Charming Downtown Home | Near Convention Center
House in Indianapolis, IN
14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
HOUSE: Maximum capacity of 14, includes one sofa bed. Built in 1890. The 4 bedrooms are on the second floor. 2 bedrooms have direct access to a hallway with 2 bathrooms. The other 2 bedrooms can access the upper bathrooms by walking through either of the other 2 bedrooms, can use the 1st floor bathroom, or walk down the main stairs and back up the kitchen stairs to access the 2, second floor bathrooms.
Can expand to separate Penthouse rental listing on the 3rd floor for additional 8 guests!
ABOUT THIS SPACE
Stadium Village Area - Best Location in Downtown Indy!
★★★★★ "5/5 stars, love this place!"
“The Villa on Meridian” has been awarded “Best Luxury Vacation Rental Business Indianapolis” by LuxeLife. This gorgeous home is loaded with amenities and has an unbeatable location with easy access to top attractions. Return home and relax in the private outdoor space.
☞ Lucas Oil Stadium - 5 min walk
☞ Convention Center - 10 min walk
☞ Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 12 min walk
☞ Can expand with 2 other rentals
MORE
Learn more via searching “The Villa on Meridian”. Check out our videos on YT.
☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
✹ Historic home in the heart of downtown Indianapolis
✹ 4 spacious bedrooms: 2 kings, 4 queens + additional sleeping spaces
✹ 3 bathrooms: essential toiletries provided
✹ Full kitchen w/ high-end appliances
✹ Complimentary coffee bar
✹ Spacious living room w/ flat-screen smart TV
✹ 2 free parking spaces onsite
✹ High-speed WiFi
✹ Private back garden w/ firepit*, corn hole + putting green
✹ Washer + dryer
✹ Best location: walk to nearby attractions like Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Convention Center + Lucas Oil Stadium
Eager to Read More?
Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Previous Guests:
“The villa was very comfortable and homey, had off-street parking downtown and was exactly where we wanted it to be: right in the heart of downtown. Annette could not have been better at communicating.” - John
“We had a truly wonderful stay at the Villa on Meridian. Quite clearly the house is gorgeous, a true historical gem. It is also very spacious, clean, well appointed, and accommodating, with more than enough room for our party of 9. The location is great, on a quiet side street yet near downtown.” - Jared
“The place was exactly as described. Our guests had a wonderful time at the house and everyone enjoyed the business meetings we held at the house.” - D. Lucas
★★ BEDROOMS ★★
Take your pick from four spacious bedrooms, all of which are located on the upper level. Each room is elegantly furnished and features gorgeous wood finishes that ooze historic charm. All bedrooms have a Smart/Roku TV. Please note that some bedrooms are separated by pocket doors, and you may need to travel through other bedrooms to reach the bathrooms on this level. This is part of the charm of this unique historic property!
✹Primary bedroom: King-sized bed
✹Bedroom 2 (Parlor): 2 queen beds
✹Bedroom 3 (Mid): 1 king-sized bed + 1 queen-sized bed
✹Bedroom 4 (Cupula): 1 queen-sized bed
✹Additional sleeping space is available on a sofa bed in the lower-level parlor
★★ BATHROOMS ★★
Large groups need not worry about privacy thanks to the home’s three bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a relaxing place to freshen up and unwind. Choose between a refreshing shower or a leisurely soak in the beautiful clawfoot tub.
✹Bathroom 1 (main level): Full bathroom with a shower stall
✹Bathroom 2 (upper level): Full bathroom with a charming clawfoot bathtub
✹Bathroom 3 (upper level): Full bathroom with a walk-in shower
✔ Essential toiletries provided (including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash)
✔ Hair dryer
✔ Fresh towels
✔ Laundry room
★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
Although this is a historic home, you’ll find modern amenities in the fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space for prepping and serving.
✔ Fully stocked kitchen w/ modern appliances
✔ Complimentary coffee + tea bar
✔ Basic cookware & dinnerware
✔ Kitchen table w/ seating for 4
✔ Formal dining table w/ seating for 8
✔ Additional dining in the parlor for 4
★★ LIVING ROOM ★★
The lovely light-filled living room is the perfect place to relax in between outings. Sink into the comfy leather sofa and stream all your favorite shows and movies on the flat-screen smart TV, or take a nap on the sofa bed in the parlor.
