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The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King

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Restored 1938 Brunswick Pool Table
Jam on a guitar or play the keyboards!
Historical Marker
Huge Living Room - Used to be Wall to Wall Gold and Platinum Records!
Sister's Kitchen - All Original!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • EverBank Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (VQQ-Cecil)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King

This historic home is the childhood home of the Van Zant family, including Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Ronnie Van Zant. The epic rise to fame of the original version of Lynyrd Skynyrd was tragically cut short by a plane crash in 1977 that took Ronnie's life, and that of several other members of the band. But their music will live forever, and hopefully this house will stand as well as a living tribute to the Van Zants. Inside this main house, you'll find some cool memorabilia, a vintage 1938 Brunswick pool table, and a retro 70's feel, to remind us all of the way things were, with a hint of nostalgia. Your visit will help ensure this house forever remains a part of Rock n Roll history! See also, our other three listings at VZH - the Annex, Studio, and Hideaway. Contact us to book larger groups! Please note: if you have sensitive allergies, any of the other three units would be better for you. This is a large unit, with many nooks and crannies, and although we do our absolute best to keep it spotless, it can get musty in the summer when the ACs are off for any length of time and a very few people have had allergy issues, although 99% of guests are fine and enjoy the 60's-70's vibe! This is not totally modern and it does upset a very tiny minority of guests who have sensitive allergies. Refunds will not be given if you book and fail to understand the retro vibe or if you have allergy issues.

Property manager

Todd Smith

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
6.0 out of 10, (6 reviews)
The Van Zant House

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

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

Jacksonville

Westside, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville, is home to this holiday home. Jacksonville Cruise Terminal and Lighthouse Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena or EverBank Stadium.
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Jacksonville, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Vincent's Medical Center - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • EverBank Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson Station - 9 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 15 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King located?

Located in Westside, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Criswell Park and Normandy Mall Shopping Center. Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center and Lighthouse Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Emily H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do not recommend at all

The home smells horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

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

VanZant house

Property is legendary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merry M M., Schenectady, NY

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

Stepping back in time

If you’re a music fan, pool player or just wanting to step back in time this is the place for you! Very cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

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

Roots of Southern Rock

The Van Zant house is a living memorial for fans of Ronnie Van Zant and family to enjoy. This home is not for modern conveniences and comfort. The pool table and musical instruments are a great addition. This place was exactly what I thought it would be, I enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

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

Awesome experience in a historical home!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Van Zant House...It was exactly how Todd described it...Very retro to keep with the vibe of the 60's and 70's...The location was great. We were within 30 minutes of all the Van Zant history sites, dive bars, restaurants, and even had a day at Neptune Beach! We had an awesome time and definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Awesome!

It brought me back to my teenage days growing up in Florida, remembering the legends that lived there, when their songs were released, it was an experience my daughter and I will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Amazing piece of history

This was an incredible experience for us. You have to realize that the house is not a modern, remodeled home. That would take away from everything that it should be, a very authentic form of the home Ronnie and his family grew up in. We also highly suggest anyone reach out to Gene Odom and do a tour with him. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for Skynyrd fans!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

We learned a lot of history by staying at this house

We had a lot of fun with some friends that go way back to high school. This place makes a good get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

My 17 year old is a huge Skynyrd fan so when we saw we could rent this property we jumped on it. Listing is very accurate. It is a 70s vibe. We had everything we needed, felt safe in the neighborhood, host was very easy to stay in contact with. My son is already ready to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Great history

Had really great weekend. Loved the history of the property-
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ora J.

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

Amazing Experience!

It was amazing to have the opportunity to experience staying in this historic home. Long live Skynyrd and God bless the Van Zant family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Sweet Home

Cool place. Neat slice of History right down the road from The Jug. Consider booking this place the more bookings the cooler this place can be. The pool room and the living room have great vibes. The home is older and could use some updating while keeping the 70s feel. Be a part of music history and let your rental dollars go to keeping the Rock n Roll in this place!!
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA F.

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

Bucket List

Thank you for allowing us to reminisce in the Van Zant family home! Absolutely awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Chris B.

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

Great experience

Could not miss the opportunity to stay at the Van Zant home.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

The perfect getaway for a rockstar experience

I only wish I could have stayed longer

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Beyond expectations

We had such a great time...house was set up beautifully-nostalgic yet w up to date amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

I successfully completed a long awaited bucket list item. Loved it and recommend highly !

I’ve loved Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ronnie Van Zant since 1973. When Oh I saw that the boyhood Home of Ronnie Van Zant and his family was available to rent on VRBO, I made arrangements with one of my friends who is also a huge fan to rent this home for a weekend. I was so excited when I got there I could hardly sleep! Just to imagine walking the same floors that Ronnie and his family walked was just amazing. It is an amazing experience and I would highly recommend to any Skynyrd fan ❤️🦅🎼🎸
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely Fantastic Experience!

