Villa Meridian, Carriage House
House in Indianapolis, IN
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
CARRIAGE HOUSE: Maximum capacity of 8, includes one sofa bed. Built in 1870, with somewhat skinny stairs-please be aware of stairs if you have mobility issues.
ABOUT THIS SPACE
Stadium Village Area - Best Location in Downtown Indy!
Learn more via searching “The Villa on Meridian”. Check out our videos on YT
★★★★★ "5/5 stars, love this place!"
★★★★★ “Best Location Downtown Indy”
☞ 2 blks, Lucas Oil Stadium (5 min)
☞ 3 blks, Convention center (10 min)
☞ 4 blks, Gainbridge Fieldhouse (12 min)
☞ Named “Indy Top 10 Stay” by The Culture Trip
☞ Perfect for event, sports, & concerts
☞ Free parking
☞ Outdoor Garden seating & firepit
☞ We book fast - reserve now!
☞ Can expand with 2 other rentals
MORE
☞ The Villa on Meridian is ranked #1 as the “Best Luxury Vacation Rental Business Indianapolis”, by LuxLife.
Properties in downtown INDY are not equal. Choose convenience, privacy and safety. See our map picture.
★★★★★ “This place was fantastic. The location is amazing!”
Check out “The Villa on Meridian” on FB, YT and our w-site for more info, photos and videos.
COFFEE
☞ The Villa on Meridian offers our guests the option of coffee or tea, along with creamer, sugar, and truvia.
★★★★★ "Jerry and Kim are fantastic hosts!"
Other amenities and services:
☞ PRIVACY: Do you like privacy? We are the most secluded property, with lighted private backyard garden area, firepit* with seating under grapevines, corn hole area and putting green!
☞ 300 Mbps wifi
☞ Steampunk artwork
☞ Private deck
☞ Incredible views of downtown Indy’s Monument Circle!
☞ Stairs Note: Built in 1890, these rentals have somewhat skinny stairs-please be aware of stairs if you have mobility issues. The Penthouse is located on the 3rd floor.
☞ There is no property in the Stadium Village area that comes close to the superb location and private outside gathering area as “The Villa on Meridian”.
Quick easy access to I65 and I70. Just twelve minutes from airport.
*Firepit function is subject to “how it’s feeling”. Post Covid, after multiple attempts, parts and repairs have been difficult to implement. If you are ok with the firepit may or may not work, you will thoroughly enjoy our outdoor seating area! If you require a 100% working firepit you should skip our rental.
★★★★★ "The best location to stay in my opinion.”
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES ARE FIXED
Check IN: Any time after 3:00 pm (Strict).
Check OUT: Before 12:00 pm (Strict).
The above times are non-negotiable. This allows ample time to thoroughly clean and sanitize before and after your stay and between guests.
FREE PARKING
There are three rental units. Below is the parking provided:
☞ House: TWO cars can occupy the LEFT side of the driveway.
☞ Penthouse: TWO cars can occupy the RIGHT side of the driveway.
In driveway, it is a tight fit, so you will need make room to accommodate other guest cars.
☞ Carriage House: ONE car in front of Carriage House on Norwood Street (place parking pass on dashboard). You can use ONE additional parking pass for parking on Norwood Street. Passes are located in rental.
All guests need to honor the parking policy to ensure an excellent rental experience for each group.
☞ Additional Parking: If there is space available, guests can use ONE additional parking pass (found in your rental) to park on Norwood Street. That totals three cars max per rental.
-On Meridian, there is metered parking, which is not enforced at night.
THERE IS NO PARKING ON THE STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO. KEEP CARS WITHIN DRIVEWAY BOUNDARIES.
-There is a large parking lot directly behind our property that you “may” be able to use on a temporary basis. This parking lot is owned by Rolls Royce and they have the right to remove vehicles if they chose to, but in 10 years, we have never had this happen.
BOOKING FEES
How booking platforms handle booking fees varies. Some list fees separately, while others combine these fees, or may add a fee(s) to the nightly rate.
Booking via the host may offer certain benefits You can learn more about our properties at “The Villa on Meridian”.
If you book via our website, your quote will show a “cleaning fee” and a “damage waiver fee”.
DAMAGE WAIVER FEE
Instead of offering/requiring you to buy trip insurance, we have a "damage waiver fee". This fee covers unintentional damage of a minor nature that might occur during your stay.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT
If a Damage Deposit applies, it covers damage that might occur that is considered beyond minor.
THE VILLA ON MERIDIAN has 4 rentals:
1) Victorian House: Sleeps 14, 4 BR, 3 bath. Has access to the Penthouse, if both are rented together.
