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Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown

Holiday home in Lexington with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Place, Washington and Lee University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Military Institute
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, VMI Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Lexington

This holiday home places you in the centre of Lexington, within a short 5-minute stroll of Washington and Lee University and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a patio and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. An espresso maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Lexington holiday home include Stonewall Jackson Grave and Lee Chapel and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lee Chapel and Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stonewall Jackson House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • VMI Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brew Ridge Taps - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Heliotrope Brewery - ‬3 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 House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown

McDowell House offers the unusual opportunity to stay in an exquisitely restored historic residence in one of Lexington's most beautiful neighborhoods. Surrounded by other 19th-century properties, the house sits just blocks from Washington & Lee, VMI, and downtown's restaurants and shops. A deep front lawn and tranquil gardens provide quiet and privacy.

McDowell House sleeps 6 guests--or up to 10, when combined with the property's 3rd floor apartment, McDowell Studio (VRBO #339861). Combined bookings receive a special rate.

All beds have high-quality mattresses, silky all-cotton linens, and hypoallergenic duvets. McDowell House's charming 1st-floor Garden Bedroom features a tall-post double bed and a window overlooking the secluded rear garden. An adjoining tiled bathroom retains its original marble sink and claw-footed tub, but with shower mounted above.

On the 2nd floor, the West Bedroom has a queen-sized brass bed and tall windows on 3 sides. The Turret Bedroom features an elegant pair of antique brass twin beds and its own little circular porch overlooking the front lawn and mountains beyond. Two well-appointed bathrooms serve these bedrooms: a marble-floored bathroom next door with tiled shower and claw-footed tub and the house's original bathroom, on the same floor, which contains a tiled shower.

Guests may use a rowing machine located on the 2nd-floor porch and a vibration platform located in the 2nd-floor conservatory.

McDowell House has an amazing eat-in kitchen with original wainscot, Virginia soapstone counters, and state-of-the art appliances--from restaurant-grade gas stove to espresso maker. With windows overlooking both rear and side gardens, it's the perfect place to enjoy cooking--or eating--local vegetables, meats, breads, and cheeses. Glassware, china, flatware, and serving pieces make dining or enjoying take-out easy and fun.

McDowell House is a magical place to spend time with friends and family. A large, airy parlor with tall windows opens into the generous dining room, via sliding doors. The sunny library provides comfortable space for reading, working, watching television, or catching up on the day's activities.

Rooms feature luminous colors and period carpets, wallpapers, and curtains. Art covers the walls, as it did in the 1890s. Musical guests love playing the c.1890 ebonized Knabe piano in the handsome 1st-floor hall.

Visitors also enjoy lounging on the porches that wrap the house.
In the back garden's rock-lined pool, waterlilies bloom all summer. A round table and chairs sit on a stone terrace, surrounded by lush Japanese maples and evergreens, ferns, and native woodland plants. McDowell House provides a quiet refuge--and a perfect base for visiting Washington & Lee and VMI, exploring scenic Rockbridge County, and enjoying Lexington's vibrant downtown.


Keywords: historic property, residence, villa, self-catering house

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Piano
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Owner retains the right to cancel a reservation at any time. Traveller must gain booking approval.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown?

The closest beach to Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown is Chris Lantos Waterfront (19.8 km).

Does Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and musical instruments, it's no surprise that Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown?

No, Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown?

No, pets are not allowed.