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Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home

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A two-story house with a brick facade, a sloped roof, and a well-maintained garden with a birdbath.
A backyard with a grill, a dining table with chairs, and a patio umbrella.
A grand staircase leading to a living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a clock.
A grand staircase with ornate railings, a leather armchair, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Connecticut River
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Springfield, MA
  • Place, Forest Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Titanic Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home

Looking to get away? This is the perfect location! Featuring classic architecture with modern amenities. The whole group will be comfortable in this spacious and unique space.

The historic “Hendee Mansion”, is a 4,600 SF house originally built and owned by George Hendee, Founder of Hendee Bicycle and co-founder of the Indian Motorcycle Co. The house still maintains most of its original architecture.

1st Floor Kitchen, TV Sitting room off kitchen, Dining Room, Living room (600 Sq/Ft), Sunroom, 1/2 Bath
2nd Floor - 5 Bedrooms plus one locked off for owners, Laundry, 3 Bathrooms.
1 - Master Suite - King Bed, Private bath & sitting/TV room (Additional owners room/closet locked off)
2 - Queen Bed
3 - King Bed
4 - Locked off Owners Storage Room
5 - 2 Twin Beds
6 - 1 Twin bed

NOTE - All bedrooms are on second floor.

See Website for more detailed info. - Hendeehouse.com - Staff is available 24-7 to assist!

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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
High Chair for meals, but no crib or playpen.
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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
No parties. Certain Family events allowed with prior permission.
House has been used for TV Shows, Videos and Company/Corporate interviews. Contact us for special requests.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0405982810
Property # 3301308vb
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

About the area

Springfield

Located in Forest Park, a neighbourhood in Springfield, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Dr. Seuss National Memorial and Springfield City Library are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal MGM Springfield and Franconia Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Six Flags New England and Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, winery tours and wildlife walks.
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Springfield, MA

What's nearby

  • Forest Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Titanic Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • MGM Springfield - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Union Station - 8 min drive
  • Springfield Union Station (ZSF) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chicharron Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hendee Mansion 5BR Historic Home located?

Located in Forest Park, this family-friendly Springfield holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Forest Park, Titanic Museum and Forest Park Branch Springfield City Library. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2026
Great Guests. Thanks for chosing our home for your stay. Keep us in mind if you come back to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as advertised. Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed the stay , great house and great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Great guests. Easy to work with and left the house in great shape. Hope you consider our house if you travel back here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in a quiet neighborhood

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2024
Great guests. Place was left in good shape. No issues. Even let me know when they left. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home with plenty of space to enjoy. Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms with plenty of towels, large bright kitchen. Quiet neighborhood on a pretty residential street, but easy proximity to major roads to get everywhere quickly. The hosts are very responsive and lovely people. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Great guests. Good comminucation, left the house neat & clean and even started some of the laundry before they left. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is old, but guest areas are in good condition. Air conditioning worked well and the house was comfortable. Kids had a great time exploring. We extended our stay by a couple of days and the owners were quick to respond and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thanks for chosing our house for your stay. Yes over 100Years old ... Built in 1913 by the Co-Founder of Indian Motorcycles ... George Hendee. In the historical registry for Springfield, Ma. Keep us in mind if you ever come back to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vintage home. Big and classy. Just right for our family get-together. Ken was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Great guests. House was left in good shape, almost like nobody had been there. Welcome back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Springfield

Beautiful house in a great neighborhood close to the highway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday trip

Beautiful older home. We wanted something roomy and different and this delivered.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2024
Thanks for choosing our home for your stay ... and leaving it in good shape. Hope you consider us if you ever return to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This Old House

Great property with everything you need to enjoy a long weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
These folks were great. Left the house very clean & there were no issues to deal with. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as listed, the Hendee house is spacious and comfortable, with a few eccentricities you might expect in a 100-year old mansion, but none that hampered a very enjoyable 55th reunion of four college roommates and their spouses. We had no real problems fixing meals, dining, and visiting in the living room and veranda. The location was very good, just a few blocks from a very large forested park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Roberts group were as good as you can get. Left the house clean ... especially considering it was a large group. Easy to deal with, Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Historic Home Close to Everything

Our group was a team of clinicians from out of state staying here at the house. They had a wonderful experience. The owner/property manager were very communicative throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Great guests. Left the house in good shape. Even read the checkout instructions. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the mansion, on a work trip

My coworkers and I stayed at the mansion for a conference at the Mass Mutual center. It was a short drive from our location, though we could have walked it in about 30 minutes as well. The mansion was very clean, instructions were very clear, and we had no issues. Thanks again for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Thanks for chosing our home & thanks for leaving it in good shape. Wecome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House was larger than expected, particularly the sitting areas. Kitchen was amply stocked. Check-in and out went smoothly. Only nit was that only one key was provided. With several people coming and going, it would have been nice to have another key.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Great experience with Gordon's group. They left the house VERY clean. Even did some of the laundry. Welcome back any time..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for graduation groups!

