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Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House

Family-friendly holiday home in Philadelphia

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Games room
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Games room
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Close to Philadelphia Museum of Art, Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House provides a playground, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is €352
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

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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 a 5 minute walk away!
→Art Museum = 1 mile away!


Here Are A Few 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

FIRST FLOOR
•When you walk into our home, you will be welcomed by our sun porch, engulfed with natural light!
•Living room area with beautiful & unique herringbone hardwood flooring and exposed brick accent wall.
•Comfortable & modern seating area with Smart TV entertainment. (You will need to sign in with your own credentials for Netflix, Hulu, etc)
•Kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, gold hardware, and a quartz counter top.
•Further back, is a tiled mud room with a Half bath & Laundry room.
•Mudroom leads to the back patio area, which is concreted & seating is available!

SECOND FLOOR
•You will need to climb 1 flight of stairs to get to the 2nd floor, which contains the bedrooms.
•Naturally lit Master bedroom has a Queen bed, and has an En-suite bathroom with a rain shower with sleek modern tile.
• Bedroom 2= Middle room with a Full size bed & Smart TV.
•Bedroom 3= Has a Full size bed & Smart TV.

BASEMENT
•1 flight of stairs down to the basement area.
•Finished space with comfortable seating, Smart TV and games to enjoy with family and friends!

•We do also have 2 foldable desks & chairs that can be set up anywhere in the home. As many are still working from home, this is a great option to have! Please let us know if this will be needed during your stay.

Guest Access:
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:
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.  Please pay close attention to the Philadelphia Parking Authority parking signs because they may be time- restricted!

Other Things to Note:
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, 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

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

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)
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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. ...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 0983340
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Philadelphia, PA

What's nearby

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Temple University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 4 min drive
  • Girard Ave & Corinthian Ave Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Philadelphia International 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?

As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House on 22 Oct 2025 start from €351.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairmount | Big Backyard | Kid Friendly Game House located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Temple University. Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market are also within 2 miles (3 km). Girard Ave & Corinthian Ave Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Girard Ave & 20th St Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

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