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Spacious, Artsy, Historic Downtown Home

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

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Lawrence, KS
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Kansas13 min walk
  • Popular LocationHaskell Indian Nations University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAllen Fieldhouse4 min drive
  • AirportTopeka, KS (TOP-Philip Billard Municipal)28 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.

Property manager

Angela Finch

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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

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 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

This vacation home is located in East Lawrence, a neighborhood in Lawrence. Lawrence Arts Center and Watkins Community Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobbs Park Memorial and South Park Wading Pool. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and University of Kansas Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
Map
Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • University of Kansas - 13 min walk
  • University of Kansas Natural History Museum - 16 min walk
  • Haskell Indian Nations University - 4 min drive
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 4 min drive
  • Lied Center of Kansas - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 11 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cellar Door Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Mass Street Soda - 5 min walk
  • The Burger Stand - 8 min walk
  • Red Lyon Tavern - 4 min walk
  • Wheatfields Bakery - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Artsy, Historic Downtown Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location dicey block
Outside front landscaping needs work. Inside main level was clean and cute. Not having an upstairs bathroom was annoying. If given a little more TLC could be a 4.5. The location can’t be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfy place!
We enjoyed our stay at this vintage property. Expectations were clearly explained and the location was perfect for walking to historic downtown. We went to a show at Liberty Hall and it was a walkable distance with no problem. If I find myself in Lawrence again this would be my top choice of place to stay. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael S., Coeur D Alene, ID

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice little home
Super simple process and good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lawrence
Did not check my email to know the lock box code had changed. Owner responsive to our call. Would trade the pool table for a eating table for four.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and location
This is a great place for walking access to Mass Street, Riverfront and campus. Angela was very accommodating and the property was as described. Beds were comfortable, and the house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Angela Finch

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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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