ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit
About The Yinzers Getaway...
Please note that the Yinzers Getaway has a Lower Level with Bathroom, First Floor, Second Floor with Bathroom, and Third Floor, therefore, the use of steps is required.
Are you ready for the ultimate ‘Steel City’ experience?
The Yinzers Getaway PROXIMITY: *6 minutes (1.3 miles) to Children’s Hospital *7 minutes (2.3 miles) to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium *11 minutes (4.9 miles) to Acrisure Stadium & PNC Park *12 minutes (4.5 – 5.5 miles) to the Strip District, Benedum Center, Cultural District, Mt. Washington/Fort Duquesne Incline *13 minutes (5.2 miles) to Rivers Casino, PPG Place, CMU & PITT *14 minutes (4.7 miles) to Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Paints Arena, and Duquesne University
Escape to The Yinzers Getaway, my historic childhood home in upper Lawrenceville, which is lightly splashed with nostalgic Pittsburgh memorabilia AND provides 24/7 guest support.
The Yinzers Getaway KEY FEATURES:
*Sleeps 8 Adults, AND 3 older children OR 3 teenagers OR 3 adults, 2 toddlers, and 1 +baby with 2 Queen sleeper sofas in the First-Floor Living Room AND Lower Level 'Man Cave', 2 Full Beds in the Second-Floor Main Bedroom and the Third-Floor Bedroom, 2 Twin Beds in the Second-Floor Bedroom, 1 single Cot in the Third-Floor Office, 2 Toddler Beds, and 1 Crib).
*2 Living Rooms – one on the First Floor AND a 'Man Cave' Rec Room on the Lower Level.
*2 full Bathrooms – one on the Second Floor AND a second 'Man Cave' Bathroom in in the Lower Level.
*NEW, ONSITE, AND FREE Washer/Dryer/Detergent/Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets AND ironing board, iron, and extra clothing bars to hang your newly ironed clothes in the Laundry Room of the Lower Level.
*NEW Microwave / Stove / Dishwasher AND FULLY STOCKED AND FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN.
*NEW Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker with Coffee Pot with your choice of MANY flavors (regular & decaf) and creamer flavors.
*Tea kettle and your choice of gourmet & organic teas, and snacks.
*NEW Firepit, Adirondack chairs, Stainless-Steel Gas Grill, and comfortable patio furniture & coffee table on your own private patio with privacy fence.
*Baby & Child-Friendly with MANY infant/toddler furnishings & kid / family games / coloring books & crayons / educational books.
*Dedicated workspace with wooden desk, leather chair, and whole-house Wi-Fi.
*Fireplace in the Living Room; heat with flame OR no heat with flame options.
*Corner market convenience store within walking distance.
*NO fees - NO permits – FREE on-street parking.
*Historic brick home on corner lot - 2300 square feet with 3 stories – First Floor, Second Floor, and Third Floor, with an additional Lower Level.
*Keyless entry system with SELF-CHECK-IN.
*State-of-the-art security system with outdoor security cameras that DO record outside video for security purposes only.
*FREE Wi-Fi.
*NEWLY INSTALLED central air conditioning & additional window units.
*TVs in each room that are equipped with Firestick/Roku streaming services.
*Locked SAFE for storing your jewelry, monies, etc.
*Jewelry organizers in each bedroom with hanging space & shelving.
*Paper towels, tissues (Kleenex), napkins, and toilet paper are ALL FREE and provided.
*Bathroom towels and washcloths, dishwashing liquid and cleaning supplies, and kitchen towels are ALL FREE and provided.
*Each bedroom and / or sleeping area is equipped with hotel quality bedding, jewelry organizers, luggage racks, and much space for your clothing, including shelves, wardrobes, dressers, closets, and extra garment racks or rods.
*Child Furnishings: Childproof electric outlet covers, childproof cabinet locks for your use and discretion, 2 toddler beds, Highchair for babies that converts into a dining room chair for toddlers, ‘Pack & Play’ Stroller, Pack & Play Portable crib with removable bassinet that converts into a playpen for toddlers, Children's dinnerware cutlery set - microwave & dishwasher safe, Baby monitors, Bathtub for infants to toddlers, Baby diaper changing table with storage organizer, and Baby gates throughout home.
When you arrive, you will walk into an expansive First Floor…a spacious Dining Room will be to your left and a spacious Living Room to your right with a relaxing fireplace.
FIRST FLOOR: Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen
LIVING ROOM
• Queen-size sofa sleeper
• Fireplace within a historic sandstone mantle
• Second comfortable couch, an armchair, and a recliner, all with food trays/cup holders/coasters/end tables.
• Flat screen TV with Firestick streaming service for YOUR subscriptions.
• Kid / family books, board & card games, coloring & educational books – located on the First-Floor Living Room’s shelves.
• Central heating and air conditioning, including a portable air purifier.
• All rooms have hotel quality bedding.
Laughter and great food await you and your loved ones, with a corner market grocery store within walking distance, for good times in the…
DINING ROOM
• Spacious with Tuscany-themed colors and central heat and air conditioning.
• Wooden hutch with wine glasses & matching wooden buffet.
• Highchair that converts into a toddler chair for babies/toddlers.
KITCHEN
• NEW Microwave, stove, countertop ice maker, dishwasher, & refrigerator/freezer.
• Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker and Coffee Pot with your choice of MANY K-cup flavors (decaffeinated & caffeinated) AND creamer flavors.
• Tea kettle and your choice of gourmet & organic teas.
• ORGANIZED cabinets WITH EASY TO FIND LABELS containing adult and child dinnerware & cups, and adult glassware, mugs, spices, paper towels, napkins, and ‘mappines’ with central heating and air conditioning.
• FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN for creating your culinary delights with central air conditioning and additional cooking fan.
After a fun day of sightseeing in “Da ‘Burgh,” you will climb the stairs – with their beautiful, original woodwork left intact in my historic, childhood home – to the Second & Third floors…
SECOND FLOOR: Primary Bedroom, Bathroom, and Secondary Bedroom
PRIMARY BEDROOM
• Flat screen TV with Roku streaming service for YOUR subscriptions to Netflix, etc.
• Hotel quality bedding: comforters, blankets, sheets, and pillowcases.
• Two single beds, upholstered settee with pillow, old-fashioned wooden bed steps, closet with hanging space, jewelry organizer, ample shelving, Pack & Play Crib stored in closet, and locked safe.
• Privacy blinds, central heat, and NEW window air-conditioning unit (SEASONAL).
FULL BATH
• His & her bathrobes, and a Shower and/or Bathtub.
• Soft towels and washcloths with EXTRA linens.
• Vanity with mirror & chair set near the PRIVACY window, and hair dryer & additional table top mirrors on bathroom shelves.
• Central heating and individually wrapped toiletries in amenity kits.
THIRD FLOOR: Third Bedroom and Dedicated Workspace (Office)
THIRD BEDROOM
• Flat screen TV with Roku streaming service for YOUR subscriptions to Netflix, etc.
• Hotel quality bedding: comforters, blankets, sheets, and pillowcases.
• Super spacious with faux tin ceiling, one full bed, and old-fashioned, wooden bed step.
• Sitting area with reading lamp AND built-in window bench with custom-made cushions & pillows.
• Dresser and vanity with mirror, reach-in closet with ample shelving, and extra space to hang your clothes in the foyer with a jewelry organizer.
• Privacy blinds, central heating, and NEW window air-conditioning unit (SEASONAL).
DEDICATED WORKSPACE (OFFICE)
• Stately wooden desk and comfortable leather chair with chair mat.
• Wooden file cabinet & cozy rocking chair with pillow.
• Privacy blinds, central heating, and NEW air-conditioning unit (SEASONAL).
• Cozy single travel Cot with EXTRA bedding.
Unwind with your loved ones around the Firepit on your Private Patio OR in the Family Room with BOTH an Adult Area and a Kids Play Area. ‘Worsh your Gutchies’ for FREE in the Laundry Room!
LOWER GROUND FLOOR: Private Patio, Laundry Room, 'Man Cave' Second Bathroom, and 'Man Cave' Rec Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa
PITTSBURGH-THEMED PRIVATE PATIO
• Private patio with privacy fence and NEW Firepit, Adirondack chairs, stainless steel gas grill, comfortable patio furniture, & coffee table.
LAUNDRY ROOM
• NEW laundry appliances w/ FREE laundry detergent/fabric softener/dryer sheets, iron, ironing board, and racks to hang clothes.
SECOND BATHROOM
• His & Her bathrobes
• Walk-in shower with toilet and portable sink.
• Soft towels and washcloths with hotel quality linens.
• Vanity with lit and regular mirrors, and hair dryer, located just outside the bathroom.
• Individually wrapped toiletries in amenity kits.
'MAN CAVE' / REC ROOM
• Queen-size sofa sleeper with hotel quality bedding and snack trays.
• Comfortable couch, coffee tables, and recliner.
• Flat screen TV with Firestick streaming service for YOUR subscriptions.
• KIDS NOOK AREA with Toddler Table and Chairs AND Kids Bean Bag Chairs.
Enjoy your ‘City of Champions’ stay at The Yinzers Getaway with warm regards from your host, Scott.
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The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parents are responsible for ensuring their children’s safety at all times.
• Never leave children unsupervised at our property without any adults.
• To avoid danger, please do not let your children play out front or on the side of the property, on the streets, OR on the stairs.
Important information
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Property # 4244749vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Pittsburgh
Located in Lawrenceville, a neighbourhood in Pittsburgh, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. The Waterfront and The Mall at Robinson are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kennywood. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at PPG Paints Arena or PNC Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Parish - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Clemente Museum - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
Gallery G Glass - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Allegheny Station - 9 min drive
Pittsburgh Station - 16 min drive
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Trace Brewing
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Condado Tacos - 17 min walk
Walter's BBQ Southern Kitchen - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit?
As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit on 1 Dec 2026 start from £164, 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 ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ENTIRE Big Family Home Close To Zoo and Events - Private Patio and Firepit located?
This family-friendly Pittsburgh holiday home is located in Lawrenceville, within 3 mi (5 km) of Allegheny River, Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh. The Terminal and Bakery Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Scott Lees
I am a Pittsburgh born and bred, and because of that, I love to share Da' Burg with guests!
Why they chose this property
The Yinzers Getaway is my childhood home that I own, but no longer reside.
What makes this property unique
The Yinzers Getaway, my historic, spacious, immaculately clean home, is minutes from every Pittsburgh event & is the perfect 'Steel City' escape!
This 2,300 square foot brick beauty, corner lot in upper Lawrenceville has a Lower Level with Bathroom, First Floor, Second Floor with Bathroom, and Third Floor; therefore, the use of steps is required.
About The Yinzers Getaway...
The Yinzers Getaway PROXIMITY: *6 minutes (1.3 miles) to Children’s Hospital *7 minutes (2.3 miles) to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium *11 minutes (4.9 miles) to Acrisure Stadium & PNC Park *12 minutes (4-5.5 miles) to the Strip District, Duquesne University, Mt. Washington/Ft. Duquesne Incline, Benedum Center, & Cultural District *13 minutes (5.2 miles) to Rivers Casino, CMU & PITT *14 minutes (4.7 miles) to Downtown Pittsburgh & Pittsburgh Paints Arena