We all need to get away sometimes, to just unplug from the craziness of the 21st century, don’t we? Sure, we can stay at home or check into the nearest hotel and turn off our smartphones, computers, and televisions. What if, however, we could journey back to the past – or at least feel as though we have – for a few days? That’s just what you can do at this old schoolhouse Airbnb near Pittsburgh.
Just an hour’s drive from downtown Pittsburgh in New Wilmington, No. 8 School House offers an idyllic setting for relaxing, recharging, and unplugging.
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Don’t worry, however, if you need your Wifi. The enchanting cabin, designed after the popular 1800s schoolhouses, has Wifi. You will have to do without such modern amenities as TV and air conditioning.
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Tucked on sprawling farmland, which you’ll have all to yourself, the old schoolhouse oozes charm with its large windows, old school benches, and the chalkboard in one of the bedrooms.
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The schoolhouse comfortably sleeps up to five guests. Its two bedrooms feature three beds, and you’ll share the lone bathroom.
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Before you book the rustic cabin, however, make sure you’re able to climb the stairs, which are pretty steep, to the second floor. You can see part of the staircase below.
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Make time to explore the lush farm, which is also home to several other buildings. Stop by for a quiet moment in the chapel, for example, or take a peek at the Bridgehouse.
Airbnb/No. 8 School House You can rent the Bridgehouse, too.
Or stroll along the banks of McClure Creek. No. 8 School House sits in Amish Country. You might also want to explore the tiny town of New Wilmington during your visit.
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Click here for the official Airbnb page for No. 8 School House.
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Do you have a favorite themed Airbnb near Pittsburgh? Tell us about it in the comments! If you like falling asleep in unique settings, you might want to book a stay at Fernstone Treehouse in Farmington.
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You can rent the Bridgehouse, too.
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Address: New Wilmington, PA 16142, USA