2) Penthouse: Sleeps 8. 2 BR, 3 bath.
3) Carriage House: Sleeps 8. 2 BR, 3 bath, stand-alone home.
4) This is listed as “Entire Property”. You rent all three listed above.
☞ If you cannot find these listings, message us for links!
MISC. RULES
Read Guest Book located in rental unit.
IMPORTANT – LOCK DOORS: If you leave your rental unlocked at check-out you will forfeit of full the damage deposit. Not only is there risk of break in, we then have to have a team member visit to lock, the alarm company ADT gets involved and we get fined by the city if police visit due to a false alarm.
If you open it, close it; if you borrow it, return it; if you turn it on, turn it off; if you break it, fix it; if you use it, take care of it; if you make a mess, clean it up; if you move it, put it back.
Guests must follow all check out procedures listed in the Guest Book, posted in the rental and emailed prior to departure.
Cleaning fee does not cover dirty dishes, collecting trash, cleaning up messes and looking for misplaced/lost items.
OVERNIGHT CAPACITY RULES
The maximum overnight capacity on the rentals are:
• House:14
• Penthouse: 8
• Carriage House: 8
• Entire Property: 30
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINING
The maximum number of total guests allowed inside the rentals is as follows:
• House: 20
• Penthouse: 10
• Carriage House: 10
• Entire Property: 40
PARKING COURTESY
Since there are three rental units, unless you have rented all three units, you must allow for accommodation and use of the outside areas by guests of other units. If you are looking for exclusive use of the outside garden and entertainment areas, you must rent all three units.
ABOUT THIS SPACE
Stadium Village Area - Best Location in Downtown Indy!
Learn more via searching “The Villa on Meridian”. Check out our videos on YT
★★★★★ "5/5 stars, love this place!"
★★★★★ “Best Location Downtown Indy”
☞ 2 blks, Lucas Oil Stadium (5 min)
☞ 3 blks, Convention center (10 min)
☞ 4 blks, Gainbridge Fieldhouse (12 min)
☞ Named “Indy Top 10 Stay” by The Culture Trip
☞ Perfect for event, sports, & concerts
☞ Free parking
☞ Outdoor Garden seating & firepit
☞ We book fast - reserve now!
☞ Can expand with 2 other rentals
MORE
☞ The Villa on Meridian is ranked #1 as the “Best Luxury Vacation Rental Business Indianapolis”, by LuxLife.
Properties in downtown INDY are not equal. Choose convenience, privacy and safety. See our map picture.
★★★★★ “This place was fantastic. The location is amazing!”
Check out “The Villa on Meridian” on FB, YT and our w-site for more info, photos and videos.
COFFEE
☞ The Villa on Meridian offers our guests the option of coffee or tea, along with creamer, sugar, and truvia.
★★★★★ "Jerry and Kim are fantastic hosts!"
Other amenities and services:
☞ PRIVACY: Do you like privacy? We are the most secluded property, with lighted private backyard garden area, firepit* with seating under grapevines, corn hole area and putting green!
☞ 300 Mbps wifi
☞ Steampunk artwork
☞ Private deck
☞ Incredible views of downtown Indy’s Monument Circle!
☞ Stairs Note: Built in 1890, these rentals have somewhat skinny stairs-please be aware of stairs if you have mobility issues. The Penthouse is located on the 3rd floor.
☞ There is no property in the Stadium Village area that comes close to the superb location and private outside gathering area as “The Villa on Meridian”.
Quick easy access to I65 and I70. Just twelve minutes from airport.
*Firepit function is subject to “how it’s feeling”. Post Covid, after multiple attempts, parts and repairs have been difficult to implement. If you are ok with the firepit may or may not work, you will thoroughly enjoy our outdoor seating area! If you require a 100% working firepit you should skip our rental.
★★★★★ "The best location to stay in my opinion.”
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES ARE FIXED
Check IN: Any time after 3:00 pm (Strict).
Check OUT: Before 12:00 pm (Strict).
The above times are non-negotiable. This allows ample time to thoroughly clean and sanitize before and after your stay and between guests.
FREE PARKING
There are three rental units. Below is the parking provided:
☞ House: TWO cars can occupy the LEFT side of the driveway.
☞ Penthouse: TWO cars can occupy the RIGHT side of the driveway.
In driveway, it is a tight fit, so you will need make room to accommodate other guest cars.
☞ Carriage House: ONE car in front of Carriage House on Norwood Street (place parking pass on dashboard). You can use ONE additional parking pass for parking on Norwood Street. Passes are located in rental.
