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Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington

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A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and stove. It features light green cabinets, a white tiled backsplash, and a window above the sink.
A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.
A two-story house with a front door, multiple windows with shutters, and a brick foundation.
A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a room with a white wall and a framed picture.
A modern kitchen with white brick walls, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a blue door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Place, Lexington Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lexington Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rupp Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

Located in Downtown Lexington within a short walk of Rupp Arena, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as University of Kentucky. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.

What's nearby

  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lexington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lexington Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rupp Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Kentucky - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Stallion Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's On Short - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Triangle Park Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬11 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.

Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington

Enjoy your stay in the recently renovated historic Matthew Walker House! Originally built in 1789, it was disassembled and moved down the street in 1977, then reassembled and added onto. This fantastic downtown location is 5-minute walk to Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, the Jefferson Street corridor, and loads of great restaurants. It's a short trip to The Distillery District and the rest of downtown.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please refrain from using the outdoor spaces socially past 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and midnight on Friday/Saturday
Use of the basement is not permitted unless explicitly given written permission to do so by host(s), or in the event of a weather emergency
Additional house rules provided at property upon check-in

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No beer pong inside or indoor furniture outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: No beer pong inside or indoor furniture outside
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number 15029117-2

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12.
  • Note from host: No beer pong inside or indoor furniture outside
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Lexington within a 10-minute walk of Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, and Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.. You'll also find Mary Todd Lincoln House and Barrel House Distilling less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington?

Couples staying at this historic vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchenette in each house with a kitchenette in some.

Does Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), which is 6.6 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington?

Yes, every house at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington comes with a patio.

Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful guys weekend in Lexington with a distillery tour and Keeneland. This historic house was a great and made the trip memorable. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly loved our stay! The house was the perfect location while we were in town for the Kentucky Three Day Event at the Horse Park. The easy walk to local restaurants and a short drive to the Distillery District were great for our stay. Loved having a safe place with a little yard for my dog as well. Will certainly be considering this spot if we find ourselves back in Lexington!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and fit our needs for our short stay. The only issues were the TVs not working and one shower seemed to have trouble draining.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends weekend

Great place downtown, could walk to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Davis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lexington Wedding

Our group stayed at the property for a wedding in Lexington. The house is in a great location in walking distance to all the restaurants and bars downtown. The house was very clean and slept 7 with ease. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We stayed here over UK graduation weekend. We were able to walk to Rupp and avoid the traffic and parking congestion, as well as all of the places downtown. The inside had plenty of space for 5 adults along with bathrooms connected to each of the bedrooms. With a kitchen and outdoor seating area, it was definitely better than paying even more to stay in a small hotel room. Consider this place for any activity in downtown Lexington!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Historic Home

We loved the layout and the uniqueness of this home. Being the first renters coming off a long term lease there were some things that weren’t ironed out yet as expected but we enjoyed our time here and the property definitely suited our needs for our group of 11. We brought our own air mattress and there was room in both bedrooms for that space. The furniture could use an update but it went with the rustic home vibe. Overall a great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024