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Yew: 3-Bedroom Home Near West Penn Hospital
Bloomfield, Pittsburgh · Free parking in front · Dogs considered
Bloomfield · Pittsburgh's Little Italy
A 3-bedroom house 0.2 miles from West Penn Hospital
Yew is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh’s Little Italy. West Penn Hospital is 0.2 miles away. UPMC Children’s Hospital and UPMC Shadyside are about 4 minutes by car, UPMC Presbyterian about 7, and the University of Pittsburgh about 5.
Four real beds sleep 8: a king, a queen and two doubles, plus an air mattress for a 9th guest. Every bedroom has a work desk and chair, a Smart TV and room-darkening shades. There’s free parking for 2 cars in front of the house, a washer and dryer, and fast Wi-Fi with ethernet. Stays of a month or longer are welcome.
- 4 beds, sleeps 8 (9 with air mattress)
- Stand-alone house, no shared spaces
- Free parking for 2 cars in front, small front yard
- Dogs considered, please ask
- Security system & keyless entry
- Work desk & chair in every bedroom
What this place offers
Air conditioner
TV
Wifi & Internet
Towels
Bathtub
Hair Dryer
Body Soap
Hot Water
Bed Linens
Washing Machine
Hangers
Extra pillows and blankets
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Cleaning products
Good to Know
- Kitchen: stainless appliances, gas stove, granite counters, dishwasher, an island with bar seating and a Keurig coffee station.
- Living room: Smart TV with DIRECTV STREAM and plenty of seating.
- Dining room: table for 8, a desk, a coat closet and a sideboard stocked with table settings.
- Bedrooms: a king, a queen and two doubles. Each room has a dresser, closet, luggage rack, Smart TV, work desk and chair, and room-darkening shades.
- Bathrooms: two full baths with tubs, an adjustable makeup mirror, hair dryer, towels and toiletries.
- Laundry and comfort: washer and dryer in the basement, central air, ceiling fans, a pack 'n play and baby gates.
Other Details to Note
- Getting to the door: the house is set back from Yew St. You walk down concrete steps and an uneven path that can be slippery in rain or snow. It isn't a good fit for guests with mobility or balance concerns. We send photo directions before you arrive; after dark, plan on using your phone's flashlight.
- Inside, the bedrooms are upstairs and the stairs are steep.
- It's a city block. A rail line runs behind the house, and there's a bar around the corner.
- Pets: dogs are considered with approval and a pet fee. Please ask for our pet questionnaire before booking.
- There's a doorbell camera at the front entrance.
Who stays at Yew
Families visiting someone in the hospital. West Penn is 0.2 miles away, and UPMC Children’s, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, Magee-Womens and the VA are all within about 8 minutes by car. You get a full kitchen and a real bed after a long day at the hospital.
Travel nurses and people on work assignments. Every bedroom has a desk and chair, there’s ethernet as well as Wi-Fi, and the washer and dryer are in the house. Stays of 28 nights or more are welcome. Ask us about monthly rates.
Parents visiting college students. Pitt is about 5 minutes away, and Carnegie Mellon, Carlow and Chatham are all within about 10.
Weddings and family weekends in the East End. Three bedrooms, a dining table for 8, and Liberty Avenue’s bakeries and restaurants a short walk away.
Questions guests ask about Yew
How far is Yew from West Penn Hospital?
0.2 miles. That’s about a 1-minute drive or a short walk.
How close is it to UPMC Children’s, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside?
UPMC Shadyside is 0.6 miles (about 4 minutes by car), UPMC Children’s Hospital is 0.9 miles (about 4 minutes), and UPMC Presbyterian in Oakland is 1.8 miles (about 7 minutes). UPMC Magee-Womens is 2.1 miles and the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is 1.2 miles.
Is it close to Pitt and other colleges?
The University of Pittsburgh is about 5 minutes by car. Carnegie Mellon, Carlow and Chatham are all within about 10 minutes.
Is Yew set up for travel nurses and monthly stays?
Yes. Stays of 28 nights or more are welcome, every bedroom has a work desk and chair, and the house has ethernet, fast Wi-Fi, a washer and dryer, and a full kitchen. Ask us about monthly rates.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking for 2 cars is free in front of the house.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are considered with approval and a pet fee. Please ask for our pet questionnaire before you book.
How many people can stay?
Eight guests in four beds (a king, a queen and two doubles), and a 9th on an air mattress.
Is the house accessible?
No. The house sits back from the street, down concrete steps and an uneven path, and the bedrooms are up a steep flight of stairs. It isn’t a good fit for guests with mobility or balance concerns.
How does check-in work?
Self check-in with a keypad code. We send photo directions to the front door before you arrive.
Why book here instead of Airbnb or Vrbo?
Booking direct with Rivers & Steel City Homes skips the platform service fees and can save you 5-15%. You deal with our local Pittsburgh team the whole way.
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agree to our house rules below.
Respect, Care, and Seamless Stays
House rules
We trust our guests will treat our home with respect and care, please understand our rules are set in place to ensure future guest satisfaction and a seamless transition between reservations. Thanks for your cooperation!
Quiet Hours are between 9PM- 9AM
Quiet Hours are between 9PM- 9AM
Absolutely NO parties or gatherings
Absolutely NO parties or gatherings
EXTRA GUESTS/VISITORS
Please disclose if visitors will be present on the property and understand that additional guests at the property beyond 11pm should anticipate paying the additional guest fee of $25 per person per night stayed. *Please Note: Doorbell Camera details listed below.
For insurance & liability purposes, it’s important to know the correct number of guests at the property to ensure we are abiding by city occupancy codes in the event of an emergency.
SMOKING
This is a NON-SMOKING home, any guests who smoke in the house will be fined $200/day of their reservation. Guests are permitted to responsibly smoke outside and are responsible for removing & disposing of all cigarette butt’s prior to checking out.
LATE CHECK OUT
Please request a late checkout prior to your arrival and we promise to do our best to accommodate you if we have the means. That being said, guests who check out late without prior consent will be charged an additional $50/hr. they are in the unit with a minimum charge of one hour.
COOKING
We DO NOT allow cooking with strong aromatic foods such as curry or fish fry, as our guest turnover doesn’t allow time to properly remove the smell. We do not have designated area for this type of cooking on premises. Guest who violate this rule will be subject to and additional cleaning fee of $250 or more.
FURNITURE
We kindly ask you to refrain from moving the furniture/appliances around as it can cause damage to the property and will result in additional costs for our cleaners and other team members to show up last minute to work. Therefore, we ask you to respect our request and keep the furniture in its original place.
PETS
Dogs are considered with qualifications and additional amount- please ask for our pet questionnaire for full details prior to booking.
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