10/10 Excellent
Joe T.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carriage House in Edgewood
Joe T.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025
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Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN
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Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN
Welcome to The Carriage House Living Quarters by RSJW Stables offering short term, long term and corporate housing! RSJW Stables offers free business class wireless high-speed Internet and ethernet services and business class amenities in a private urban oasis setting. Guests have access to copier/fax/scan & other office services. The building and mechanicals have been completely renovated, remodeled and updated. No pets allowed. No smoking or aerosol (vaping) devices of any type are allowed.
The space
The Living Quarters:
After ascending the driveway from Locust Street please park on the right hand side of the drive in front of the garage doors at the bottom of the steps to the living quarters. The rarely used "garage doors" are where the (inactive) stables are located. Upon ascending the stairs you will see a storm door on your right, inside which is the entrance door with a digital lock.
Proceed through the door and directly ahead on your left is the kitchen, and on the right is a breakfast and living room area. The kitchen has a refrigerator, gas stove/oven with fan/light/hood, built-in microwave, dishwasher and breakfast bar. The kitchen drawers and cupboards contain kitchen towels, hot pads, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, etc. A fire extinguisher is located under the kitchen sink in the base cabinet. Small appliances like the coffee pot and toaster are on the kitchen counter. The dining area contains a table/chairs, a bar area with assorted items, and other cabinetry containing items such as hot air popcorn popper and Cuisinart food processor. Of note is the original "ice box" in the cabinetry center, this was part of the original carriage house living quarters. For more information about this item please see Notes 1.
Off the main living room area is the door to the bath. The bathroom, which has a tiled walk-in shower with rain head style shower-head and additional hand sprayer, also has a pedestal sink and a toilet. There is a wall cabinet with additional towels, toilet paper and a hairdryer for your use. The medicine cabinet contains a first aid kit and some complimentary personal hygiene products.
At the end of the breakfast bar in the base cabinetry door and drawer closest to the bathroom door there are cleaning supplies. Note that a fire extinguisher, mops, bucket, larger dusting equipment and vacuum are located in the bedroom closet next to the desk.
In the main living room area is a Samsung 40" Smart TV which can be angled for your viewing pleasure. There are numerous channels available including local ones, and of course internet connectivity. The other door off the living room is a storage closet with hangers. Of note are the couch, marble top table and Kegerator. For more information about these items please see Notes 2.
In the bedroom area there is a Samsung 55" Smart TV which can be angled for your viewing pleasure. There are numerous channels available including local ones, and of course internet connectivity. There is a seven drawer dresser with matching nightstands and lamps. The nightstand to the left of the bed has equipment necessary for internet connectivity and a wireless charging clock radio (manual in nightstand drawer). You will note the glass top work desk with the view to the park like yard and desk lamp. There are two other single doors in the bed room, the one closest to the desk area is a large closet with a fire extinguisher, mops, bucket, larger dusting equipment, vacuum, ironing board, iron, lint roller, extra bedding, luggage rack and shelving. The one closest to the bed is the stacked washer and dryer. The large brown double doors at the end of the room, the former hayloft doors with screen, can be opened in conjunction with the front screen door and/or windows for a substantial cross breeze. For more information about some of the aforementioned items please see Notes 4, 5, 6.
Notes:
1 The "ice box" is original to the structure and prior to its restoration originally resided where the current refrigerator is located. The original straight pipe drain from the ice box still exists and exits the back of the building from the ice box original location (where the refrigerator now is).
2 Both the couch and marble top table were original fixtures of Dr. & Mrs. Clarence I Jones, the third owners of this property. Actual Mid-century modern furniture examples they were purchased by the Jones's in the mid 1950's when they resided in Monroeville in a (then) new ranch house. They were raising three children there while Dr Jones worked at the Westinghouse Research and Development Center (Churchill), where he headed the "new products" division. They moved to Locust Street in 1962 in large part due to the quality of the schools and neighborhood, but partially due to their fourth child being on the way. The couch was restored by Brusco Upholstery, Swissvale PA in 2023. Please see the accompanying photo on the marble top table to see Dr. Jones as he is typically remembered.
3 The Kegerator is a memorial to David and Donald Grubbs (deceased), as well as their half brother Alec Mellon. Collectively known as "the Mellon boys" to former owner Mrs. Clarence (Doris) Jones, Donald was a longtime tenant of "the Carriage House" during the Jones's long time (59 year) ownership of the building. Please see the newspaper article on carriage houses featuring David Grubbs on the wall near the Kegerator. David formerly of Locust Street, and Maple Avenue was a virtually lifelong Edgewood resident in one fashion or another, an avid post card collector, and ardent Edgewood historian. Quite the affable bunch there was always a reason to entertain, and David maintained a Kegerator in the very same corner where you now see a new one. Please feel free to hoist a toast to the memory of David and Donald as well as Alec's good health.
