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The Historic Rex House
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Baton Rouge, LA
- Belle of Baton Rouge Casino8 min walk
- Raising Cane's River Center8 min walk
- Louisiana State University4 min drive
- Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)11 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 Guest 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 features a queen-sized bed and an en suite bathroom. 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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 fire extinguisher, 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
Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, a neighbourhood in Baton Rouge, is home to this holiday home. 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 Circle Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or Bernie Moore Track Stadium. 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.
Baton Rouge, LA
What's nearby
- Belle of Baton Rouge Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Raising Cane's River Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Louisiana State Capitol - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Louisiana State University - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Tiger Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min walk
- Schlittz & Giggles - 11 min walk
- Frostop - 4 min walk
- Sonic Drive-In - 7 min walk
- Pastime Restaurant - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Elyse deBenedetto
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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