✔ Leather couch + chairs
✔ Flat-screen smart TV
✔ Additional lounge space in the parlor (sofa bed + dining table)
✔ Collection of books
★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
Although you’ll be staying in the city center, the private back garden offers a quiet oasis for your whole group. Enjoy evenings with your group around the fire pit swapping stories about your daily adventures, or have some fun with the yard games provided.
✔ Private garden area w/ string lighting
✔ Firepit* beneath grape vines
✔ Yard games: corn hole + putting green
✔ Private deck
*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.
★★ ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS ★★
You can’t beat this location. The home sits inside Stadium Village, so you’ll be within walking distance of some of Indy’s top attractions. You’ll also have easy access to activities further afield thanks to the nearby I65 and I70.
✔ White River State Park: Explore this sprawling urban oasis, offering lush green spaces, scenic canal walks, and pedal boats for a relaxing day out in the heart of Indianapolis.
✔ Victory Field: Catch a thrilling baseball game at one of the nation's most acclaimed minor league ballparks, offering a quintessential American sports experience.
✔ Indianapolis Cultural Trail: Embark on a journey through Indianapolis's vibrant neighborhoods via this innovative urban bike and pedestrian path, connecting you to the city's cultural and historical gems.
✔ St. Elmo Steak House: Indulge in a world-class dining experience at Indianapolis's oldest steakhouse, known for its fiery shrimp cocktail and exquisite cuts of meat.
✔ Soldiers and Sailors Monument: Marvel at this iconic monument that honors the valor of Indiana's soldiers, offering an insightful museum within and a panoramic view of the city from the top.
All these activities and more are within your reach when you book with us!
★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You In Indianapolis! ☆★
✹ GENERAL: As guests, your whole group can enjoy private access to the first two floors of this historic Victorian home.
✹ PARKING: Free parking is available for 2 vehicles on the LEFT side of the driveway.
*Additional Parking: If there is space available, you 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 a large parking lot directly behind our property that you may be able to use temporarily. This parking lot is owned by Rolls Royce and they have the right to remove vehicles if they choose to, but in 10 years, we have never had this happen.
✹ SHARED OUTDOOR AREAS All three rentals share the backyard and firepit area. The putting green and corn hole come with the Carriage House rental. If not being used by Carriage House guests, House guests can ask permission to use from Carriage House guests.
✹ WORK FROM HOME: There is free, high-speed WiFi available throughout the home.
✹ PETS: We have a no-pet policy due to allergies. Thank you for understanding.
✹ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be sent to you prior to check-in.
✹ Stairs: Built in 1890, this rental has somewhat narrow stairs. Please be aware of the stairs if anyone in your group has mobility issues.
✹ 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.
✹ If you are traveling with a large group and need more space, ask about the availability of our 2 BR penthouse (located on the third floor of this home) and a 2 BR carriage house (located right next door).
EXPAND TO OTHER RENTALS
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.
Can expand to separate Penthouse rental listing on the 3rd floor for additional 8 guests!
ABOUT THIS SPACE
Stadium Village Area - Best Location in Downtown Indy!
★★★★★ "5/5 stars, love this place!"
“The Villa on Meridian” has been awarded “Best Luxury Vacation Rental Business Indianapolis” by LuxeLife. This gorgeous home is loaded with amenities and has an unbeatable location with easy access to top attractions. Return home and relax in the private outdoor space.
☞ Lucas Oil Stadium - 5 min walk
☞ Convention Center - 10 min walk
☞ Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 12 min walk
☞ Can expand with 2 other rentals
MORE
Learn more via searching “The Villa on Meridian”. Check out our videos on YT.
☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
✹ Historic home in the heart of downtown Indianapolis
✹ 4 spacious bedrooms: 2 kings, 4 queens + additional sleeping spaces
✹ 3 bathrooms: essential toiletries provided
✹ Full kitchen w/ high-end appliances
✹ Complimentary coffee bar
✹ Spacious living room w/ flat-screen smart TV
✹ 2 free parking spaces onsite
✹ High-speed WiFi
✹ Private back garden w/ firepit*, corn hole + putting green
✹ Washer + dryer
✹ Best location: walk to nearby attractions like Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Convention Center + Lucas Oil Stadium
Eager to Read More?
Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Previous Guests:
“The villa was very comfortable and homey, had off-street parking downtown and was exactly where we wanted it to be: right in the heart of downtown. Annette could not have been better at communicating.” - John
“We had a truly wonderful stay at the Villa on Meridian. Quite clearly the house is gorgeous, a true historical gem. It is also very spacious, clean, well appointed, and accommodating, with more than enough room for our party of 9. The location is great, on a quiet side street yet near downtown.” - Jared
“The place was exactly as described. Our guests had a wonderful time at the house and everyone enjoyed the business meetings we held at the house.” - D. Lucas
★★ BEDROOMS ★★
Take your pick from four spacious bedrooms, all of which are located on the upper level. Each room is elegantly furnished and features gorgeous wood finishes that ooze historic charm. All bedrooms have a Smart/Roku TV. Please note that some bedrooms are separated by pocket doors, and you may need to travel through other bedrooms to reach the bathrooms on this level. This is part of the charm of this unique historic property!
✹Primary bedroom: King-sized bed
✹Bedroom 2 (Parlor): 2 queen beds
✹Bedroom 3 (Mid): 1 king-sized bed + 1 queen-sized bed
✹Bedroom 4 (Cupula): 1 queen-sized bed
✹Additional sleeping space is available on a sofa bed in the lower-level parlor
★★ BATHROOMS ★★
Large groups need not worry about privacy thanks to the home’s three bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a relaxing place to freshen up and unwind. Choose between a refreshing shower or a leisurely soak in the beautiful clawfoot tub.
✹Bathroom 1 (main level): Full bathroom with a shower stall
✹Bathroom 2 (upper level): Full bathroom with a charming clawfoot bathtub
✹Bathroom 3 (upper level): Full bathroom with a walk-in shower
✔ Essential toiletries provided (including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash)
✔ Hair dryer
✔ Fresh towels
✔ Laundry room
★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
Although this is a historic home, you’ll find modern amenities in the fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space for prepping and serving.
✔ Fully stocked kitchen w/ modern appliances
✔ Complimentary coffee + tea bar
✔ Basic cookware & dinnerware
✔ Kitchen table w/ seating for 4
✔ Formal dining table w/ seating for 8
✔ Additional dining in the parlor for 4
★★ LIVING ROOM ★★
The lovely light-filled living room is the perfect place to relax in between outings. Sink into the comfy leather sofa and stream all your favorite shows and movies on the flat-screen smart TV, or take a nap on the sofa bed in the parlor.
✔ Leather couch + chairs
✔ Flat-screen smart TV
✔ Additional lounge space in the parlor (sofa bed + dining table)
✔ Collection of books
★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
Although you’ll be staying in the city center, the private back garden offers a quiet oasis for your whole group. Enjoy evenings with your group around the fire pit swapping stories about your daily adventures, or have some fun with the yard games provided.
✔ Private garden area w/ string lighting
✔ Firepit* beneath grape vines
✔ Yard games: corn hole + putting green
✔ Private deck
*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.
★★ ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS ★★
You can’t beat this location. The home sits inside Stadium Village, so you’ll be within walking distance of some of Indy’s top attractions. You’ll also have easy access to activities further afield thanks to the nearby I65 and I70.
✔ White River State Park: Explore this sprawling urban oasis, offering lush green spaces, scenic canal walks, and pedal boats for a relaxing day out in the heart of Indianapolis.
✔ Victory Field: Catch a thrilling baseball game at one of the nation's most acclaimed minor league ballparks, offering a quintessential American sports experience.
✔ Indianapolis Cultural Trail: Embark on a journey through Indianapolis's vibrant neighborhoods via this innovative urban bike and pedestrian path, connecting you to the city's cultural and historical gems.
✔ St. Elmo Steak House: Indulge in a world-class dining experience at Indianapolis's oldest steakhouse, known for its fiery shrimp cocktail and exquisite cuts of meat.
✔ Soldiers and Sailors Monument: Marvel at this iconic monument that honors the valor of Indiana's soldiers, offering an insightful museum within and a panoramic view of the city from the top.
All these activities and more are within your reach when you book with us!
★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You In Indianapolis! ☆★
✹ GENERAL: As guests, your whole group can enjoy private access to the first two floors of this historic Victorian home.
✹ PARKING: Free parking is available for 2 vehicles on the LEFT side of the driveway.
