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The Onyx Cottage. Very cozy and private

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A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.
A closed door with a white baseboard, a wooden floor, and a brown wall.
A brown leather sofa with a cushion top and a wooden floor.
A small, single-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a mailbox.
A television screen displaying a TV show interface with various streaming options.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Indianapolis

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Indianapolis, IN
  • Place, University of Indianapolis
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Key Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Garfield Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Indianapolis

Located in Indianapolis, this holiday home is in the city centre. Old National Centre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Indianapolis Zoo and Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Check out an event or a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and consider making time for Indiana State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Indianapolis, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Indianapolis - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Key Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Garfield Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • UIndy Tennis Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Garfield Park Conservatory - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Station - 9 min drive
  • Methodist Station - 13 min drive
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tienda Don Miguel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shelby Street Saloon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Onyx Cottage. Very cozy and private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Onyx Cottage. Very cozy and private?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Onyx Cottage. Very cozy and private?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Onyx Cottage. Very cozy and private?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Onyx Cottage. Very cozy and private located?

Located in the heart of Indianapolis, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Key Stadium, Garfield Park and University of Indianapolis. Fountain Square Theatre and Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, close to downtown, safe area
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Great guest Terri is.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The host was very responsive when I encountered an issue. I wish I had had a better idea of the neighborhood before I booked this, as I didn't feel 100% safe as a single woman on my own. Regardless, the house meet my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
Not sure why you will penalize a host for the neighborhood when this was put in the listing. Hundreds of guests including this guest has stayed successfully and comfortably with no issue.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I booked this home one night for a concert in Indianapolis. Affordable, convenient location, plenty of space and privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and very nice. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations that are very clean and owner was very good to work with.

Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Positive: close to Lucas Oil Stadium; Negative: seemed like owner forgot place had been rented for the night so was not ready even though we arrived 2.5 hrs after check-in time & had to wait for someone to arrive & turn the AC on & clean the house & we were already running behind to get to concert due to interstate accident so the situation put has farther behind and we unfortunately missed the opening act of the concert that we really traveled 5 hours to see. The home has some structural issues as well including flooring sinking in some places so just need to be careful of that as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Guest entered the property while we were still cleaning which is a safety issue. Appeared friendly in person and confirmed all was taken care of without issues, only to write negatively when a chance was had with the keyboard. Unfortunate but if you've hosted as long as we have, you will ultimately get guests like these.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for one night in town

This was the perfect option for staying in Indy for the night when all you need is a clean place to sleep, shower, and relax. It was a short drive to downtown and a fraction of the price for a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed our stay. You are always welcome back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Really nice litte place for a weekend getaway! Privacy and easy to get to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet overnight stay. No problems!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Thank you for your stay and for being a great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

Everything was wonderful and clean and we enjoyed ourselves nice and quiet neighborhood. The cottage was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One minor fault was that you advertise sleeping three but there were no extra blankets for someone to sleep on the couch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An artist staying till Sunday for Talbot street Art Fair

I am still staying in it till Sunday morning but very cute. Excellent and just what is needed for a stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for your stay Alison, and for being a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little place was very clean, the bed was comfortable, plenty of hot water, heat and air worked great. Kitchen was supplied with some essentials. Check in and check out was easy and stress free. The location was close to downtown. The only heads up, which is NO reflection on the host...there is a rooster next door that will wake you at 5 a.m. so bring some white noise or ear plugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Quick Visit

Stayed the weekend. Everything was as described, and as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A New Year

Very nice and cozy stay. Great communication with the host. A great way to start the new year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay. Very cozy. Just wish there was a fan for us to use. Got a bit hot while trying to sleep. But overall it was good. I’d book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks Nina, and glad you'd book again. The Air Condition can go as low as as anything you'd like. We've some guest get it very very cool in there. Thanks for your stay again, and glad it was as advertised.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caitlin Clark

Visited to see Caitlyn Clark. Such an hospitable community,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

This was our very first Vrbo stay. It was very pleasant. Please was clean and very well maintained. We would definitely consider renting this again along with recommending to others. We celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary this trip so it was even more special to us. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Host

I had a great stay in Indianapolis. My Host was fantastic! He responded quickly to any questlons or needs I might have. It was a nice quiet location with hardly any traffic. It worked out perfect for me!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The grass wasn’t cut and the outside of the house and porch needs updating. However, I found the inside of the house very clean and nicely decorated. The host was very nice and quick to respond if I had any questions. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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