Huge 1890s Victorian Mansion~Hot Tub~Sleeps 26

Christmas in an 1890s Victorian mansion: a lit tree, dinner for 12 under the chandelier, carols at the piano, and the hot tub out back. Open Dec 13 to 29.

Eight bedrooms, a table for 12 under the chandelier, and a hot tub and fire pit out back. Built in the early 1890s for Franklin and Lucy Dorsey Iams, this huge 6,600-square-foot mansion sleeps 26 with 5 full baths, a grand staircase, a game room with a pool table and four arcade cabinets, and a piano. PNC Park is 10 minutes.

Dinner is at a table for 12 beside the piano, the game room has a full-size pool table and 4 arcade cabinets, and out back the hot tub is ready next to a fire pit with the wood already chopped. PNC Park is 10 minutes away.

Come in at the grand front staircase that climbs to the second and third floors. Almost every room has a hand-crafted fireplace (decorative now) with a tiled mantel more than a century old, and large original sliding doors connect the living spaces. The formal dining room seats 12 under a chandelier, with a piano for whoever in your group plays. The two parlors split the crowd: one has a wraparound couch and a 70-inch TV for the game, the other is the game room, with a pool table, a dart board and four arcade cabinets holding more than 200 games. The kitchen has a second staircase up to the bedrooms. Each of the eight bedrooms has its own color and a desk, and among them are canopy beds, a private balcony, a connecting kids' room and cribs. Outside: a wraparound porch with two swings, a canopied deck, a patio table for 12 and a swing set. Old photos and census records of the Iams family are displayed through the house.

Rivers & Steel City Homes, our Pittsburgh team, looks after this home and answers your messages throughout your stay.

Guest will have complete access to the entirety of all 3 floors along with the backyard area.

There is Parking for 3 cars lined up in the driveway, and plenty of free street parking. We ask that you follow our parking instructions when street parking in order for us to be in cahoots with the neighbors.

We use the basement space in this property for business purposes. You may see a couple of us in and out at times. We have a separate side entrance and will be locked off from the rest of the property during your stay.

There is an additional amount for any guests staying overnight of $25 per person per night for guest counts over 10. Please include the proper guest count on the booking calendar when inquiring or making a booking request for an accurate amount.

Please inquire about large gatherings. Large events may incur an event fee depending on the size and scope. Please inquire prior to a booking request for more information.

🚨Important to Note: 
Before you arrive, you’ll be contacted by our third-party provider, Truvi, to choose between a damage deposit or a damage waiver 🛡️. This step is meant to give you an extra layer of protection against any property damage during your stay.

Please note that this process is completely optional and not required ✅ — Your reservation will remain confirmed whether or not you complete it. However, if you’d like this additional protection, we recommend completing it before arrival for a smoother check-in experience and added peace of mind 🧘‍♂️.

If you have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help!

Trigger warning- The artwork at this property, as seen in the photos, contains advertisements from a time long ago to go along with the theme of the home. While there is no nudity or fowl language of any kind, some of the ads have double entendre messages and some, depict male dominated messaging that some, albeit few, may feel to be offensive in today’s times. While you would likely not see these ads in today’s time, they once did exist and were acceptable in society. If you are easily offended by these outdated historical references, this property may not be suitable for you. You can also let us know ahead of time and we will be happy to remove them prior to your arrival, however by renting with us, you are agreeing that you will not touch, deface or remove such artwork in any way.