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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)
Our Guesthouse Provides All You Need to Enjoy a Home Away from Home Experience! We do charge damage insurance, which is for US citizen only, or if you rather we could do a completely refundable damage deposit just ask. Non-US citizens have to do refundable damage deposit. *STAY FOR A WEEK & SAVE MONEY*
The Space Max guest 6 average size people (book 1 to 4 of my guesthouses for larger parties, right next door (on the same lot)). You can book all four of our guesthouses for family reunions, school reunions, and wedding parties! We do have a damage deposit but don't tie up your money (no charges or authorizations will be held). *STAY FOR A WEEK & SAVE MONEY JUST ASK* The Space House of Joy (House #304) This house is mechanically modernized for comfort and convenience. It is fully-furnished and tastefully decorated with charming antiques and graceful decor. This private cottage is a newly-renovated two bedroom house sleeping up to 4 comfortably (2 twin beds, 1 full and extra optional sleeping on couch). Fully equipped kitchen, 3 flat screen televisions (one TV in the living room & one TV in each bedroom), with dining room area, freshly-laundered towels and bedding, lots of kitchen items and heat/air makes staying in the charming House of Joy perfect for singles, couples, and families. No smoking! Children under 18 years of age must be attended by an adult at all times! Guest Access Please make yourself at home and use whatever we have available. Including outdoor space front/back porch and garden area. We also can stock guesthouse at guest request (with wine, steaks, ice cream, etc.,) ... Guest can request this service once house is booked via email (fees apply)... Interaction with Guests We are semi locals (we have a groundskeeper on call that lives near by). We would love to advise you on how to really enjoy this town! The Neighborhood Vela’s Villa, House of Joy is part of a private little neighborhood within a neighborhood–a group of four houses sharing the same lot, located a block away from historic Harlan, Kentucky’s downtown. Nestled in a valley in the ancient and enchanted Appalachian mountains. Great walking community!! Getting around You can walk to a few local restaurants, the river and parks! This house is great because you are in a very rural area, but you are within two blocks of historical downtown Harlan. So you get the quaint town experience with out being isolated. Other Things to Note Make sure you BYOB because this town is Moist (semi dry (although alcohol is legal to have and consume alcohol within your private dwelling)). Two restaurant currently serve alcohol The Portal (pizzeria) and Ken & Paul's Family Steakhouse. Moist defined: with regard to the sale of alcohol, Harlan is classified as a moist county—a county in which alcohol sales are prohibited (a dry county), but containing a 'wet' city, in this case Cumberland and Lynch, where package alcohol sales are allowed. In the city of Harlan, restaurants seating 100+ may serve alcoholic beverages.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on our property!
Children under 18 years of age must be attended by an adult at all times!
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas) pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas) on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Harlan, Ky Modern Private Guesthouse 304 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas) located?
Located in the heart of Harlan, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cumberland River and The Harlan Center. Harlan Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
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We loved our stay at Vela’s Villa! We had a family gathering and it was wonderful for us to all be together we had a family reunion and it was such a great stay! thanks so much
Joy Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Glenda or Faith
I love people and have hosted people from S.Korea to Australia and I love them all! I am a artist, mother of three adult daughters and foodie! I credit my daughters for introducing me to vegan food, Korean food, wine and an artist social life. My go to foods have always been steaks, BBQ and breakfast (I have tons of recommendations)! My guilty pleasures are watching Korean Dramas, Anime, Walking Dead, Bold & The Beautiful, and Scandal. Oh and I'm forever redesigning my properties! I'm a person that loves to put my best foot forward and my vacation properties in Louisville & Harlan, KY are no exception. I (and family) take pride in our properties and we are responsive to our guests needs in intuitive ways. Since we are avid vacationers ourselves, we know what it takes to make every vacation a holiday. In a small town like Harlan we love to make you feel safe and welcome! I assure you that there is no other property that can compare to my four Harlan guesthouses. As my grandmother would say “Good better best never let it rest until your good is better and your better is the best!” All of our properties (in Louisville & Harlan Ky.) are fully furnished and have all the amenities of home! Floydwood properties in Louisville, are completely private rentals, fully-furnished and fully-equipped home away from home. Floydwood is within a 3.5 mile radius to all the Derby fun. Vela's Villa (in Harlan) is a private little neighborhood within a neighborhood--a group of houses sharing the same lot, located a block away from historic Harlan, Kentucky's downtown. Nestled in a valley in the ancient and enchanted Appalachian Mountains, we provide guests with fully-furnished and fully-equipped homes away from home.
Why they chose this property
Vela’s Villa is a private little neighborhood within a neighborhood–a group of houses sharing the same lot, located a block away from historic Harlan, Kentucky’s downtown. Nestled in a valley in the ancient and enchanted Appalachian mountains, we provide guests with fully-furnished and fully-equipped homes away from home. We cater to guests who seek short term, private accommodations. Be our guest for your romantic getaway, vacation, business meeting, or visit with relatives and friends.
Vela’s House is our 4 to 5 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom Craftsman style house. This grand old home retains its original architectural features (such as original fireplaces, built in bookshelves, and exposed beam ceilings) while being lovingly renovated and mechanically modernized for comfort and convenience. It is fully-furnished and tastefully decorated with charming antiques and graceful decor. It boasts a huge living room, a formal dining room, and a bonus room downstairs that can be used as a den or an extra bedroom. The living room and bedrooms feature flat screen televisions and cable programming. Also included are a fully-equipped kitchen, bath towels, and bed linens. It sleeps up to twelve comfortably.
The three cottages are newly-renovated two bedroom houses sleeping six to eight comfortably. Fully equipped kitchens, flat screen televisions in the living rooms and bedrooms, dining areas, freshly-laundered towels and bedding, and central heat and air make staying in these charming homes perfect for singles, couples, and families.
What makes this property unique
Great for event (weddings, reunions, parties), book one house are book them all!
Each house is equipped with free high speed internet service, bedding, bath towels, furniture, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, range, refrigerator, kitchenware, central heat and air conditioning, lots of outdoor seating!