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Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex

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Front of House from driveway as you turn on from NorthWestern Ave showing front two parking spaces, detached garage
Front of House from front two parking spaces showing detached garage, trash and recycling containers
Living Room and Sun Room after stepping through the front door and turning left to briefly pass through the receiving room
Sun Room with foosball table, bean bags, a great place to relax and play
Living Room showing Roku TV with DVD player, fireplace, shelves with board games, sofa sleeper and coffee table, a desk and room lamp are partially shown to the right, sliding glass door to outdoor patio to the left
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10212 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Lafayette, IN
  • Popular LocationPurdue University13 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoss-Ade Stadium13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPurdue Memorial Union3 min drive
  • AirportIndianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

E Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

NE Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

NW Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SE Bedroom (twin size bunk bed)

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Second Floor Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex

Hello Guest(s)! Welcome to 1515 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, Indiana 47906. We are so glad you decided to stay here. We hope you have a great time in West Lafayette, Indiana.

We are happy to share this special getaway with you. You are two blocks from Ross-Ade stadium, four blocks from Mackey Arena, and the rest of Purdue campus is accessible. City bus service is available every half hour along Northwestern Ave. The West Lafayette Parks Recreation and Trail Map shows some fantastic parks, trails, and footpaths available in the neighborhood. My favorite is the Celery Bog Nature Area/Lilly Nature Center. There is an area to sit and watch nature. Animals come to the area and you can observe animals in their natural habitat.

You'll enjoy walking into this private home. Hopefully the home will help you enjoy your stay with all its amenities. Walk into the expansive living room with an adjacent sun room with a foosball table and three full walls of windows that look out to a landscaped patio and surrounding mature trees. The living room features: A pull out queen size sleeper sofa, a 40" flat screen TV with Roku, shelves of games and black out curtains. The living room opens up into a dining room, where you can enjoy dinner cooked at home, or delivered from one of our many nearby restaurants. The dining room features: a dining table with seating for 8 people. The big open fully equipped kitchen features: everything you need to cook meals at home. Rounding out the first floor are stairs and a convenience half bathroom. One set of stairs lead up to the bedrooms and full bathroom. After a busy day, soak in the blue tiled bathtub enclosure and sleep in any one of the four quiet and restful bedrooms. Each bed offers: queen and twin size memory foam mattresses, eco friendly bamboo sheets, and blackout curtains. The other set of stairs down lead to the basement which has an air hockey table.

During your stay you will appreciate that you are less than a mile from each of the following: Purdue campus, Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, Birck Golf Complex, Folk Field and Boilermaker Soccer Complex, Schwartz Tennis Center, Alexander Field, Celery Bog Nature Area, Faith West including Cafe Literato and community playground, Happy Hollow Park, and West Lafayette downtown full of restaurants, bars, and attractions.

Please keep in mind that 1515 Northwestern Avenue was built in 1938. While not a historic house, you may not find as many electrical outlets as in a modern home. The HVAC vents are in the floor or adjacent to the floor. You can easily lose coins, keys, etc. to a vent if not careful. The fireplace is currently not available until all renovations are completed. Most of the windows have sash pulleys and weights, some of the ropes are broken and will need to be replaced. We ask that any window is carefully opened or closed.

Also the City of West Lafayette has rental housing occupancy limits of either (1) one family and no more than two unrelated guests or (2) no more than three unrelated guests. The City requires submission of an Occupancy Affidavit stating the names and relationships of each guest. Please complete both the rental agreement and the West Lafayette Occupancy Affidavit when booking your stay.

You should find everything that you need, but if you have a question that isn't covered in here, please do get in touch and let me know how I can help. We hope you enjoy yourself and visit again in the future!

Upon arrival, please sign in using the YourWelcome tablet and leave an initial review. We would love to know what you initially think of the place. Feel free to use the YourWelcome tablet to order services (food delivery, mid-booking cleaning, bike rental, etc.). Feel free to use the YourWelcome tablet to provide a mid-stay review. We would like to know if you experience any issues during your stay. Feel free to provide a wrap up review on the YourWelcome tablet before an online post booking review. We would love the opportunity to address any issues prior to the end of your booking. Even if you choose to not use the YourWelcome tablet, we would love if you would let us know how your stay was!

Sincerely,
Cedric & Zandra D'Hue
ES^3 WL LLC

Property manager

Cedric Axel D'Hue
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat the house as your grandmother's home. Guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement and the WL Occupancy Affidavit.
Follow all West Lafayette Rules and Ordinances including Noise. Breach of any of these House Rules is a breach of the Terms and Conditions.
Visitors count as Guests toward maximum allowable occupancy and may be a violation of West Lafayette Housing Ordinances.

