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The Heart of the City

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An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs under a large umbrella with string lights.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, kettle, and hanging mugs.
A two-story house with a front porch, a brick foundation, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Kansas
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lawrence, KS
  • Place, Massachusetts Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawrence Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the balcony.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1604410vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lawrence

Located on a river, this holiday home is in East Lawrence, a neighbourhood in Lawrence. Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Orchards Corners and Park Plaza. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Booth Family Hall of Athletics are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
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Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Kansas - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 9 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Logie's on Mass - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wheatfields - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Stand at The Casbah - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leroy's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Lyon Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Heart of the City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Heart of the City located?

Located in East Lawrence, this holiday 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved every bit of our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little apartment! It is so close to Mass street!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this cute apartment! Location to Mass Street was excellent; just a short walk to Barker!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean, cute, and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very close to Mass St. Very clean and quiet. The host was very sweet and excellent communication. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for the money. Great mattress and so convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place is beautifully decorated and the plants make it feel homey. Cute cozy clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Very quiet and close to many things in Lawrence. The atmosphere was very welcoming and inviting. It truly felt like a place to just sit and relax without worrying, and as if you are at home. Enjoyed every day and this will be our place the next getaway we do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We loved staying at this property! Such a great location with access to mass street very close by!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent option when Lawrence hotels are full.. amazing location to Mass Ave. Friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Wonderful location and great place!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Downtown Apartment

We enjoyed our stay. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown, nice deck, the property was clean upon arrival, check-in/out was easy, the host was friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Very clean and spacious. Perfect for our needs Host were very helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little gem in Lawrence

We cannot wait to come back. Perfect location. Adorable unit. Overall A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This VRBO was the perfect hub for our trip to Lawrence. It’s close to Mass Street and all the restaurants, shops and coffee spots that has to offer. Check in was easy and the owner promptly responded to all communications. I would recommend this place for your Lawrence visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Spent 2 nights while in town for daughter's graduation from KU. Very quiet and comfortable place. Appreciated the local information provided by host via text.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and great location!

This place has it all! Spacious and clean rooms with lots of amenities… you will want for nothing! The host was responsive and very nice too. Wonderful location… walkable to so many places! The only thing I would recommend is to modify the VRBO map location to be closer to the actual location (which is on Rhode Island, between 9th and 10th if you’re wondering). But this may be a maps or VRBO thing. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was on a quiet neighborhood street two blocks from the heart of Mass Street where you'll find lots of bars and restaurants. The property was adorable and has very comfortable beds and furniture in the living area. The bathroom is huge and the shower has fantastic water pressure! Nice lighting and decor. I used one of the yoga mats they supplied for a workout as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near everything off Mass St.

Quaint upstairs apartment in older downtown Lawrence area, just 2 short blocks from lower Mass St. We were able to walk to all the stores and restaurants downtown with ease as well as walk up the hill to the KU campus for the football game in about 15 mins. Neighborhood was quiet, neighbors seemed nice. Note, the owners also use the upstairs of the house which share the A/C, so it would be good to communicate that prior to setting the air up/down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as expected from the pictures online. Perfect for what I needed for my stay

Smooth, owners were accommodating and easy in and out (except for the rain)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

The property was easy to find with clear check in procedures. It was clean upon arrival. The bathroom has beautiful light for doing makeup and hair. The bed is comfortable and extra linens were provided. Location is perfect - just a short, safe walk to Mass St.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Conveniently located to historic district. Second floor walk-up. Not handicapped accessible. The television only had Roku, not cable. Could not obtain local broadcast channels like NBC and Fox. Notwithstanding, enjoyed the property. Owners pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice

Nice place and perfect location. Also appreciated good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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