'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington

4.8

Outstanding(136 Reviews)

House in Lexington, VA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Originally built in 1880 and later expanded to its present four bedrooms, living room, and dining room, this two story house retains its historic dignity, but has been embellished over the years with certain structural eccentricities that give it antique charm. That quality - a crooked window here, a slightly unusual door there - prompted the owners' daughter on her first visit, to remark about it: 'This looks like a house Dr. Seuss could live in.' And thus it immediately was dubbed 'Dr. Seuss,' the designation on a plaque on the front porch and in a Dr. Seuss print just inside the front door.
Just a few blocks from Lexington's beautiful and historic central district, Dr. Seuss sits immediately next to Lexington city hall, adjacent to Washington & Lee University fraternity houses, and the Lexington visitor's center. Dr. Seuss is steps away from a variety of engaging retail shops, an abundance of excellent restaurants, carriage rides, history walks, movies, and other entertainment.
The historic and beautiful campuses of Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute are within easy walking distance, as are parks, gardens, and walking trails.
Visitors to Dr. Seuss can relax on the front porch and watch the world pass by, or grill and picnic in the backyard. The house features a spacious living room, a dining room with reading nook, and a fully equipped kitchen.
There is one large bedroom and bathroom with shower on the first floor, as well as a laundry room with washer and dryer. The second floor features two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom, all with queen size beds and dressers. The second floor bath has a shower/tub combination. It's perfect for housing guests for W&L or VMI graduations, weddings, or family gatherings and treks through the Virginia countryside or events at the Virginia Horse Center. Please note that large parties are NOT permitted.
Dr. Seuss doesn't have granite countertops. It doesn't have designer wallpaper. There's no wide-screen tv or plush embroidered bathrobes in the closets. It lacks a wine cellar (but there is a cellar). What is does have is a happy, unassuming nature, a relaxing ambience, and a great location from which as many as eight people can visit this most beautiful Virginia town.

Keywords: historic, large house, back yard, front porch

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Lexington, VA

Nearby attractions

SeaQuest Lynchburg

51.8 mi

Natural Bridge State Park

19.5 mi

Virginia Safari Park

14 mi

Frontier Culture Museum

51.1 mi

'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington

4.8

Outstanding(136 Reviews)

House in Lexington, VA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Lexington, VA

Nearby attractions

SeaQuest Lynchburg

51.8 mi

Natural Bridge State Park

19.5 mi

Virginia Safari Park

14 mi

Frontier Culture Museum

51.1 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(136 Reviews)

4.8

Jul 2024

Great spot for a group trip to Lexington.

4.8

Jul 2024

A group of old high school friends was in town for a wedding and this place was so perfect for us! It was clean, exactly as pictured, and close to the very cute Lexington downtown. Lots of space and great AC for an older house, very appreciated on the hot June weekend. Check in was easy and gosh communication was quick. Would recommend for any groups!

4.8

Jun 2024

Really nice house and for being 140+ years old it has been restored and maintained to keep the true character while being very comfortable.

4.8

Jun 2024

Great house that is close to town and W&L!

4.8

May 2024

Lovable old home with all the quirks and touches one would expect. Walkable to downtown locations and the W&L campus. We celebrated our daughter’s graduation from W&L Law, and the Dr. Seuss House made our visit that much better.

4.8

May 2024

Couldn't have had a better place to stay during our son's graduation.

4.8

May 2024

It was our second stay at Dr. Seuss House and we still love it. It’s clean, comfortable, in a great neighborhood in Lexington walkable to town—and has the most cool and eccentric taste in decorating. Great collection and presentation of wall art and so many books! The beds are comfortable and the coffee pods are much appreciated. It’s an old house with old house quirks and it’s awesome. A lot of history there. Communication with host was great and we would absolutely stay again!

4.8

May 2024

Cute house in a great location. Can easily walk to anywhere in Lexington.

4.8

Apr 2024

This property is perfectly located in Lexington close to everything.

4.8

Apr 2024

Visited VMI for my nephew’s lacrosse game

4.8

Dec 2023

This was a great place in a great location. Very close to Main Street Leximgton. Very easy to walk anywhere we wanted. This is an old qwerky house; but even so, there was plenty of space, comfortably bedrooms and nice bathrooms. As you would expect in an old house the kitchen is not the most modern and a little tight for more than one or two to work at the same time, but it was fully stocked with all of what we needed and we were able to prepare and cook big meals. We came to visit our son at VMI and coooked him and his roommates dinner without any problems. We also brought our dog and the fenced part of the backyard was perfect for him. The house is located next to the police station, so we didn't worry about any funmy business in the neighborhood. I would highly recommend the Dr. Seuss house.

4.8

Nov 2023

This house is just as advertised. It’s very quirky but is clean and comfortable and in a great location. There was plenty of space for my husband and I, my in laws, their golden retriever, and my infant son. The kitchen would be hard to cook in, but there are so many restaurants walking distance it didn’t matter.

4.8

Nov 2023

Worked out perfectly for our family. Fun house.

