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Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington

Vacation home near University of Kentucky in Lexington

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • 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 area

Lexington

Heart of Lexington.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Lexington vacation home, you'll find Mary Todd Lincoln House and Explorium. Lexington Opera House and Triangle Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lexington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lexington Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rupp Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Kentucky - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Stallion Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Triangle Park Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mama Tequila - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stagger Inn - ‬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.

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The Manchester
Distillery District
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,303 reviews
The price is CA $222
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
The Manchester

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

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

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 15029117-2

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington to downtown Lexington?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Lexington.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Davis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

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

8/10 Good

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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