Heart of Philadelphia.Your stay at this North Philadelphia vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rittenhouse Square. Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Temple University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Reading Terminal Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Rittenhouse Square - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Philadelphia Temple University Station - 4 min drive
Girard Ave & Corinthian Ave Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Cambridge Street Coffee House - 7 min walk
Urban Saloon - 5 min walk
Fairmount Pizza and Grill - 5 min walk
Bar Hygge - 8 min walk
Fair Chance Beer Garden - 2 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.
Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House
Summary: Come stay at our beautifully renovated 3 BR home! Located on one of the most beautiful, tree lined streets in Fairmount!
→3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms! →Game room with Foosball & Arcade! →Walking Score= 90! Park your car & enjoy the many restaurants, bars & activities in the area! →Private backyard patio with seating! →Famous Eastern State Penitentiary is less than a 5 minute walk away! -Featuring many family friendly amenities! →Art Museum = 1 mile away!
The Space: Step in through our front door on Corinthian Avenue into our sun drenched enclosed front porch- perfect for morning coffee! Step through the porch into the living room area featuring sleeper sofa, modern decor, and 65 inch Roku Smart tv.
Past the living room you will see our dining area, which is a great setting for you and your family and friends to enjoy a home cooked meal from our kitchen.
Flowing through the open concept first floor of the home past the dining room into our kitchen, you will find custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, and plenty of cookware, silverware, and cooking essentials for you to enjoy a relaxing dinner at home.
Step through our kitchen and into our mudroom at the rear of the house which also is perfect for a work desk set up, which is provided. The laundry area is also conveniently located here, as well as a powder room for your comfort.
After the mudroom you can step out into our spacious private patio, complete with charcoal grill, nice sitting area, and string lights for night time ambiance.
Returning inside and through the kitchen walk down the basement stairs into our game room and tv area- great for kids and complete with TV, foosball, arcade games and board games! A cozy spot to spend time with your family.
Continuing back upstairs to the second floor, you will find 3 spacious bedrooms. The back bedroom houses a comfy full size mattress, great closet space, and wall mounted smart TV. You can walk down the hallway and pass the hallway bathroom with beautiful marble tile, tub and shower combo, luxury fixtures, bodywash, shampoo, and conditioner provided. As you walk further toward the front of the house you will see the middle bedroom with full size bed, Roku smart tv, and sitting area.
Exiting the middle bedroom and walking to the right, you will hit the master bedroom, perfect for couples with a comfortable queen size memory foam mattress sitting area, plenty of closet space, and gorgeous en-suite bathroom with huge walk in shower, modern tile work, and designer fixtures. Of course, bodywash, shampoo, and conditioner are provided!
Don't just take our word for it, here are some kind words from our past guests-
"My family and I really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again. Great neighborhood, very walkable, and the place itself was lovely. What really made it stand out to us as a family with young children was all the amenities available for kids like the stair gate, high chair, pack and play, books, etc. it really saved us a ton of packing. Game room in the basement was a hit with my husband and daughter. Hosts were very responsive and responded to all questions and concerns immediately, and also reached out multiple times throughout the stay to make sure we were doing OK. Highly recommend for families." - Jayanti
Guest Access: Check in is simple and fast- You will receive a unique entry door code in your check in instructions.
Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home. But please remember that you are in a residential area, so please be respectful to our neighbors.
We have prepared our home with a game room with: -Board games and playing cards are stored in the finished basement area on the coffee table. -We also have a Pac- Man arcade game for you to try your luck on!
Feel at home outside in our spacious backyard with the table and chairs set up!
The Neighborhood: Very convenient, local to museums, great bars & restaurants!! Walk to the Art museum & historic penitentiary from our Fairmount district home!
- 1 block from eastern State Penitentiary Historic tours.
- 5 blocks from Art Museum.
- 4 blocks from Barnes Museum
- Walk downtown to City Hall & Convention Center-1/2 mile.
- 5 blocks from Benjamin Franklin institute!!
Getting Around: Parking at 833 Corinthian Ave is free street parking which is first come, first served. On our block, the 800 block of Corinthian Ave, there are no parking restrictions or permit parking areas, so you are free to park there and leave your car for however long you'd like. In our welcome guide, there is a map of the surrounding blocks along with instructions and helpful info about the parking.