This property was fantastic for our extended family’s trip to a Smith College graduation. It has easy access to the highway so getting back and forth was quick and easy. The house is enormous, well equipped and comfortable. We all slept well, and the kitchen is modern and well stocked for preparing family meals. The host was very responsive to our questions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2025
Thanks for choosing our home for your stay. and leaving it in good shape. If you ever return to the area, please consider us for your housing needs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation house!

We were 2 moms and 4 teens. We found the house spacious, clean, charming, and comfortable. The manager was great to deal with and there was plenty of communication in both signs and a folder at the house and messaging through VRBO. We would be happy to stay here in future and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hendee Mansion June 2023

We had a wonderful stay at the Hendee Mansion. There is so much character in this home and I wish the walls could talk to tell the stories of this house. Ken was great during check-in and out and we had no issues at all during our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly, we spoke to a few locals and it was great. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

all for MOM

I just to live at 169 Fort Pleasant ave I new the neighborhood we moved there in 1963 so I booked the house knowing ware it was it was just what we needed thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2025
I hope you had a good time in your former stomping grounds. If you ever decide on another visit "Back Home", keep us in mind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Event

The home was used to house family coming from various states to attend an event in Northern CT. We found the home to be very clean, well stocked and spacious. Ken, who managed the property, promptly responded to inquiries and requests leading up to the visit, and questions we had during the visit. In addition to exceeding our housing needs, the homes history, decor and architecture makes it worth visiting just to experience it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful part of history!

I recently stayed at the Historic Hendee Mansion in Massachusetts, and it was a truly memorable experience. Our group of seven was incredibly comfortable in this spacious 4,600 square foot home. The mansion's unique and intricate details, reflective of its 100+ year history, were fascinating to explore. We spent hours admiring the craftsmanship and imagining the lives of those who once stayed or lived in such an incredible place. Our hosts were awesome—very accommodating and always just a text away if we needed anything or had any questions. Their attentiveness and hospitality added a special touch to our stay. If you ever get the chance, definitely consider staying at this historic home. The combination of spacious comfort and rich history makes it an exceptional choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Great guests, Left house in great shape. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and Clean

The house is beautiful and clean. It is well-appointed with towels, kitchen supplies, coffee machines, kettles, toasters, plates, cups, etc. The kitchen is a good hang-out space. The AC worked well and there were ample fans. Wi-Fi was strong and there were several spaces for work at home. It was very nice to have a working laundry. The garden space was cute; I even saw a bunny hop by as I was working outside. The owner was responsive as needed to answer questions. The driveway fits 4 cars easily. There is a park nearby as well. The only thing I would say is that there were some issues with the door locks that felt unsafe, but having reported them to the owner, I assume he'll take care of it. And personally, I would prefer to have more than one easy-access exit. In this case, the only easy exit out is through the kitchen. The other doors (front and garden access) either required a key to exit or were marked with caution tape as use-only in an emergency.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thanks fo the stay, and leaving the house in decent shape. I do apologize for the confusion with the door locks. Unfortunately it is an old house and people are not familiar with operation of old locks(The whole house still has skeleton key locks on the interior). Took me a while to get the hang of it too. We did a quick turnaround that day and I didn't see that back porch door key had been put into the lockbox and not left on the table in front of the door. Will add that to my checklist. The City of Springfield had the owners remove one feature of that back entry door lock. I don't know why. That was done before I took over management, but I have discussed with the owners about replacing the whole door with a more modern lockset. The front door is getting shaved to solve the sticking issue whenever it gets very humid. Works fine, just need to put a shoulder into it to lock it this time of year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 6 (ages 24 to 85) had a comfortable 3-night stay in Hendee Mansion; we were attending a nearby collegegraduation. The property combines historic character with modern convenience. It was very clean, and our check in- and out instructions were very clear. Water pressure was great, the bed linens were very soft, and there was plenty of space. We're so grateful we found it, and Ken was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2026
You folks were great. Good communication and left the place in good shape. Keep us in mind if you ever return to the area.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Borash

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Why they chose this property

Looking to get away? This is the perfect location! Featuring classic architecture with modern amenities. The whole group will be comfortable in this spacious and unique space.

The historic “Hendee Mansion”, is a 4,600 SF house originally built and owned by George Hendee, Founder of Hendee Bicycle and co-founder of the Indian Motorcycle Co. The house still maintains most of its original architecture.

See Website for more detailed info. - Hendeehouse.com - Staff is available 24-7 to assist!

What makes this property unique

Lots of attractions nearby Including ...
-Eastern States Fairgrounds - Big E Exposition.
-Basketball Hall of Fame
-Six Flags New England
-MGM Grand Casino
-Mass Mutual Center(Civic Center)
-Forest Park & Forest Park Zoo
-5 World Class Museums including, The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
https://springfieldmuseums.org/about/

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