We rented the house for the weekend. We are from Orlando and were seeing the Stones in concert. The house made the weekend! We are Skynyrd and .38 Special fans and to have stayed in the cradle of southern rock was truly amazing. We shot pool, cooked in the famous "Sister" Kitchen and slept in Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny's bedroom. My boyfriend and I loved checking out all the additions and house modifications done by Lacy himself. Todd the new owner along with help from Gene Odom and others did a truly outstanding job on saving this home and getting it back to the state it is in. It is so original. We loved the brick wallpaper and the nails which still remained in the kitchen walls from Marion's pictures. We had a blast and we will back! next time for a longer stay. Alan & Jen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Great Historical Experience

This property is what it is. It is in an ordinary neighborhood and it is an older property. It is also a work in progress. The owner is very accurate in describing it. With that said it is a historical property of the beginning of southern rock music and the great bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. if you are a fan there is no way you can say no to this property. It is a must see. I am very excited to visit again in the future to see the progress made in the renovations and restoration of this great home. Thank you so much for saving such an iconic landmark for rock fans everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Very Truthful Review

We stayed in the Van Zant house this past weekend. It was simultaneously MORE than I expected and LESS than I expected. We chose the property because my boyfriend is a huge Lynryd Skynryd and .38 Special fan. Because of the privilege of staying in the house the Van Zants grew up in, the experience was priceless. He got to take his guitars and play and sing in the house. I think the property will improve as they continue renovations, but it is lacking in some areas at this time. As of now, there is paneling peeling off the wall in the bathroom, there are several places where the floor is unfinished concrete, and the central a/c doesn't work. The house is not "retro 70s", it is real 70s. I didn't realize that there were apartments attached to the house, so there are neighbors that share the fenced yard and some interior walls. The house has a musty smell, which is somewhat normal for a house that is shut-up for periods of time in Florida heat. The pool table was nice, but there was only one cue with a tip. The televisions are old and only had a few channels. We had three adults in our group, so we were provided three towels. There were no extra towels for the second day of our stay and no washcloths. The trash can didn't have a trashbag. These are all small things, but they detracted from our ability to relax. We had to make a trip to the store to get air freshener and other supplies. All in all, the house was lacking in some of the things I expect when I pay this much for a stay. However, I want to be very clear that the house was VERY CLEAN. It did show signs of its age, but it is not dirty. The central a/c doesn't work, but the house has plenty of box fans. The house is what it is. If you don't want to stay in a property that feels like it is from the 70s and is in the middle of refurbishment, then you won't be happy here. If the owner removed every trace of the original structure and moved it to a better neighborhood, then the experience of staying in the Van Zant childhood home would be lost. Without reservation, I recommend this house to a fan of the Van Zants. I do not recommend this house if you are looking for fancy accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tina D.

Very unique home

Overall good

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Down South Jukin'!

What an amazing 48 hours I spent at the Van Zant house! Average hotel experiences are a dime a dozen, so staying in this former family home of Ronnie, Johnny and Donnie was a unique opportunity I could not pass up. I flew all the way from Oregon for my spring break in Memphis and Nashville with a friend, then capped off my vacation by spending two incredible nights here on my own. I had a blast playing Skynrd tunes on my phone while shooting pool by myself. Then I sat in the kitchen and imagined all the great meals "Sister" would cook for everyone. The highlight of my trip was a tour of local Skynrd haunts from Gene Odom! I can tell Todd and his team are committed to preserving this place for all of us rock music fans. As the info. states, it's a work in progress. Don't rent it if you are expecting Air BnB glossiness. Go for the Skynrd spirit and you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

blaine w.

"Made in the Shade"

what a blast for any skynyrd fan! my brother and I brought our guitars and jammed to skynyrd all night. Paid the ferry man at Ronnie, Lacy's, Allen and Leon resting place. Spent the afternoon drinking at the Jug loading the Jukebox with every skynyrd song they had 384. Spent time sitting in the house or walking around the grounds talking about what all went on there. Truly a special trip which we both decide we be done again. Prior to the trip Todd the owner was a great host and very helpful in getting us ready for the trip. I can't thank you enough he truly understood how important this trip was for us... we will definitely do this " one more time"....sorry had to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Staying at the house is one of the best experiences of my life.

Here are some of the highlights from our stay. Gene Odom and Tom Wills (news4jax) stopping by and then touring the house with a camera crew following, 100’s of fans stopping by to take pictures with the sign, the care takers (James and Lenita), the neighbor TJ and his orange Chevy truck, and several childhood friends of the band that still live in the neighborhood stopping by. The stay was awesome and I did not want it to end. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Todd Smith

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I am an entrepreneur, business owner, avid traveler, author, and husband/father. I have owned a number of vacation rentals and stay in many more. I will respect your property and I hope you will do the same for mine!

Why they chose this property

Finding and restoring this historic property has been a joy. It's not perfect, but little by little, we're shaping it up. We hope you will be a part of it!

What makes this property unique

The place where Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special began. Incredible vibes here. Come get some inspiration.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish
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