We provide our parking recommendations as a starting point for those who have not visited the city, but please know that unfortunately we can't guarantee a spot. Please be sure to check all parking signs closely because they change often. This is just a suggestion as we want to make sure we make your trip as easy as possible!
For tourists the hop-on, hop-off stop is two blocks away!
Our location is very walkable & convenient!
Close public transportation options: -30th St Train Station: Philadelphia's main train station, including Amtrak and other rail lines. Easily accessible by car or subway. -Indego- Philly's Bike Share -Septa Public Transportation
Parking at 833 Corinthian Ave is free street parking which is first come, first served.
Other Things to Note: We're Sorry - NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ARE ALLOWED. Please always be respectful of our neighbors. Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am. Thank you!
Also, due to recent events in the area involving parties, and with having the utmost respect for our neighbors and community, we are no longer able to accept bookings from local guests. We reserve the right to cancel any reservation made by local guests. Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
It is highly recommended that guest purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance in case of emergency/bad weather, Covid-19 bans/restrictions, etc. as NO REFUNDS/EXCEPTIONS outside of our stated cancellation policy will be given unless there is a mandatory evacuation in our area. Please check what your credit card covers. You can also visit the Insure My Trip website for insurance options.
Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on site.
★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★ Health, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out.
Pre-approved late check-out (up until noon only) is $50; please send us a request at least 2 hours before your check-out time so we can check our availability and notify our cleaner.
We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest(TRUVI), the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details through Know Your Guest. Without this verification we reserve the right to cancel your booking.
You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit of $500.00 or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. of $35.00 We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking
★CANCELLATION POLICY★ Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking only if check-in date is at least 14 days in advance. No refunds bookings Cancelled with in 14 days before check-in.
Interaction with Guests: We are just a call, message or text message away!
Please let us know if anything needs our attention at check-in or any time during your stay.
If we don't know about it, we can't fix it! =)
Our home has been designed for a self-check-in process, our guests will be receiving the check-in instructions on the morning of their check-in date and a full welcome guide shortly after booking confirmation.
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
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
HOUSE RULES
1) Primary guest's minimum age should be 25 years old, or older.
2) No smoking inside the house of any kind. -$500 fine if detected.
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Pets
No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 0983340
Property is also known as
64075c4ad1a67e00363d5343
Frequently asked questions
How close is Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House to the airport?
This vacation home is 11.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Rivers Casino (5-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (10-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House to downtown Philadelphia?
This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Philadelphia.
Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leah M.
Dec 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property was very clean, owners were easy to communicate with. Great location in Philly, walkable to lots of restaurants and not too far from the downtown touristy stuff to do.
Leah M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela C.
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
We were in town for the marathon and this location was an easy walk to the starting line. House was perfect for the 6 of us!
Pamela C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary E. M.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location for radiation treatment at Perelman Advanced Medical center
I stayed here for the next 2 treatments at the Perelman center. The location was absolutely perfect. There were a ton of fantastic restaurants close by within walking distance and the drive to the center was only 18 minutes. I highly recommend staying here rather than a hotel close to the center.
Mary E. M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary E. M.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations while getting medical care at Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
This property is absolutely fabulous. It is located in Fairmount on a wonderful street with no limitation on parking duration. We were able to find a close parking space each day after returning from either treatments at the Perelman center (only 18 minutes away by car going straight down 21st street and across Walnut to 34th), or from our adventures sightseeing in Phili. The house is spotless and extremely comfortable. We can highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an alternative to staying at one of the hotels downtown close to the hospitals.
It was also extremely easy to reach out and get answers to any questions including an alternative way to connect to the WiFi when the first connection failed to work as plan.
Since we are also walkers, we were able to walk to the Old City and back again to this house when the weather was nice. It is quite safe to do and is only around 2 1/2 miles away.
Great location for multiple reasons!!
Mary E. M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig B.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice.
I was impressed with the properties cleanliness Location and it came with all the amenities
Craig B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arianah G.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls night
Me and my friend stayed for my birthday and we enjoyed the property soo much! Would definitely stay again. Gabe was very helpful and quick with his responses to any questions I needed.
Arianah G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb W., N.H.
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The house was clean, comfortable and met our needs. The door code didn't work when we arrived. I called the number provided and I had a new, working door code in under 2 minutes. Great service!
Barb W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martha H.
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Lovely, well-kept property near the museum area and not too far from Center City. The owners are very thoughtful and responded rapidly to our few questions bother before and during our stay. We're stay here again in a heartbeat which is the highest praise I can offer.
