Pittsburgh's Exciting North Shore - Carnegie Room

Wonderful roof deck! Lots to do , see, eat. Central location; walk to Downtown, stadiums, museums, parks, walking trails, Science Center, National Aviary, Children's Museum, breweries on this street. A real Victorian 22 room house and roof deck with a City-feel of skylines, up in the tree tops, sunsets over the Ohio Valley, and the moon! A second guest room with kitchenette in this house is available under the title "Pittsburgh's Fun North Shore" The space My home is a townhouse with a roof deck near Allegheny Commons Park in National Register Historic District of Allegheny West; minutes to Downtown Pittsburgh by walking or driving, or to Allegheny General Hospital, Heinz Field, PNC Park, the River Heritage Trail for biking and walking. Minutes to the free Subway to Downtown, museums, stadiums. The room is a large second floor private guest room with three bathrooms with soaking tub, double bed, dresser, wooden shutters, refrigerator, microwave, desk. Includes Wi Fi , self-controlled heating and air conditioning, roof decks with views of the Park and the Pittsburgh City skyline. Built in 1870, the house had an alcohol still in the attic during Prohibition and a pistol shooting range in the basement. For early morning eating visit the Allegheny sandwich/breakfast shop next door! Nearby is the best Thai restaurant in the City, other cafes with IPO beers, Georgios Italian restaurant, and Peppi's sports submarine...as well as some fast-food places(Subway, Wendy's, McDonalds, and Taco Bell). Guests may use the washer and dryer and the two bicycles in summertime. The owner is a quiet guy who keeps to himself, a grad of Duquesne University. Jack is very interested in preservation of historic buildings, lives simply, plays racquetball, hikes and bikes, meditates and practices yoga. Nearby is the Andy Warhol Museum, National Aviary, Calvary church with its Tiffany windows, Mattress Factory Art Museum, Carnegie Science Center, Children's Museum, Rivers Casino, the Requin submarine on the Ohio River, the YMCA, PNC Park and Heinz Field. This location has easy access to all Interstates, the River walking/hiking trails, three neighborhoods of Victorian homes including the Monterrey Cafe, an Irish Cafe. Guest access Guests arrive through the security coded front door and live on the second floor with views into the tree tops. Parking is handy where the host parks or in front of the house. The free subway to Downtown is three block away beside Heinz Field. The bus stops across the street. Many restaurants are within two blocks, including Thai, Italian, Carmi's Southern cooking, and Lindo's Greek. There are two guest rooms which are close to each other and may use any of three bathrooms. During your stay Guests need to contact Host for a mutually agreeable time to check in. Guests have access to home delivery food and travel files located in the hallway. The files also include places to walk/hike, to eat, to drive to visit. Many restaurants deliver to our house! In the evenings the unique roof deck is a place to watch sunsets, drink wine or during the day for some sunning. Owner lives here and is available but does not intrude; he is available by phone at all times. If possible the owner will personally welcome guests and give an introduction to the neighborhood and amenities. Other things to note Most of the furnishings of the house are vintage keeping with the age of the house. The owner's library is available; television is available in the Loft Room near the roof deck during the hours of 8 AM to Midnight. Wi-Fi throughout the house. Long term and short term guests may use the washer and dryer in the basement. This is a residential neighborhood where the wealthy lived in the Victorian era; neighbors, including Art Rooney, saved their neighborhood from total demolition for an Interstate. Allegheny West National Historic District is in process of restoration by the homeowners. There are many trees lining the streets and brick sidewalks, as well as access to Uber or Lyft to move you quickly throughout the City. The minimum stay is two nights and there are discounts for a week's stay and a month's reservation.