*Additional Parking: If there is space available, you 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 a large parking lot directly behind our property that you may be able to use temporarily. This parking lot is owned by Rolls Royce and they have the right to remove vehicles if they choose to, but in 10 years, we have never had this happen.
✹ SHARED OUTDOOR AREAS All three rentals share the backyard and firepit area. The putting green and corn hole come with the Carriage House rental. If not being used by Carriage House guests, House guests can ask permission to use from Carriage House guests.
✹ WORK FROM HOME: There is free, high-speed WiFi available throughout the home.
✹ PETS: We have a no-pet policy due to allergies. Thank you for understanding.
✹ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be sent to you prior to check-in.
✹ Stairs: Built in 1890, this rental has somewhat narrow stairs. Please be aware of the stairs if anyone in your group has mobility issues.
✹ 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.
✹ If you are traveling with a large group and need more space, ask about the availability of our 2 BR penthouse (located on the third floor of this home) and a 2 BR carriage house (located right next door).
EXPAND TO OTHER RENTALS
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
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Great, comfortable stay within walking distance of the convention center. Work team went for software training and conference. Unlike hotel, this location provided a comfortable location that allowed us to group think and plan for how to implement the training when we return home. Loved the beautifully updated historic atmosphere. The garden and grounds were also stunningly beautiful. Super hosts. Provided great communication throughout the stay and thought of all the comforts we would need/want. Would love the opportunity to travel here and stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed with a bunch of friends for the Indianapolis 500. They were doing external renovations during our stay, but did not impact us. Great location. Kitchen and courtyard were the main gathering spaces.
10.0 / 10.0
What a great and wonderful place to stay at and just minutes from downtown Indy! Very roomy!
10.0 / 10.0
This place was amazing for my bridal party! The area is safe and the house was spacious enough for all of us! I highly recommend this home!! We rented the main home and that is where my get ready photos were taken for my wedding! I couldn’t have asked for a better home! Thank you so much!!
10.0 / 10.0
Plenty of room and logistics to wedding downtown was perfect.
6.0 / 10.0
Property needs work.
Broken items
Not clean
Grounds needed cleanup
10.0 / 10.0
First! This home is beautiful and spacious!
We were in Indy for a family wedding that was held at Union Station. We were a three-generation group of 10, this house worked really well for us, especially the downstairs living area. The kitchen is amazing, we found ourselves mostly hanging out in the kitchen around the generous butcher block table. One night, five additional family members joined us for dinner and there was plenty of room for everyone! Getting from bedrooms to bathrooms upstairs is kinda wonky but we made it work. The outdoor space in amazing and we enjoyed the fire-pit one evening of our stay.
The location is perfect to downtown Indy and very walk-able! The home was very clean, the beds (even the inflatable beds!) were very comfy and there were plenty of towels for everyone.
Upon our departure, everyone agreed this house was perfect for our needs and we would highly recommend this to anyone!
8.0 / 10.0
This place was perfect for my family during my wedding weekend. There was plenty of space, indoor and outdoor. And we could walk to the circle!
The check-in process was a little confusing with the door codes and which doors we were supposed to use. The cost was a bit high and they charged for extra people.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall an amazing experience.
The property manager was very professional. Communication was great from the start to the end. Everything was well planned and I did not get any unpleasant surprise during my stay there.
I would definitely suggest anyone to book this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Baseball tournament stay
Everything about this property was exactly as listed. If you are feeding a hungry team, the kitchen is well stocked! If you are traveling with multiple families, be sure to pay attention to where there are and are not hallways to access bathrooms on the second floor. It’s all manageable, but two rooms have to either use the downstairs restroom or walk through another family’s space.
10.0 / 10.0
Big and Close to Everything
Easily slept 14 people between main house and carriage house. Location is perfect, walkable to nearly everything downtown. Old house has tons of character and charm. Clean and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Fun, historical house
This was a very cool property to stay in. The house was very nice and clean. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. Our hosts were so kind and left extra linens. They were very responsive and available. We had no issues!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Property
Great property, fast communications and great location to the stadium!
10.0 / 10.0
Great for large group
Party of 7. This was much better than 4 hotel rooms. Only issue is that parking for all three places is limited to 4 spaces. Neighborhood is eclectic, but blocks from the circle. Will stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Baccalaureate weekend
My daughter, bridal party and some immediate family stayed here and had an amazing weekend!!! Place was centrally located for our events and comfortable for our large group!!