4 Both the dresser and nightstands were original fixtures of Dr. & Mrs. Clarence I Jones, the third owners of this property. Actual Mid-century modern furniture examples they were purchased by the Jones's in the mid 1950's when they resided in Monroeville in a (then) new ranch house. They were raising three children there while Dr Jones worked at the Westinghouse Research and Development center where he headed the "new products" division. They moved to Locust Street in 1962 in large part due to the quality of the schools and neighborhood, but partially due to their fourth child being on the way. The furniture was restored by Furniture Medic, Braddock PA in 2023.
5 The desk has a Mid-century modern lamp. Viewing the photo on the wall to the right of the desk you can see this lamp in the living room of Inez C. Jones (Mother of Dr. Clarence I. Jones, previous owner of the building), on her living room sideboard at 933 West Wyeth St, Pocatello, ID 83204, circa Christmas of 1963.
6 The large brown double doors are the original hayloft doors. Having been restored we hope when weather is appropriate you will open them to enjoy a cool breeze. Through these doors into what is now the bedroom hay was manually loaded. The now bedroom was the hayloft portion of the living quarters of the stable master where extra hay was stored for the stables below (which are still mostly intact). There was a hay shoot approximately where the large bedroom closet is now. At ground level directly below the hayloft doors outside is the former "manure pit", which was utilized for years (post horse use) as a yard debris composting area.
Guest access
Please enjoy The Carriage House Living Quarters by RSJW Stables. Feel free to relax on our patio and walk with appropriate caution our Victorian gardens (which were originally laid out in the Victorian Era, and are always in a state of being improved). Please utilize no more than the immediate area of the carriage house and garden grounds. Thank you for your cooperation.
Other things to note
Please remember to park on the right hand side of the drive at the bottom of the steps to the living quarters in front of the garage doors. The rarely used "garage doors" are where the (inactive) stables are located.
The space
The Living Quarters:
After ascending the driveway from Locust Street please park on the right hand side of the drive in front of the garage doors at the bottom of the steps to the living quarters. The rarely used "garage doors" are where the (inactive) stables are located. Upon ascending the stairs you will see a storm door on your right, inside which is the entrance door with a digital lock.
Proceed through the door and directly ahead on your left is the kitchen, and on the right is a breakfast and living room area. The kitchen has a refrigerator, gas stove/oven with fan/light/hood, built-in microwave, dishwasher and breakfast bar. The kitchen drawers and cupboards contain kitchen towels, hot pads, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, etc. A fire extinguisher is located under the kitchen sink in the base cabinet. Small appliances like the coffee pot and toaster are on the kitchen counter. The dining area contains a table/chairs, a bar area with assorted items, and other cabinetry containing items such as hot air popcorn popper and Cuisinart food processor. Of note is the original "ice box" in the cabinetry center, this was part of the original carriage house living quarters. For more information about this item please see Notes 1.
Off the main living room area is the door to the bath. The bathroom, which has a tiled walk-in shower with rain head style shower-head and additional hand sprayer, also has a pedestal sink and a toilet. There is a wall cabinet with additional towels, toilet paper and a hairdryer for your use. The medicine cabinet contains a first aid kit and some complimentary personal hygiene products.
At the end of the breakfast bar in the base cabinetry door and drawer closest to the bathroom door there are cleaning supplies. Note that a fire extinguisher, mops, bucket, larger dusting equipment and vacuum are located in the bedroom closet next to the desk.
In the main living room area is a Samsung 40" Smart TV which can be angled for your viewing pleasure. There are numerous channels available including local ones, and of course internet connectivity. The other door off the living room is a storage closet with hangers. Of note are the couch, marble top table and Kegerator. For more information about these items please see Notes 2.
In the bedroom area there is a Samsung 55" Smart TV which can be angled for your viewing pleasure. There are numerous channels available including local ones, and of course internet connectivity. There is a seven drawer dresser with matching nightstands and lamps. The nightstand to the left of the bed has equipment necessary for internet connectivity and a wireless charging clock radio (manual in nightstand drawer). You will note the glass top work desk with the view to the park like yard and desk lamp. There are two other single doors in the bed room, the one closest to the desk area is a large closet with a fire extinguisher, mops, bucket, larger dusting equipment, vacuum, ironing board, iron, lint roller, extra bedding, luggage rack and shelving. The one closest to the bed is the stacked washer and dryer. The large brown double doors at the end of the room, the former hayloft doors with screen, can be opened in conjunction with the front screen door and/or windows for a substantial cross breeze. For more information about some of the aforementioned items please see Notes 4, 5, 6.
