The House:
We are delighted to be your host! Juniper Place is owned and operated by Blue Coop Properties, a local woman-led team who are committed to providing authentic guest experiences while making a positive impact on the community. Recently we were selected as an airbnb "Guest Favorite".
We’ve compiled a brief guide that welcomes you to the neighborhood, connects you with local businesses, highlights the property’s history, and introduces you to the people behind the booking.We are Airbnb Superhosts because we don’t compromise our standards and we prioritize hospitality. Our mission is to operate ethically within the short term rental ecosystem while uplifting our neighbors. Thank you for choosing to stay at Juniper Place. We hope you will be charmed by Millvale as much as we have been.Described as an oasis by previous guests, this historic home was a full renovation on a quiet brick road in the middle of walkable Millvale. Restored wood frame home from 1900. Modernized while honoring its history and charm. Kitchen fully stocked with tools needed for cooking great food. Private outdoor space, ideal for relaxing and enjoying. Large, accessible basement leads out to the back patio... perfect for catered events.
Great location for walking to Lawrenceville, River, City, Parks - within blocks is a pharmacy, general store, gas station, post office, liquor store, record shop, and many eateries for take-out.5 stars | Parking | Two bedrooms - King + Queen beds, office, open concept first floor | W/D on 2nd floor | 1 1/2 bath | Outdoor deck and patio | Dog Friendly
Millvale is one of the World's First Ecodistricts
An ecodistrict is a community that is embedded in a holistic model of sustainable planning at the neighborhood scale that empowers people to take ownership over their individual and collective futures.
The Neighborhood: Welcome to Millvale
Millvale is a charming town located a few miles up the Allegheny River from Downtown Pittsburgh and a short bridge walk from Lawrenceville.We are centrally located to Pittsburgh’s most popular destinations including the Stadiums, museums, hospitals, universities, parks, and more. Juniper Place is just a few steps away from a pharmacy, general store, gas station, post office, liquor store, record shop, and many eateries for take-out.Some notable locations to visit include Mr. Smalls Theatre, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Millvale Riverfront Park, Jean-Marc Chatellier's French Bakery, and the Millvale Music Festival (each May).
Supporting local businesses contributes to economic growth and keeps Millvale vibrant. These shops, restaurants, and stores are delighted that you’re visiting!Guidebook to some of the featured businesses and sights of interest in Millvale, PA.
Community Impact:
The Positives of Furnished Rentals
Guest Spending at Local Businesses :
What our Guests Say:
"To a couple, originally from Austin, who had never been to Pittsburgh before, Millvale felt like home. We had come to Pittsburgh to work on the Showtime TV show in January, but didn’t move to Millvale until May. I only wish we would have moved there sooner.The small community vibe and local businesses are a welcome escape from a busy lifestyle. Local places like Strange Roots and Grist House were the perfect place us and our two dogs. Not to mention trendy places like Tupelo Honey Teas ( now Abeille Voyante Tea Co) , Lincoln's P&G Diner and Attic Record Store were also lovely surprises.Every day, we felt welcome, and in such a small slice of the city of Pittsburgh, we found everything we needed to have a good time.Quickly Millvale not only became the hot spot for us, but for our crew from out of town. They all came over from various parts of the city to enjoy a weekend at the breweries, axe throwing or the many events such as Millvale Pride and the Millvale Music Festival. We couldn’t get enough.
We already miss Millvale and truly hope we can return some day.”
- Mark Brennan & Jessica Derhammer, Production Supervisor, American Rust
Community Conversations:
Xchange pgh: Participated in a week of Pgh ideas and doers across City.
Renovation + Rehab: Insights on running Juniper Place + Chez Millvale STRs.
Event: Attendees discussed Stay Good, community, and hospitality over tea.
Back Taxes Paid to Borough:
Blue Coop is a hospitality business that improves underutilized spaces through responsible construction, creativity, connection to community, and stewardship.Juniper Place is owned by Blue Coop Properties, LLC, a hospitality-centered real estate team that improves underutilized spaces through responsible construction, connection to community, creativity, and stewardship. We work to provide unique airbnb-style experiences and accommodations to travelers and guests that are memorable and authentic to their stay in the neighborhood. We achieve this by highlighting unique aspects of the individual properties, designing with quality furnishings and locally created art, developing relationships with neighbors, and promoting local business districts.Blue Coop operates several furnished rentals because we love our Pittsburgh neighborhoods and want to create positive experiences. Our team members are local residents and often reside in the communities where we offer stays to guests. We continue to improve business operations and seek opportunities to contribute to and collaborate with the community.VIEW ALL OF BLUE COOP'S PROPERTIES
In 2019, Blue Coop purchased this property which had been uninhabited for more than a decade. Substantial back taxes were paid to the Borough and a significant investment was made to restore and renovate the turn-of-the-century home.Juniper Place has hosted nearly 100 guests for short and mid-term stays. These guests have visited Pittsburgh for a variety of reasons and have spent thousands of dollars on the main street during their stays. We are proud to be woven into the fabric of Millvale’s long and vibrant history.The renovation project was woman-led, with many women helping to bring this project to fruition - architect, artisan, kitchen designers, laborers, and current management of the day-to-day operations.
YOUR HOSTS: Live in and Around the Neighborhoods Where We Host
Blue Coop: Hospitality biz that improves underutilized spaces through responsible construction, creativity, and connection to community.
Stay Good: Stay Good believes that success is measured by positive numbers and neighborhood positivity.
Heather Mallak: Designer with a penchant for projects that improve people's exps through creativity and community building.
Heather Jarrett: Writer with a strong belief in positive and practical communications to create connections.
David Montano: Artisan with skills that range from creating works on paper to custom built solutions for spaces.
Sonya Dembowski: Organizer with approach to preparing and improving spaces that is effective and enjoyable.
Blue Coop Properties
Behind the Scene of Blue Coop:
Blue Coop is a father-daughter business started in 2018 by Heather Mallak and Frank Mallak, Sr. Earlier generations settled in McKeesport to work in the coal mines and then the steel mills. While Frank grew up in McKeesport, his career as a microbiologist found him working and raising his family in the Philadelphia area, Ohio, and then back to the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Heather moved into the Southside of the City at age 18 and has been contributing to the creative culture and community for decades as a multi-faceted designer and community advocate. Their collective interest in collaborating with architects, contractors, and craftsmen talent came from a 2011 personal project--adding a shipping container as a permanent addition to Heather’s turn-of-the-century house in Lawrenceville.
Our office is located at Riverside Center for Innovation, a space promoting minority and women-owned businesses.Blue Coop recently launched the initiative Stay Good through an Innovation Works program called Test Kitchen.
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