All guests need to honor the parking policy to ensure an excellent rental experience for each group.
☞ Additional Parking: If there is space available, guests can use ONE additional parking pass (found in your rental) to park on Norwood Street. That totals three cars max per rental.
-On Meridian, there is metered parking, which is not enforced at night.
THERE IS NO PARKING ON THE STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO. KEEP CARS WITHIN DRIVEWAY BOUNDARIES.
-There is a large parking lot directly behind our property that you “may” be able to use on a temporary basis. This parking lot is owned by Rolls Royce and they have the right to remove vehicles if they chose to, but in 10 years, we have never had this happen.
BOOKING FEES
How booking platforms handle booking fees varies. Some list fees separately, while others combine these fees, or may add a fee(s) to the nightly rate.
Booking via the host may offer certain benefits You can learn more about our properties at “The Villa on Meridian”.
If you book via our website, your quote will show a “cleaning fee” and a “damage waiver fee”.
DAMAGE WAIVER FEE
Instead of offering/requiring you to buy trip insurance, we have a "damage waiver fee". This fee covers unintentional damage of a minor nature that might occur during your stay.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT
If a Damage Deposit applies, it covers damage that might occur that is considered beyond minor.
THE VILLA ON MERIDIAN has 4 rentals:
1) Victorian House: Sleeps 14, 4 BR, 3 bath. Has access to the Penthouse, if both are rented together.
2) Penthouse: Sleeps 8. 2 BR, 3 bath.
3) Carriage House: Sleeps 8. 2 BR, 3 bath, stand-alone home.
4) This is listed as “Entire Property”. You rent all three listed above.
☞ If you cannot find these listings, message us for links!
MISC. RULES
Read Guest Book located in rental unit.
IMPORTANT – LOCK DOORS: If you leave your rental unlocked at check-out you will forfeit of full the damage deposit. Not only is there risk of break in, we then have to have a team member visit to lock, the alarm company ADT gets involved and we get fined by the city if police visit due to a false alarm.
If you open it, close it; if you borrow it, return it; if you turn it on, turn it off; if you break it, fix it; if you use it, take care of it; if you make a mess, clean it up; if you move it, put it back.
Guests must follow all check out procedures listed in the Guest Book, posted in the rental and emailed prior to departure.
Cleaning fee does not cover dirty dishes, collecting trash, cleaning up messes and looking for misplaced/lost items.
OVERNIGHT CAPACITY RULES
The maximum overnight capacity on the rentals are:
• House:14
• Penthouse: 8
• Carriage House: 8
• Entire Property: 30
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINING
The maximum number of total guests allowed inside the rentals is as follows:
• House: 20
• Penthouse: 10
• Carriage House: 10
• Entire Property: 40
PARKING COURTESY
Since there are three rental units, unless you have rented all three units, you must allow for accommodation and use of the outside areas by guests of other units. If you are looking for exclusive use of the outside garden and entertainment areas, you must rent all three units.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Indianapolis, IN
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was very nice. Loved being close to many restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice, cute place close to Lucas Oil and Shapiros
10.0 / 10.0
The pictures actually don't do this place justice. It was actually better than pictured and incredibly clean. If you want to cook, the kitchen is well equipped. It doesn't have a grill, but we know that before hand and brought our own. The beds and couches were comfortable. Be aware though that the bedrooms upstairs can get quite warm. The ceiling fans help quite a bit, however. The only thing we would recommend (besides a grill) would be to have cushions for the outside stairs.
I did not have to talk to the hosts much, but they were responsive and very friendly. The location may look a bit sketchy but we felt comfortable and it was perfect for walking to both Lucas Oil and to monument circle area. We would definately stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
We found the property to be quite charming. It was fairly close to downtown/Monument Circle which made walking easy. The owners were very responsive and answered all our questions timely. We would definitely stay there again.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice property for a group within walking distance of downtown Indy.
10.0 / 10.0
My experience was wonderful! Love the location.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, perfect for our group of 8 guys.
10.0 / 10.0
Convenience
Daughter had a volleyball tournament at the convention center. Convenient walk to it or scooter ride from my kids. Property was clean. No problems. Probably a great location in the fall during the football season when the temperature drops outside as well!
10.0 / 10.0
Riverside Hawks in Indiana
Our hotel overbooked and didn't have rooms for us and we were able to secure this location last minute for the team. The hosts were super easy to work with and very accommodating. Thanks Anne!
10.0 / 10.0
Close to All the Things!
Large group stayed for Big Ten Tournament. Easily managed 14 people without feeling cramped. Property was clean, beds were comfortable, easily walkable to downtown entertaiment, including Gainbridge.
