. The shower curtain was hanging off the rod because there are not enough hooks to hold it up. The toilet seat was detached. The bathroom doorknob was broken and fell on the floor on the outside - my son was locked in - luckily we were upstairs to put the knob back on, but it fell off several more times. All of the beds, though comfortable, had either sheets that were too small for the bed or were missing or torn. The bed in one room is supported on paint cans. There had just been several inches of snow, but there was no snow shovel anywhere and we had to use a small emergency shovel from the car to clean out the driveway far enough to fit our cars. Although my communication with the host had been good prior to our stay, when I sent her a message about the problems we had encountered, she never responded. We loved the location and the house could be great if maintenance and cleaning were better attended to.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zena L.

This house was fine for my group of 4 to visit the University of Rochester during alumni weekend. The price was fair for what we got, and I personally felt fine for the most part, but there were a few things that could have been a better based on what my friends shared throughout the weekend. The friend who slept in the bunk bed room was pretty uncomfortable and said she could mostly just feel the mattress springs and her back was sore. We also each only had one thin pillow. There was a lot of dust under the beds, some spiders & webs in corners, and the bed in our room seemed to be held up by a lot of paint cans which worried us a bit, but I personally slept fine. It might have also been nice to have more (and slightly nicer) towels, but there were just enough for us to each have one. The bedsheets were also kind of rough feeling, but not a huge deal.The location was nice for getting to the university and was mostly quiet. There was sufficiently comfortable furniture in the living room for the time we spent in it.I think if they just maybe hire some more thorough cleaners, get some slightly nicer towels and bedding, and replace the twin mattresses on the bunk bed it would be a lot more comfortable. But overall it worked well enough for our needs and the price was fair.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim B.

The host was responsive, entry went smoothly and the neighborhood felt safe. The air conditioning worked well and the place was comfortable. The quality of the linens and towels was lacking. The squirrels frolicking in the attic perimeter did not affect our sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine with a few caveats

Having read prior reviews, there were not many surprises. My breakdown:Positives:-easy check-in/check-out-friendly hosts-excellent communication, always responded promptly and sent teams in when warranted-Pac-man machine was a huge hit, our kids loved it-location good, near Highland Park, good access to supermarkets and felt generally pretty safeCons:-the house is a little worn, can tell it's a rental -crib was broken-agree with prior reviews about cheap polyester/oddly fitting bedding-there was a squirrel infestation in the roof. Although we were told they hadn't breached the house, they were quite loud scampering around at night and early morning-slow shower drain-water condenser was leaking and the basement where washer/dryer was musty/damp smelling- they did fix it during our stay-the AC, which was quite strong at first, started sputtering toward the end of our three week trip and then just stopped working completely, making the last 2 days quite hot and uncomfortableOverall it was fine (but definitely not luxurious) for a short vacation, and as mentioned, the hosts worked promptly to address issues that came up. Worth noting that they also had addressed issues from prior guest visits, like the low quantity of dinnerware issue- we brought paper plates and utensils after reading reviews, but there were quite enough plates/cups for all 6 of us.
broken/missing blinds
broken screen to basement
stains on stairs to attic
chipped kitchen flooring
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable, Comfortable and Clean

We enjoyed the opportunity to have our pups join us on this mini-vaca with family from our of state. The home is clean and comfortable and convenient to all Rochester has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a big family

Great stay!!! Read reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely House in Lovely Neighborhood

Fine location between historic Mt Hope cemetery and Highland Park, just up from the EllwangerBarry neighborhood. Sole wish: it was VERY cold, and I couldn’t find any heat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Liane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again but would bring supplies

The property fit our needs. Having stayed in a lot of homes in Rochester this was the most sparse. The furnishings and beds were comfortable. The basics like paper towels bath tissue were nearly nonexistent. The mattress cover and sheets didn’t quite fit on the beds. No extra towels and no hand towels. For a house that sleeps 6 or more, there were only 4 plates and bowls. With just a few things attended to this would be a five star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

May St house

The house was clean and comfortable and walking distance to beautiful Highland Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S., Quincy, USA

