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Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Lexington, KY
  • Transylvania University
    1 min walk
  • Lexington Opera House
    6 min walk
  • Lexington Convention Center
    9 min walk
  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Lexington

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Lexington, within a 5-minute drive of Rupp Arena and University of Kentucky. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from The Red Mile Racetrack and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kroger Field.
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What's nearby

  • Transylvania University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lexington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rupp Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Kentucky - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Red Mile Racetrack - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tony's of Lexington - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frank & Dino's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stagger Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Belle's Cocktail House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Historic Morrison Cabin is the oldest home in Lexington on its original foundation. It was built by John Morrison in 1787 when Kentucky was still a part of Virginia. John Morrison was one of Lexington's founders. He built the home for his wife, the first woman to live in Lexington. It is ideally located in historic Gratz Park, across the street from Transylvania University.
Morrison Cabin has been meticulously restored, offering all modern amenities while maintaining its historical elegance and integrity. Guests will be just a few short blocks and within easy walking distance to the Lexington Convention Center, Opera House, Rupp Arena, and the best dining and nightlife Lexington has to offer. Free off street parking is available directly behind the cabin. The location offers convenient and easy access to Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, The University of Kentucky, Commonwealth Stadium, Kentucky's famous horse farms and distilleries. Lexington is a hub with proximity to Cincinnati and Louisville and all things Derby.
Upon request (and availability) our house chef can cater breakfast, dinner, or special events.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features complimentary parking nearby, ecotours nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Russell Booker

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 125 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Bloomington

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Get away
We had a lovely time with sisters and friends, celebrating friendship. The house is cozy and close to fine dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with history
Awesome old home. I kept staring at the old beams in the living room wondering what stories they could tell. This house is well maintained and you can tell it is loved. We walked to downtown every night and even walked to the football stadium, but we can easily trek many miles per day. Might be hard with elderly or kids. There is street noise and sirens from a station close by. Didn’t phase me, but bring your earplugs if you aren’t accustomed to city life. Tip: if you want to do bourbon or horse farm tours, book now. The more popular ones book out months in advance. Nicer restaurants also need to be booked. Corto Lima is a few blocks away and was my favorite dining experience of the trip. The bars closest to campus have more college aged patrons and rowdy. Bars closer to the house are older and laid back. 109 Constitution St. go into the book store (wink wink)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate Dula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
Everything about our stay was perfect. The host was very responsive with great information and the house was close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We had a great girls trip to see JT! The location to Rupp Arena was PERFECT! We were able to walk to our event in under 10 minutes, slightly downhill. You pass lots of places to eat and shop too! The cabin/house was perfect for our group. There was a bed upstairs that was a little squeaky but we survived. The notes in the review book made us laugh and made the whole night even better! If we ever see anyone else at Rupp Arena we will totally reach out to stay here! Thanks for helping add to our memories!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in Lexington
This historic home was clean, has nice linens, and a good location. We enjoyed the nearby coffee and breakfast shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place and right downtown
We three meet every year to explore a city and Lexington was it this year. This place was the perfect place. It's right downtown next to a university and park in a lovely neighborhood. Parking was right there! The house is one of the original homes in Lexington and filled with history and decorated perfectly. Lots of comfy beds. A small kitchen so don't plan on doing any gourmet meals but great for breakfast and charcuterie boards. Very close to distilleries and horses and gardens. What more do you need?
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical and Comfy
Easy to navigate to food and cocktails. We were here for a family wedding and we’re within walking distance to other relatives and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal party
Perfect spot for bride maids to stay and get ready. Beautiful photos taken here! Thank you for your quick responses to our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Prospect KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
The beds and bathrooms were great. The living room isn’t super comfortable- but we didn’t spend a lot of time there. The location was perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H., La Grange, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
This historic home is in the best neighborhood in Lexington, right in the middle of other historic homes and walking distance to many great restaurants. It is nicely appointed, very clean, and very comfortable. The listing photos depict it very well. My family and I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My family had a wonderful time in Lexington. The home was close to restaurants and shops. The home is beautifully decorated and very clean with all the necessities supplied. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bball weekend
We came to town to visit our son and attend a baseball game. We had a group of 9. There was ample free parking. It was a very easy walk to downtown and Rupp. We had the “house chef” cater a brunch for us and that was amazing!!! The kitchen is very small so would advise against trying to cook for a large group. Overall a fantastic experience! And a big win for the cats too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect visit!
We stayed at Morrison Cabin for a family wedding. It was an absolutely perfect place for a gathering. Sparkling clean and comfy. The antiques are just gorgeous. This was our first time in Lexington, and Morrison Cabin was a perfect home base. We didn't need to rent a car. Easily walkable to wonderful restaurants and coffee shops.Instantly responsive host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shepley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin in convenient location
Comfortable cabin in convenient location. Clean, well appointed, and walkable to Rupp and several restaurants. Only complaint was the street noise due to proximity to a fairly busy intersection. Stayed over a holiday weekend and heard several emergency vehicles throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, historic and wonderfully comfortable
This was a 5 star stay!! The cabin was beautifully furnished, spacious and very very convenient for all our Thanksgiving wants and needs. It was a beautifully restored historic property and the lovely antiques were an added delight! We would definitely stay there the next time we were in Lexington!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully renovated historic home in the perfect location!
My husband and I loved the historic home, it was clean and very comfortable, conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, with off-street private parking. The owners were so kind and generous! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends & Family Getaway
Loved the history and charming personality of the cabin! Our group of seven wanted a unique place to stay and the Morrison Cabin was ideal. In addition to all the modern amenities, the beds were comfortable, plenty of hot water and easy access to local restaurants and attractions. Communication with John was great, we highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANITA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings Weekend
Great gathering spot for siblings arriving from Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina. We enjoyed the charm of this historic home, prepared a couple of meals together and found ourselves close to town and the sights we wanted to see. Wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique stay
This historic home blended classic and modern touches seamlessly! It was close to quite a lot and we made use of the proximity. The beds were very comfy, and the decor was gorgeous. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Property Centrally Located
One of the oldest structures in Lexington, and centrally located, the property balances modern convenience with rustic charm. Communication with the property manager & check in/out was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Part of Lexington’s history
We stayed at the Morrison cabin for our daughter’s graduation from Transylvania. It was the perfect location for all the events on campus and for going out to eat and enjoying downtown. Once we parked the car we did not need it again until we left. The cabin comfortably accommodated our family of 6 adults. It was also beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
A very unique and charming home. We had a wonderful stay! The host was prompt with responses to our questions and the home had all we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great host and the location is perfect for a basketball game.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mishaela D., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Christmas Stay in Historic Lexington
We brought our 3 children ages 4-9 to spend Christmas with their cousins in Lexington and loved the neighborhood and character of this restored cabin. Tasteful art and decor throughout this gem. Convenient to historical properties in Gratz Park, but also to the Henry Clay estate and within walking distance to Mary Todd Lincoln’s childhood home. There are several great local restaurants and bars nearby, within walking distance or a short drive away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022