Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown
About this house rental
Situated in Lexington, this charming house for $295 per night is a great option for your next vacation. 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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lexington, VA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(114 Reviews)
5.0
Stayed at this property for my son VMI graduation! Excellent accommodations!
5.0
We had a wedding in Lexington and stayed at this property. Fantastic and spacious.
5.0
Middleton House was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. The home was spotless, well stocked and a comfortable.
5.0
A wonderful home in a great location.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
We were in town for our daughter’s game
The house was well equipped and very comfortable.
Couldn’t ask for a better location
See you soon!
5.0
Owner was very accommodating and flexible. We were able to check in early. A spacious historic house that was very well appointed with many amenities including mid-19th century furnishings. Very nice appliances and well stocked table and glass ware. The location was ideal, as you can easily walk to shops, restaurants, the campuses of Washington and Lee as well as VMI, and historical sites.
The only issue was internet connectivity for rooms furthest from the router. Rooms for the most part had a strong signal.
We would definitely come back and stay.
5.0
Large house, excellent location downtown, walk to everything!
5.0
Rented Middleton House for Homecoming weekend. It’s the perfect location with walking distance to shops and restaurants and all the alumni activities. The house is beautifully restored and charming inside and out. We also loved the privacy of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. My only critique is they could upgrade to king sized beds for a little more luxury. I would definitely stay here again!
5.0
House was nicer than pictures showed. Very clean and welcoming with fresh flowers. Great location for walking to great restaurants and the ice cream store!
5.0
Great house for a quick trip to Lexington, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy the fall weather.
5.0
Loved everything about this home. Large rooms. Great first floor bedroom suite, which was perfect for grandmom. The screened porch was lovely for relaxing. The kitchen was well stocked for any cooking needs. Our son will be at VMI for the next four years and we plan to stay here again.
5.0
A welcoming, comfortable home walking distance to shops, restaurants and breweries! The private yard is a wonderful oasis while inside the city! We highly recommend this home to anyone coming to Lexington, VA!
5.0
Spacious and lovely, perfect location
5.0
Great location and very clean! !This house has met all of our expectations.
5.0
We loved the location and the house had a warm inviting feel. We definitely would stay there again.
5.0
The pictures on the VRBO website of this home do not do it justice. It is much larger than we expected and is nicely decorated. The screened in porch was one of our favorite spots. The home is centrally located and within walking distance to everything in Lexington including the Washington & Lee and VMI campus. The home owner graciously allowed us to have a late check out since our flight was in the late afternoon in Roanoke.
5.0
Fabulous Property, so spacious, great location, wonderfully appointed, every room in the house including the screened porch - just perfect! House just as in photos. We have many happy memories from this special weekend, celebrations and having this home as a base to which to enjoy it all was icing on the cake! The morning of the day we departed, we had a delight seeing a beautiful hummingbird flitting about the butterfly bush in the garden outside the kitchen nook - place is magical!
5.0
This house was fabulous in many ways, e.g. character, attention to period details, location, private parking, bathrooms for each bedroom, garden fenced yard, paintings by owner, great kitchen, screened porch and many more features. We thoroughly enjoyed the history and comfortable nature of our stay.
5.0
Everything was very nice. One window lock is missing in the kitchen.
5.0
We stayed here to compete at Dressage at Lexington in July. The property is beautiful, comfortable, well-maintained, and walking distance to our favorite restaurants. Management was helpful and responsive. We can't wait to stay again!
5.0
We so enjoyed our 2nd stay at this lovely, historic home!
5.0
Short walk to anywhere downtown, house is in great condition and well kept.
Owners were responsive, check in was simple.
Enjoyed everything about this house.
5.0
Loved this place and will definitely stay there again!
2.0
I reserved this property for 8 guests for our son's graduation from law school. My son, an Air Force Officer located in Montana was called to duty last minute and he and his wife could not make it. Also, my nieces boyfriend was not able to come. Thus as opposed to 8 guests we had 5. Owner had included an additional $645.00 for those three guests. I actually did not realize until after the stay that owner had charged extra for additional guests - my fault for not being observant. When I advised the owner that we had only 5 guests, owner says I had to advise him 90 days prior to stay to get a refund. Owner makes no exception for our military men and women who serve our country and are called to duty last minute. I gave owner the opportunity to reconsider and I could have obtained a letter for my son had owner requested but he just wanted to keep all the money.I own a vacation rental in Florida and would never treat my guest this way. Beware and do not make a reservation and include additional guests. Only reserve for the minimum of two guests and add others right before your stay if necessary. If you do not, and if some members of your group can not come and you do not remember to make - or can not make a change within 90 days because of last minute changes - the owner is very happy to keep your money even though his home was not burdened by the additional guests. I have a copy of his email reply where he says it has to be 90 days and will post if owner denies.In addition the internet was very spotty at various places in the home. I also sent owner several emails during our stay for various items in need of repair in the home. The dining room table had a swing out leg to support the table and the pin attaching the leg was missing so the leg is very loose and can fall right off. Also, one shade fell off when I pulled the string - I can post those messages to the owner should he claim I broke them.
5.0
This home was one of the most well-appointed homes we have stayed in! It is in the middle of town and walking distance to everything. So roomy and renovated. I am hoping we can return.
5.0
We travel a lot. We stay at many different houses. This was by far the cleanest, most tastefully decorated, most enjoyable house ever. Can’t wait to rent here same time next year! The kitchen was beautifully stocked. The bedrooms were large. The house was located so conveniently in town within walking distance to restaurants. Thank you Peter Sils!
5.0
House was tidy, clean and ideally located in Lexington!
5.0
This was our second time staying at this home, always my first choice but only the second time it was available when we needed it. Lots of space to gather and sleep for a large group. The house is quaint and charming, great bathrooms and kitchen. This time, our favorite things were the walkability of historic downtown Lexington and the screened porch since the weather was warm. We will definitely plan to stay again in the future!
5.0
What a great home!!! It is a great location, right in town and it is well equipped for an enjoyable vacation.
5.0
Great house for entertaining. Convenient kitchen set up, great Viking stove, grill , oven. Large dinning room and screened in porch are comfortable and accommodate 8-10 easily . The location is ideal for local restaurants and bars, several within walking distance. Bedrooms well appointed for privacy. Outstanding beds and linen.
5.0
Perfect location to enjoy Lexington. We enjoyed the updated kitchen. The house has everything one needs and was so clean. Can’t wait to return!
5.0
The property was perfect for our needs. Great location and enjoyed sitting on the porch. We were traveling with our small dogs so it was nice to have a backyard. We had a nice visit with our daughter at W&L and the kitchen was well stocked and enabled me to make home cooked meals! Will stay here again.
5.0
We had a great time in Lexington and loved this house. We are already talking about renting it again in the future.
5.0
Wonderful and large old home very nicely remodeled in fantastic location in Lexington historic district.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lexington?
The average price for a rental in Lexington is $175 per night. This rental is $120 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Restored 1840 House with Gardens in Historic Downtown?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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