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DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER!

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A room with a bookshelf, two leather chairs, a ladder, and a chandelier.
A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a grill.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, and a sink.
A living room with a brick wall, a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a leather sofa with red cushions.
A two-story house with a porch, a picket fence, and a small garden with red flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Gainbridge Fieldhouse
10 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Indianapolis, IN
  • Place, Lockerbie Square Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old National Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gainbridge Fieldhouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Third Floor Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Third Floor Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER!

* Voted BEST DOWNTOWN VRBO!!!
* Located downtown Indy in historic LOCKERBIE SQUARE
* Perfect for gatherings and events! - Wedding parties, alumni groups, reunions, corporate offsite meetings, etc.
* Extraordinary home and location to host for special events. Final Four, Big Ten Championships, Colts and Pacers games, Brickyard, Indy 500 just to name a few!
* Steps away from Easley Winery and Sun King Brewery
* Museums, iconic landmarks, zoo and much more located nearby
* Mass. Ave boasts over 415 restaurants, shops, and bars!
* 6,000+ sq. ft. 3 story home with 10 bedrooms / 5 bath, sleeps 22 in beds
* Space available for additional air mattresses
* Fully equipped and functional large gourmet kitchen
* Fully stocked library: Hundreds of books, magazines and DVD's. Vintage record player and records.
* Private office with a desk, copier, fax machine, and computer
* Wi-fi network and 6 plasma TV’s, with DVD players and cable with over 100 channels!
* Private outside patio with gas grill and fire pit with plenty of tables and chairs

Downtown Indianapolis Historic “Lockerbie” Square Home Description

This home has over 6,000+ sq. ft. and 3 stories of living area. Comfortably sleeps up to 22 people in beds. Most beds are king and queen sized beds. Throughout the home there are 10 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. There is plenty of room to set up air mattresses for additional sleeping spaces. Additional charges for parties with more than 14 guests.

There is a fully equipped and functional large kitchen. The kitchen includes all the necessary amenities and kitchenware to host and cook your meals.

6 Plasma TV’s with DVD players and cable with over 100 channels throughout the home. The great room hosts an in home theater with large plasma TV for your ultimate viewing pleasure.

There are multiple gathering areas throughout the home, which can easily seat your guests. There is a gas grill on the outside patio in the backyard along with a fire pit and seating for your party.

Nearby attractions include several local breweries and winery, the Indianapolis Zoo, the world renowned Indianapolis Children’s Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Art, sporting venues such as Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts football venue) and Banker’s Life Fieldhouse (Pacers basketball venue) along with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway which hosts the famous Indy 500. Dining, shopping, and entertainment for all ages is limitless in downtown Indy!

Why stay in a motel when you can have all of this for yourself? You can save money and enjoy privacy with plenty of amenities!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 763204vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

Indianapolis

Located in Downtown Indianapolis, a neighbourhood in Indianapolis, this holiday home is near a water park. Old National Centre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Indianapolis Zoo and Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Check out an event or a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and consider making time for Indiana State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Indianapolis, IN

What's nearby

  • Lockerbie Square Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mass Ave Cultural Arts District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old National Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Indiana Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Canal Station - 9 min drive
  • Indianapolis Station - 10 min drive
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodfellas Pizzeria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Rathskeller - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Knotted Spoon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chatterbox Jazz Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rathskeller Biergarten - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER!?

As of 11 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER! on 27 Oct 2026 start from £2,137, 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 at DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DOWNTOWN INDY HOME IN HISTORIC LOCKERBIE SQUARE - 7 BLOCKS FROM CITY CENTER! located?

Located in Downtown Indianapolis, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lockerbie Square Historic District and Old National Centre. Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). Indianapolis Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, it seems a little dubious but once you settle in you realize that it is a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time and this house fit our entire team perfectly for our weekend business trip! The history of the house made it even better!! It’s within walking distance to a fun jazz/piano bar/restaurant. Also close to the Garage with really great food and the best pizza is at Goodfellas .6miles away. If your event is at the convention center or Lucas oil stadium it’s 1 mile away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
I am so glad that you had a great stay! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a large family to stay comfortably while cooking, eating, and enjoying Thanksgiving together! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here, was as described and had plenty of space for us to spread out and have our own space when needed. Good location, we were in town for a football game and easy access to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and spacious rooms. Great space for a large group. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit at night. A little disappointed with the cleanliness. Hair in the upstairs bathroom showers, bird poop all over the front porch and back porch furniture dirty. There were also ants all over the kitchen area. We had a great time but for the price was a little disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. All of your concerns have been taken care of. You are welcome back anytime! Please our gift certificate as a thank you. And, thank you for your 4-star review. I am confident is saying that your next stay will be a 5-star.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly what we needed for this weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house that sleeps alot of people comfortably, also near alot of different bars and entertainment. Check in and check out process was easy and didnt have any issues with thw house. Great stay for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. Your welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual get together

Wonderful place to stay perfectly close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
You are welcome back any time! Please accept this gift certificate as our thank you. Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

Amazing property in a great neighborhood close to all things...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
I'm glad you had a wonderful stay at the home! You're welcome back any time! Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cool property. It’s MASSIVE. Loved the history. It was the perfect spot for us and all our groomsmen to stay over out wedding weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am glad you had a wonderful stay at the home. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

B1G Championship

Excellent location and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was great! Can't wait for next year!!

