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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 living room with a grey sofa, a matching armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a potted plant on a side table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark wooden dining table, and four upholstered chairs.
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.

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 Raising Cane's River Center
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

About this property

The Historic Rex House

The Rex House is a 3 BR, 3 1/2 bath. It was renovated while retaining it's original charm and many of its original design features. Each bedroom features a queen-sized bed and an en suite bathroom. The master bedroom includes a sectional that expands to a full size bed. The home features a contemporary Chefs kitchen and Expansive Master Suite with a seating/sleeping area and Juliet balcony. The dining area is open to the kitchen and seats 8 with an additional seating for 3 at the peninsula.

It is located just 7 min from LSU and walking distance to Downtown Baton Rouge's Dining, Entertainment and Nightlife this home has come back to life and welcomes new stories, memories, and laughter for you and your family.
The Rex House (circa 1850) was recently updated in 2018. Under the direction of, and with collaboration by, the US Department of the Interior and the Louisiana Department of Historic Preservation, the Rex House was designated as a contributing property of the Historic Beauregard Town District. Originally built as a 4 room one story home without a kitchen or bathrooms, the original home was expanded around 1910 to include a kitchen with Victorian accents.

Today the original 3 down stairs rooms and original wood floors are preserved for your enjoyment as well as the hand crafted stair case and two upstairs rooms including the graciously large master suite.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All guest staying must be listed in guest count at time of booking. Any additional guest's visiting during stay must be authorized prior to stay.
Violation of guest count and or event being held may result in immediate termination of stay without refund.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1575197vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Baton Rouge

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, a neighbourhood in Baton Rouge, this holiday 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. Power 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
  • Old State Capitol - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Louisiana State Capitol - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Baton Rouge Executive Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪City Roots Coffee Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Purple Circle Social Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Rex House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Historic Rex House?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Rex House located?

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, this holiday 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.

About the host

Hosted by Elyse deBenedetto

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Both of our families live in the area. We both grew up in Baton Rouge and recently moved back from Houston in 2020. We generally like to greet our guest if time works for them. We love to entertain and meet new people.

Why they chose this property

I was working in Baton Rouge and found this old home and fell in love with it. It needed a ton of love. It took us 1.5 years to bring the old charm back to the house. We are very happy with the result.

What makes this property unique

It is walking distance to many attractions, bars and restaurants. During the remodel, we kept a lot of the old features original to the house. The bottom floor has 12' ceilings. We love sitting on the front porch swing. After publishing the house on FaceBook, we received a note from the great granddaughter of Deloris Rex. Deloris grew up in the house. The house was named the Rex House after this family.

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