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Gorgeous Historic Victorian Home!

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Living area
Living area
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 133000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Omaha, NE
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Creighton University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Single Futon and 1 Crib

Golden Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Parlor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Gorgeous Historic Victorian Home!

The home was built in 1894 for Edward J. Cornish of the famed Paxton & Gallagher Company. The home was then owned by the famous George & Sarah Joslyn (of the Joslyn Museum & the Joslyn Castle - both local tourist attractions). This stately home offers timeless elegance combined with the convenience of modern amenities.

Spacious 2-story Victorian with lots of character! The home features 4 cozy bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, parlor, living room, and countless historic details!

Enjoy watching the sunrise in the adorable breakfast nook, or reading a book on the chaise lounge in the dining room.

The living room features a Roku, a secretary desk, spacious Victorian sofa, and a bookshelf stocked with plenty of books and games.

The parlor features gorgeous original French doors, an original Victorian ornate fireplace, an antique wardrobe, comfy chairs, and a daybed with a trundle to sleep 2 guests.

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook and prepare meals. We have an electric stove, microwave, air fryer, full-size refrigerator, Ninja bullet blender, ZeroWater purifier pitcher, drip & Keurig coffee maker, milk frother, and a cute breakfast nook where you can enjoy the sunrises!

The dining room features a large table that seats 6, along with a chaise lounge and an antique trunk filled with games for the whole family!

The main floor bathroom is fully stocked with toiletries. Features include a shower/tub with detachable shower hose, water purifier, a bidet and a large vanity.

The four bedrooms provide comfortable sleeping arrangements, with a range of soft & firm pillows and mattresses, and luxury cotton/microfiber sheets to reach your desired comfort level. There are also 2 Japanese futon floor mattresses located in the upstairs bedrooms for additional sleeping accommodations.

The basement features a laundry room fully stocked with laundry soap, stain remover, & dryer sheets. The rest of the basement is currently under construction but will soon feature a completely separate 2nd apartment unit :)

Be sure to check out the butterfly garden out back and all the colorful flowers in bloom.

Property manager

Samantha Short
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please contact me first to discuss your event.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep the home clean. The expectation is that, aside from laundry, the home is left in the same condition it was found to avoid extra fees.
Do not enter the sunroom (located at the top of the stairs on the top floor, with French doors). This area is under construction.
Do not slam doors and be careful when opening doors - they are original!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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: 20
Note from host: Please contact me first to discuss your event.
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

About the area

Omaha

Southeast Omaha, a neighbourhood in Omaha, is home to this holiday home. Westroads Mall and Oak View Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Manawa State Park and Gene Leahy Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Charles Schwab Field Omaha or CHI Health Center Omaha.
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Omaha, NE

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Creighton University - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Charles Schwab Field Omaha - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 9 min drive
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mill on Leavenworth - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Rancho - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dinker's Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Abelardo's Mexican Fresh - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Historic Victorian Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Historic Victorian Home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Historic Victorian Home! located?

Located in Southeast Omaha, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Omaha VA Medical Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Charles Schwab Field Omaha. CHI Health Center Omaha is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randa L.

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

Two family vacation

The house was plenty big with beds for all. Location was perfect for our activities. Loved the antique touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheckler

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

Lovely home

Someone has obviously put a lot of time and effort into making the home so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Stay

Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Weekend stay

There where 6 of us and the house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dulce S.

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

Women of Color Leadership mini-retreat

The house was perfect and beautifully decorated. If you love Victorian houses, this one is pristine. It really had everything we needed. The only thing is the snowy weather and getting to the back alley with the snow to park. The alley entry was hard to get into and some of the women were afraid they would get stuck. I had an suv so parked in the garage. The host was wonderful to work with. I definitely will refer and rebook when the weather is nicer! Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie S.

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

Amazing

The house was beautiful. Samantha was also great with communication and responded very fast. I do recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena O.

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

Reunion!!

Hello! Me and friends were very grateful for the beautiful home and enjoyed our time! Love to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Short

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My name is Sam, nice to meet you! I was born in Omaha, but have spent time living in Southern California, Miami FL, and Prague, Czech Republic. I am a huge fan of the arts, antiques, historic homes, & nature!💃🏻🐍🏰🌌👽🧜🏿‍♀️🎨🧚🏽‍♀️🦄

I am a licensed REALTOR® with a background in home restoration, insurance, finance, construction, customer service, hospitality, and development.

In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, spending time with friends & family, going on hikes, swimming, water & amusement parks, traveling, going to football & hockey games, and mini golf!

I look forward to welcoming you to my home town! :)

Why they chose this property

I can't wait to host you in my beautiful 1894 Victorian home! You are only a few minutes from downtown, CWS, Henry Doorly Zoo, Midtown Crossing, Blackstone, Aksarben, UNMC, UNO, Creighton, & interstate access. The home is situated among some of the most beautiful historic homes in Omaha, and right next to Hanscom Park, Field Club, & the Gerald Ford Birth Site.

What makes this property unique

The home was built in 1894 for Edward J. Cornish of the famed Paxton & Gallagher Company. The home was then owned by the famous George & Sarah Joslyn (of the Joslyn Museum & the Joslyn Castle - both local tourist attractions). This stately home offers timeless elegance combined with the convenience of modern amenities.