Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground at Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
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About this property
Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House
This is not your everyday vacation rental. The Good Ol’ Days House is a one-of-a-kind nostalgic experience that feels like stepping back into your childhood. From the moment you see the famous 1950s kitchen to the retro rooms and memory-filled spaces throughout the home, this stay is designed to bring back the warmth, fun, and comfort of the good ol’ days.
Lovingly restored and full of authentic vintage charm, the house is perfect for families, friends, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and unforgettable weekend getaways. Guests can enjoy a retro 50s kitchen, a 40s-inspired dining room, a 60s-style living room, cozy 70s bedrooms, and a classic knotty pine lower level that invites everyone to gather, laugh, and make memories together.
Outside, the porch and patio offer even more space to relax and reconnect. Convenient to local dining, shopping, and day trips around the Mon Valley and greater Pittsburgh region, The Good Ol’ Days House offers a stay unlike anything else in Western Pennsylvania.
Recently featured on KDKA’s “Cool Houses” segment on Pittsburgh Today Live, The Good Ol’ Days House continues to delight guests who are looking for more than a place to sleep — they are looking for an experience they will never forget.
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Located in Belle Vernon, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Grand Theater and Abel Colley Tavern and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include 5th Street Steps and Nemacolin Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Critter Country Animal Farm, or check out an event or a game at Redstone Field. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Belle Vernon travel guide
Is Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of 5th Street Steps, Cedar Creek Park, and Cedarbrook Golf Course. Critter Country Animal Farm and John DiVirgilio Sports Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Lara
21 May 2026
Liked: Location
Staying in this house is its own experience. My friend and I enjoyed everything about the good old days’s house and already planned on coming back for a long weekend. Melanie has put so much love and care into this house and to share it with everyone is such a special thing.
We had the most wonderful time at the Good Ol’Days house! It’s such an amazing home that transports you back in time with its incredible collection of decor and furniture from the years past. You could spend 2 days looking at the amazing display of everything in all of the rooms! It truly is an amazing home and so beautiful. The bed was so comfortable as was all of the other furniture inside and out. We enjoyed porch watching and the bunnies and birds everywhere enjoying spring weather. The welcome sign and treats and pasta dinner offered was such a special warm touch as well. This home has everything you need and more for a comfortable and fun stay and experience! We cannot wait to come back and stay again! Thank you for your warm hospitality and we just loved it here. Just what the heart and soul needed!
Wonderful hostess, and a very interesting home.. You’ll have a blast down in the basement with the games and the seating in the fullscreen TV. There are reminiscence of a different time throughout the home. Who does
As soon as we walked in this home brought us back to our childhood! Melanie was not only a great host she went above and beyond. Such a nice family. When we return we know where we’ll be staying! At the “Time Machine” home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good
Andy C.
1 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
I was expecting a lot of vintage memorabilia, however what you dont see in the pictures is the large amount of religious items. I'm used to people having a few things of that nature but this was enough to make us a little uncomfortable, as we aren't catholic. Otherwise the place was clean and the kids had fun with the game room. Hosts were hospitable and communicated well.
This is by far the best VRBO experience ever! We celebrated my mom's 79th birthday as well as visiting my son who plays for the Cal football team. Walking around the house brought back so many memories! The communications from the owner were outstanding and in fact were typically responded in less than an hour. The house was extremely clean and the decorations left no detail behind. My son enjoyed the pinball machine and the arcade games and as a family we just enjoyed sitting in the living room talking. The beds were extremely comfortable. We will be staying here again for sure!
Family really enjoyed all of the different themes in each room. The game room was a hit! The hosts were wonderful and responsive. We were given a tour of the home on arrival, and they were quick to bring extra lighting during an unexpected power outage. We did not realize that there is also a tiny guest house on the back of the property that is available to book, and our host was able to give that guest a quick tour of the big house also. They share a parking area and a small part of the backyard space, but we rarely saw the other tenants. Booking both homes would be fun for a larger group! The big house is three stories, with game room and full bath in the basement, living area and half bath on the main floor, and three bedrooms, full bath, and laundry closet on the top floor. The kitchen space is small for cooking, but the adjacent dining room is large with plenty of seating. We also enjoyed the front porch and back patio areas. This home is a unique and fun experience!
The kitchen was small but very functional. We were able to make our Gram's traditional pizza on her old Ovenex pans. it was a lot of fun looking around at the reminders of the "Good Old Days" while we got ready for my husband's 59th.
Fun house, with lots of very cool things to see or do. Beds were very comfortable. Hosts made us feel welcome. We would stay here again when in the area.
Our family came upon this fun place while looking for a place for our graduate. This was such a fun environment and our family enjoyed the walk down memory lane while making new memories together. Melanie is a wonderful host with all the kindest details to make you feel welcome!
So much fun!! Highly recommend and will be returning. Host was awesome and the house was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Richard P T.
18 June 2014
A truly unique experience & trip back to the past.
It's above the ho-hum of a traditional hotel stay. Plenty of things to do and see.
If you are into history or fads of the past it's the place for you. I look forward to staying there again sometime.
We had an amazing time stepping back in time. We will definitely be back!
Melanie was an amazing host and went out of her way to make our stay special. We had a small gathering for a co-ed baby shower for our family who live in the valley. Our family enjoyed the property as well! We enjoyed the pin ball machine, record player and the themed bedrooms the most!
You walk into this home and feel like you stepped into a time machine. Our group had so much fun. It was very comfortable and clean. Thank you so much for hosting us.
Melanie is an amazing host! I love this place! So much like going back in time. It is authentic rather than gimmicky. I can’t say enough good things. We stayed when it was decorated for Christmas but I’d love to see it as normal too. All the detail was so well executed. And it smelled like my grandmas house! This house made me feel happy, secure, loved, and hugged. Book without hesitation.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the "Good Ole Days" house. A memory at every turn and it was so cozy and warm. A great way to spend Thanksgiving week with family. Melanie was a wonderful host and very responsive to our questions. Highly recommend staying here for an unique and memorable experience.
The host was extremely nice. Responded quickly to any communication. The house was fun. Filled with all sorts of nostalgic things to look at and play with. The house was clean and well organized. Thanks so much for a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeannine D.
29 Dec 2015
Good Ol ' Days
Great experience!! We will stay again. Took us back in time. Many memories from the pinball machine to the pac man game. Melanie was a great hostess. Thanks!!
...and then some. My family and I had such a memorable stay. Every inch of the home was packed with the sights, sounds and smells of our childhood. The house is cozy, comfortable and immaculate. One note: there is only one ac unit but plenty of fans were provided. Melanie is a very gracious host and accessible. The location was perfect for our weekend activities but honestly the best times were spent in the house, taking it all in and hours on chatting on the porch. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kim M.
18 Jan 2012
perfect!
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.