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The Bell-Smith Suite at Historic Indigo House with Garden near Rupp Arena

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Lexington, KY
  • Place, Lexington Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rupp Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kentucky
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lexington

With a stay at this apartment in Lexington (Downtown Lexington), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from University of Kentucky and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kentucky Horse Park.

What's nearby

  • Lexington Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lexington Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rupp Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Kentucky - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Transylvania University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McCarthy's Irish Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Triangle Park Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mama Tequila - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stagger Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bell-Smith Suite at Historic Indigo House with Garden near Rupp Arena

Welcome to The Bell-Smith Suite at Historic Indigo House — a beautifully restored downtown Lexington retreat just steps from Rupp Arena, Central Bank Center, and the heart of the city’s dining and entertainment district.

Located on the garden level of a historic Lexington home, The Bell-Smith Suite blends timeless character with modern comfort. Guests enjoy a private entrance, full kitchen, comfortable living area, in-unit laundry, and exclusive access to the backyard courtyard — a rare downtown amenity perfect for morning coffee or unwinding after a concert, game, or evening out.

Whether you’re visiting for a UK basketball game, Keeneland, bourbon trail adventures, business travel, or a downtown getaway, you’ll love the unbeatable walkable location. Stroll to Rupp Arena in minutes, explore nearby restaurants and bourbon bars, or enjoy Lexington’s vibrant historic downtown atmosphere right outside your door.

The suite includes:
• Two comfortable bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen)
• One full bath with double vanity
• Fully equipped kitchen
• New In-unit washer and dryer
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Roku Smart TVs
• Private courtyard/backyard access
• Historic charm with updated finishes throughout

The Bell-Smith Suite offers the perfect balance of boutique historic ambiance and modern convenience in one of Lexington’s most sought-after downtown locations.

Walk to the game. Walk to dinner. Experience downtown Lexington like a local.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Bell-Smith Suite at Historic Indigo House with Garden near Rupp Arena Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ray Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful historic place to stay. Perfect for a small family, small group of friends (that don’t mind one bathroom), couples looking to get away. Also, access to the garden patio is through one of the bedrooms. There is no all/day over night street parking. For parking you will want to park in the helix garage, or others of your choice that you can google. Coffee, restaurant, entertainment, and shopping are all walking distance. My husband has a prosthetic leg and we were about to navigate the downtown area just fine. Lexington has pay scooters sprinkled throughout downtown if needed. There is a small set of brick stairs going into the entrance of the building. All in all even during events this rental was centrally located, beautifully decorated, clean, and the host was amazing and easy to get ahold of for any questions. 100/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026