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Family-friendly holiday home in Fort Wayne
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 22 4000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Fort Wayne, IN
- Place, Parkview Field11 min walk
- Place, Grand Wayne Convention Center16 min walk
- Place, Embassy Theatre16 min walk
- Airport, Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)
Ewing -2nd floor
1 Queen Bed
Fairfield - 1st floor
1 Queen Bed
Harrison Room - 2nd floor
2 Single Beds
Union Room - 2nd Floor
2 Single Beds
VanBuren - 2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Wayne Room - 2nd floor
2 Queen Beds and 1 Crib
4 bathrooms
1st floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
2nd floor bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Attic Bathroom (3rd floor)
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Basement bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic-WestCentral-NoSmoke-4500sf-5QueenBeds-5TVs-SnowMelt-PrivacyPatio-BBQ
3-4 floor historic home in beautiful West Central Fort Wayne that is less than a mile to downtown Fort Wayne...120yo home with central air conditioning/heating rehabbed with modern conveniences to make your stay comfortable. <1mi to all the landmarks of downtown FW.
3000sf home (basement/1st/2nd flr) is a great home to have family gatherings. Large tiled front porch is great for people watching.
Adult game room (3-in-1 pool/ping pong/push hockey) & kiddie room (w/chalkboard wall+train table) in the basement. 700sf attic is a hangout/tv/gaming area with Xbox/foosball for teens/tweens/young adults. Attic = EXTRA CHARGE $150
8.3 miles (15 - 20 min) to FW Airport.
Because it is near downtown, most destinations in FW <15-20 minutes.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/TOBACCO/ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY. I have guests with medical issues staying here because there is no smoking. Please don't book this house if you have any smokers in your group.
If you move furniture/bedding, please return to original space at check-out.
To ensure house rules are followed & to prevent unpaid guests from staying, exterior/common interior cameras are being installed. IF MORE GUESTS ARE FOUND TO STAY OVER WHAT IS BOOKED (WE HAVE CAMERAS TO VERIFY), THE RATE FOR EXTRA GUESTS WILL BE CHARGED AT $45/person/night.
2-3 car snow melt driveway/walkways
Break house rules = $250 forfeit from SECURITY DEPOSIT
A gentle reminder that this is a large home and the cost of upkeep/utilities is the same regardless of group size. Rentals for large groups must reflect the number of individuals staying in the property as I cannot allow significant discounts. Please be respectful of this.
there is also a sectional sleeper sofa with full-sized mattress.
ALL mattresses and pillowcases have been encased to prevent bedbugs, allergens, and are waterproof.
HOUSE LAYOUT:
I decided to write up layout of the bedrooms/beds and available options so you can make a better decision on who goes where, etc. I’ve named the bedrooms to avoid confusion.
So the ground floor/1st floor has a small bedroom (Fairfield) with a queen bed. It has a full bathroom as well. So it’s like a very small master suite. To get to this bathroom, you must walk through Fairfield bedroom. Fairfield is next to the kitchen; hence, it is ideal for anyone with mobility concerns.
The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have connecting smaller bedrooms. One bedroom (Wayne) is quite large & has 2 queen beds in this room. There is a sliding door in Wayne that leads to another small bedroom (Union) with twin bunk beds. Union is about 80sf. Union also has its own door to the hallway as well.
There is a small bedroom (Ewing) with a queen bed. It’s about 110sf. No connecting rooms. Softer bed.
Lastly, there is Van Buren room with a queen bed. This room connects to the solarium (Harrison). The solarium (100sf) has a twin daybed with a twin trundle. To get to Harrison from the hallway, you must walk through Van Buren.
In addition, I have finished the attic. There is a 4th bathroom in the attic. Each floor has 1 full bathroom. The attic has a full-sized futon. So if someone wants to stay up here, it is possible. I do have to charge a bit more - mostly to cover the housekeeper cleaning fee as it is another 700 sf. But with larger groups, it does allow for people to spread out more comfortably.
If you want to use the attic, there will be a one time charge of $150 to cover housekeeping & utilities. But you can also decide after you arrive & check out the house. I will send you all the door codes just before you check-in.
3000sf home (basement/1st/2nd flr) is a great home to have family gatherings. Large tiled front porch is great for people watching.
Adult game room (3-in-1 pool/ping pong/push hockey) & kiddie room (w/chalkboard wall+train table) in the basement. 700sf attic is a hangout/tv/gaming area with Xbox/foosball for teens/tweens/young adults. Attic = EXTRA CHARGE $150
8.3 miles (15 - 20 min) to FW Airport.