10.0 / 10.0
Carriage house was awesome!
Annette made check in easy and place was awesome!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome historical property
This house was a fun, clean and great property adjacent to the main house. It was the perfect set up for our group. Well stocked kitchen, clean and updated. Communication was easy with the host and we didn’t have any problems!
10.0 / 10.0
Indy Weekend
Went to Big Ten Championship game, we had a group of 8. Great location within walking distance of everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house tucked away and enjoyable. 1 mile from convention center. Close to stadium
We had 7 people at the carriage house and it was spacious and comfortable. We had a great stay!!
2.0 / 10.0
Whatever this property was, it is not that now.
Sadly, we arrived at the house to find the property and the adjacent home in dilapidated condition on the outside and the grounds overgrown. Inside we were met with a face full of cobwebs in one of the rooms. This property is adjacent to an empty series of parking lots in a deserted area. Very concerned for our safety and upset about the derelict condition, we immediately canceled. We were forced to scramble to find other accommodations. The host was available via email and polite and cooperative at all times.
10.0 / 10.0
Worked perfectly for our group.
Great place, would stay again.
5.0 / 10.0
The carriage house is a great place to stay. It is located on a quiet street yet it is 2-3 blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium - an easy walk. The 3 bathrooms all have useable showers. There is an outdoor seating area next to a fountain that is a wonderful areato enjoy your morning coffee. Property contact person easy to get in touch with prior to and during stay. There were 4 of us which was perfect. Listing says it sleeps up to 13 - that would make it pretty crowded.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place
The carriage house is a great place to stay. It is located on a quiet street yet it is 2-3 blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium - an easy walk. The 3 bathrooms all have useable showers. There is an outdoor seating area next to a fountain that is a wonderful area
to enjoy your morning coffee. Property contact person easy to get in touch with prior to and during stay. There were 4 of us which was perfect. Listing says it sleeps up to 13 - that would make it pretty crowded.
10.0 / 10.0
Lucas Oil Stadium
Attended an event at Lucas Oil Stadium - the location of the Cottage House was a perfect fit. The home is comfortable, clean and well equipped. The outdoor area is an oasis in the big city.
If our travels bring us to Indy - we will reserve again.
10.0 / 10.0
Exactly what we needed
After a terrible experience with our first vrbo rental that cancelled on us, we were able to reserve this property for a few days. It was a breath of fresh air! The property was clean, well cared for, in a prime location downtown within walking distance to many places, the backyard was so cute and comfortable for hanging out in the evenings-complete with a cornhole game and lounging chairs and a great grill for bbq’ing. Most of all, the owner was VERY responsive immediately to our questions and was very helpful and accommodating. I never had to wait more than a few minutes to hear back from her which was very appreciated. The property has three full bathrooms which was nice for getting ready in the early morning hours with a larger party. The bedrooms were very nice. My only suggestion would be to keep the thermostat setting lower on hot days. The upstairs got pretty hot on a 95 degree day because the a/c wasn’t set real low when we got there. But by day two it had cooled down upstairs with the help of a provided large fan and it was more comfortable to sleep up there the next night. Overall, it was a great place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place !
Came to town for a convention. Couldnt have chosen a better spot. Close to everything, yet in a quiet neighborhood.
Very clean and their communication was awesome.
Would not hesitate to fo it again.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place close to everything
Nice clean little house. Close to everything
10.0 / 10.0
Great home and location
My family and I stayed at this home during the weekend for my son's graduation from Indiana University. We had other family in nearby hotels and the home became our gathering spot. It has character and warmth. I would highly recommend it. The owners were professional and accommodating.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place to stay in Downtown Indy
We stayed in the Carriage House this week while attending the National Recreation and Parks Association Conference. The house is within a short walk to the Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, the BankLIfe Field House and everything else downtown has to offer.
This is neat little house and has "top notch" furnishings throughout. The owner and manager have apparently taken the time to make sure you are comfortable while staying there.
I have to also compliment the owner and Annette for being so helpful in the reservation process and going out of their way to help when we accidentally left something in the house and didn't realize it until we got back home to Arkansas.
To sum it up......Super nice people, super nice house, great location, extremely clean. Made for a great stay in Indianapolis.
10.0 / 10.0
Indy Golf trip
9 golfers, rented the main and carriage houses. Great location for downtown access, Shaprio’s Is a must deli visit, just a block away. No complaints, would rent again if staying in the area in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Highly recommend
Nice place in a great location. Lots of extra perks greeted us.