8.0 / 10.0
Convenient and Lovely
Perfect location to lots to do, see and experience. Plenty of room for our annual sibs weekend. The only real drawback was the bathroom configuration but we made it work.
10.0 / 10.0
Bachelor Party/ Rugby Team Reunion
20 guys celebrating our 46 yr old teammates prenuptial tradition. The Villa was the absolute perfect location for our celebration. Amazing house right down the street from all the downtown action. Loved it!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great for a Large Group
We had a group of 8 in town for the Indy 500. There was ample space and beds for everyone with the ability to add more. The house is a 15
minute walk to everything downtown.
5.0 / 10.0
clean vintage house,
10.0 / 10.0
great place
clean vintage house,
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Weekend
We decided to stay at this home after realizing the expense of acquiring five hotel rooms near the Bands of America Super Regional. We are so glad we did! Since the weekend ending up rainy our large family and friends enjoyed time together in this beautiful cozy home with a kitchen instead of stuck in a hotel common area. We enjoyed the history of the home and the beautiful woodwork. We found everything we needed in the kitchen to cook the casseroles for our large group. Our family would highly recommend this oasis in downtown Indy over several hotel rooms for a large friend/family group.
8.0 / 10.0
Just perfect but......
This is an absolutely beautiful property. Located right downtown Indianapolis. Such a historic treasure and a joy to be able to stay in it. We love the house and it fit our large family. The kitchen is extraordinary and we loved the back area to sit outside together and enjoy beautiful weather. But ...:.... If you were a light sleeper beware. There is a penthouse above the main house and while we were staying, there were six 30-year-old boys staying in the penthouse. You can hear every sound from the penthouse in the main house bedrooms ..... So when they were getting in at 3:30 AM we were awake. When they were getting up early, we were awake. If you are a light sleeper you might want to check to ensure that no one is staying in the penthouse. Otherwise we loved our stay. We are a little sleep deprived but happy we had the opportunity to stay in this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic!
Exactly as described.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great stay!
The house worked great for us for a 3 day event at Lucas Oil. Convenient to all that we needed in the downtown area.
10.0 / 10.0
Simply perfect!
Everything was amazing! Alex was very responsive to our needs throughout the stay, which helped make things flawless for everyone. The girls, including myself, LOVED the house! We had the whole property to ourselves, which was a delight.
Parking is a little weird, but we didn't have any problems, and no one got tickets while parked on the road without the dashboard signs.
I would recommend this house to anyone who wants to be close to the city (within walking distance) but still wants to feel secluded and private.
Thanks for an amazing and memorable weekend for my future sister-in-law!!
10.0 / 10.0
This place was unbelievable!
If you are in Indy and don't stay here you are crazy. Close to everything, huge place, outdoor gardens were fantastic. Lots of bedrooms too, if you have a larger list of people, rent both houses. We absolutely loved it.
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful home!
We recently rented both the main house and the penthouse for a group that was attending a conference in Indianapolis, and we could not have been more pleased! We had a group of friends over two different evenings, and everyone loved the house. We will definitely stay here again!!
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely, well appointed place. Only downsides are the same historical features that make it special.
Lovely, well appointed place. Only downsides are the same historical features that make it special.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely historic property
My family rented out both the villa and the carriage house. I stayed in the villa property. We loved that the house had so much history to it, but still had modern touches like the kitchen! The beds were very comfortable, even the extra bed they put up to accommodate our party. The courtyard was beautiful! We took family pictures there since it was so nice. We would have spent more time out there but there were a lot of mosquitoes thanks to the summer time! The putting green outside the carriage house was a fun touch too. Parking was a little tight, but it is nice that you get 3 parking spots for each property. We got 6 total, so that was more than enough for our party! There was another party staying in the penthouse, and they made parking difficult a couple times, so we were happy to have the parking passes for the street. The only issue we had was on the first night when the people in the penthouse somehow turned on our light in our bedroom. It was probably 2 or 3 am, so it was quite a shock when our light turned on bright as day and woke us. The light in the room turned on by a remote control, so I am guessing they had a remote control that connected with ours somehow too. Alex was great though and offered to bring out a lamp and take the light out of our room so it wouldn't happen again. He was super responsive for anything we needed to contact him about, even after we left. It was a really great place to stay at and we would rent it again!
