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Spacious, Artsy, Historic Downtown Home
Holiday home in Lawrence with kitchen
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lawrence, KS
- Place, Lawrence Arts Center3 min walk
- Place, University of Kansas11 min walk
- Place, Theatre Lawrence13 min walk
- Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 (nonconforming)
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Full bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Half bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious, Artsy, Historic Downtown Home
Spacious, artsy home, dubbed the "Rooster House", is located just 2 blocks from the heart of downtown Lawrence. Our home is within walking distance of all downtown events, arts, music, and restaurants historic Lawrence has to offer.
The space
Located on historic Rhode Island street, the house has free street parking as well as private alley parking, which comes in handy as many cars park on our block for downtown events. We are a 3 minute walk from the Granada, Replay Lounge, Bottleneck, and Jazzhaus. The Arts Center is around the corner, and just a block from that is the farmer's market which runs from early spring to late fall.
The house is spacious and open with skylights in the kitchen. Located on the main floor is 1.5 bathrooms, 1 non-conforming bedroom with memory foam twin daybed mattress and pull out trundle, fully equipped kitchen, living area, and pool room. The second level has 2 bedrooms, the master with a king bed which overlooks Rhode Island street, and the second bedroom with a queen bed. The stairs are quite steep, as it is a preserved and historic staircase. Please note that there is no bathroom upstairs, although one of the bedrooms adjoins the main bathroom downstairs. Please consider this if you have mobility issues.
The main floor has a spacious pool room and eating nook off of the living room for your entertainment. The living room has a comfy sectional, flat screen TV (equipped with 100 mbps internet and Amazon FireStick).
Please note that this house is historic, and parts of the home are settling. The decor and furnishings have character and are not "just out of the package" quality. Each room has unique artwork from several local artists, you may find yourself feeling more like a townie than a guest of Lawrence when you leave.
Guest access
Guests are welcome to the entire home, including the back porch and front porch. We ask that you stay out of the basement unless there is an emergency, as we use it for storage.
Interaction with guests
We are available for the duration of your stay via the Airbnb app or by phone call. We are happy to answer any questions you have regarding the house or general questions about your stay.
Other things to note
The house has a Ring Video Camera on the front porch for your safety and ours.
No smoking in the house please. Smoking inside the property and/or strong secondhand smoke smell or any evidence of smoking (i.e. cigarette butts or ashes) in or around the house will result in an automatic extra $50 cleaning fee.
Absolutely no parties on the premises. Failure to adhere will result in immediate eviction.
Please be honest about how many people you plan on staying. More guests means more wear and tear on the property and higher water and energy bills. Open communication and honesty is what makes Airbnb a great resource for us all, and correct information ensures I can give you the high quality service you deserve.
The space
Located on historic Rhode Island street, the house has free street parking as well as private alley parking, which comes in handy as many cars park on our block for downtown events. We are a 3 minute walk from the Granada, Replay Lounge, Bottleneck, and Jazzhaus. The Arts Center is around the corner, and just a block from that is the farmer's market which runs from early spring to late fall.
The house is spacious and open with skylights in the kitchen. Located on the main floor is 1.5 bathrooms, 1 non-conforming bedroom with memory foam twin daybed mattress and pull out trundle, fully equipped kitchen, living area, and pool room. The second level has 2 bedrooms, the master with a king bed which overlooks Rhode Island street, and the second bedroom with a queen bed. The stairs are quite steep, as it is a preserved and historic staircase. Please note that there is no bathroom upstairs, although one of the bedrooms adjoins the main bathroom downstairs. Please consider this if you have mobility issues.
The main floor has a spacious pool room and eating nook off of the living room for your entertainment. The living room has a comfy sectional, flat screen TV (equipped with 100 mbps internet and Amazon FireStick).
Please note that this house is historic, and parts of the home are settling. The decor and furnishings have character and are not "just out of the package" quality. Each room has unique artwork from several local artists, you may find yourself feeling more like a townie than a guest of Lawrence when you leave.
Guest access
Guests are welcome to the entire home, including the back porch and front porch. We ask that you stay out of the basement unless there is an emergency, as we use it for storage.
Interaction with guests
We are available for the duration of your stay via the Airbnb app or by phone call. We are happy to answer any questions you have regarding the house or general questions about your stay.
Other things to note
The house has a Ring Video Camera on the front porch for your safety and ours.
No smoking in the house please. Smoking inside the property and/or strong secondhand smoke smell or any evidence of smoking (i.e. cigarette butts or ashes) in or around the house will result in an automatic extra $50 cleaning fee.
Absolutely no parties on the premises. Failure to adhere will result in immediate eviction.
Please be honest about how many people you plan on staying. More guests means more wear and tear on the property and higher water and energy bills. Open communication and honesty is what makes Airbnb a great resource for us all, and correct information ensures I can give you the high quality service you deserve.
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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Children under 8 pending approval
Events
No events allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lawrence
East Lawrence, a neighbourhood in Lawrence, is home to this holiday home. 23rd Street Brewery and Regal Southwind are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Orchards Corners and Park Plaza. South Park Wading Pool and Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
Lawrence, KS
What's nearby
- Massachusetts Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lawrence Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- University of Kansas - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Theatre Lawrence - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Allen Fieldhouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Louise's Bar Downtown - 4 min walk
- Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream - 5 min walk
- The Roost - 5 min walk
- Red Lyon Tavern - 4 min walk
- The Bourgeois Pig - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Angela Finch
I am a Kansas native who fell in love with Lawrence while attending the University of Kansas. I enjoy travelling for kickball, family, and leisure.
Why they chose this property
I love this particular property because of it's unique character, as I grew up in a home in Kansas which was on the National Historic Registry. The location in Lawrence can't be beat, as you are only minutes from all of the local shops, bars, and restaurants that make Lawrence special.
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