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The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena

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Interior
Interior
Steps away from Rupp Arena, 2-3 minute walk. City view is amazing at night!
Patio includes a gas grill and Fire Pitt. Wood can be Pre purchased on request
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Rupp Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Kentucky
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena

Newly remodeled, historic apartment above a working Aveda Salon & Spa, walkable to everything!
Events, nightlife, historic landmarks, opera house, Rupp, Lex Live, urban outfitters, old school coffee & more! Leave your car behind, and enjoy walking around our hometown. Proximity to UK campus cannot be beat, in town for move in day or graduation… you are central to it all.
Parking isnt free, but the views are!!!

Property manager

Shawna Connors

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Trash cans located on Mill Street against neighbors residence. May use any of the cans.
All towels can be left in bathroom on floor.
Dishwasher detergent is provided in bowl on sink
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No sublease no
Must list all guests
Must provide valid ID

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kentucky Horse Park and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, while Red Barn Radio and Lexington Ballet Company are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rupp Arena or The Red Mile Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Lexington Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rupp Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Kentucky - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Red Mile Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LexLive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCarthy's Irish Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tony's of Lexington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old School Coffee - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena located?

Located in Downtown Lexington, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Triangle Park and Rupp Arena. University of Kentucky is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great spot in downtown Lexington!

This property is so pretty! The beds were super comfy, the location was perfect for walking wherever we needed, and the property manager let us check in early so we had plenty of time before our event to get settled. 10/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really loved the historic features and feel of this property. It was spacious, comfortable and updated just enough without taking away from the historic appeal. We could walk everywhere we wanted, especially downtown. Most importantly, for this stay, it is a very short distance to Rupp. We were in town for graduation and easily walked the two short blocks to the arena while watching the heavy traffic all day long. We used the kitchen island and living room as a place for our graduate and a few friends to relax before graduation. They also didn’t have to worry about the traffic and simply walked to Rupp. We would stay here again even without going to graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa M.

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

Unexpected visitor

I booked the property for a weekend because of the location. I love historic buildings and this one looked well kept, updated, and clean. Upon arrival everything looked great and check in went smoothly. Around 2 am I heard a strange noise like something was hitting the window. I turned to see what was going on and a bat was flying around the room. After around 5 minutes of it going from one end of the room to other I grabbed my phone and started recording as proof for the property manager. It flew by me one last time and went toward an exposed brick wall with several holes in it and I couldn’t find it anymore. I immediately contacted the property owner and VRBO. The timeliness of the communication of the property owner was great. Unfortunately, I did not feel comfortable staying the second night and asked for a refund for just the second night. After a lot of communication instead of anything even close to half of what we paid for the weekend we got a ridiculous inconvenience fee of 150 refunded. I absolutely love the idea of a historical building, but you need to make sure it’s secure before renting it out. The bat came and went without any windows or doors being opened. The owner has decided that the bat flew in whenever we came in, but no explanation as to how it got out. I was very disappointed in how this was handled and would not recommend renting from this owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shawna Connors

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This is our hometown! We enjoy the music scene, the foodie areas, hiking, local scenes and history that this area has to offer. Of course we cant forget the Bourbon too 😜

Why they chose this property

Our area is both iconic with views of Rupp and Central Bank & Big Blue Building. Steps away from City center in one direction & UK campus in another. Mill street is a beautiful tree lined, historic home street. We call it our little slice of Charleston. Sitting on this corner gives you both the charm of an historic area and the convenience of city life.

What makes this property unique

The Merchant is over 200 years old. Built when KY was only 20 years old. You have original floors in your space, high ceilings and a city view. The space is located above a salon & spa… perfect for any girls get away. Ot has the feel of a historic home with the privacy of a walk up apartment. Everything has been freshly remodeled to accommodate your travels.

Languages:

English