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The Martin House - In the heart of historic downtown Lexington

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A covered porch with wicker chairs and a brick building.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a door.
A brick building with a covered porch, steps, and potted plants.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bowls, and a microwave.
A bathroom vanity with a mirror, a vase with branches, a bowl sink, and rolled towels.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Kentucky

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lexington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rupp Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Rear Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this vacation home is in the city center. The Kentucky Castle and Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Victorian Square Mall and Hamburg Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rupp Arena or Kroger Field. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding.
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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Kentucky - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lexington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lexington Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rupp Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Transylvania University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McCarthy's Irish Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Taco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Halal Munchies - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Martin House - In the heart of historic downtown Lexington pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Martin House - In the heart of historic downtown Lexington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Martin House - In the heart of historic downtown Lexington?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Martin House - In the heart of historic downtown Lexington located?

Located in Downtown Lexington, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of University of Kentucky and Rupp Arena. Lexington History Center and Phoenix Park Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 94 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and excellent hosts!

If you’re visiting Lexington for a Bourbon tour or anything else for that matter, this is a fantastic option for you. We slept five grown men comfortably with all the amenities and comfort you could imagine. The hosts were very gracious and commutative if we ever go back, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family (two kids, three adults) loved it! House was so charming, I spent much time on the screened in porch. And it was close to everything! The owners thought of so many nice touches, and had fresh baked cookies and breakfast essentials in the fridge when we arrived. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lexington Rental

House was exactly as advertised, and was perfect for our needs. Well equipped, and the locations was ideal for easy access do the downtown area. Would highly recommend to anyone requiring a fmaily location in Lexington.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, great location and perfect back yard for our dog.

Spent a long weekend at the Martin House and couldn't have had a better mini-vacation. House is within walking distance to many restaurants and a short distance to Keeneland and the Kentucky Horse Park. The house has everything you need and is very homey and comfortable. Highly recommend a stay here. Hosts are very responsive and even leave a plate of delicious chocolate chip cookies for guests! Will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at The Martin House

We really enjoyed The Martin House. The location was blocks away from downtown and nightlife and very walkable to UK campus. The host was so thoughtful and responsive. We loved hanging out in the spacious backyard and back porch. It should be noted that the upstairs has great AC so no need to worry about the heat. We would recommend to others and book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

We loved the Martin House. We choose Lexington as our annual family get together in 2008 and the Martin House turned out to be the perfect location. The city setting made all the local attractions accessible, but the street and back yard were quiet and private. The historic home had plenty of charm, but was comfortable for modern tastes. We enjoyed every minute there and would definitely visit again when back in Lexington.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed for our wedding week

We stayed here for the week of our wedding and we've been in such a state of marital bliss that we're extremely late in giving this review actually! But seriously, this place was everything we could have hoped for. Not only is the property beautiful but Jeannette and her husband were such lovely hosts....extremely communicative, friendly, and accommodating. They really went out of their way to ensure we had a special, stress-free week across the board and we are incredibly grateful. Highly recommend staying with these hosts whenever you have the chance!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review Taylor! It was a pleasure sharing our home with you and we wish you many more years of wedded bliss 😍. Warmly, Jeannette and Paul W
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!

We traveled as a family of four, plus a Labrador, and the house was perfect for us! We cooked some and had everything we needed. We loved playing games around the dining room table. We walked to Local Taco, and Joe Bolognas-and both were great!!! We saw tons of area attractions-and the house was covenietly located to all-Ark encounter, Louisville Slugger Museum, Red River Gorge (gorge underground), Shaker Village, Old Friends, etc. The owners were so sweet-leaving delicious cookies, and some breakfast items! We loved the coziness of the home! The backyard is perfect for grilling and for your dog! Great stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southern hospitality at its finest

Staying at the Martin House is just like staying with family. There were many thoughtful touches throughout the home. The kitchen is stocked, plenty of toiletries in the bathrooms, lots of seating, and a lovely yard. The pictures don’t do the home justice. Our party of five and family canine had plenty of room to spread out and relax. As many others have said, the house is in a great central location between campus and downtown. Our minivan fit down the driveway no problem and it was nice to have the option to park on the street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for friends and pups!

