Title: Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112271874&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! Holiday home in New Kensington with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! ![Terrace/patio - Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! (New Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112280000/112271900/112271874/0a6b4318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! (New Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112280000/112271900/112271874/d35752a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! (New Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112280000/112271900/112271874/2fb654b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! (New Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112280000/112271900/112271874/d1ced5a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! (New Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112280000/112271900/112271874/92d373ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym - Outdoor space £216 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! Welcome to this charming, pet-friendly house in Plum. This cozy property situated on a cul-de-sac in a safe, private community boasts 3 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a king-size bed, while the other two bedrooms offer a queen-size bed and a double bed. Linens are included. The bathroom comes equipped with a hair dryer, towels, body wash, and shampoo for your convenience. Enjoy amenities like Wi-Fi, full kitchen with appliances, dishes, pots & pans, utensils & other amenities (toaster, air fryer, fridge with ice maker, microwave, electric stove and oven, and a kitchen aid mixer), a cozy sunroom to enjoy a good book, and a back deck featuring a gas grill and a fire table for relaxing in the evenings. Up to 2 pets, any size, welcome for an additional $30 fee. Guests will have full access to the raised ranch home, sunroom, back yard, and deck and all the amenities featured. Keurig and drip coffee pot with complimentary K-cups, a variety of tea, coffee creamer and flavors, and a basket of snacks for your enjoyment. Paper products such as paper towels, paper plates, coffee filters, and toilet paper are also complimentary. Just 1 mile from Veltre's Wedding Center and approximately 4 miles from Oakmont Center, and 3 miles to Oakmont Country Club, there is much to do and visit in the area! Many shops, restaurants, breweries, and activities. 10 miles to Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. 12 -13 miles to downtown Pittsburgh - a Yinzer's delight. Enjoy PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, museums, tourist attractions, bars, restaurants, hiking, biking, and plenty of kids' activities. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### 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 - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109120000/109112600/109112530/73c6105f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ✰Self Check-In✰Backyard✰Decks✰Full Kitchen✰W/D✰Smart TVs✰FREE Parking✰Cozy Beds Penn Hills - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=109112530&PinnedHotelID=109112530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116370000/116361400/116361303/5cc5e10f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 4-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in superb Verona Verona - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.522648,-79.7825&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:smjvFro%7DeN%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40SBU%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSDSBQDSDSBQDSDQFSDQFQFSDQFQFOFQFQHOFQHQFMHQHOHOHOHOHOJKHOJOJMJKHMJMJKLMJKJKJKLKJKLILKLIJILILILILGNGLILELGNELGLENELENENELCNCLENANCNCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJJJLHNJNHJHNHNJNHNHNFPHLFPHPFNFPHPFNFPDPFRDPFPDRDPDRDPDRBRDPBRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40T%40RBR%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FRATAR%3FRCRARATARCRCRCTCPCRCRCREPCREREPEREPERGPERGPEPGPGNIRGNGNIRGNINGNININKNININILKLINKLKLKJKLKJKLKJKJMLKJMHMHKJMHMHMHMHMHMFMFMFOHMDMDMFODMDODMFOBOBMBODO%40OBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMCOCOGMEOEMEMGOEMEMGMIOGMGMIMIMIKIMIMKMIKIMKKMKKKKMMKKKMIKKMKMKOIMKMIOIOIOIOIOIOGOIOGSIOGOGSGOGQEQGQGSEQGSEQESCQESESCQESCSCSCQCUCSASASCUASASASAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6GKjnPHIle8WWTw69ksZZ18zadM=) New Kensington, PA #### What's nearby - Oakmont Country Club \- 5 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Allegheny Islands State Park \- 5 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Mount Saint Peter Church \- 5 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Nesbits' Lanes \- 5 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Harmarville Blade Runners Ice Complex \- 5 min drive \- 4.4 miles #### Getting around - Pittsburgh Station - 27 min drive - Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sheetz - ‬14 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min drive - ‪Krivan Club - ‬13 min drive - ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬14 min drive - ‪Pittsburgh Street Dogs - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events!? ### How much is parking at Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events!? ### Where is Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pet-friendly home next to Oakmont & Veltre's + a few miles to Pittsburgh events! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather m. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had to stay after my daughter’s surgery and Shelly was wonderful. There were snacks and water for us. It was clean and inviting. ##### heather m. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and Easy Easy check in! Shelly was wonderful to communicate with and thorough! We had a great stay! There were even some snack she left and coffee which came in handy! Definite recommend staying there! ##### Melissa M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane F. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House for a Chill Weekend This was a great house for me and my sisters as we enjoyed a weekend away from our everyday lives! The house was pretty and clean - and we loved having coffee on the deck in the mornings! ##### Jane F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent stay. My family stayed for a short overnight on their annual trip to the Penguins game. Nicest place they’ve stayed so far and will definitely stay again. It was a very easy drive out of the city and was a super short drive back to the turnpike. The place was extremely clean and comfortable. The host was easy to communicate with. The Oakmont Bakery was a Sunday morning bonus! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy K. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy From the moment we stepped inside, we felt right at home. The house is not only beautiful but also located in a safe, welcoming neighborhood that’s perfect for taking walks. Every little detail was thought of, with all the amenities you could possibly need. My favorite part was enjoying my morning coffee on the sunny porch — so peaceful and relaxing. This was truly a wonderful stay, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone visiting the area. ##### Christy K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication A+ ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra H. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I had to book last minute due to unfortunate circumstances but we had an amazing stay at this property. The home was exactly as described—clean, spacious, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The kitchen had all the essentials for cooking, the beds were super comfortable, and the living space was cozy and inviting.The location was perfect—close to great restaurants, shops, and local attractions. We especially loved the quiet neighborhood and the private patio where we could relax in the evenings.Our host was fantastic—responsive, helpful, and made check-in a breeze. You can tell she really cares about their guests' experience.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay!We will be returning around the holidays to this same property. ##### Chandra H. 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