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THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Popular LocationLexington Opera House12 min walk
  • Popular LocationRupp Arena18 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Kentucky3 min drive
  • AirportLexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!

Welcome to a unique downtown Lexington rental experience...'The Garden Vault' at Olde Hurst Place. This formerly industrial space is complete with a high-end chef's kitchen, wine cooler, bourbon bar and stylistic features to thrill the most cultured of guests!

Long stays are welcome here! Receive 20% off the nightly rate for stays of 7+ nights, and 30% off for stays of 29+ nights! Complimentary weekly housekeeping is also included for stays of a week or longer. Rate discounts are factored into our online price quotes.

What is The Garden Vault? The building dates back to the 1920s and had many different lives, most notably as the business location for the Brinks Armored Car Company for 30 years. Upon purchasing the property in the 1970s, Brinks installed a 14’ by 14’ vault secured by a 12,000 lb. vault door which is still in place, as you can see in our photo slideshow (the vault door is not however within the living space you will occupy). In 2009, Rett’s Landscaping bought the property. Rett’s findings on his travels abroad to Europe and Asia resulted in the antique art pieces that are now housed in the vault. The property’s name is a result of the building’s rich history as home to these two businesses. Additional unique features include sliding barn doors sourced from historic Lexington farms, reclaimed lighting from decommissioned German and British ships, a bathtub and kitchen sink converted from ancient stone feed troughs, and operational fountains throughout the living space. It has all the comforts of home including Pottery Barn bedding and linens, WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen with All Clad cookware. This space is perfect for any type of “event” given the wide indoor/outdoor space and the industrial/commercial appliances. There are place settings for 20 people and parking for up to 4 cars -2 in the front open area of the building and 2 more inside the gated gravel area. Come experience this authentic bit of culture in one of the most charming cities in the American south, Lexington, KY!

PETS: Dogs are permitted with specific approval. Please include the breed and age of your dog in an inquiry prior to booking so that we can consider and approve. $100 pet cleaning fee will apply plus $25 per pet day.

NOTE:
-The office for Rett's Landscaping still occupies the front of the building. The middle section is a garage/storage area and the vault apartment is located at the back of the building. The door to get in is located behind the gates that enclose the gravel parking area.
-The parking area and path to the door is gravel, which makes it a little difficult for rolling luggage and can be tough on footwear!
-For guests who are noise sensitive, it is worth noting this is a downtown location located right off main street so there is some "city noise".
-The bedrooms are side by side and enclosed only by unusual doors (as shown in photos) - one has two barn doors that close together and the other is enclosed by a fogged glass garage style roll down door. Only one of the bedrooms has a closet - the other has a dresser with drawers.

Property manager

The Holiday Life Lexington - Lisa & Casey Potter

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All events and pets must be disclosed upfront prior to check-in and approved in writing.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Lexington

This vacation home is located in Downtown Lexington, a neighborhood in Lexington. Explorium and Legacy Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 Kroger Field.
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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Lexington Opera House - 12 min walk
  • Lexington Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Rupp Arena - 18 min walk
  • University of Kentucky - 3 min drive
  • The Red Mile Racetrack - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Martine's Pastries - 8 min walk
  • Belle's Cocktail House - 10 min walk
  • Nic & Norman's - 8 min walk
  • Molly Brooke's Pub - 8 min walk
  • Carson's Food & Drink - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See! located?

Located in Downtown Lexington, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thoroughbred Park, Rupp Arena, and University of Kentucky. Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and The Kentucky Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Reed Z.

Unique Garden HOme
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The venue was great very close to downtown and keeneland. Super clean and very cool spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

The Garden Vault
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very unique property! Clean, well supplied and convenient to restaurants. A tad bit noisy with Hospital near by, but worth the bit of trouble. Owners were accommodating with our request for an extra night stay!

10/10 Excellent

Lora O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kentucky Adventure
We enjoyed your beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Leann S., Imperial, ne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Nice place terrible location
Property was very clean and could be spectacular if it had more a home feel. King bed would be nice. My biggest issue was location. Did not feel completely safe. It had plenty of privacy but stupid me thought I would go for a walk and I got just a block away and did not like the appearance of the people some homeless and I was addressed by two men in a car that scared me terrible. I realize a woman alone and I shouldn’t of ventured but it was one block so the property is next to maybe low income housing. No judgment on that but the two men in the car that drove past and said hey sweet thing did not settle well. I didn’t run but got to safety very very fast and continued to be scared the rest of the stay. Place is unique and would be great for an entertaining group but for a woman alone or woman with kids I wouldn’t recommend unless you are conceal and carry. Tough neighborhood!!! That part scared and saddened me and I have stayed in some large cities alone this was the most unsafe I have ever felt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, unique space.
This property was great for what we wanted. Only suggestions would be to make main living area a bit more comfortable with more seating, rugs and possibly more art on the walls. Great stay overall though. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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