10/10 Excellent
Blake D.
19 April 2025
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Hampton Court
Blake D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Apartment
A hidden gem in Lexington's Historic District
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.3 sq m
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Lexington, KY
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A hidden gem in Lexington's Historic District
The Howard was built in 1920 in the back yard of an c.1840 Antebellum Mansion on Lexington's swanky West Third Street. In fell into disrepair and we bought it in 2007. We turned the existing eight apartments into five renovated condos with all the modern amenities, but preserving all of the vintage charm. They are small and incredibly cozy with a great room with opening windows on the second floor.
We refinished the hardwood floors, cleaned all the window and door hardware, repaired windows, and fixed plaster. We hired one of Lexington's best architects to fit a modern kitchen into a vintage kitchen space. We fit in a laundry, dishwasher, beverage center and microwave that formerly only had a two burner stove and two cabinets.
This apartment is located on the second floor of the building. It is only 650 square feet, but thanks to our brilliant architect, it feels much larger.
We are confident that as you drive through the stone arches of Hampton Court you will realize what a special corner of Lexington it is, on the site of a former orphanage and alongside the oldest University west of the Alleghenies, Transylvania University.
PHOTOS: These photos are of the actual apartment. It is 650 sq ft (32.5 feet x 20 ft). If this seems too small for your stay, we completely understand. If you do not like what you see in the photos, we understand you choosing another property. We strive to please and feel that our apartment can fill a significant niche in Lexington travel, but realize others have varied needs not served by The Howard. Thanks to everyone who considers booking our corner of Lexington. We truly appreciate it!
If The Howard is not available for your preferred dates we encourage you to check out our two 2 bedroom rentals that are located just ten or so houses away from The Howard. They are loaded with charm and only $ 30 extra per night for the extra bedroom. They are VRBO # 846234 and # 596053. If you liked The Howard, we are pretty sure you'll like these,
We refinished the hardwood floors, cleaned all the window and door hardware, repaired windows, and fixed plaster. We hired one of Lexington's best architects to fit a modern kitchen into a vintage kitchen space. We fit in a laundry, dishwasher, beverage center and microwave that formerly only had a two burner stove and two cabinets.
This apartment is located on the second floor of the building. It is only 650 square feet, but thanks to our brilliant architect, it feels much larger.
We are confident that as you drive through the stone arches of Hampton Court you will realize what a special corner of Lexington it is, on the site of a former orphanage and alongside the oldest University west of the Alleghenies, Transylvania University.
PHOTOS: These photos are of the actual apartment. It is 650 sq ft (32.5 feet x 20 ft). If this seems too small for your stay, we completely understand. If you do not like what you see in the photos, we understand you choosing another property. We strive to please and feel that our apartment can fill a significant niche in Lexington travel, but realize others have varied needs not served by The Howard. Thanks to everyone who considers booking our corner of Lexington. We truly appreciate it!
If The Howard is not available for your preferred dates we encourage you to check out our two 2 bedroom rentals that are located just ten or so houses away from The Howard. They are loaded with charm and only $ 30 extra per night for the extra bedroom. They are VRBO # 846234 and # 596053. If you liked The Howard, we are pretty sure you'll like these,
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Teri Kelly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved pets.
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Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only.
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About the area
Lexington
Located in Lexington, this apartment is in the city centre. Hunt-Morgan House and Lexington Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kentucky Horse Park and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rupp Arena or The Red Mile Racetrack. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.
Lexington, KY
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blue Stallion Brewing Co. - 11 min walk
- Tony's of Lexington - 13 min walk
- Pies & Pints - 13 min walk
- Frank & Dino's - 13 min walk
- Stagger Inn - 15 min walk
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth D.
29 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Kenneth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isaac C.
24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NCAA trip
Isaac C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal C.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Crystal C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
David R.
24 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowy bourbon blast!
David R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly R.
20 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darling apartment in a great location.
Kelly R.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem it Is!!
Susan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jonathan F.
23 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jonathan F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter P.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Apartment
Peter P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brett Y.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanctuary in a charming neighborhood
Brett Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
25 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tim M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany T.