Convenient home with 3 bedrooms

The property is as described. No issues accessing the house and the location makes it easy to reach U of R and Highland Park. 3 bedrooms makes it easy to sleep 3-4 kids separate from parents. The house does smell like smoke. The house was well cleaned, but the smoke smell was throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy house in a nice location

This is our second stay and the house was great! There were new towels and we really appreciated the AC. My kid loves the upstairs room and the location across the street from Highland park is great for walks after work and during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice neighborhood

Friendly neighbors,restaurants and corner store were convenient stops
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend to visit family

Three generations stayed here while visiting Rochester family. The space was comfortable and convenient. Off street parking available for three cars. Location only blocks away from a nice walking park and also a smoothie place down the street at the corner. Convenient to downtown but quiet and tree lined. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Spot!

We only had three of us staying here for UofR's graduation weekend, so we had lots of extra space. It's in a great location for UofR and college town. Graduation fell on the Lilac Festival weekend, which is basically across the street. We did hit a little traffic because of that, but it was so easy to stop in and see the festivities. The house was very comfortable, and two full baths is a big plus. As others have said, it's fairly basic, but we had all the towels and other supplies we needed. Everything was in working order. The third floor bonus room with Ms. Pacman is a fun plus. The host is extremely prompt in replying to all messages. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Salli F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, very basic

The house has just the very basics and no extras, but it was clean and manageable. Host was very responsive to questions and the location was perfect for us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Bernville, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Cute, very clean home in a quiet area. We appreciated that it was dog friendly. Super comfortable bed and little extras in the kitchen such as dish & hand soap, paper towels, even shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the bathroom. We could also pack light knowing there was a washer and dryer to use. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is an older home with very few extras

This is an older home near Univ of Rochester. The location was generally convenient for where we needed to be (RIT). Pros: The game/TV room in the attic has a Ms. Pacman game which was fun. The dining table was conducive to card playing in the evenings. The beds were reasonably comfortable, however, the fitted sheets didn't stay on well and bunched up overnight. Cons: there are limited to no amenities including kitchen towels (none), 4 plates (for a home with 6 beds), nowhere to sit/hang out in the backyard, couldn't figure out how to put the front porch light on, the downstairs shower could be cleaned better. You can tell this is a rental property. The owner has provided the bare minimum or less in terms of essentials. All in all I am giving this property 3 stars because the fun attic doesn't make up for the lack of everything else. Although I value having rental properties as an alternative to hotels, I'm not sure I would stay here again; there would have to be no other options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a long weekend retreat!

This older house is comfortable, clean, and spacious for four adults. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and a great location close to everything downtown, a short walk and you are in Highland Park. It was perfect for our visit to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Moravia

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house and convenient location!

The house is a lovely Rochester foursquare and exactly what we expected from the description and photos. It's in a great location, especially if you're going to be doing anything on the University of Rochester campus or if you're planning to attend the Lilac Festival (the house is literally across the street from Highland Park). My kids especially appreciated the third floor "rec room" type area with a television and an arcade machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

We are a family of five, two adults, and three children ages 5, 2, and newborn. The third floor was a perfect play space for our children. The property is perfectly located next to Highland Park and within walking distance of several coffee shops and restaurants. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for U of Rochester check in!

We stayed 2 nights in Allison's sweet home. It's very close to campus & she was super helpful and communicative! It's such the better way to go than getting 2 hotel rooms. We had space to relax, play games in her cool kids loft and made our family's transition to college way less stressful! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jill K., Waynesboro, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We went to the PGA Championship and the house was in a great location for the Championship parking as well as close to many restaurants. Plus you can park 2 cars in the driveway as street parking is limited. Allison was responsive right away if we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this property very much, it is comfortable, roomy and surrounding area is safe and quiet. The only criticism I have is there were no spare toilet paper (almost ran out) and paper towels (barely sufficient), and no tissues in either bathroom hence using paper towels as tissues. There was no additional stock available that could be located. Also, as others have noted, why not add a few more coffee mugs in the cupboard. This being said, I would likely visit again. Please provide some spare stock of these cheap items.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023