4.8

Nov 2023

perfect location for w&l - walking distance to everything! quirky home that was a great fit for our group!

4.8

Oct 2023

The house is very old with very few upgrades but beds are comfortable and it has all the basics you need. Location is good…blocks from downtown and Main St. Property Manager wasn’t the friendliest and was not available when we accidentally locked ourselves out of the house. Communication was not great. But overall, good for a big group to stay.

4.8

Oct 2023

We had a wonderful time. The Dr Seuss houae is always the best. Heather is great to work with!!!

4.8

Oct 2023

We had a wonderful time. The Dr Seuss houae is always the best. Heather is great to work with!!!

4.8

Oct 2023

Very cute house. I felt very comfortable. We loved that is was conveniently located to various venues.

4.8

Oct 2023

The Dr Suess house is in a perfect location. It's an easy walk to downtown Lexington. Plenty of room in the house. It had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet.

4.8

Sep 2023

Very comfy beds and even cable tv!! Walking distance to downtown Lexington. Perfect to visit your kids at VMI or W&L.

4.8

Sep 2023

We enjoyed our stay. The house is fun and quirky. It has everything you need. The place is clean and the location is so close to the Main Street, but not in th e middle of things. I highly recommend.

4.8

Aug 2023

Very comfortable crooked old house. Nary a straight line to be found. And I mean that in a good way. Very clean and well appointed. Stayed 3 nights and never ate out. Owner graciously replaced the grill that failed and we cooked all meals in the well appointed kitchen or on the grill. 100% recommend this place. For tall people like me, watch your head!

4.8

Aug 2023

It did not take us long to understand why this was called the Dr. Suess house. It is full of it's own charm and is well apportioned for a stay with a family.

4.8

Jul 2023

Plenty of room for six adults. Loved the location and loved this unique house. It certainly lived up to how it was advertised. I had to laugh every time I went from the dining room to the kitchen to the bedroom. Only one bedroom had a tv which forced us to get together in the living room to watch TV together and also play cards on large dining room table. Even though there was Wi-Fi I’m pretty sure we didn’t use our cell phones as much. We hardly used the kitchen because of all the great restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance but there were some hills to navigate. If we are ever in the area again we will certainly try to stay at this house.

4.8

Jul 2023

The house is exactly as advertised. The location is super convenient walking distance from downtown Lexington, and an easy drive to the horse center. We stayed for a week long horse show, and Dr. Seuss suited us perfectly. We hope to visit again.

4.8

Jul 2023

Clean, comfortable, and close to restaurants/shops downtown. Perfect spot for a few days in Lexington.

4.8

Jun 2023

As advertised, the house is quirky (floors uneven, some low doorways, but location is great and worked perfectly for our group. Three rooms upstairs share a bath, one BR downstairs with a bath.

4.8

Jun 2023

Cool old house and great location.

4.8

May 2023

House had plenty of room and was comfortable and clean. Heather was super accommodating! I'm sure we will be back to stay again in the future.

4.8

May 2023

We stayed with family to attend our daughter’s graduation from Washington and Lee law school. It was perfect for walking around the cute little town. The stay was comfortable and perfect location!

4.8

Apr 2023

As the description says, very quirky house built in the 1800's, but boy was it fun. Beds very comfortable, an easy walk to restaurants and downtown Lexington, VMI (my Reunion) etc. All that was needed was there as far a kitchen supplies, bedding, etc. Would stay again.

4.8

Nov 2022

This was a great house for an informal gathering with family. We were very relaxed here and grateful for the fenced area for the dog.

4.8

Nov 2022

Great location close to everything. Old house with lots of charm.

4.8

Nov 2022

Clean and comfortable property

4.8

Nov 2022

Thanks!

4.8

Oct 2022

Perfect location to walk everywhere in downtown Lex. Property was clean and spacious as listed. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

4.8

Oct 2022

We had a wonderful time this past weekend with family and friends. The house was adequate for everyone's needs. Although a little quirky, we all enjoyed the fun theme for the home. The neighborhood was very quiet as was the house. Would definitely stay again.

4.8

Oct 2022

This is a great place to stay- walking distance to town and dog friendly!

4.8

Sep 2022

My family and I were in town for a memorial service in Goshen. Staying at the charming Dr.Seuss house was just right for us. The proximity to downtown Lexington was a bonus. The property manager and her team were very responsive to our needs.

4.8

Sep 2022

We had a nice stay at the Dr Seuss house for our VMI reunion weekend! With 5 adults and 2 kids there was plenty of space for all of us to be comfortable. The AC was wonderful downstairs keeping it nice and cool. The upstairs had a harder time cooling down. Would surely stay again! Thank you!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Lexington?

The average price for a rental in Lexington is $361 per night. This rental is $224 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington

House in Lexington, VA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Lexington, VA

Nearby attractions

'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington

House in Lexington, VA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Lexington, VA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Lexington?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is 'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 'Dr. Seuss': Charming Home in Downtown Historic Lexington?

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