Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms

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A room with a wooden floor, a dark wooden cabinet, a glass display case, a patterned rug, and a dining area visible through an open door.
A large brick house with a wrap-around porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, an ottoman, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a table set for four.
A staircase with wooden steps leading to a landing with a glass door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Farmers Bank

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Petersburg, VA
  • Place, Trapezium House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Farmers Bank
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia State University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Second floor 4

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Petersburg

Located in Petersburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Centre Hill Museum and Pocahontas Island Black History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Swaders Sports Park and The Lazy Daisy. Travelling with kids? Consider Perkinson Center for the Arts Foundation, or check out an event or a game at Rogers Stadium.
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Petersburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Trapezium House - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centre Hill Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Farmers Bank - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Virginia State University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Blandford Church - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Petersburg Station - 8 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Skillet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪CooL BeanZ Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Griffin Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Towne's Alibi - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms on 10 Nov 2026 start from £456, 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 Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms located?

This family-friendly Petersburg holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Trapezium House and Centre Hill Museum. Appomattox River and Farmers Bank are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beautiful old house was as presented in the listing and pictures. We enjoyed a very nice, quiet weekend soaking up the ambiance of the property, listening to the radio on the record player with family and a couple of friends for a nice, unplugged weekend. The upstairs master bedroom with attached bathroom had the best hot water for a shower. Very close to old downtown. We explored historic Petersburg shops, historic sites, bakeries, tea/coffee houses and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2026
Dear Walter, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of Thomas Wallace House! We’re delighted to hear that the home was just as you expected and that you enjoyed a peaceful, unplugged weekend soaking in the ambiance of the property. It sounds like the record player and radio helped create a special atmosphere for quality time with family and friends. We’re also glad you appreciated the upstairs master suite and its hot shower comforts. Petersburg has so much historic charm, and it’s wonderful to know you had the chance to explore downtown shops, bakeries, tea and coffee houses, restaurants, and local historic sites during your stay. Thank you again for choosing Thomas Wallace House. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway! Warm regards, Thomas Wallace House Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to get in on arrival. Host was very responsive with good communication. Beautiful house with a history you could feel. Quiet location and a very comfortable stay. My wife was a little upset with me for spending the money, but once she walked in the door she said it was well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Living in History

This remarkable house gives you a feeling of its history as soon as you walk through the door. It's decoration covers many of the ages of the house from its inception in 1855 through to the early 1900s. Despite the feeling of history all around you, the Thomas Wallace House is a comfortable place to stay. We highly recommend it to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2022
It was great to have you, your thoughts and review.We appreciate it.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
There was only hot water in the kitchen sink but no hot water for showers. I messaged the owner and he agreed to a 200 credit and now that I have checked out, he has refused to pay that credit that he agreed to in writing because "someone went in and said there is hot water". I ran the water for 15 minutes and ended up taking a cold shower, and my three college kids ran a half marathon and came back to also cold showers the next day. This plus a very poorly equipped kitchen (three forks for a party of five, no can opener, no cutting board, not a single chef knife or knife to cut vegetables). American Express will refund me the 200 but then they will go after VRBO for not having its client stick to a written contract which is what the message exchange in which the owner agreed to refund me 200 actually is.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Marcia. We would like to clarify that our technician team inspected the property during your stay and confirmed that there were no issues with the hot water system. Following that, two additional professional teams also evaluated the system and reached the same conclusion. Regarding the credit, the decision was based on the verified reports from all three professional teams confirming proper functionality. We aim to be fair and transparent with all guests, and we rely on expert assessments to guide these decisions. Your comments about the kitchen equipment have been noted, and the inventory has since been expanded to better accommodate future guests. Thank you for your time and for staying with us.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not a Comfortable Stay

The house description does say it is still being rehabbed. However, there is much undone, such as: bathrooms with no heat source, random frayed towels some of which are stained, bedrooms that have lamps on the floor but not by the bed, locks on doors that are not secure, broken outdoor lighting, multiple entrances to the house, some of which were unlocked all night and unknown to us until the next day, nails protruding from walls, such as in the downstairs bathroom, a stove with knobs that have the directions worn off and misshapen burners, resulting in a stove that is unsafe to use, a lovely and historic front porch that has not been recently cleaned with dirty furniture and dirty ashtray, a back entrance from the parking area that is covered in debris making walking to the house unsafe, to name someone of the issues we encountered on our overnight stay. There is also a broken record player, one tv in a room with only random chairs (while there were comfortable armchairs in the hall?), one plastic ice cube tray, 5 delicate small crystal glasses but nothing from which to drink water, multiple closets that you cannot use because they are filled with debris, fireplaces stuffed with rags, etc, etc. The entire experience was unsafe, stressful and frankly depressing. It is very sad. It seems the house suffers from no one on site to properly prepare it for its guests. Wish we knew before we booked!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Everything about this property was great! My father is a huge history lover and he was so tickled at the historical significance of the property. We had ample space as a family to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and of course Thanksgiving Football using the TV (which was a nice added amenity). The property manager was very responsive to any inquiries/requests we had which definitely helped ease the stress of making sure our holiday meal was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique Chance

This property is historic-President Lincoln met with General Grant to discuss the end of the Civil War on the same front porch you will sip your coffee on in the morning. This is so unique. The house in being renovated but it is SPOTLESS and the beds have pure cotton linens and very comfortable beds. It is so amazing to feel the worn-smooth wooden floors beneath your feet. It is a huge house-it can fit a bunch of history buffs comfortably. One day this neighborhood, this city will be gentrified but that seems to be just beginning now. If you know where you are going you know what you are getting. This was a lovely stay and the host is very responsive and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you so much for your review. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay beautiful home !

Beautiful home with great updates
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2021
Thank you so much Allen. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Home

This grand old home is in the process of being renovated . Lovely bathrooms . Old house charm. Don’t expect perfection as it is being renovated ( as stated) while still being available as a VRBO. Just soak in its grandeur, peace , and architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host

The house is great very clean the host left breakfast and a bottle of wine which was very considerate❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good experience

Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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