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
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Lafayette

Located in West Lafayette, this holiday home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lilly Nature Center and Wabash Heritage Trail, while Samara House and Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Columbian Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Ross-Ade Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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West Lafayette, IN

What's nearby

  • Samara House - 4 min walk
  • Purdue University - 13 min walk
  • Mackey Arena - 13 min walk
  • Ross-Ade Stadium - 13 min walk
  • Purdue Memorial Union - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 8 min drive
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Brokerage Brewing - 3 min drive
  • Family Express - 7 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex located?

This family-friendly West Lafayette holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Samara House and Purdue University. Mackey Arena and Ross-Ade Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in West Lafayette
Cedric is a fantastic host! One of the most accommodating and available host I have ever had in all my experiences VRBO. Hope to be able to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and spacious home! Definitely coming back.
One of the most enjoyable home renting experiences I've had. Large and comfy home just a 10-15 minute walk to Purdue's campus. Host was amazing and responded to questions quickly. Definitely looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house close to campus
We picked this for a weekend built around a basketball game. It was accessible, plenty of parking, a TON of space inside for hanging out, and the place was comfortable and well-stocked with everything we'd need (e.g. towels, etc.). Cedric is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
This house was large enough for our family and pups. Comfy beds and great location. We stayed over Thanksgiving, and were very happy to find the kitchen large and well-appointed for cooking! The owner, Cedric, is very helpful and responsive - and the touches that are left by his children are great! I had an issue with the coffeemaker, and he brought a new one to us within an hour! The only issue with this house is the seating in the living room. The sofa is unbelievably uncomfortable - as in, someone sits down and the other person falls over. You can feel the sofa bed parts beneath the cushions as well. Possibly damaged by previous renters? Unfortunately, it is the only seating other than dining chairs and an office style chair. More seating, more comfy seating would be greatly appreciated - especially for the longer stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purdue move in week
The house was perfect and Cedric was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cedric Axel D'Hue

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1515 Northwestern Avenue boasts 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the house and wonderful location to several amenities. We clearly envisioned 1515 Northwestern Avenue as a short term vacation rental for Purdue football or other sport games, golfers, even Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts.

Furthermore, 1515 Northwestern Avenue provided a unique opportunity to purchase a nearly century old home. We seek to update this home into a modern home while keeping or restoring the 1930s character, such as the many interior window shutters. Most of the windows have sash pulleys and weights, some of the ropes are broken and will need to be replaced. We ask that any window is carefully opened or closed until the sash pulleys, weights, and ropes can be restored/repaired.

The home inspection report identified a number of issues to address, including plumbing, windows, siding, etc. The fireplace is currently not available until all of the renovations are completed.

The living room is relatively quiet. The East Bedroom can be noisy due to the busy street outside. If you are an early riser and out of the house most of the day, this is unlikely to be a problem.

Turning this 1938 house into a modern home provides our family a number of opportunities for our children to get involved in the short term rental business and home renovations. So far our children have been involved in opening boxes, putting away house supplies, building furniture, and making up beds. They have also assisted with parking cars during home Purdue football games and selling lemonade, chips, Cub Scout popcorn, etc. During renovations, we hope to teach our children the systems of the house: electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

We welcome you to join us on this journey. We hope you as guests will return over time to see the transformation of this house. Your booking revenue is funding the renovations. Thank you!

Why they chose this property

We read The Family Board Meeting and realized that we only have 18 summers with our kids, currently 11, 11, 9, and 7 years old. One of our 11 year old twins has a God given talent for hospitality. Our 9 year old daughter is a natural entrepreneur. We already have a few long term rentals. We were looking for opportunities to incorporate our rental businesses with teaching our children new talents. Similar to Cleaning House, we sought to cultivate our children's gifts and talents in entrepreneurship.
After staying in a few short term vacation rentals, we were interested in incorporating short term vacation rentals into teaching our children in the way they should go.
The Blue House (1515 Northwestern Avenue) is quite a find. The Blue House was built in 1938 (before the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright Samara House). The Blue House is two blocks from Ross-Ade stadium, four blocks from Mackey Arena, and near the rest of Purdue campus.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to restore this house over time. There is only one full bathroom.

What makes this property unique

Within 0.5 miles to each of the following: Purdue including Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena, Birck golf complex, Celery Bog Nature Area, Frank Lloyd Wright's Samara House, and Faith West including a community playground and Cafe Literato.

Languages:

English

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