15 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space would stay again
Brittany T.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad S.
2 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
Brad S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina C.
25 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a Hidden Gem
Tina C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy B.
20 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lexington's Hidden Secret
Joy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter P.
15 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean
Peter P.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter P.
25 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Apartment
Peter P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill M.
19 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice apartment
Bill M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
1 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming!
Dana P.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad B.
23 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chad B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne S.
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Adrienne S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John Luree H.
19 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little Apt
John Luree H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian Q.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lexington Historic Gem..!
Brian Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles D.
20 August 2024
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Teri Kelly
I am a person who collects abandoned properties like other people collect abandoned pets.
I cannot resist "just one more" when I see broken windows, overgrown vines, and crumbling mortar. But what I am actually seeing is cool housing, cute cafes, or a new retail business. So far its worked pretty well, and VRBO has helped me find even more uses for historic buildings that beg for help as I drive past.
Luckily my structural engineer husband has a lifetime of construction experience to help the renovations along, and my corporate world sister has embraced my type of investments for her portfolio. The three of us have done houses, apartments, office buildings, and a Queen Anne Victorian; we are currently working on a mini stone castle and an abandoned bourbon distillery.
We love sharing our appreciation for historic properties with the residents of Lexington, and now we get to share them with the world. We have embraced the vacation rental concept for a two years now, and have enjoyed every moment of it.
I cannot resist "just one more" when I see broken windows, overgrown vines, and crumbling mortar. But what I am actually seeing is cool housing, cute cafes, or a new retail business. So far its worked pretty well, and VRBO has helped me find even more uses for historic buildings that beg for help as I drive past.
Luckily my structural engineer husband has a lifetime of construction experience to help the renovations along, and my corporate world sister has embraced my type of investments for her portfolio. The three of us have done houses, apartments, office buildings, and a Queen Anne Victorian; we are currently working on a mini stone castle and an abandoned bourbon distillery.
We love sharing our appreciation for historic properties with the residents of Lexington, and now we get to share them with the world. We have embraced the vacation rental concept for a two years now, and have enjoyed every moment of it.
Why they chose this property
316 Hampton Court was one of our first big investments. Down to two renters (a hoarder and a couple who were apparently using an apartment as their secret love nest behind their spouse's backs), the Howard was a sad sight from our backyard. It took two trips over, but we finally figured out how to find this hidden gem, tucked behind a massive apartment building on one side and an antebellum house on the other.
We instantly appreciated its unique architecture and decided to try to purchase and renovate it. The owner said sure, but we would have to purchase the 8,000 sf house in front as well, which we promptly did. A year later we finished the main part of the building's renovation and one condo and put it up for sale. Which it did not. The housing recession had hit so we put it up for rent. Renting turned out to be an easy task, so two years later we had five condos all rented for the next six years.
In 2013 we bought another house on Third Street, and fixed up the bottom apartment and had a friend move in. Then we started redoing the second floor apartment, and went a little further with the redo. It was looking so cute we decided to try vacation rentals. We furnished it and listed it on VRBO, hoping to at least make enough to make the renovation and furnishing worth it.
It was an incredible success. It has enabled us to keep up with some of the other property's bills much easier. So when #4 in Hampton Court became available, I decided that it too should become a VRBO property.
We instantly appreciated its unique architecture and decided to try to purchase and renovate it. The owner said sure, but we would have to purchase the 8,000 sf house in front as well, which we promptly did. A year later we finished the main part of the building's renovation and one condo and put it up for sale. Which it did not. The housing recession had hit so we put it up for rent. Renting turned out to be an easy task, so two years later we had five condos all rented for the next six years.
In 2013 we bought another house on Third Street, and fixed up the bottom apartment and had a friend move in. Then we started redoing the second floor apartment, and went a little further with the redo. It was looking so cute we decided to try vacation rentals. We furnished it and listed it on VRBO, hoping to at least make enough to make the renovation and furnishing worth it.
It was an incredible success. It has enabled us to keep up with some of the other property's bills much easier. So when #4 in Hampton Court became available, I decided that it too should become a VRBO property.
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