Because it is near downtown, most destinations in FW <15-20 minutes.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/TOBACCO/ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY. I have guests with medical issues staying here because there is no smoking. Please don't book this house if you have any smokers in your group.
If you move furniture/bedding, please return to original space at check-out.
To ensure house rules are followed & to prevent unpaid guests from staying, exterior/common interior cameras are being installed. IF MORE GUESTS ARE FOUND TO STAY OVER WHAT IS BOOKED (WE HAVE CAMERAS TO VERIFY), THE RATE FOR EXTRA GUESTS WILL BE CHARGED AT $45/person/night.
2-3 car snow melt driveway/walkways
Break house rules = $250 forfeit from SECURITY DEPOSIT
A gentle reminder that this is a large home and the cost of upkeep/utilities is the same regardless of group size. Rentals for large groups must reflect the number of individuals staying in the property as I cannot allow significant discounts. Please be respectful of this.
there is also a sectional sleeper sofa with full-sized mattress.
ALL mattresses and pillowcases have been encased to prevent bedbugs, allergens, and are waterproof.
HOUSE LAYOUT:
I decided to write up layout of the bedrooms/beds and available options so you can make a better decision on who goes where, etc. I’ve named the bedrooms to avoid confusion.
So the ground floor/1st floor has a small bedroom (Fairfield) with a queen bed. It has a full bathroom as well. So it’s like a very small master suite. To get to this bathroom, you must walk through Fairfield bedroom. Fairfield is next to the kitchen; hence, it is ideal for anyone with mobility concerns.
The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have connecting smaller bedrooms. One bedroom (Wayne) is quite large & has 2 queen beds in this room. There is a sliding door in Wayne that leads to another small bedroom (Union) with twin bunk beds. Union is about 80sf. Union also has its own door to the hallway as well.
There is a small bedroom (Ewing) with a queen bed. It’s about 110sf. No connecting rooms. Softer bed.
Lastly, there is Van Buren room with a queen bed. This room connects to the solarium (Harrison). The solarium (100sf) has a twin daybed with a twin trundle. To get to Harrison from the hallway, you must walk through Van Buren.
In addition, I have finished the attic. There is a 4th bathroom in the attic. Each floor has 1 full bathroom. The attic has a full-sized futon. So if someone wants to stay up here, it is possible. I do have to charge a bit more - mostly to cover the housekeeper cleaning fee as it is another 700 sf. But with larger groups, it does allow for people to spread out more comfortably.
If you want to use the attic, there will be a one time charge of $150 to cover housekeeping & utilities. But you can also decide after you arrive & check out the house. I will send you all the door codes just before you check-in.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Basement has game room & gated kiddie playroom
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No open flames/fireworks/smoking any on property.
Important information
You need to know
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fort Wayne
Located in Fort Wayne, this holiday home is in the city centre. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Five Points and Wildwood Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Science Central, or check out an event or a game at Swinney Tennis Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

Fort Wayne, IN
What's nearby
- Parkview Field - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Grand Wayne Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Embassy Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min walk
- George's International Market - 11 min walk
- Mad Anthony Brewing Co. - 11 min walk
- Pinhouse Social - 12 min walk
- Taco Bell - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Wanda Zee-Cheng

Previously, I was a practicing anesthesiologist - until I had an aortic dissection and required emergency open heart surgery. I had significant complications. Later I became a single mother by choice. In 2011 I left Los Angeles to live a quieter safer life with my son. We rent out our home in Manhattan Beach so we go back to LA frequently. Shortly after purchasing this house, we moved to Zeeland, MI, so we return to the Washington house frequently to finish/update/improve it to make it cozy/comfortable for our guests.
Please follow house rules...I'm not a corporation....I'm just a single mom who put a lot of heart/soul/money into this house. :)
Please follow house rules...I'm not a corporation....I'm just a single mom who put a lot of heart/soul/money into this house. :)
Why they chose this property
This house is 120 years old, but preserved immaculately. West Central is a beautiful neighborhood just adjacent to the downtown that is undergoing huge development. From this house, you can walk everywhere...10-20 minute walk. The house is a 15 minute drive to all other places in the city.
What makes this property unique
I wanted to be involved in the exciting growth of Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne is a great city to live in. The city just keeps improving with more things to do, places to see, restaurants to frequent. Come visit!
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