Little House Dwntwn - Close to Rupp & Restaurants

Entire cottage in Lexington, Kentucky

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Bill
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

24-hour self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad whenever you arrive.

Calm and convenient location

Guests say this area is peaceful and it’s easy to get around.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
1 BR, 1 bath, century-old, restored shotgun house on quiet street in downtown.

Patio, & front porch - with table & chairs,
Off-street parking,
TV in LR and in Bedroom,
Broadband Internet,
Cntl A/C,
Complete kitchen w/microwave, refrigerator - freezer, toaster oven, regular oven and stove, flatware, dishes and cooking utensils, dishwasher, and washer-dryer.
15-20 minutes to Keeneland or Horse Park.
1.5 miles to UK.
1/2 mile to Rupp (10-15 minute walk.)
Walk to many restaurants and attractions.

The space
Located in Lexington downtown's Historic Western Suburb, one of Lexington's oldest downtown neighborhoods. Several houses date back to 1806, and at least one to the 1790's.

Whether you are here on business, assignment, training and education, or for a much-deserved get-away vacation, our objective is to provide about everything you will need for a hassle-free stay.

The house is arranged in linear room sequence. (Porch, followed by living room, followed by kitchen, followed by bath and washer-dryer area, followed by bedroom.)

The house includes:
- Push-button lock for 24-hour access, including arrival,
- Patio (with umbrella), & front porch - each with table & chairs,
- Free off-street parking,
- TV in living Room and in bedroom including cable w/ extras,
- Queen-sized bed,
- Hide-a-bed in living room. (Queen sized and comfortable.)
- Free broadband internet,
- Central A/C and heat,
- Complete kitchen with: microwave, regular-sized refrigerator - freezer, toaster oven, regular oven and stove, flatware, dishes and cooking and eating utensils, dishwasher
- Clothes washer-dryer
- A desk equipped with basic office supplies in the living area,
- Monitored Security System
- Snacks and drinks - honor system ($1 each, with $3 mostly local. craft beers),
- Free English muffins, butter, and coffee or tea,
- All bed linens, towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner,
- Cozy bath-robes,
- Hair-dryer,
- Iron and ironing board,
- Laundry soap, etc. is provided as well,
- Loaner umbrellas,
- Racks with brochures for various attractions in Central Kentucky
- Bookcase with books that were chosen for reading in short bursts
- Custom guide to immediate area provided with marked map
- Self-guided walking tours of surrounding area supplied.

Reasonably-priced snacks, beer, bottled water, and soft drinks are available for you. (Those are on a pay-as-you-use-them honor system.)

Coffee and a drip coffee maker is in the kitchen, along with powdered creamer and sweeteners in the cupboard, sometimes along with some tea and hot chocolate (all free).

An iron and ironing board is there for your use along with a couple of umbrellas for guests to use while they are visiting, suit case racks, and 2 - comfy bathrobes.

Finally, we also include an office desk with the normal supplies provided for your use. (Stapler, paper, paper clips, etc., etc.)

If you can't find a date for the Little House that meets your schedule, try our Little Loft; it's about a block away from the Little House and provides almost identical amenities.

Guest access
Guests can come and go anytime, since there is a push button lock on the entrance door. The code will be texted to you before you arrive on the day of your arrival. (The code is changed regularly.) Since this is a full-time AirBnB unit, guests will have access to all of the unit - unless a cabinet is locked for some reason.

Guests staying on Ballard Street are 1/2 block from the Jefferson Street restaurant area, with seven unique, local restaurants located in the block of Jefferson between Short and Second. Plus many more within a 10 minute walk. Also, Lexington Center - with its Heritage Hall and Rupp Arena - is located within that 10 minute walk. The Mary Todd Lincoln house-museum is in the same area. Also close by are art galleries, and antique shops. The Little House is 13 minutes (6 miles) from the Keeneland Racetrack, 16 minutes (8 miles) to the Kentucky Horse Park, and 1.5 miles to the University of Kentucky.

Other things to note
Entry is via a push-button lock, allowing you to arrive at any time. (We change the code regularly.)

Parking is in the driveway on the right side of the house.

There is a hair dryer in the bathroom, along with soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, wash-cloths, and lots of toilet paper.

The couch in the living room is a hide-a-bed. The queen-sized mattress is about 4 inches thick. Adults and kids have all reported it as being quite satisfactory.

If you can't find a date for the Little House that meets your schedule, try our "UNIQUE!! 1BR Loft-Rupp-Downtown w/ Many Extras". Thanks!

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 783 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We love our neighborhood because we and the other residents recreated it from the ashes, so to speak. This neighborhood is known as the Historic Western Suburb. It dates back to the early 1800's, and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lexington. Some houses are known to date back to 1806; and one goes back to the 1790's. It is a very eclectic area with buildings that are over 200-years old, next to ones that were built in the 20th and 21st centuries. There are many different economic levels, and ethnicities, with a good mix of renters and owner-occupiers.

By the 1970's this area was literally crumbling away, helped by the presence of all of the city's garbage trucks being parked here. Then various Lexingtonians came in, bought houses to renovate or to sell them to those that would. The garbage trucks were moved, and the neighborhood association hired an architect and builder to build new houses on the old garbage truck lot. Later the neighborhood worked with a developer to create the Artek condominium complex on Old Georgetown Street. More condos were created in the area, and many restaurants followed. So we have gone from an undesirable slum to one of Lexington's most unique and desirable urban neighborhoods. Who'd ever of thought!

Ballard Street, where the Little House is located, is one block long and runs parallel to and in between West Short and West Second Streets. It intersects with Old Georgetown on the west end, and Jefferson Street on the east end. it is surrounded by four busier streets; but Ballard is really quiet. The north side of Ballard is a subsidized senior housing complex along with one restored residence. The south side of the street has 5 residences, with the rest being garages and backyards for West Short. The residents consist of a grill chef, Kentucky Department of Revenue Investigator, horse show steward, and the head of a University of Kentucky Medical Center Biology Lab. This is why I love this little street. It is a microcosm of the working world. One of the garages has a beautiful native plant mural painted on it, and it usually houses a carpenter. The other garage is more plain, but is used for storage by a local businessman.

Meet your host

Superhost
1303 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Constantly
Fun fact: I collect typewriters.
My late wife and I are from Dayton and Cincinnati, respectively. We came to Lexington over 50-years ago by way of Louisville. I worked in the computer industry, and she taught school. My hobby is trying to keep it aIl together. I have a never-ending list of want-to-do's and have-to-do's. I will not be an obtrusive host; but I will try to be responsive to your needs and suggestions. I want you to enjoy your stay, and to want to return.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm