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THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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

THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!

Welcome to a unique downtown Lexington rental experience...'The Garden Vault' at Olde Hurst Place. This formerly industrial space is complete with a high-end chef's kitchen, wine cooler, bourbon bar and stylistic features to thrill the most cultured of guests!

Long stays are welcome here! Receive 20% off the nightly rate for stays of 7+ nights, and 30% off for stays of 29+ nights! Complimentary weekly housekeeping is also included for stays of a week or longer. Rate discounts are factored into our online price quotes.

What is The Garden Vault? The building dates back to the 1920s and had many different lives, most notably as the business location for the Brinks Armored Car Company for 30 years. Upon purchasing the property in the 1970s, Brinks installed a 14’ by 14’ vault secured by a 12,000 lb. vault door which is still in place, as you can see in our photo slideshow (the vault door is not however within the living space you will occupy). In 2009, Rett’s Landscaping bought the property. Rett’s findings on his travels abroad to Europe and Asia resulted in the antique art pieces that are now housed in the vault. The property’s name is a result of the building’s rich history as home to these two businesses. Additional unique features include sliding barn doors sourced from historic Lexington farms, reclaimed lighting from decommissioned German and British ships, a bathtub and kitchen sink converted from ancient stone feed troughs, and operational fountains throughout the living space. It has all the comforts of home including Pottery Barn bedding and linens, WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen with All Clad cookware. This space is perfect for any type of “event” given the wide indoor/outdoor space and the industrial/commercial appliances. There are place settings for 20 people and parking for up to 4 cars -2 in the front open area of the building and 2 more inside the gated gravel area. Come experience this authentic bit of culture in one of the most charming cities in the American south, Lexington, KY!

PETS: Dogs are permitted with specific approval. Please include the breed and age of your dog in an inquiry prior to booking so that we can consider and approve. $100 pet cleaning fee will apply plus $25 per pet day.

NOTE:
-The office for Rett's Landscaping still occupies the front of the building. The middle section is a garage/storage area and the vault apartment is located at the back of the building. The door to get in is located behind the gates that enclose the gravel parking area.
-The parking area and path to the door is gravel, which makes it a little difficult for rolling luggage and can be tough on footwear!
-For guests who are noise sensitive, it is worth noting this is a downtown location located right off main street so there is some "city noise".
-The bedrooms are side by side and enclosed only by unusual doors (as shown in photos) - one has two barn doors that close together and the other is enclosed by a fogged glass garage style roll down door. Only one of the bedrooms has a closet - the other has a dresser with drawers.

Property manager

The Holiday Life Lexington - Lisa & Casey Potter

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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

About the neighborhood

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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Transylvania University - 10 min walk
  • Lexington Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Rupp Arena - 18 min walk
  • University of Kentucky - 3 min drive
  • The Red Mile Racetrack - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martine's Pastries - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carson's Food & Drink - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Belle's Cocktail House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Third Street Stuff - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪East End Tap And Table - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See! located?

Located in Downtown Lexington, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thoroughbred Park, Rupp Arena, and University of Kentucky. Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and The Kentucky Theater are also within 10 minutes.

THE GARDEN VAULT - Culture-Filled Downtown Loft-Style Property, A Must See! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Infinite O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and unique property
Super great place to stay, with in walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

clare O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique property
A unique property that was such fun to stay in. An extra bedroom would have made it perfect as the living space is extremely large for just 2 double bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky Adventure
We enjoyed your beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Leann S., Imperial, ne

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place terrible location
Property was very clean and could be spectacular if it had more a home feel. King bed would be nice. My biggest issue was location. Did not feel completely safe. It had plenty of privacy but stupid me thought I would go for a walk and I got just a block away and did not like the appearance of the people some homeless and I was addressed by two men in a car that scared me terrible. I realize a woman alone and I shouldn’t of ventured but it was one block so the property is next to maybe low income housing. No judgment on that but the two men in the car that drove past and said hey sweet thing did not settle well. I didn’t run but got to safety very very fast and continued to be scared the rest of the stay. Place is unique and would be great for an entertaining group but for a woman alone or woman with kids I wouldn’t recommend unless you are conceal and carry. Tough neighborhood!!! That part scared and saddened me and I have stayed in some large cities alone this was the most unsafe I have ever felt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, unique space.
This property was great for what we wanted. Only suggestions would be to make main living area a bit more comfortable with more seating, rugs and possibly more art on the walls. Great stay overall though. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

stephen r.

Cool place, good location, housekeeping needs improving
We enjoyed all the space and quirkiness of this property. It is very well located for seeing Lexington; everything we wanted to do was within an easy drive. There were plenty of towels, the kitchen had everything you need and once you left it run for a while - plenty of hot water. The downsides: The deep gravel yard leading up to the door is very difficult to manage if you are not sure-footed/wearing heels/dragging a roller suitcase. No housekeeping had taken place between the last guests and us - there were dirty/used linens on the beds, dirty dishes in the dishwasher and laundry in the washer and dryer. We had to hunt for additional toilet paper by going through to the attached garden business. And if you enjoy sleeping, bring earplugs; the industrial refrigerator is very, very loud when it cycles on, which it does frequently.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness
New year
Great place to stay. We celebrated New Years with our son and it had everything we needed to make a great dinner, sit and enjoy the night. Perfect for our dog and if it was warmer and not so rainy we could’ve used the fire pit. Only glitch was we couldn’t get any of the big games on the tv. A suggestion is making sure you have all the apps you need for Roku. Overall great space and hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

mary p., Evanston Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
such a cool vibe and open space
great place for entertaining or just hanging out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
The property was great for me and the location awesome. It was very quiet and provided a great place for our stay. The gravel is a little hard to walk on would love a stone pathway. Did not get to enjoy the outside but I will rent again when back in Lexington!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019