Title: Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Kentucky ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38310000/38304000/38303957/14854a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38310000/38304000/38303957/b1a0f3e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38310000/38304000/38303957/w4319h2912x0y0-f7e6ee51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38310000/38304000/38303957/b00cbf8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38310000/38304000/38303957/dda02eb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of downtown, Matthew Walker House offers a unique blend of history and modern charm. This 1789 historic home turned hotel features comfortable rooms and is within walking distance to Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, Jefferson Street corridor restaurants. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington Enjoy your stay in the recently renovated historic Matthew Walker House! Originally built in 1789, it was disassembled and moved down the street in 1977, then reassembled and added onto. This fantastic downtown location is 5-minute walk to Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, the Jefferson Street corridor, and loads of great restaurants. It's a short trip to The Distillery District and the rest of downtown. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111026000/111025920/460c3c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-bedroom home near UK & Rupp Arena Lexington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.8 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=111025920&PinnedHotelID=111025920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79830000/79826500/79826437/418050e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This house is a 4 bedroom(s), 3 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 15029117-2 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.05394%2C-84.50462&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AItF_-FNoP9imClRyHKbTGJq7Ic=) Lexington, KY #### What's nearby - Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Lexington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Rupp Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Lexington Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - University of Kentucky - 20 min walk - 1.7 km #### Getting around - Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blue Stallion Brewing Co. - ‬7 min walk - ‪Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - ‬10 min walk - ‪Mama Tequila - ‬9 min walk - ‪Tapster Lexington - ‬8 min walk - ‪Triangle Park Cafe - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington located? > Located in Downtown Lexington, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mary Todd Lincoln House and University of Kentucky. Explorium and Lexington Opera House are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic charm in the heart of downtown Lexington Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie L. May 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends weekend Great place downtown, could walk to everything! ##### Stephanie L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davis H. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lexington Wedding Our group stayed at the property for a wedding in Lexington. The house is in a great location in walking distance to all the restaurants and bars downtown. The house was very clean and slept 7 with ease. Would highly recommend. ##### Davis H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy G. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We stayed here over UK graduation weekend. We were able to walk to Rupp and avoid the traffic and parking congestion, as well as all of the places downtown. The inside had plenty of space for 5 adults along with bathrooms connected to each of the bedrooms. With a kitchen and outdoor seating area, it was definitely better than paying even more to stay in a small hotel room. Consider this place for any activity in downtown Lexington! ##### Cathy G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia M. Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Historic Home We loved the layout and the uniqueness of this home. Being the first renters coming off a long term lease there were some things that weren’t ironed out yet as expected but we enjoyed our time here and the property definitely suited our needs for our group of 11. We brought our own air mattress and there was room in both bedrooms for that space. The furniture could use an update but it went with the rustic home vibe. Overall a great house! ##### Julia M. 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