Notes:
1 The "ice box" is original to the structure and prior to its restoration originally resided where the current refrigerator is located. The original straight pipe drain from the ice box still exists and exits the back of the building from the ice box original location (where the refrigerator now is).
2 Both the couch and marble top table were original fixtures of Dr. & Mrs. Clarence I Jones, the third owners of this property. Actual Mid-century modern furniture examples they were purchased by the Jones's in the mid 1950's when they resided in Monroeville in a (then) new ranch house. They were raising three children there while Dr Jones worked at the Westinghouse Research and Development Center (Churchill), where he headed the "new products" division. They moved to Locust Street in 1962 in large part due to the quality of the schools and neighborhood, but partially due to their fourth child being on the way. The couch was restored by Brusco Upholstery, Swissvale PA in 2023. Please see the accompanying photo on the marble top table to see Dr. Jones as he is typically remembered.
3 The Kegerator is a memorial to David and Donald Grubbs (deceased), as well as their half brother Alec Mellon. Collectively known as "the Mellon boys" to former owner Mrs. Clarence (Doris) Jones, Donald was a longtime tenant of "the Carriage House" during the Jones's long time (59 year) ownership of the building. Please see the newspaper article on carriage houses featuring David Grubbs on the wall near the Kegerator. David formerly of Locust Street, and Maple Avenue was a virtually lifelong Edgewood resident in one fashion or another, an avid post card collector, and ardent Edgewood historian. Quite the affable bunch there was always a reason to entertain, and David maintained a Kegerator in the very same corner where you now see a new one. Please feel free to hoist a toast to the memory of David and Donald as well as Alec's good health.
4 Both the dresser and nightstands were original fixtures of Dr. & Mrs. Clarence I Jones, the third owners of this property. Actual Mid-century modern furniture examples they were purchased by the Jones's in the mid 1950's when they resided in Monroeville in a (then) new ranch house. They were raising three children there while Dr Jones worked at the Westinghouse Research and Development center where he headed the "new products" division. They moved to Locust Street in 1962 in large part due to the quality of the schools and neighborhood, but partially due to their fourth child being on the way. The furniture was restored by Furniture Medic, Braddock PA in 2023.
5 The desk has a Mid-century modern lamp. Viewing the photo on the wall to the right of the desk you can see this lamp in the living room of Inez C. Jones (Mother of Dr. Clarence I. Jones, previous owner of the building), on her living room sideboard at 933 West Wyeth St, Pocatello, ID 83204, circa Christmas of 1963.
6 The large brown double doors are the original hayloft doors. Having been restored we hope when weather is appropriate you will open them to enjoy a cool breeze. Through these doors into what is now the bedroom hay was manually loaded. The now bedroom was the hayloft portion of the living quarters of the stable master where extra hay was stored for the stables below (which are still mostly intact). There was a hay shoot approximately where the large bedroom closet is now. At ground level directly below the hayloft doors outside is the former "manure pit", which was utilized for years (post horse use) as a yard debris composting area.
Guest access
Please enjoy The Carriage House Living Quarters by RSJW Stables. Feel free to relax on our patio and walk with appropriate caution our Victorian gardens (which were originally laid out in the Victorian Era, and are always in a state of being improved). Please utilize no more than the immediate area of the carriage house and garden grounds. Thank you for your cooperation.
Other things to note
Please remember to park on the right hand side of the drive at the bottom of the steps to the living quarters in front of the garage doors. The rarely used "garage doors" are where the (inactive) stables are located.
Property manager
Katharine (Kate) Luckett
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
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
Rules
Communication is mandatory, if not responsive reservation might lead to a cancellation with no refund.
I want you to know that I am a small, one-person business. These properties are my livelihood. Please leave them as you find them, clean and tidy.
Quiet hours are from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Pittsburgh, PA
What's nearby
- The Waterfront - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
- Carnegie Mellon University - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
- Kennywood - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
- University of Pittsburgh - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
- Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
- Pittsburgh Station - 19 min drive
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
- Spigolo - 10 min walk
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Al's Fish - 16 min walk
- Applebee's Grill + Bar - 4 min drive
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Urban Oasis Carriage House US OPEN located?
Situated in Pittsburgh, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Edgewood Town Center and Frick Park. The Frick Pittsburgh and Bakery Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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