The Drake - Historic Home with Swag

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(38 Ratings)

House in Dundee-Happy Hollow, NE

11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Make yourself at home when you stay at this stylish vacation rental in the heart of the city. This historic home has a mood all its own. Thoughtfully curated with loads of art and unique touches to ensure your stay is anything but boring. The Drake (meaning duck) is a very subtle underlying theme of the house inspired by the owner's grandfather who purchased the town of Drake Colorado in 1976.

Take advantage of the location by walking to the charming Downtown Dundee neighborhood for dinner, drinks, and fun or utilize the fully equipped kitchen and moody dining room to wine and dine at home. The well-appointed living room offers cozy vibes and a smart TV that is compatible with any of your preferred streaming services...and if TV isn't your thing, enjoy some fresh air on the deck set-up with an outdoor sectional and romantic string lights hung above. The bedrooms are furnished with high-end plush pillow top mattresses, luxurious bamboo sheets, and room-darkening curtains to ensure you get a good night's sleep. There are three main bedrooms and a sunroom converted into a 4th bedroom with a twin over full bunk. This room has an open doorway to one of the bedrooms, which is great for kids, and plenty of additional space for a pack-and-play or extra luggage if needed. In addition to the bedrooms, the living room also has a pull-out sofa to help accommodate larger groups. There are two full bathrooms with a shower and tub, one on the main floor and one upstairs. While the basement is unfinished at this time, there is a washer and dryer for your use. You'll enjoy this home's warmth and hospitality as each room offers something unique.

Location:

Downtown Dundee - 1 min
The Blackstone District - 4 mins
Midtown Crossing - 4 mins
UNMC - 5 mins
Creighton University - 5 mins
CHI Health - 5 mins
Downtown (Old Market) - 7 mins
The Capitol District - 7 mins
College World Series - 6 mins
CHI Health Stadium - 6
Eppley Airfield Airport - 10 mins
Henry Doorly Zoo - 10 mins

Just 2 mins from Dodge Street (the main East and West highway) anything in town is easily accessible from this location.

In regards to accessing the property, we use a smart lock and keyless entry system. You will be provided with your own code before your check-in that you will utilize for the duration of your stay.

Something to note: the house is located on a somewhat busy street. There is a dedicated driveway and a large park pad in front of the house. We ask that you please use the driveway only as the park pad belongs to the city and is used for delivery vehicles or city vehicles from time to time.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Dundee-Happy Hollow, NE

Nearby attractions

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

3.9 mi

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

3.2 mi

Omaha Children's Museum

2.2 mi

The Durham Museum

2.9 mi

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The Drake - Historic Home with Swag

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(38 Ratings)

House in Dundee-Happy Hollow, NE

11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Dundee-Happy Hollow, NE

Nearby attractions

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

3.9 mi

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

3.2 mi

Omaha Children's Museum

2.2 mi

The Durham Museum

2.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(38 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The property was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much!

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

To start I need to say I own a home in the neighborhood that I'm renting now, so I needed a place for us and our family. The home is on one of the busier streets in Dundee, but it's manageable. Parking can be an issue if you have several cars. The home wasn't very clean. Dishes were dirty, there was lots of dirt/dust under the beds and dirty towels from the previous guest in the basement laundry. The showers have terrible water pressure, the owners had a plumber come out 3 times, but it didn't change anything. That was a disappointment. The space is comfortable, with a comfortable deck and plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen has very basic essentials that you need, but not much else. Nothing high end considering the premium price you pay. The small 4 cup coffee pot was left dirty, and the other "nicer" coffee machine didn't work. They did replace that one quickly which was appreciated. I'd like to say better things about our stay. The home served us well for what we needed, but, given the premium price I feel like we were let down with the overall quality of the place.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

It was just as described. We came into town to visit Zoo with our grandkids. Nice area outback to sit and enjoy the weather. Would stay here again if in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The house is old, but has updated decor. The floors are squeaky, none if the doors have locks, but overall we were very happy with our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We loved our stay! The house is beautiful and provided more than enough room for our six adults and two kids. We especially loved the deck seating, and my kids loved playing in the yard. Would definitely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Two moms and 4 preteens on an 8+ hour road trip with our destination being the Omaha Zoo! We couldn't have asked for a better home to call ours for 3 days. The house itself is unique and charming, decorated beautifully yet practically, and perfect for families! We had more than enough room for 6! The ability to do laundry was a lifesaver as well! We were able accommodate our kid's requests to wear their new zoo clothes home! Grocery delivery was quick and easy with Door Dash and navigating where we needed to go was easy! Thank you so much for a great experience!!

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Nice house for our extended family when in town for a graduation. Easy access to campus and downtown activities. We used the kitchen every day and it was well-equipped. Hosts were super responsive.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

-nice clean feel -outlet/light didn’t work in that area I tutored in -Nice pillows and beds -No extra toiletries -Enough forks and spoons but not much extra -liked the old house feel (the cast iron vents) -parking was challenging for our 2 cars -no toys/games etc which was totally fine for us -smart lock was hard to know if locked -internet strong enough for video conferencing -could’ve used more blankets but was sufficient Some outlets were two prong vs three… Office area for example would have benefitted from three prong or extension cord to allow for three prong access Nice full length mirrors in most rooms We liked the house overall. The above was just things to note to help the next renter. ; )

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

No issues with the house and it was what was expected from the description and pictures.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We were very happy with our stay here! It was great to share with family. Honestly one of the cleanest places we’ve stayed and they had everything we needed to make our own breakfast in the mornings. Beds we’re comfortable and pillows were GREAT. We were able to enjoy the deck while our toddler napped. Location: about 10-15 minutes from the Zoo, Old Market and Aksarben. Downtown Dunee has a good brunch spot and along with a pizza, Italian and taco place. We found ourselves going to the Old Market and Aksarben 2x for food and shopping. Thanks for the nice option when staying in Omaha!

