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The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House!

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and a window with stained glass.
A room with a patterned tapestry hanging on the wall, a wooden beam with hooks, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Kansas
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House!

Beautiful guest home with lots of natural light in the center of town. The Hendry House is a restored historic house that survived Quantrill's Raid.
The house has central air, newer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 2 large bedrooms, ceiling fans and washer and dryer included. This unique place has a style all its own. This home can only be booked for 30+ days as per City of Lawrence restrictions.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 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 # 3353179vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Lawrence

Downtown Lawrence, a neighbourhood in Lawrence, is home to this holiday home. University of Kansas and Hobbs Park Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Baker Wetlands and Conrad & Viola McGrew Nature Preserve. Lawrence Arts Center and Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Kansas - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 10 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Logie's on Mass - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wheatfields - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Stand at The Casbah - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leroy's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red Lyon Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hendry House. Beautiful Historic House! located?

Located in Downtown Lawrence, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lawrence Arts Center and University of Kansas. Massachusetts Street and Watkins Community Museum of History are also within 10 minutes. Lawrence Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in this lovely historic home! It has so much character and we loved the comfortable, homey touches... it felt like we were staying with family! The location was absolutely perfect for us, with pretty much everything we wanted to do within walking distance. Thank you for opening up your home to us and making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was as listedThe entrance is in the rear of the building with off street parking behind the building
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were very comfortable, the host helpful and the location excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location tons of space
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, very centrally located. Had everything I needed for a week long stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Excellent guest. Left everything very clean. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay in the Hendry house. The location and parking are the best thing about this place- it's right off Mass street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this little gem. So close to all the happenings on Mass, but really didn't have a lot of noise to deal with. Well insulated property! The amenities were great! Loved the baby pack & play, high chair and some toys although we had brought our own as we were in town to see family and new grandchildren! Thank you for making our stay special, easy and affordable! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The historic Hendry House has been restored to be a well-situated home near downtown Lawrence. It was a perfect place for a weekend away with my daughter!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Comfortable beds, has 1.5 bathrooms which was nice. Would definitely book again for a Lawrence weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Had a great stay. The location is excellent. House is great with lots of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect what we needed. Clean home with great location. Hosts were very accommodating. Will stay here again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Easy access (walking distance even) to everything in downtown area. Charming historical home with modern day updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant

Clean, great location, very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good location to downtown Lawrence

Lodgings were adequate for my stay and walk to Mass Ave shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location close to Mass Ave

Very nice property with off street parking close to Mass Ave and everything in Lawrence.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Really close to downtown Lawrence close to KU and a cute little downtown area. Great forgetting and shopping. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to downtown and historic neighborhoods

Comfortable with all the amenities we needed. Our lower unit had good parking off the alley. Easy walk to the Saturday Farmers Market and our favorite coffee/pastries at Barker on Mass. definitely recommend this stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lawrence

We had a great stay at this wonderful historic property. Very comfortable and inviting
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal, quiet and beautiful location

A perfect homebase for my weeklong stay in Lawrence. I felt very much at home. Monica, the host is attentive and generous and I’m very grateful for the time I’ve spent here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good way to visit Lawrence

The beds were super comfy. The bathroom supplies (towels, cloths, paper) were well stocked and nicely arranged. Check in/out was a breeze. And the close proximity to downtown was incredible. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This looked like a great property but I unfortunately wasn’t able to stay here — there was no check-in information provided, and I wasn’t able to get any response from the host when I actually got there, so I had no choice but to cancel the reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and Historic Home

We had a great time in Lawrence! The home is very conveniently located near Mass Street and the University. We were able to walk to Lawrence Beer Co. and the Burger Stand. Despite winter storm Blair, we were warm in the house. Parking was very easy in the alley. With the winter storm, Monica sent over someone to clear the parking area of snow and we were able to get out at our checkout.We would absolutely stay again! Hopefully without a winter storm next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Historic home

Beautiful historic home in a great location close to downtown. Be aware that we had plumbing problems which were not resolved during our stay and that there are tenants living upstairs. Also there is not a garden or a barbecue outside. There is a lovely porch swing and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better Than Expected!

After our original rental for graduation weekend canceled last minute, I was not sure what we would end up with. Hendry House was one of two places still available that weekend, and it was perfect. The location was ideal, we walked to everything! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had what we needed. At times you could hear people upstairs, but they were quiet and respectful. The only thing that was missing was some outside seating. There is a porch swing, and it was noted we could use it, but that definitely felt like more of the upstairs people’s space and we did not want to intrude. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome trip to Lawrence!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Lawrence and the property was absolutely perfect for our needs! It's in a great location, close to Mass Street and easily walkable to local amenities. The house was clean and really well equipped and had what I can only describe as THE MOST COMFORTABLE BED THAT I'VE EVER SLEPT IN! The washer and drier were really useful to have as we have onward travel so could travel with a full suitcase of clean clothing. Monica communicated really well and worked around our late arrival so that we could just walk right in and go to bed. We really enjoyed our whole stay in Lawrence, made even better by the great accommodation and we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we're headed to Lawrence.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Monica Olivera

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Why they chose this property

The Hendry House is a unique historic property.

What makes this property unique

Next to Beautiful downtown Lawrence and walking distance to Kansas University Campus! Perfect for KU fans!

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