Enjoy great restaurants, bars, and music venues in Lexington within walking distance. This 1940 bungalow is in an up-and-coming neighborhood has an inviting open floor plan design with a gorgeous kitchen, three bedrooms, and one bath. The house is close to the Distillery District, 5 minutes to downtown/Rupp Arena (1.3 miles), 10 minutes to UK, and 15 minutes to the Horse Park by car. STR Reg #15075605-2 - Maximum occupants 6-Guests are prohibited from allowing more than maximum occupancy The space Renovated in 2022, this 1940 bungalow in an up-and-coming neighborhood has three bedrooms and one bathroom. This house has all the updates you could ask of modern living including new plumbing and electrical systems, updated appliances, internet access, three TVs with Roku, and keyless entry. Bedrooms 1 & 2 both have a queen bed, a ceiling fan, and a bedside power station for all your devices. Bedroom 3 is upstairs and has 1 queen bed, a bedside power station, and a desk for remote workers. Please note that access to the upstairs is through Bedroom 1. Each bedroom has either room darkening or blackout curtains. The bathroom is fully stocked with essential personal care items. The fenced-in backyard is huge. A fire pit with plenty of firewood is available for those cold nights. You may even hear live music from the Burl. The driveway can only accommodate one car and it is extremely narrow. Additional street parking is available. Our elderly neighbor has asked that no one park directly in front of her house as she feels she needs to have that space available for emergencies. What to expect in the neighborhood. Over time, some of the houses in the neighborhood fell into disrepair. This house was gutted and we decided to breathe new life into it. A few other investors have followed suit, and Melrose-Oak Park is now truly an up-and-coming neighborhood. Dozens of our past guests have raved about the house. “Beautiful house in a nice, quiet neighborhood” (Jennifer, March 2024), “The location is close to lots of things to do, a good number also within walking distance,” (Misty April 2024), and “…we felt safe the whole time.” (Hillary, April 2024). In fact, our ratings are the highest in the neighborhood! The area is great for adventurous travelers who want a place to stay within walking distance to some great restaurants, bars, and music venues in Lexington, such as The Burl (6-minute walk), The James E. Pepper Distillery (10-minute walk), and even Rupp Arena (1.3 miles via the Town Branch Trail). If driving is your thing, then it’s 5 minutes to downtown & Rupp Arena, 10 minutes to Keeneland or UK, and 15 minutes to the Horse Park. Drugstores, gas stations, liquor stores, and a major grocery store are all about 5-10 minutes away if you need to stock up for your stay. Guest access Guests have access to the entire house. Bedroom 3 is upstairs, and access to the upstairs is through Bedroom 1. Other things to note A NOTE ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Some of the houses in the neighborhood have fallen into disrepair and are a little shabbier than others. Our house, The Wilton Manor, has been completely renovated with many modern amenities. Other investors have followed suit, and Melrose-Oak Park is now an up-and-coming neighborhood. PARTIES & NOISE: Parties are not allowed at any time. This place has close neighbors on either side. Please respect everyone by keeping noise to a minimum, especially after 10:00 pm. SMOKING: Smoking indoors will incur an extra cleaning fee of at least $200, possibly more depending on the length of your stay and the extent to which the smoke odor has permeated the interior. EARLY CHECK-IN/LATE CHECK-OUT: An early check-in or late check-out may be available for an additional fee of $50 per hour but is not guaranteed. Checking out late without prior permission will result in a $150 charge. PETS: Well-behaved pets up to 60 pounds are welcome at the Wilton Manor. A one-time $40 fee per pet will be added to the total cost of the booking when you include at least one pet as a guest. This is to cover any additional necessary cleaning and general wear and tear to the home. A host will notify the guest and send a request for money through the Resolution Center if there is any damage that costs more than $40. Feel free to contact the hosts if you have any questions. EXTRA GUESTS: There is a $30 charge per person per night for unregistered guests so be sure and book for the correct number of guests when booking. Let us know if the number changes before your arrival.