Another couple and our 2 dogs loved our 3 nights here! Backyard as pretty as pictured and perfect spot for grilling, tossing a ball to the pups and hanging out. Lovely historic home with updated kitchen and baths. Spacious living and dining room. The bedroom with the porch didn't cool as well as the rest of the house but the ceiling and floor fans helped a bit. It is the only bedroom with closets, but hooks in the other rooms worked fine for hanging clothes. Easy off-street or on-street parking with a pass. Walking distance to downtown in one direction and to Target and Mellow Mushroom and several other spots. Highly recommend and will re-book if we're ever back in Lexington!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Historic Home, Historically Overpriced

Checked in on weekday evening. Neighborhood wasn’t nearly as nice looking as the house. (Heard sirens most of the full hour that we stayed trying to convince ourselves that the place was going to be great!).Barely able to fit regular size vehicle into driveway. Parking area was difficult at best to pull into. Street parking was wishful thinking. Backyard was was pretty unimpressive and looked much better in the pictures. House itself was clean and unique. All bedrooms were up an old awkward staircase so climb carefully. Neighbors lack of window coverings left nothing to the imagination. As sunset neared we cut our losses, packed up the vehicle and headed to a lovely historic hotel for a fraction of the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The historic home is lovely and was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The fresh flowers and homemade cookies were the best touch to make us feel welcome. You can walk to multiple restaurants, UK, and downtown. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend at Martin House

Lovely historical home. Beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. Original fireplaces are wonderful. Location is perfect for walking to downtown shops and restaurants (even in Winter). The large dining room table is perfect for sharing meals and playing games. This is a well stocked home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place! So convenient to downtown restaurants & entertainment! Love the fire feature in the cut

Love
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in Lexington in this historic home. Walking distance to a lot of fun times!

We came to town for the races at Keeneland and for the UK football game. Enjoyed downtown Lexington and being within walking distance of some great restaurants. The house was unique and well equiped, especially for one built in the early 1900s. Jeannette was great…checked in to make sure we had what we needed and brought delicious cookies for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

City stay

We had a good stay. Everything worked well. House was thoughtfully equipped. Loved the bathtub! And the beds are very comfy. It's a busy location downtown but the house and garden were very homey.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was a great location for us. We were visiting Lexington for a bicycle event. The house was large enough to accommodate all of our gear and was a comfortable place to relax. Especially the back patio. It is close to many restaurants and taverns. We plan on visiting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home!

The home is stunning! So much to look at, impeccably clean, and fully stocked with anything you might need. The treats we found upon our arrival made it extra special :) Something came up that cut our stay short, but the owners went out of their way to correct the issue, even though it was not something they could've controlled or prevented. They were highly attentive, kind, and always immediately available. Wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Horse country getaway

Wonderful pet friendly historic home with modern kitchen and bathrooms. Home was within walking distance to downtown and many restaurants. Hosts left cookies and fresh cut flowers upon arrival and communication was excellent throughout. My family enjoyed the private fenced in back yard and the swing on the screened in porch. Would definitely stay again if we're able to make it back up to Lexington for a race at Keeneland or a SCvsUK football game.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn’t have asked for a better place, or a more accommodating host!

Our stay was better than expected. Everything about the place, the location, and the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Martin House Lexington KY

Beautiful historic home with relaxing garden to sit in the shade and watch the birds. Located within walking distance to many great restaurants. Very enjoyable and plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home owned by lovely people!

The house and yard are beautiful and there is so much within walking distance! The home is stocked with just about everything- all the kitchen pots, pans and utensils you’d have at home, some basics like oil, some spices, etc., nice towels, extra blankets and pillows. Even some family games.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely brilliant!

The pictures just don't do this house justice. It's gorgeous, super clean, and in an amazing location. The fenced in back yard is beautiful and peaceful. You'd never know you were so close to town. And Jeannette's chocolate chip cookies...you haven't lived until you've had those cookies! Really loved the house and the mix of original features with all modern amenities. Oh, and do try the bathroom downstairs! It's a treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming historic home with central location

My group of 5 stayed here for our Kentucky Bourbon Trail encursion. The house has a great location for that purpose and also has great proximity to bars/restaurants. I particularly enjoyed all the nooks and cozy feeling of the home. Worth noting you are in the city with original thin windows so there is noise at night but that is what comes with being central located. Truly a charming historic home that provided the perfect Kentucky experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lexington Trip

This property we wonderful. The house is very clean and roomy. We felt very welcome and loved the personal touches from the owners. The location is also phenomenal.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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