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The Historic Rex House

The Historic Rex House

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Exterior
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Victorian Home with 12' ceilings downstairs and 10' upstairs
Receiving room with grand staircase.
Professional chef kitchen - 6 burner range

Overview of The Historic Rex House

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Baton Rouge, LA
  • Popular LocationBelle of Baton Rouge Casino9 min walk
  • Popular LocationRaising Cane's River Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationLouisiana State University5 min drive
  • AirportBaton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Receiving Room 1/2 Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Historic Rex House

The Rex House is a 3 BR 3.5 BA that was renovated while retaining it's original charm and many of its original design features. Each bedroom has a queen size bed and a private bath. The master bedroom includes a sectional that expands to a full size bed. The home features a contemporary Chefs kitchen and Expansive Master Suite with a seating/sleeping area and Juliet balcony. The dining area is open to the kitchen and seats 8 with an additional seating for 3 at the peninsula.

It is located just 7 min from LSU and walking distance to Downtown Baton Rouge's Dining, Entertainment and Nightlife this home has come back to life and welcomes new stories, memories, and laughter for you and your family.
The Rex House (circa 1850) was recently updated in 2018. Under the direction of, and with collaboration by, the US Department of the Interior and the Louisiana Department of Historic Preservation, the Rex House was designated as a contributing property of the Historic Beauregard Town District. Originally built as a 4 room one story home without a kitchen or bathrooms, the original home was expanded around 1910 to include a kitchen with Victorian accents.

Today the original 3 down stairs rooms and original wood floors are preserved for your enjoyment as well as the hand crafted stair case and two upstairs rooms including the graciously large master suite.

Property manager

Elyse deBenedetto
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All guest staying must be listed in guest count at time of booking. Any additional guest's visiting during stay must be authorized prior to stay.
Violation of guest count and or event being held may result in immediate termination of stay without refund.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baton Rouge

This holiday home is located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, a neighbourhood in Baton Rouge. Raising Cane's River Center and The Old Governor's Mansion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at LSU Ticket Office and Howell Park Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and 13th Gate Haunted House. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Belle of Baton Rouge Casino - 9 min walk
  • Old State Capitol - 10 min walk
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 11 min walk
  • Louisiana State University - 5 min drive
  • Tiger Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In - 7 min walk
  • Poor Boy Lloyd's - 13 min walk
  • Pastime Restaurant & Lounge - 10 min walk
  • Schlittz & Giggles - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Rex House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Rex House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Rex House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Rex House located?

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, this family-friendly Baton Rouge holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Old Governor's Mansion and Raising Cane's River Center. Louisiana State University is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding prep
I rented the house for my bridesmaids and I to get ready in on my wedding day. It made for beautiful photos and a comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Staycation
The Rex House was beautiful! Elyse was a gracious host and made our stay so wonderful. The house is the perfect gathering place for family and friends and made for a good hub/home base for all our activities. We will definitely be staying here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darline J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Game on!
Great location to LSU. The house and the host were both charming! Will book again for another game! Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Historic Home
Great location, better home. Renovations were up to date but kept the historic character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie | M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most attentive property owners
I can’t say enough about Elyse.she went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and any thing got addressed quickly! It was a beautiful home and we just loved our stay Great location to move our son to LSU!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elyse deBenedetto

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Both of our families live in the area. We both grew up in Baton Rouge and recently moved back from Houston in 2020. We generally like to greet our guest if time works for them. We love to entertain and meet new people.

Why they chose this property

I was working in Baton Rouge and found this old home and fell in love with it. It needed a ton of love. It took us 1.5 years to bring the old charm back to the house. We are very happy with the result.

What makes this property unique

It is walking distance to many attractions, bars and restaurants. During the remodel, we kept a lot of the old features original to the house. The bottom floor has 12' ceilings. We love sitting on the front porch swing. After publishing the house on FaceBook, we received a note from the great granddaughter of Deloris Rex. Deloris grew up in the house. The house was named the Rex House after this family.

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