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Diamond House in the City

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Front from sidewalk
Front from corner
Family room from hall
Family room to dining room
Dining room from hall

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lexington, VA
  • Place, Virginia Military Institute
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington and Lee University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, VMI Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area

About this property

Diamond House in the City

Diamond Hill neighborhood blocks from VMI's Cameron Hall, Foster Stadium, and Barracks. Walking distance to W&L and downtown Lexington's dining, shopping, and attractions.



Ideal for 2-4 couples attending games or alumni events. Four bedrooms with queen beds.



House Rules to consider before booking:





  • Must be 25+ to rent


  • No pets


  • No smoking/vaping


  • No parties (we like our neighbors!)


  • Maximum 8 overnight guests


  • Exterior security cameras (we have never needed them!) active during stay

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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 # 3644624vb
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
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

Lexington

Lexington is home to this holiday home. Stonewall Jackson House and Lee Chapel and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Virginia Safari Park and Stonewall Jackson Grave. Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts and Boxerwood Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
Lexington, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Military Institute - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alumni Memorial Field - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stonewall Jackson House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • VMI Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brew Ridge Taps - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond House in the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond House in the City?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Diamond House in the City?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Diamond House in the City located?

Situated in Lexington, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Virginia Military Institute and Cameron Hall. Alumni Memorial Field and Washington and Lee University are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful and the beds very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Awesome stay

We really enjoyed our stay. House is in a great location and was even better than we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us! Enjoy the holidays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE BEST IN LEXINGTON! Close to downtown. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for the amazing compliment, Matthew! We can't wait to have you back at Diamond House soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the Diamond House - close to Lexington and VMI, gorgeous and well-equipped property, and plenty big enough to fit 4 adults and a toddler with room to spare! One of the best rentals I have ever stayed in - would absolutely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable home. Lovely decor, close to VMI and W&L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for the stay and review, Mica! We hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

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

Great stay for our family

This house was perfect for our family. We would happily stay there again when we’re in town. Walking distance to downtown and VMI/W&L. Great backyard too!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
We appreciate you staying with us, Meredith. Can't wait to host your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Beautiful home

Perfect location to VMI! The house and host were both amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
We enjoyed hosting your VMI family! Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Lacrosse Parents

We loved our stay at Diamond House! It is beautifully decorated and very comfortably furnished. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Excellent Lexington home

Lots of rooms, beautifully decorated, well stocked, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Excellent communication and responsiveness from hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Alison, thank you so much for staying with us at Diamond House! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Congrats on your daughter's success!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica c.

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

Amazing stay!

We loved everything about the house! It's in a perfect location, convenient to everything. The layout is great for multiple families, and the house has anything you could possibly need. The outside space is so relaxing and has plenty of parking. Hosts are incredible ~ we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you so much Jessica! We enjoyed having your group stay at Diamond House!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Beautiful property

Very clean and well-equipped for our W & L reunion! Beds were very comfortable and nice towels and linens. House is a quick walk to the campus. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thank you, Jennifer! We appreciate you staying at Diamond House. So glad you all enjoyed your reunion!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

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

Wonderful unique property with thoughtful hosts

We absolutely loved the layout and details of the house. Great property with super thoughtful hosts that provided many nice amenities. It felt like they were always available but never invasive, and didnt leave us with a laundry list of chores to do on checkout. Wished every vacation home experience was like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thank you Alexander! We really appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed our home and Lexington!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

SS

Wonderful and gracious hosts. The home is a gem! Every detail from the welcome snacks, the bathroom amenities and sleeping quarters were thoughtfully curated. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2024
We loved hosting your family and friends for W&L's Mockcon! Thanks for staying and enjoying Lexington!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

VMI family weekend

So great! Walking distance to everything and the house had plenty of room to spread out and we got to watch some great football on there 55 inch TVs and sit by the fire pit and enjoy the fall weather. Great memories were made. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
This makes us so happy, Matthew! Memories are what it's all about, thank you for allowing Diamond House to be a part of it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Charming home

We come in annually for a horse show at the Virginia horse park. This year we selected Diamond house as our place to stay. I don’t think I have ever been in a VRBO that was as clean and meticulous for the guests. The code for entrance made access very easy and our host were easy to communicate with. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Diane! We appreciate you making Diamond House part of your tradition this year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Couples Visit

We rented the Diamond House with some other parents while we were visiting our daughter at W&L. The house was super stylish and clean and everything was brand new and thoughtfully designed. The house had everything we needed and it was a short walk to campus. Marquis, the host, was very helpful and communicative. We look forward to staying here again. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you so much, Kimberly! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and can't wait to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is truly a fantastic home! It is so well appointed, clean, and comfortable. I appreciated the thoughtful details- snack basket offered on kitchen counter, thick quality towels, impeccable craftsmanship of the upgrades, fall decor that made it so welcoming, the Rockbridge tourist materials, and the show your VMI or W&L spirit garden flags were extra cute! You can really tell this house is loved and it was a treat to stay there for W&L parents weekend. Also, check in was a breeze and the owners were delightful to text with regarding the booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Reading your review absolutely made our day! We’re so happy you felt at home and appreciated the details that make this space special to us. Thank you, Missy, for being such wonderful guests and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope your W&L Parents Weekend was memorable and that we’ll see you again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Stephen & Marqui Simmons

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