10.0 / 10.0
Worth the experience of going back in time with today luxuries all with walking distance
I have a home on home Away so when I rent my home out this time I decided to stay in Indianapolis and found this lovely gem.
I wanted to live there. I brought my 3 sons with me to explore our city and we had a blast. There is so much to do in our own hometown. Can’t wait to come back!!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Repeat customer!
This is the second time we stayed at this property. The other time was in the "big house". Both visits the homes were clean and the staff over-accommodating. We loved the location too.
Looking forward to our next visit at this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Experience!!
Was a perfect location and experience for our needs! Owner and contacts were great! House was in amazing condition! Kitchen had everything and more that we needed!
10.0 / 10.0
Great upscale property and very accommodating!
Stayed for a weekend and the place was very nice. Everything was exactly as they said it would be. Will definitely consider staying again during my next trip to Indianapolis. The house was very nice and well kept. Even better location to everything downtown.
10.0 / 10.0
GREAT place, close to the convention center.
Great staff to go along with a great property. They promptly took care of an unforeseen issue at check-in and made sure we had a great stay. Very clean and newly remodeled.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, modern and great amenities
The Carriage House was very clean with up to date facilities, and equipped with all of the amenities needed for a four day stay (kitchen/bathroom supplies). Nice outdoor area and good parking. We never needed to contact the property mangers for any issues, but his information was readily available.
We had family members staying in the Big House who noted a lot of noise from the tenants in the Penthouse, however even though the Carriage House is steps away, we did not hear a peep.
One issue is that the upstairs can get quite hot (quite a temperature difference from the first floor), but is manageable if you remember to leave the ceiling fans on full speed and turn the air conditioning low downstairs. Additional floor fans would have been helpful.
Offering of a baby crib or pack and play on the website would be a nice idea as well. I did not ask, so this may already be available.
10.0 / 10.0
Great indoor/outdoor living in the heart of Indianapolis
We stayed at the Main House and Carriage House in June and a wonderful time!! With 11 family members (plus visiting family), we were able to enjoy time together in the many communal spaces (2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, game room, dining room, outside gardens and fire pit) The weather was unseasonably cool the first part of the week, so the fire pit was a big hit. And as the weather warmed up, the family began afternoon cornhole competitions - fun for all ages.
The kitchen is well-equipped for meal preparations. And there are good restaurants within walking distance. Also within walking distance: Lucas Oil Stadium. This is the perfect location if you are attending an event there or anywhere downtown (we had an easy drive to the IU Natatorium each day).
Finally, Jerry and Annette could not have been more gracious and helpful - it was a fun and memorable visit to Indy!!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location and accommodations!
We rented this home for our trip of 10 men to attend a conference at the convention center. Everyone loved the home and its close proximity to our event. The neighborhood was quiet and safe and close to everything! The amenities of the home were superb. They had pretty much thought of everything. We especially enjoyed our time hanging out by the fire pit each night. Alex and Annette were very helpful throughout our stay. We'll definitely be coming back again.
6.0 / 10.0
Great Place to Stay with Friends
Not a great place, but not awful by any means. We only heard two gunshots during our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed for a game at Lucas Oil Stadium - a perfect location for any downtown event.
10.0 / 10.0
I almost hate to give a great review. I want it to be available the next time we're there!
Thank you, thank you! Everything was like you said it would be and more!
8.0 / 10.0
Arrived to the Carriage House late at night. We were skeptical about the location of the home and if our vehicle was going to be safe. During each day of our 3 day stay our concerns melted away. We walked or took an Uber during our stay. We had 6 guest staying, but 4 would be more comfortable as there are only 2 bedrooms. The third couple ended up staying on a blowup bed in the living room which took up a great deal of seating space. Overall, the house is delightful and well equipped with all amenities. I would recommend this house to anyone attending a game at Lucas Oil Stadium. We were able to walk to the stadium while watching cars sitting in a traffic jam coming and leaving the game.
We were disappointed after leaving a message for Alex, property manager that he never returned our call. We managed to work out our concern.
8.0 / 10.0
I rented the Carriage House as a "bridal suite" for the weekend of my wedding. The house was clean and the neighborhood is quiet. The only downside to our stay was the second floor of the house is extremely hot and was hard to cool in the summer heat, even with the fans that were provided. Otherwise the Carriage House was the perfect rental for my bridal party; I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fuss-free downtown stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Property and staff were great. Easily walkable to the indiana convention center. No complaints as everything was as advertised or better.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Indianapolis?
The average price for a rental in Indianapolis is $242 per night. This rental is $164 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Meridian, Carriage House. 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 Villa Meridian, Carriage House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Meridian, Carriage House?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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