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The Heart of the City

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms

About this property

The Heart of the City

The Heart of the City is a sunny, private 2nd story suite in an historic home. A large balcony for lounging & comfortable living space with TV/WiFi and kitchenette welcome you. A high-ceilinged bedroom with king size Tempurpedic mattress with Euro-style hypo-allergenic coverings and black-out curtains encourage great sleep. Enjoy a spacious bathroom with over-sized shower with massage head, and deep, over-sized sink. Located just two blocks from Massachusetts street in the heart of the city.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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
Smoking is allowed on the balcony.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1604410vb
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

About the area

Lawrence

Located on a river, this holiday home is in East Lawrence, a neighbourhood in Lawrence. Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Orchards Corners and Park Plaza. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and South Park Wading Pool are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
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Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Park Wading Pool - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Kansas - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 9 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culinaria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jefferson's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Stand at The Casbah - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Merchants Pub & Plate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Heart of the City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Heart of the City located?

Located in East Lawrence, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lawrence Arts Center and University of Kansas. Massachusetts Street and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are also within 10 minutes. Lawrence Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this cute apartment! Location to Mass Street was excellent; just a short walk to Barker!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to Mass St. Very clean and quiet. The host was very sweet and excellent communication. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean, cute, and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for the money. Great mattress and so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Very quiet and close to many things in Lawrence. The atmosphere was very welcoming and inviting. It truly felt like a place to just sit and relax without worrying, and as if you are at home. Enjoyed every day and this will be our place the next getaway we do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Lovely apartment

Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie A.

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

Great time

We loved staying at this property! Such a great location with access to mass street very close by!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent option when Lawrence hotels are full.. amazing location to Mass Ave. Friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Weekend

Wonderful location and great place!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liane C.

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

Cute Downtown Apartment

We enjoyed our stay. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown, nice deck, the property was clean upon arrival, check-in/out was easy, the host was friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Cozy

Very clean and spacious. Perfect for our needs Host were very helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

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

Great little gem in Lawrence

We cannot wait to come back. Perfect location. Adorable unit. Overall A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

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

Great Location

This VRBO was the perfect hub for our trip to Lawrence. It’s close to Mass Street and all the restaurants, shops and coffee spots that has to offer. Check in was easy and the owner promptly responded to all communications. I would recommend this place for your Lawrence visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briddy S.

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

Comfortable

Spent 2 nights while in town for daughter's graduation from KU. Very quiet and comfortable place. Appreciated the local information provided by host via text.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Lovely place and great location!

This place has it all! Spacious and clean rooms with lots of amenities… you will want for nothing! The host was responsive and very nice too. Wonderful location… walkable to so many places! The only thing I would recommend is to modify the VRBO map location to be closer to the actual location (which is on Rhode Island, between 9th and 10th if you’re wondering). But this may be a maps or VRBO thing. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was on a quiet neighborhood street two blocks from the heart of Mass Street where you'll find lots of bars and restaurants. The property was adorable and has very comfortable beds and furniture in the living area. The bathroom is huge and the shower has fantastic water pressure! Nice lighting and decor. I used one of the yoga mats they supplied for a workout as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

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

Near everything off Mass St.

Quaint upstairs apartment in older downtown Lawrence area, just 2 short blocks from lower Mass St. We were able to walk to all the stores and restaurants downtown with ease as well as walk up the hill to the KU campus for the football game in about 15 mins. Neighborhood was quiet, neighbors seemed nice. Note, the owners also use the upstairs of the house which share the A/C, so it would be good to communicate that prior to setting the air up/down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy H.

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

Exactly as expected from the pictures online. Perfect for what I needed for my stay

Smooth, owners were accommodating and easy in and out (except for the rain)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzi P.

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

Excellent Location

The property was easy to find with clear check in procedures. It was clean upon arrival. The bathroom has beautiful light for doing makeup and hair. The bed is comfortable and extra linens were provided. Location is perfect - just a short, safe walk to Mass St.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Conveniently located to historic district. Second floor walk-up. Not handicapped accessible. The television only had Roku, not cable. Could not obtain local broadcast channels like NBC and Fox. Notwithstanding, enjoyed the property. Owners pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

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

nice

Nice place and perfect location. Also appreciated good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

The perfect location for mom’s weekend! Maureen was fantastic & a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Pictures Don’t Do It Justice

We loved everything about this place. The attention to detail from the owner’s wasn’t lost on us!! We really appreciated all of the little extras!! We’ll be back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Mom’s weekend

Easy check in, good location, pleasant hosts. Clean with nice bedding. Kitchenette was convenience. This spot was perfect for a weekend seeing our daughter at KU.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Carroll

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