10.0 / 10.0
Bachelor Party Weekend in Indy
We stayed at the Villa on Meridian for a bachelor party with 13 guys and it was PHENOMENAL! The house is absolutely immaculate and all of the furnishings are so cool. They set up all of the beds for us to have room for everyone so no work needed to be done on our end. They also provided all the toiletries and towels to make sure that everyone was accommodated properly. The outdoor area is where we spent most of our time. The grill works perfectly and the gas fire pit is a great place to hang out, not to mention the putting green.
This spot is also perfect for getting around downtown. You are an easy walk to downtown with loads of bars and restaurants, as well as Banker's Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
I couldn't recommend this place enough. Multiple guys in the bachelor party said it was an amazing weekend and the bachelor himself (my brother) said it was the best weekend of his life to date (keep in mind he is getting married this weekend, haha).
I couldn't recommend this spot more.
2.0 / 10.0
Misleading
There is no way that 22 people can fit in the property comfortably, They count couches, chairs and single blowup mattresses as doubles for bedding, and will screw you out of your deposit 2 weeks after you stay for things that you didn't do. Do not stay with these people!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely fabulous
My crew and I were amazed at how awesome the house was. The location was great for anything downtown, plus there were plenty of local places within walking distance too. Everyone enjoyed the comforts of the fire pit area as well as the quiet neighborhood. The house itself was warm and had plenty of space for people, gatherings, or watching TV. Thank you for sharing your home with us. It was truly a pleasure.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic!!!!
The property was amazing! Every convenience available. Superb response time to any questions. Convenient location. Our family stayed a long weekend as my daughter got married at the ISM. Very family friendly. Many memories made. Will definitely come back! Thank you !
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home and close to all!!
We had a company meeting at the property where we rented the main house and carriage house. We had a large group of 30 people, however, it never felt crowded at all. The impromptu bed setup worked really well and the linens and property were very nice, clean and well maintained. I definitely would recommend this place to a friend of business associate. Thanks again!
10.0 / 10.0
The Villa on Meridian is an exceptinal property.
We've already recommended the Villa to friends. It was well-appointed and had EVERTHING we could want or need... and more! The eight of us who rented the Villa on Meridian for 5 days at the 2016 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four travel a lot and found the Villa to be outstanding. Laundry and dishwasher cubes, shampoo/conditioner/lotion/soap in each of the three bathrooms, ample paper products, fully appointed kitchen with dishes/cups/glasses was exceptional. I was surprised at all that Jerry provides at the Villa. (Tissues in every room, power cords and K-cups to start our visit are just some of the items.) And it doesn't get any better than having flat screen TV's in the living room and bedrooms.
We walked to Banker's Life Fieldhouse, downtown to dinner and to local cafes. The Villa is just one block from a great delicatessen for breakfast and lunch. You save on gas and parking costs, while getting great exercise. The back yard grill and lawn chairs add to the array of amenities.
The eight of us could sit and talk or find another room in this spacious Villa to get some work done. We loved what the property had to offer, as will anyone who rents the Villa on Meridian.
....Women's Basketball Fans and Friends (April 1-6, 2016)
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
This location fit our needs perfectly. We'll will be looking to stay here again the next time we are in town.
Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location, Great House!
My family stayed here over Christmas this year and could not have been happier. The kitchen is awesome and very functional and the bedrooms are cozy with great views of downtown. And the location could not have been better. It's on a quiet street but still walking distance to the circle. Definitely plan on coming back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great for our Group!
I'm a youth minister who brought a group of adults and students for a conference at the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. The Villa on Meridian was perfect for our group. There was plenty of space for our students and adults to be separate (for safe environment purposes) and because we rented the house and carriage house we could have the boy and girls separate too. The main level was perfect for large group discussions and eating meals together. Walking to Lucas Oil and the Indianapolis Convention Center was so fast (particularly nice in the cold windy weather).
Checking in was fast and easy, no problems with any of the appliances, heat, etc...
We will definitely be back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend in Indy...
Great house, clean, big, close to the expressway. Disappointed that we only needed it for one night, but if we get up to Indy again, we will definitely request this property.
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 $536 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Downtown Home | Near Convention Center. 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 Charming Downtown Home | Near Convention Center pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Downtown Home | Near Convention Center?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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