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Elegant & Historic 1805 Thomas January Hemp House

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Place, Transylvania University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lexington Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lexington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elegant & Historic 1805 Thomas January Hemp House

The completely renovated 1805 Thomas January Hemp House is located in beautiful downtown Lexington in the Gratz Park Historic District. Just a short walk to the best dining and nightlife Lexington has to offer. This early Federal house is a perfect & convenient place to stay for a quick getaway, college visit, girl's weekend, Keeneland, weddings, showers, Horse Park events, business events, reunions or any other reason. The 1787 Morrison log cabin located next door is also available for rent.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2444184vb
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 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

About the area

Lexington

Downtown Lexington, a neighbourhood in Lexington, is home to this holiday home. Explorium and West Sixth Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and Triangle Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Keeneland Racing Course or Rupp Arena.
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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Transylvania University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lexington Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lexington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rupp Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Kentucky - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Triangle Park Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mama Tequila - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's On Short - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stagger Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant & Historic 1805 Thomas January Hemp House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant & Historic 1805 Thomas January Hemp House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant & Historic 1805 Thomas January Hemp House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant & Historic 1805 Thomas January Hemp House located?

Located in Downtown Lexington, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Transylvania University and University of Kentucky. Hunt-Morgan House and Lexington Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Great stay for basketball weekend

Great, historical property in the heart of downtown Lex. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Friends Trip

We stayed as a group of 5 for the weekend and the house was in a perfect location to explore the city. John was responsive and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bedroom downstairs is next to street and windows need to have light blocking curtains as all lights shine in the bedroom and makes it very hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful, renovated property in a nice neighborhood with excellent access to everywhere in Lex. Easy parking and a nice patio area with great outdoor seating. The 6 beds all had good mattresses. Host was kind and knowledgeable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Great location

This house was perfect for a group of : couples. Kitchen well stocked. Clean. Comfortable beds. Owner attentive to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana P.

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

Family long weekend

This is a lovely historic home in beautiful downtown Lexington. The bedrooms are comfortable and there is good AC and the host was responsive when the TV did not work. However the WiFi is poor so it was impossible to work here. The upholstered furniture in living areas also needs refreshing in order to make the living room a comfy space for a family of four. Fortunately, the house is within easy walking distance of many downtown attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
We are glad that Dana appreciated our lovely historic home and its extremely convenient location. Once she was instructed to use the correct remote for each of the three separate TV’s, there was not a TV issue. All of the TV’s work fine. As for the WiFi issue, we were never contacted that this was a problem. The home is equipped with the highest speed fiber (1 G) that is available. It is possible that internet may have been down for part of their stay due to storm activity. However not being notified of the WiFi issue we couldn’t help to resolve the connection problem. We are always available to address all questions. I don’t recall this being an issue with any other of our satisfied guests. John and Janie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Girls Annual Kentucky 3 Day Event Trip

We are very pleased we decided to stay at this property instead of a hotel. The location is in a beautiful historic neighborhood within walking distance of many restaurants. Getting to the Kentucky Horse Park was an easy 15 min drive. To top it off the beds were very comfortable and it was impeccably clean. In addition, our host was very responsive when we had questions. Thanks for a great location for our girls weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaine S.

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

Wonderful Location!

This house was perfectly located for our plans in Lexington! We were able to walk to brunch at The Apiary and to other good, eclectic spots to eat. It was a very short drive to other places we wanted to go. We enjoyed staying in an historic property that is more unique than most rentals and found it less formal than the photos may make it appear. We easily found everything we needed for our stay here (but I confess that I didn’t cook given the many options to eat out nearby!). The host provided detailed information prior to our arrival which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

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

Perfect cottage in downtown Lexington!

Beautiful historic cottage overlooking Transy campus and walking distance to wonderful shops and dining. Well appointed with everything you will need for your stay. Comfortable back patio with many shade trees. Broadway can be quite noisy, so if you are a light sleeper you may want to bring a noise machine or earplugs. No issues with parking and the owner was very responsive when we had a question about the tv. Fun weekend in a lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Bridal party guys

The groom and his friends stayed here. Only issue had was air conditioner not keeping up. My husband went in and said was very hot. Big difference from ladies next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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

Great walkability, parking, and everything we needed!

It’s not often you find a house to stay at right in the midst of downtown that is walkable to food, drinks, and attractions and still has enough parking (3 cars in our group) anytime of day that you might leave and come back, but this place was perfect! We walked to some of our weekend fun and food and drove to others, no problem either way! Despite being historic and therefore “old,” the home’s AC kept up perfectly in the August heat and the amenities and appliances were all very modern and up to date. The furnishings and decor had a historic charm to them and the beds were all very comfortable (bedroom 1: two fulls, bedroom 2: two twins, bedroom 3: two queens). Each bedroom had enough space that we could choose any of them to set up a pack n play we brought for a baby, and we were delighted to find there was even a rocking chair which was so helpful with putting a baby to sleep in a new environment. Being so centrally located, some engine revving and sirens can be heard periodically even when using a white noise machine - however this did not hinder anyone in my party’s sleep during our stay. The upstairs bathroom has an amazingly long and spacious double vanity outside the toilet/shower door - so perfect for several people to be able to prepare all at once! In the kitchen, we found everything we needed during our stay. The hosts were responsive and seem to have thought of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Genuine Kentucky Decor

This home is designed like a Kentucky Home, in a good way. Beds were very comfortable. Decor was well done. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Downtown Lex comfort

Perfect location for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome stay!

We had an excellent experience!! Great communication with the owner who corrected a double booking issue by keeping the stress and anxiety levels low and with a quick solution. The house is amazing, the newly renovated kitchen and baths, the decorations, well stocked kitchen, parking and location are incredible! The special touches and care readily come through. We would rent from the owner again when back in Lexington!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tabitha H.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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