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Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown

Just blocks from Washington & Lee University and Virginia Military Institute, historic Middleton House offers privacy and seclusion in the heart of picturesque downtown Lexington. This handsome residence, with extensive fenced gardens, combines period taste--including antiques, art, and original c.1840 colors--with modern comfort. A sunny sitting room, generous dining room, and eat-in kitchen overlooking the garden provide an ideal setting for relaxing and entertaining. Bedrooms have excellent mattresses, high-quality linens, and their own bathrooms.

Without getting in a car, guests enjoy cooking locally grown foods from the Lexington Farmer's Market down the street, shopping in Lexington's vibrant downtown, walking the beautiful Woods Creek Trail nearby, and lounging on the wide screened porch. Middleton House is the perfect place for a get-away vacation, a party, a wedding reception, or a reunion. For comments from the Middleton House guestbook, please see our posted reviews.

Keywords: Historic,house

Property manager

Peter Sils

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

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Architect William McDowell designed this stately house in 1891, as his own home.

Historic House with Gardens Near Universities & Downtown

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Restored 1840 House With Gardens in Historic Downtown Lexington

About the neighborhood

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Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lee Chapel and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • VMI Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Virginia Horse Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Macado's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Lexington, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Washington and Lee University, Stonewall Jackson Grave, and Lee Chapel and Museum. Stonewall Jackson House and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery are also within 10 minutes.

Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Excellent location, very walkable. Home was charming, comfortable, and very well appointed. Everything we needed. Will gladly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, perfect location
Very spacious historical home with all the amenities you could ask for. Love that every bedroom has it's own bathroom and the main level suite was perfect for the grandparents. The location could not be any better, close to everything! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
This home is truly remarkable. The history and charm of the house is incredible. Beds were comfortable the kitchen is well stocked. Would stay here over end over again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
The property is in a great location for walking to everything you would want to do in Lexington. The house was clean with large well appointed rooms. Kitchen is supplied with all essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cary t., Miami, florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property, best location!
We were surprised at the size of this property- there is so much space! Kitchen is well equipped and it was
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas E.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W., Santa Rosa Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wonderful Stay! Perfect Location. Four buddies that have been friends for years. Went hiking everyday on the AT wonderful weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Rented this house for my extended family for my daughters wedding weekend they raved about the house. They were absolutely thrilled with the the rooms all the cozy spaces and the location to town couldn’t have made a better choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great historical house in a perfect location
We stayed for Memorial Day weekend, and it was a wonderful experience. Excellent location across the street from 3 restaurants and within easy walking distance of all of the shops downtown. Cute screened in porch and private back yard with birds, flowers and a bunny that visited every day. Unfortunate truck noise outside between 5:00-6:30 am 2 of the days. Not sure if that happens every day or was just a fluke. Kitchen was nicely appointed with high end appliances and plenty of glassware and dishes. Excellent communication from the host whenever we reached out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar, all around!!!
Beautiful, historic home located steps from everything downtown has to offer, with a very well stocked kitchen and fantastic screened in porch (where we spent much of our time!). We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate my son’s law school graduation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

P D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House in Lexington
Very, very clean house with everything you need to cook including a Thermador stove. Restaurants are steps away and include Sushi, Pizza, Greek and Bar food. Beds are very comfortable and bedding is lovely patterns. Dog friendly home with fenced in yard in back. Close to VMI and Washington and Lee universities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family property
Stayed at this property for my son VMI graduation! Excellent accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C. R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Antebellum home with modern updates
We had a wedding in Lexington and stayed at this property. Fantastic and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Middleton House was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. The home was spotless, well stocked and a comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

pamela m., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
A wonderful home in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for downtown wedding
This house was a perfect setting for wedding prep. We stayed there with family. The dining room was perfect for having hair and make up done- out of the way from foyer and kitchen areas so other guests not in the way of day of wedding prep. Kitchen is large and great for entertaining. Each guest room has a bathroom and upper level rooms allowed privacy from the main level. Very clean and we also enjoyed the very lovely screened in porch. Close and within walking distance of our venues. Our stay couldn't be more perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house!
We rented the house this past weekend for a family wedding and couldn’t of been happier with the accommodations. Staying in a historic home in downtown Lexington was just perfect. You can easily walk to the restaurants and shops, as well as to the universities. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family or group of friends
The property is very well layed out and thoughtfully appointed to be very comfortable. The location near town is extremely convenient, and invaluable to be able to walk to and from Washington & Lee events. The 3 parking spots behind the house are a big bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan P., Earlysville Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
The house is right on the edge of downtown. There is a pizza restaurant right next door. There was some noise from there at night but not too late. It was graduation weekend so there were also some house parties going on in the neighborhood. Our only issue is that we were never able to contact the host either during or after our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House!
We found this property to be clean and very well stocked with necessary items. The kitchen was well equipped! The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. It was good to have the one downstairs suite for an elderly mother. The rooms all flowed well for a gathering we enjoyed after the VMI graduation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L., Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Great in town location clean and well equipped
We visited with our daughter. W&L senior
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T., Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend.
Awesome back drop for the bride and her family. The parlor and dining room made an awesome backdrop for the bridal parties preparation, and the garden for photos before the ceremony. The host is a landscape artist and many of his works are on display. Beautiful home and gracious host made for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023