Title: Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm Vacation home in Lexington, near University of Kentucky ## Photo gallery for Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm ![Interior - Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm (Lexington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120120000/120114100/120114043/232eeefd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm (Lexington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120120000/120114100/120114043/75c5c2eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm (Lexington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120120000/120114100/120114043/7afa8e22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm (Lexington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120120000/120114100/120114043/02ab2f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm (Lexington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120120000/120114100/120114043/5c093c33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to University of Kentucky, Historic Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm provides amenities like laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - 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 Ward House Spacious Downtown Retreat with Charm Historically recognized both locally and Nationally. Experience history in the horse country! Built in 1843 one of the oldest standing homes in Lexington. Built as a bed and breakfast history suggests Abraham Lincoln stayed in the home once upon a time. The underground railroad stopped here, marked by the now 200 year old towering Oak tree. The floor plan allows for large scale entertaining and separates public from private spaces. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89680000/89671300/89671234/61742d51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red River Gorge! 5 bed/3bath on 8 private acres!! 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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 ## About the area Downtown Lexington, a neighborhood in Lexington, is home to this vacation home. Kentucky Horse Park and Mary Todd Lincoln House are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Victorian Square Mall and Hamburg Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kroger Field or Keeneland Racing Course. 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