Historic Victorian Elegance

Room in Richmond, Indiana, United States

  1. 1 double bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Stay with Daniel
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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Our beautifully restored 1880s home, 2 miles to Earlham, features fine woodwork and architectural detail. Two guest bedrooms upstairs sleep two each with shared bath. Listing is for one BR, inquire if you want to rent both. LGBTQ welcome.
We do not offer self checkin, thus it is important that guests provide an accurate estimate of arrival time.

The space
Surprisingly cozy, “Arden Hearth” is a grand old Victorian with seven decorative fireplaces, a sweeping entrance hall, front and back parlors, and a stunning oval dining room. Upstairs, the front two adjacent bedrooms are ideal for a family, with a queen bed in one and two twin beds in the other. Guests share one large bath with shower and tub upstairs; there is also a downstairs bath without shower. Although there is no central A/C, older homes were built to maintain comfortable temps year-round. In summer, we provide a window AC unit in the primary guest bedroom, and in winter, we provide an electric space heater and down comforters. The house is not handicap-accessible; you must be able to climb stairs. There are a few steps outside leading up to the entrance that do not have a railing. Inside, the bedrooms are on the second floor with a long flight of stairs, but there is a hand rail along those stairs.

Guest access
Guests may relax and visit in the parlors or enjoy walking the meditation labyrinth in the back garden. They may also reserve the downstairs for small gatherings such as birthday parties, bridal showers, or reunions for an additional fee, depending on the size of the group and duration of the event.

During your stay
We work out of our home and thus are around quite a bit. We are happy to share the history of the house with guests and offer info on places to go and things to do in the area. While we enjoy getting to know folks who visit, we are also fine with giving you space if you prefer. Just let us know what you’re comfortable with, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Other things to note
We also speak Spanish.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Wifi
Free on-street parking
Window AC unit
Garden
Hair dryer
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 546 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Richmond, Indiana, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

The Starr Historic District has many examples of charming Victorian architecture in about six square blocks. We are just two miles from Earlham College, and within walking distance of downtown and the Depot district, where you can find nice shops and restaurants. We are also quite close to the Wayne County History Museum, Glen Miller Park, and the Jazz Walk of Fame and nature trail in Whitewater Gorge.

Meet your host

Superhost
546 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Speaks English and Spanish
Lives in Richmond, Indiana
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)