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The only complaint was lots of spiders on deck and not cleaned up very well.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Very beautiful property and wonderful location.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Was in from out of town as a group of 3 ladies in their 40s. Things we always look for: location with walkable neighborhoods, comfy beds, more than 1 bathroom, safe area and home, workable kitchen, and welcoming outdoor area. This house seemed to check those boxes though there were some things we would suggest for improvement. First, the great stuff. - The beds were comfortable. Everyone had their own room and no one had a complaint about the beds which is huge. - The house seemed very clean and as listed. - Parking pad off the street. - Big dining table. - Two full bathrooms. - Owner was willing to let us check-in early since no one was leaving same day as our arrival. Could use improvement. - The outdoor space was not really usable. It was too hot to spend any time outdoors anyway, but the furniture and patio are in need of some attention. It could use a good scrubbing. - Some of the windows were left unlocked when we arrived. I always check doors and windows for security reasons and this should be communicated to the cleaning crew to ensure those are locked before guests arrive. - If you have questions for owner, you might not get an answer immediately, so give yourself some time. - The drains in the bathrooms are VERY slow moving. Both the sink and shower in the upstairs bathroom are clogged. I really dislike taking a shower and standing in backed up dirty water so that was my main complaint about this place. Overall, happy with our stay and would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We enjoyed our stay, plenty of room for the family! House was clean and they were very responsive and accommodating!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Very nice home, comfortable and clean. Had everything we needed.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Loved being able to have family time together , yet everyone able to have their own bedroom. Ice place, surprised about the age of the house.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

My family enjoyed our stay. Close to attractions and very family friendly. Great home to stay in

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We loved our stay here! We had 2 families with young kids and felt very comfortable in the space. The hosts were excellent at helping us quickly when we contacted them. I would stay here again in the future!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Had stuff to cook with and beds were comfortable. Updated home.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Super fun and super great time! We unfortunately didn’t get to use the outdoor patio space due to pouring rain during our time there, but we enjoyed the space! Very close to stuff without being directly caught up in it all:)

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The home was very clean and felt homey. Beds were comfortable. Location was great with close proximity to lots of restaurants and things to do.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The location was awesome. Close to great coffeshops, ice cream and the Old Market area. We enjoyed walks in the nearby Happy Hollow neighborhood.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Very nice, comfortable little house. Cozy might be the word. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

It was great! Streets are busy. Great location for us. Only thing was that the bedroom only had curtains which allowed the streetlights and headlights to glare in. Too much light so had a hard time falling asleep. Overall, we enjoyed it!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Nice, clean, updated older home. All the bedrooms are located upstairs & are in very close proximity of one another, so if someone is moving about, you’ll hear them as the floors/stairs creak (older home). 🙂One of the bathrooms is located on the main level (off a small room in the back of the house). This worked quite well when we needed to keep it quiet upstairs for kids naps or bedtime. We enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Super, super comfortable beds and lots of space for traveling with adult kids and family. Big dining room table to fit lots of eaters around. Very clean and cozy. The house is on a fairly busy road so there is some road noise to contend with and parking in the driveway is really just for one car. Hosts were great in communicating and check in/out process was effortless. This was our first trip to Omaha and we would stay here again without hesitation.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

All you need and so close to old market!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Overall, we loved our stay in this lovely home in the heart of Omaha. We really enjoy staying in historic homes that have been thoughtfully and beautifully updated and this was no exception. All the amenities were great and everything was very comfortable. That said we do have a few suggestions for how to make this place even better: 1) Connect or repair the fridge ice-maker. It wasn't working during our stay. 2) Install a hook for hand towels in the downstairs bathroom. 3) Write out the basic instructions for using the coffee maker. I figured it out but it's a nice coffeemaker with a lot of features so some folks might be helped to have the basic instructions for making a regular pot of coffee. 4) Add a table or something else to put your toiletries on in the upstairs bathroom. The sink is small and we made it work but it would be nice to have a table, shelf or something else to store your bathroom items during your stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful artwork, great water pressure, comfortable beds! Rich woodwork comes with the creaks and squeaks of an old home, which we actually enjoyed. Ninja coffee maker was appreciated. Nice to be near cute restaurants of Dundee area and quick drive to Old Market or Creighton.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We were close to pretty much everything that we wanted to experience - the zoo, kid-friendly venues, local restaurants, and stores for quick grocery runs. The home was clean and beautifully decorated. We all had a great time relaxing here in between our adventures.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was perfect for our family.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Our family gathered for a celebration. We found the home to be very accommodating, comfortable, very clean , and excellent communication w the owner! It fit our needs well 😊Thank you!!!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Dundee-Happy Hollow?

The average price for a rental in Dundee-Happy Hollow is $203 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Drake - Historic Home with Swag. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Drake - Historic Home with Swag. Enjoy the water!

Is The Drake - Historic Home with Swag pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Drake - Historic Home with Swag?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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House in Dundee-Happy Hollow, NE

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Map of Dundee-Happy Hollow, NE

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