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Harlan, KY Modern Private Guesthouse 302 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)
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Reviews
7.6 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Harlan, KY
- Place, The Harlan Center8 min walk
- Place, Black Mountain Offroad Adventure Area - Putney Trailhead13 min drive
- Place, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Harlan, KY Modern Private Guesthouse 302 Historic Downtown (Vela's Villas)
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Harlan
Located in Harlan, this holiday home is in the city centre and near a water park. Rapid River Lodge & Water Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cumberland River and Black Mountain Offroad Adventure Area - Putney Trailhead. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

Harlan, KY
What's nearby
- The Harlan Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Black Mountain Offroad Adventure Area - Putney Trailhead - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
- Black Mountain - 20 min drive - 22.3 km
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park - 47 min drive - 53.1 km
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 49 min drive - 59.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hardee's - 17 min walk
- El Charrito - 4 min drive
- Panda Garden - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
8.6/10
Communication
8.6/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
27 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great pleasure staying here.
David M.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carolyn
27 May 2025
Carolyn
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Haley G.
4 January 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy




Haley G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth H.
26 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to start from in the morning and return to after spending the day on a mountain.
Kenneth H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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.
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.
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!
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!
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