The Historic Rex House

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a bar stool, and a gray sofa with patterned cushions.
A kitchen with light gray cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a white countertop.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a brick foundation.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark wooden dining table, and four upholstered chairs.
A living room with a grey sofa, a matching armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a potted plant on a side table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mississippi River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Baton Rouge, LA
  • Place, Bally's Baton Rouge Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Old State Capitol
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Raising Cane's River Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Receiving Room 1/2 Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

Baton Rouge

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, this vacation home is near a water park. Raising Cane's River Center and The Old Governor's Mansion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Capital One Tennis Center at City Park and Independence Park Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Motor boating, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Baton Rouge, LA

What's nearby

  • The Old Governor's Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bally's Baton Rouge Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shaw Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old State Capitol - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Atrium - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frostop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Happy's Irish Pub - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Rex House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Rex House?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Rex House on Nov 19, 2026 start from $402, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Rex House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Rex House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Rex House located?

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of The Old Governor's Mansion and Raising Cane's River Center. Louisiana State University is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2025
So happy you enjoyed the Rex House. Hope you will come back to see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location! Great home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the Rex House three times now. We love the property. Elyse is very easy to communicate with and if there ever was an issue it was solved very quickly. This property has been a 10/10 every time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you so much for your continued support and for choosing Rex House for the third time! We’re delighted to know that you’ve consistently had such wonderful stays. Your 10/10 rating means so much to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for Nationals bowling. The location was wonderful for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great air b and b

This is a great place for a family, was here for USBC bowling, 3 blocks for venue, loved the place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2025
I really appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for taking such great care of our place. I hope to see you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in this beautiful home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 6, 2026
We love that you enjoyed it enough to return. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful and very close to the venue for our event. If you have an opportunity to stay at this property, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing stay at this beautiful home for my daughter’s wedding. The location was so convenient to the wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2026
Thank you so much Kyle. You left the house perfect. Please come back to see us and Have a wonderful New Year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This house was perfect for our family and friends staying for usbc nationals in baton rouge. Great location to the convention center and we’ll set up for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2025
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the Rex House. I hope you will come back to see us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms are very spacious and all feature a SmartTv as an added bonus! The kitchen is amazing! Also, the location is very convenient to town and campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Thank you so much. I hope you will come back to see us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great Location

Lovely house, central location, beautiful kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2020
Paula and her travel companions were understanding, very nice and left the house clean. We would definitely love to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs Elyse was so very helpful and accommodating. The house was beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 22, 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed the Rex House. We would love for you to visit again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have zero complaints about staying here. The house was absolutely gorgeous, the location was perfect….everything was amazing. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowling trip

Fabulous stay at a fabulous property. So much room and gorgeous kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Came to bowl stayed for fun

The home is beautiful, the communication with owners was amazing. Would 100% stay here again next time in baton rouge
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Jodean! I'm happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon!.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this spacious home with a historic flavor! I enjoyed my coffee each morning on the peaceful porch swing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2025
Trayce, you guys went above and beyond. We appreciate that you informed us of some minor issues we need to take care of to make the experience better for our next guest. You took care of washing towels even though that is not something that we expect. Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BR Downtown

Highly recommend renting the charming house if anyone is staying downtown Baton Rouge instead of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 17, 2025
Paula, Thanks for the kind words and we're so happy you enjoyed the Rex House. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the property!

Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was perfect!

Beautiful home in a great location! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely housecleannice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2025
Thanks for staying with us. I hope you will consider the Rex House in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Historic Home

Great location, better home. Renovations were up to date but kept the historic character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Louisiana marathon weekend

This was the best possible lodging location for our Louisiana marathon weekend with 6 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing and lovely

Came for bowling tourney, great house located right near the raising cains center, museums, good food..... I love to come home at night and relax before i sleep and this place gave me a feeling like my own home. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowling the USBC Open

We stayed for a week. The house was very comfortable. We will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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