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Spacious Home - Sleeps 8 Fire-pit 1 Block to EKU & Downtown, 2 Miles to I-75

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $407
$370 nightly
$407 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Richmond, KY
  • Place, Eastern Kentucky University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Irvine McDowell City Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Richmond Area Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Richmond, steps from Eastern Kentucky University and Richmond Area Arts Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Irvine McDowell City Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from E.C. Million Park.
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Kentucky University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Irvine McDowell City Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Richmond Area Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • EKU Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hummel Planetarium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rally's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dreaming Creek Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jackson's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Penn Station East Coast Subs - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Home - Sleeps 8 Fire-pit 1 Block to EKU & Downtown, 2 Miles to I-75

Private use of a 4 bedroom/ 2 bath house in downtown Richmond, KY with backyard fire-pit.
Walk to the City Park, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Downtown, Shopping, Restaurants, Bars, 5 mins to I-75 & all Richmond has to offer.

The Wellington was built in 1950 and has retained all her charm, along with her upgrades. There is a new concrete walk, front parking pad, side parking pad, front patio (with patio furniture and umbrella in season), back deck (with commercial grill and deck furniture), landscaping, tree swing, and a fire pit with seating.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping. Good area for walking.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
** Strip the sheet sets on each bed used & put in laundry baskets. Comforters and decorative pillows stay in rooms and are washed & rotated between stays.
Set thermostats to 72/summer or 68/winter. Empty all trash cans into the black bin beside the stairs of the back deck. Please message or text (859) 302-3781 upon leaving for cleaners’ access.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No weapons No recreational drugs: using, buying or selling No extra overnight guests Be kind to neighbors Pick up after pets NOTE: One-way street

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50/stay/pet Tell Us Breed, Size, # of Pets-Max 3

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Walking distance to a park. 5 Minutes to Lake Reba

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping. Good area for walking.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 121802

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Wellington House by Eastern Kentucky University

Spacious Home - Sleeps 8 Fire-pit 1 Block to EKU & Downtown, 2 Miles to I-75 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- close to downtown and campus. Very comfortable house. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Great little house!

Very clean with very friendly property managers! Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon s.

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

Great location!

Great house, great location..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keaton W.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Everything was perfect. Great location and very pleasant owners. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and had everything we needed. The hostess was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad M.

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

Lovely property

Even nicer than the pictures! Best equipped VRBO I have stayed at and I have rented many. Super clean, tastefully decorated and comfortable furnishings. Would absolutely stay here again if in Richmond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Great place

Super nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell h.

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

Great stay all around

Great stay. House was clean and as advertised. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

Great Location, Plenty room for my family

Convenient location, everything we needed. Great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA S.

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

Very comfortable

Will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Great house in a convenient location!

We enjoyed our stay at the Wellington! The house is cozy, and the owners have made it welcoming! The location was very convenient for us during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery A.

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

Nice getaway house.

Clean and comfortable house to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwarn C.

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

CARVER

Very nice stay I will come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Excellent home

House was great. Location is perfect, in the middle of town. Holly was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian G.

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

Family Get Away

House was clean, well equipped, and the perfect location to EKU.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j s.

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

Great host and house

Great host and was very available for any questions. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Very Homey

We enjoyed our stay at The Wellington and will definitely book again if we are ever in the Richmond area again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doug m.

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

Weekend home base

Great place to stay for our short weekend trip. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

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

Perfect girls getaway!

We enjoyed every single detail offered in this property! The host was so kind, friendly and helpful. Holly shared so many neat places with us and we were able to enjoy a few of them with the time we had! We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Russ L.

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

Lexington stay

My partner Ginny went to here grandsons wedding she enjoyed the house .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Wonderful Stay at The Wellington

We had an awesome stay at The Wellington. The home was super clean. Accommodations were exactly as advertised on the site. We also enjoyed all the great spots to eat that are within walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mendy A.

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

Perfect!

Charming home with great university vibe. Close to I75 and several restaurant choices. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee E.

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

Amazing Base Camp

The house was absolutely perfect for my film crew to stay in while shooting in Lexington this week! Comfortable, clean, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023