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Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms

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Garden&Outside View Ideal outside area for wedding, special events ...
The Entrance -- from here go right; left; straight; or upstairs!
Painting of President Lincoln at our home.
If you want to "close a deal," this is the "room where it happens!"
"Chess Room," where Lincoln and Grant began envisioning the future of America.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81000.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Petersburg, VA
  • Place, Trapezium House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia State University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Rogers Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Second floor 4

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms

The Thomas Wallace House in Petersburg is one of the most historically significant homes in the nation. On April 3, 1865, President Lincoln met here with General Grant for the last time. They reshaped America's future in this home. This is where the peace began! We've hosted hundreds of guests from 26 states and 14 nations, film-makers, Smithsonian Institute tours, wedding parties, and more. Now restored, it's more beautiful than it's been in a century.

And NOW, we are making this site available for intimate weddings and other events on our Thomas Wallace House site.
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WHAT GUESTS HAVE SHARED:

"Spacious & beautiful historical home...perfect for our family of 5!"

"Communications with the TWH team were excellent."

"Wonderful home, exactly as pictured. Definitely worth it. We will book again."

"This is our second stay at 'The Lincoln Home,' and it's even better than the first last year! Absolutely beautiful...incredible. The bathrooms are stunning and the house's grand style allows a group
both independent and group space. An absolute gem!"

"The history of this place is amazing! The gorgeous restoration and original details took us back to the 1800s."

"I recommend staying here is you want an extremely unique and inspiring stay in Petersburg."

"Perfect for our intimate wedding."
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HISTORY
In 1865, Petersburg had just fallen and they awaited news of the surrender of Richmond, while discussing future plans for a reunified America. While Thomas Wallace had been an ally of President Lincoln’s in Congress, his wife was cousin to Confederate Lieutenant- General Abrose Powell Hill who had been killed in battle the day before. Though stricken with grief, the family welcomed President Lincoln and provided for seating accommodations for him and General Grant near the front door, where they conferred for hours before the ultimate surrender of Richmond. This is where the peace began!

Aside from the Wyatt House, every home worthy of a sitting President and his top General on the West side of the once bustling historic Market Street had been demolished except the Wallace House.
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Built in 1855, it’s enduring grandeur is at once impressive, inviting and warm. Listed as a “National Registry of Historic Places in America,” The 12-foot vaulting ceilings and windows in the home provide an open spaciousness and lightness throughout. The rooms, likewise, are clearly of another era, yet the beds and accommodations are new, modern and comfortable.

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LOCATION

The Wallace House located a few minutes away from “Old Town” Petersburg, where boutique shopping and restaurants are plentiful and diverse.

One of a kind mansion: The Landmark site President Lincoln chose to meet Gen. Grant to decide the future of America.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 11:00 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
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

Petersburg

Located in Petersburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Siege Museum and Centre Hill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include MastRpieces Unlimited and Swaders Sports Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Lazy Daisy, or check out an event or a game at Rogers Stadium.
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Petersburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Trapezium House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Centre Hill Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Virginia State University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Blandford Church - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rogers Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Petersburg Station - 8 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Skillet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Griffin Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream, Cakes And Crepes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Demolition Coffee - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$464, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms located?

This family-friendly Petersburg holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Trapezium House, Siege Museum and Centre Hill Museum. Appomattox River and Farmers Bank are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to get in on arrival. Host was very responsive with good communication. Beautiful house with a history you could feel. Quiet location and a very comfortable stay. My wife was a little upset with me for spending the money, but once she walked in the door she said it was well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig e.

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

Living in History

This remarkable house gives you a feeling of its history as soon as you walk through the door. It's decoration covers many of the ages of the house from its inception in 1855 through to the early 1900s. Despite the feeling of history all around you, the Thomas Wallace House is a comfortable place to stay. We highly recommend it to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
There was only hot water in the kitchen sink but no hot water for showers. I messaged the owner and he agreed to a 200 credit and now that I have checked out, he has refused to pay that credit that he agreed to in writing because "someone went in and said there is hot water". I ran the water for 15 minutes and ended up taking a cold shower, and my three college kids ran a half marathon and came back to also cold showers the next day. This plus a very poorly equipped kitchen (three forks for a party of five, no can opener, no cutting board, not a single chef knife or knife to cut vegetables). American Express will refund me the 200 but then they will go after VRBO for not having its client stick to a written contract which is what the message exchange in which the owner agreed to refund me 200 actually is.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa g.

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

Unique Chance

This property is historic-President Lincoln met with General Grant to discuss the end of the Civil War on the same front porch you will sip your coffee on in the morning. This is so unique. The house in being renovated but it is SPOTLESS and the beds have pure cotton linens and very comfortable beds. It is so amazing to feel the worn-smooth wooden floors beneath your feet. It is a huge house-it can fit a bunch of history buffs comfortably. One day this neighborhood, this city will be gentrified but that seems to be just beginning now. If you know where you are going you know what you are getting. This was a lovely stay and the host is very responsive and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Katherine b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not a Comfortable Stay

The house description does say it is still being rehabbed. However, there is much undone, such as: bathrooms with no heat source, random frayed towels some of which are stained, bedrooms that have lamps on the floor but not by the bed, locks on doors that are not secure, broken outdoor lighting, multiple entrances to the house, some of which were unlocked all night and unknown to us until the next day, nails protruding from walls, such as in the downstairs bathroom, a stove with knobs that have the directions worn off and misshapen burners, resulting in a stove that is unsafe to use, a lovely and historic front porch that has not been recently cleaned with dirty furniture and dirty ashtray, a back entrance from the parking area that is covered in debris making walking to the house unsafe, to name someone of the issues we encountered on our overnight stay. There is also a broken record player, one tv in a room with only random chairs (while there were comfortable armchairs in the hall?), one plastic ice cube tray, 5 delicate small crystal glasses but nothing from which to drink water, multiple closets that you cannot use because they are filled with debris, fireplaces stuffed with rags, etc, etc. The entire experience was unsafe, stressful and frankly depressing. It is very sad. It seems the house suffers from no one on site to properly prepare it for its guests. Wish we knew before we booked!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrisse C.

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

Amazing

Everything about this property was great! My father is a huge history lover and he was so tickled at the historical significance of the property. We had ample space as a family to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and of course Thanksgiving Football using the TV (which was a nice added amenity). The property manager was very responsive to any inquiries/requests we had which definitely helped ease the stress of making sure our holiday meal was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen3z S.

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

Great stay beautiful home !

Beautiful home with great updates
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Historic Home

This grand old home is in the process of being renovated . Lovely bathrooms . Old house charm. Don’t expect perfection as it is being renovated ( as stated) while still being available as a VRBO. Just soak in its grandeur, peace , and architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

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

Great host

The house is great very clean the host left breakfast and a bottle of wine which was very considerate❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Good experience

Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

William O.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Wallace House Team

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The owners love this property and have both lived and married in it, hosting almost 100 guests from throughout the world for the reception. We had to leave the area for employment and return with our children to stay at the Thomas Wallace House regularly.

Why they chose this property

As of May 3, 2021, this home has been redesigned by a world class designer, and is gorgeous. Few people will ever experience a night in a mansion of this caliber, much less one of such historical importance. It's far more than a brand name hotel, and the new prices going into effect on or before 2023 will reflect that. This is the ideal time to experience this magnificent property.
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