[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Heart of the City Riverfront vacation home with kitchenette and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/7643bf3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/f36eb9b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/a029de53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/0f132869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/90-e6e8e6b8_edited_2b29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of the city, The Heart of the City suite offers a sunny private retreat with a spacious balcony for lounging. Enjoy comfortable living space with TV and WiFi, kitchenette, and high-ceilinged bedroom for great sleep. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Gym - 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. ### The Heart of the City The Heart of the City is a sunny, private 2nd story suite in an historic home. A large balcony for lounging & comfortable living space with TV/WiFi and kitchenette welcome you. A high-ceilinged bedroom with king size Tempurpedic mattress with Euro-style hypo-allergenic coverings and black-out curtains encourage great sleep. Enjoy a spacious bathroom with over-sized shower with massage head, and deep, over-sized sink. Located just two blocks from Massachusetts street in the heart of the city. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115999900/115999894/f17f512b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Recently renovated home in East Lawrence East Lawrence - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=115999894&PinnedHotelID=115999894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115560000/115552700/115552662/a3fde4b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charmingly Stylish 1-bed Loft Apt! 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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 is also known as Heart City House Lawrence Heart City Lawrence The Heart of the City Lawrence Heart City House Heart City Private vacation home The Heart of the City Lawrence Lawrence The Heart of the City Private vacation home Private vacation home The Heart of the City The Heart of the City Lawrence The Heart of the City Private vacation home The Heart of the City Private vacation home Lawrence ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.968372,-95.228966&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7BzlF%60lfdQ%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBSBQBSBSBSBSBQDSDQBSDQDQDQDSFQDQFQFODSHOFQFQFOHOFOHOFQHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJMJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILILILILGLILILELINGLELGLGNENELCLENCNELCNCNCNALCNANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBNDLDNFLFLDLFNHLDLHLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLJJJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLJLHNHLHNHNHLHPFNHNHNFNFPFPFNFRFNDPFPDPFRDPDPBPDRDPBRDPBRBRBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FTAR%3FRARARARARCRARARCPCRCRCRCREPCREPERCPEPERGPEPGPEPGPGPGNGPGPGNININGNIPILININILINKLILKLILKLKLKJKLKJMJKJKJMJKJMHMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMDOHMFMDMFOFMDODMBODMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEMCOEOEMGMGMEOGMIMEMIMGMIMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKMKMIMKMIMIOIMKOIOIMGQIOGOIOGOGQGQIOEQGQGQEQGQEQESEQEQCSEQESCQCSCSCSCSCQCSASASASCS%3FSASAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SA7B082YN4va0WBulXtrP3L8eYw=) Lawrence, KS #### What's nearby - Lawrence Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - University of Kansas - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Allen Fieldhouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Haskell Indian Nations University - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Lied Center of Kansas - 5 min drive - 4.3 km #### Getting around - Lawrence Station - 9 min walk - Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Louise's Bar Downtown - ‬4 min walk - ‪Red Lyon Tavern - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Roost - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Mad Greek - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Bourgeois Pig - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Heart of the City pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of the City? > As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heart of the City on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $162.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Topeka-Hotels-The-Heart-Of-The-City.h35840653.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is The Heart of the City located? > Located in East Lawrence, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lawrence Arts Center and University of Kansas. Massachusetts Street and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are also within 10 minutes. Lawrence Station is 9 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question