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Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn

Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn

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The Victorian Stagecoach Inn - Front Porch
North wing - the historic Stagecoach Inn and Tavern (formerly 2 story log home)
Main Street Porch - with swing seat, rockers, and bench
On the National Registar of Historic Places.
Gourmet style kitchen with stainless steel Jennair stove, dishwasher & 2 refrs

Overview of Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Russellville, KY
  • Popular LocationLogan County Courthouse12 min walk
  • Popular LocationLogan Memorial Hospital4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBaker Natural Area4 min drive
  • AirportPaducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bridge Room

1 Single Bed

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Drawing Rm Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Library / Study Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Rose Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Stagecoach Inn Room

2 Double Beds

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn

Our home is a pre-civil war era Italianate style Victorian home furnished with many period antiques. Located one hour north of Nashville in the quiet historical town of Russellville, Logan County, KY. Our property is also known as the Wallace-Byrne Home and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was a Stage Coach Inn and Tavern in the early 1800's.

The home is 4600 square feet plus another 500+ square feet of covered porches. It has five (or six) ample bedrooms and beds enough to sleep up to 17 people (all linens included). There are also couches, air mattresses, and sleeping bags. Four bathrooms have all been added over time. The main floor has 10' ceilings with a formal parlor, two dining rooms, and a master bedroom suite. The other bedrooms are located upstairs. The slaves quarters and external kitchen are now replaced with a two car garage.

The kitchen is updated to modern gourmet style with stainless steel appliances including Jennair gas stove (two ovens, 6 burners, plus hotplate), dishwasher, and two refrigerators. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pans, utensils, and imperishable food stock for your use.

The home is within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and seven churches and many other historically significant homes in the Russellville Historic District. Our home historically was on the outside edge of town on what used to be called “High Street” -- which made it quite suitable for being a stagecoach inn and tavern. Now we are in the center of the town on the south edge of the historic district at the foot of the hills.

The builder of the original log house (parlor and dining room with loft above) was William Wallace, possible direct descendant of the William Wallace made famous by Mel Gibson in the movie “Brave Heart”. Wallace was appointed Circuit Court Judge in 1807 with a jurisdiction covered 5 counties and some 160 miles. Wallace was a Jeffersonian in politics and was a presidential elector in the National Electoral College in 1808. One of his more famous young attorney apprentices was Joseph Emory Davis, eldest brother of Jefferson Davis who later was the President of the Southern Confederacy.

A FORMER OWNER OF OUR HOME WAS SHOT BY THE JESSE JAMES GANG - and lived. This was Mr Nimrod Long the banker who was shot in the head during the bank robbery March 20, 1868 - The James gang robbed the Southern Deposit Bank in Russellville, Kentucky for $14,000. Long & wife purchased our house in 1877 leaving it to his eldest son for $1 in 1881.

The Victorian home was originally heated by eight coal fireplaces. You can still see the original coal shoot, including its own little driveway ramp up from the street, at the southwest corner. A young slave was responsible for keeping the coal bins full during winter. You can see the remains of coal throughout the coal cellar located under the Parlor. In the north yard closest to the NE entrance is a Buckeye tree (thought to be over 150 years old). This is the tree made famous by the Ohio State University mascot (but most Ohioans have never seen this kind of tree or its nut). Unfortunately this tree was damaged by a storm in 2010 and only partially stands today. But we still have a bucket of buck-eye nuts. On the north east corner of the property behind the garage by the stone fence is a concrete pad that we understand was approximately where the slave quarters were located. The original kitchen was located about where the garage is today.

Consequently, this is an older home with some updated ammenities. Our neighbors are mostly current or retired educators that love history and are very friendly and helpful. Many neighbors are active in the areas historic societies and civil war groups. If your party is really seeking a condo or set of hotel rooms style outing, please do not contact me about renting our house. This is for people who can enjoy the country and appreciate the differences of an older home.

Free WIFI Access - After long holding out that the modern era has no place in a pre-civil war home, we installed a new N-Router to provide secured internet service throughout the grounds. If you enjoy the historic aumbiance, you can ignore the wifi -- however, if you need access for work or other reasons...it is now available free with your stay. We have also have a wifi enabled DVD/blue ray player and free NetFlix for our guests to enjoy downloadable movies from a large list of options.

We recently added a 'bicycle built for two'. The tandum bike is available for check out from our in town manager.

Upon your arrival, our in-town manager will meet you with the keys, show you the house, answer questions and will try to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The whole house will be yours....its like staying in a historic home museum, yet reasonably priced. Feel free to ask the owner for more details and non-profit discounts.

Keywords: Historic Home / Museum Like / Free Wifi & Netflicks/ Quaint Historic Town 50 Miles N. of Nashville

Property manager

Tim Reddington
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
With prior written permission only

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 30
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Russellville

Located in Russellville, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Baker Natural Area and Lake Malone, while Shaker Museum and Octagon Hall Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

  • Logan County Courthouse - 12 min walk
  • Logan Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Baker Natural Area - 4 min drive
  • Kentucky Downs - 40 min drive
  • National Corvette Museum - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
  • Colonial Inn - 19 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In - 2 min drive
  • Arby's - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn located?

Located in the heart of Russellville, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Logan County Courthouse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Logan Memorial Hospital and Baker Natural Area. Shaker Museum and Lake Malone are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Amenities

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multi-Generational Family Reunion
The thing we loved most about this house was having three generations of family together. We were in town for a family reunion and having all of us together in one home meant coffee together in the mornings and conversations into the evenings. The house is beautiful and I felt like we stepped back in time, yet, at the same time, had modern conveniences like the refrigerator and the coffee maker, etc. it’s located close to the cute downtown area of Russellville. Thanks to the owners for allowing us into your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yesteryear.
This was a Girl's Trip and the house was perfect! We loved wandering through the house and enjoying the sense of long ago. We were all wishing we had dresses of the era to wear. The house was very roomy and we were able to come together in one room to eat our meals or to visit. With plenty of space for little ones to play (inside and out). An excellent place for large families. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. And there were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. We are all looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the past
Great idea. Would be good to have luggage racks and place to hang cub master bedroom and easier shower setup in master
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sherryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay
Our second time here and it was just as nice. Would recommend to anyone needing a place for multiple people in a small town in a friendly neighborhood. The owners are very friendly and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Reddington

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Business Consultant and Property Investor that has learned to love the style of the old mid-South. Our home in Russellville was remodeled into an early Victorian style prior to the civil war. We hope to perhaps retire there someday. 'They don't build them like this anymore.' We trust you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The historic town is so well preserved, people in the area are great, you can literally walk to about everything in town, wake up to church bells, know your neighbors, etc. We really love Russellville and that whole area north of Nashville.

What makes this property unique

This is a one-of-a-kind historic home listed on the National Historic Register. It is like staying in a museum. Truly a unique home stay.

Surrounded by other historic homes and historic spots like Shakertown, Jefferson Davis birthplace, and the bank that Jesse James robbed in unique, We love buying antiques, relaxing at home, reading up on how the home was historically significant during the civil war and other early victorian periods.

In fact, A FORMER OWNER OF OUR HOUSE WAS SHOT BY JESSE JAMES AND LIVED (Nimrod Long was the owner between 1877-1881, then he and his wife gave it to his oldest son for $1 - shot by Jesse James Gang during a robbery of the bank March 20th 1868). You cannot get more unique than this home! Come and explore for yourselves.

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