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Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House

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A patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and flower beds.
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A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a television, a Christmas tree, and a wall with photos and a clock.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Belle Vernon, PA
  • Place, Youghiogheny River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rostraver Township Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, California University of Pennsylvania
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Belle Vernon

Located in Belle Vernon, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of 5th Street Steps and Cedarbrook Golf Course. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Cedar Creek Park and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Rostraver Township Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Cedarbrook Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Youghiogheny River - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Rostraver Township Hall - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Cedar Creek Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • California University of Pennsylvania - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Connellsville Station - 32 min drive
  • Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Foster House II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted on the front or back porch.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a river
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No vaping inside the house and no burning of candl

Pet fees must be paid in cash upon arrival.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: We are dog friendly. Sorry no cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted on the front or back porch.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Step Back Into Your Childhood at The Good Ol’ Days House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
We love the coach for the Penguins--what a turn around this year! The rental was the perfect distance from the games we went to.
My Dad came and celebrated the birthday with us. He is 84 and was perfectly comfortable. His first NHL game since the Hartford Whalers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We really enjoyed stepping back in time. We will be back for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

The house is so cute and Melanie is very sweet. The town is fun to explore and the drive to Pittsburg was very easy. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and neighborhood.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas vacation

We had the best time and enjoyed all of the vintage Christmas decorations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gladys L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fun place to stay!!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here

So much fun!! Highly recommend and will be returning. Host was awesome and the house was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard P T.

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Like staying in a museum of times past. Very wonderful! Melanie is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable and Fun Home

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip down memory lane!

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hostess, and interesting Home

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna M A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgic

Cute theme. Grandsons loved the games!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Batheia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy C.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine D.

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!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A trip down memory lane...

...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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

We are 50 and 52. Kids are all 20 and over. Was great to play show and tell as you explored the house. We found the place by luck, but it was excellent. Melanie is a fantastic host. So easy to work with. Clear instructions. And what a welcome to the house. Thank you again for everything. We were sending pictures to friends and family and telling everyone about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023