This house was perfect for out group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
I'm glad you had a great time at the home! We loved having you stay and would love to have you back any time! Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & home

The location was amazing. There was plenty of space and bedrooms for everyone. Very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
I am glad you had a great stay! You are welcome back any time! Please accept this gift certificate as our thank you. Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family house

This house worked great for our large family during our wedding weekend in Indianapolis. Plenty of beds for all and very family friendly. We would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
I am glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back any time. Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect group getaway

We had 14 guys on a golf trip and this house was perfect for all of us to stay in one place. It was clean, had plenty of room, and we loved hanging out in the backyard at night. I would recommend staying here for groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Thank you! You are welcome back anytime! Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Our company was in the Indianapolis area for an event. Great place to host our crew. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime! Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group stayed at this house to run the Monumental Marathon and enjoy Indianapolis. We had multiple families staying in the same house with ample room to spread out and enjoy our time in Indy. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space for everyone. The kids (and adults) loved the arcade machine and fire pit in the backyard. There wasn’t a thing we would’ve changed about this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We would appreciate it if the house could be cleaned more thoroughly and fully stocked with essentials for the showers, Additionally, we had to fix the grill ourselves upon arrival to get some steaks grilled, so we’d kindly ask that it be checked and prepared in advance for future stays, overall the location was great and Property Manager answered all our questions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
David, Thank you for bringing these things to our attention. The grill has been replaced with a new one. You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Great property and location. We had a big group for family reunion and everyone had plenty of room. Walked to local breweries and explored Mass Ave. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay there. You're welcome back any time! Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This house had a great location and was HUGE! Best part was it was very quiet! There were 10 of us here and when you went to bed tug couldn’t hear anyone who stayed up! The restaurant right next door was really good and very convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay!

Had a great stay at the home! Convenient location for our meetings. What a spacious house! There was plenty of room for all of us. Loved that there is plenty of seating in the kitchen. We also enjoyed the games in the great room. The kids had a blast playing with them. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you! Many have enjoyed the pinball machine, skeeball and darts. I'm glad you had a great time! Art Small Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

(Art) Was Ready for It…

My husband and our friends (8 total) stayed at this so very spacious property for the Taylor Swift concert weekend and loved every bit. Art was quick with the communication and even let us check in a little early with part of our party arriving earlier in the day. We would definitely stay at this lovely historic home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great family weekend!!!

We loved our time at the Raggety Ann and Andy house. Plenty of room for everyone.. The kids loved the pinball and skitball machines, there was very few times when they were not in use . The house was clean, had all amenities that was needed. Our family visited many of the area attractions offered. Family all said they would like to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
I so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are certainly welcomed back any time! Art
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was a perfect place for our family to be together for a wedding weekend.

This home was very well equipped to host an open house for the bride and groom! In addition to allowing our extended family to stay together for the wedding weekend. The bedrooms were nice and the bathrooms were plenty big for all of us to get ready for the wedding. I would suggest ear plugs as the noise from the highway can be very loud for light sleepers. All in all it was a very nice place, very close and convenient to walk to places to eat and drink.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
I'm glad the home worked well for you. For the light sleepers, were the sound machines used? Even though there are only two bedrooms that are on the highway side, we have sound machines in all the bedrooms. We enjoyed having you as guests. You're welcomed back any time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family

Good other than most beds were uncomfortable, matress and box springs were out/deformed and we had to purchase batteries for the television remotes because there were none in them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Art Small

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What makes this property unique

DESIGNATED HISTORIC HOMESITE - BIRTHPLACE OF
RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY - “1914”

Creator, cartoonist, illustrator, and author JOHNNY GRUELLE brought to life the characters of Raggedy Anne and Andy at this location. Johnny lived next door, now I-65, and would frequent this popular meeting place - The Jacob Klein Bakery / Grocery Store and residence. It was common for Johnny to spend countless hours here in this home with area neighbors and visitors, including poet James Whitcomb Riley. The Presidential Home of Benjamin Harrison is also nearby. The home of James Whitcomb Riley and the Harrison Home are open to the public. Raggedy Ann and Andy were created here as well as many cartoons and illustrations. The books displayed were found in the attic as well as several drawings and other historical items.

Johnny’s father, Richard (RB) Gruelle was an artist in his own right as a member of “The Hoosier Group” (1851 – 1914). Johnny Gruelle, creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy lived from 1880 – 1938. This home was honored with the title of “The Raggedy Ann Historic Homesite” during the 1998 Lockerbie Square Home Tour.

Who would have dreamed that when artist and writer Johnny Gruelle filed a patent on September 7, 1915, the “design for a doll”, which he dubbed “Raggedy Ann”, would remain a household name decades later? “Her essence and what the illustrator tried to inspire was all about love, kindness, and good morals.”

It is the Gruelle ideal that books for children should contain nothing to cause fright, suggest fear, glorify mischief, excuse malice or condone cruelty. That is why they are called “BOOKS GOOD FOR CHILDREN”.

WELCOME TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY!



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