Martha H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron J.
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
The property was very nice, the decor is awesome. The place is in a great location. The hosts are very responsive. Couldn't ask for anything to improve on it's all that. My wife and I will definitely return. I had to share it on my social media page also.
Ron J.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Philly Neighborhood Experience
We were happy to experience city living in Philly. Mostly used house for downtime… slept 5 adults comfortablely but we did use a borrowed blow up bed. Enough space in living room to all gather to watch tv. Enjoyed walking to restaurants in neighborhood. Will definitely stay again!
Heather R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Philly trip
We enjoyed our excursion to Philly. I wish I had known that parking was such a challenge.
Stephanie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtney R.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Walkable neighborhood and great communication with owners. Would stay again.
We loved the location in Fairmount. It was walkable to the bus lines that we used to get around the city. We were concerned that we would not be able to find parking, but we found parking on the street everyday even when we returned late. The space was clean and the owners checked in on our first day. I had a question about one shower. They responded within minutes. The shower needed a repair and they were able to fix it the same day with updates on the progress throughout the day. They were really invested in our stay being comfortable and hassle free.
Courtney R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
LaShonda W.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Book it
The property was clean well-maintained. Pictures were accurate. The host were communicative.
LaShonda W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding guests
Our stay at Gabriel’s place was wonderful! We walked in to a very clean, spacious, non-cluttered and cool home! Our family of 6 stayed here for two nights as we were in town for a family wedding. We were able to do some sightseeing on foot as well. We had brought food to prepare for breakfast and I felt comfortable working in the kitchen because it was super clean! The home is very tastefully decorated and it was comforting to see extra trash bags, paper towels, soap, shampoo, etc. There were also stand up fans in every bedroom and an ironing board and a clothing steamer. The neighborhood is quaint and very safe. At no time did we ever feel uncomfortable. Gabe was easy to communicate with and always available if needed. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend!
Susan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lydia H.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay
Nice place for our family in a good location.
Lydia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn S.
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
The property is beautiful and very comfortable!! Great location too! Hosts are easy to work with. Would return!!
Carolyn S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Freddie E.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Philly in Philly
My family and I recently visited Philadelphia to celebrate my son’s graduation. Since they had never been to the city before, we thought it would be a great opportunity to show them around. The house exceeded our expectations in every way; it was impeccably clean, well-maintained, and situated in an ideal location. The hosts were exceptionally hospitable. There are numerous excellent restaurants within walking distance, offering a diverse array of cuisines. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and we look forward to returning.
Freddie E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allyson J. B.
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great propert and neighborhood.
Allyson J. B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb D., Boise, United States
Mar 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One word- Exceptional
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was super clean, and modern. Communication was unbelievably fast. The location was super convenient, so we walked everywhere. We will definitely stay here again.
Barb D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Savannah A.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The home was exactly as pictured, host was very responsive and the location was amazing. Definitely a place I would stay again when in the area.
Savannah A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michaela M.
Nov 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Philly
Great location and space! It was easy to get to any part of the city!
Michaela M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alfred T.
Nov 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Corinthian
Great place, walkable to Kelly Drive
Alfred T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
gina p.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place and Location
The place had everything we needed and was very clean. We could walk to almost everything we needed. We would definitely book this place again.
gina p.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Windy B., Wilton, USA
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house with walking distance to restaurants
We were a family of 5. Two adults with an 18, 19 and 20 year old. There was plenty of room for us all. The house was very clean and the restrooms/shower were wonderful. The beds were comfortable. The game room was an extra bonus space where we liked to have Pac Man competition at the end of the day!! We walked to several restaurants during our stay. We had a car rental. I thought it would be tough to find on street parking as a lot of cars are parked on the street, but no matter the time of day, even late at night, we were always able to get a spot close to the house. If I ever go back, we will definitely stay here again.
Windy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bradley R.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
Our stay in Philadelphia was lovely, the location was perfect and very central to the places we wanted to go (driving was usually 15 min or less!). Parking was a challenge, but that was expected from the listing description and the location in general. Hosts were super responsive to any questions we had, and they made the stay incredibly easy. The house fit our family of four perfectly, a comfortable lodging with plenty of space for us to eat and sleep. Super fun to stay in such a skinny home! We would definitely stay here again!