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The Heart of the City

Riverside holiday home with kitchenette and balcony

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In the heart of the city, The Heart of the City suite offers a sunny private retreat with a spacious balcony for lounging. Enjoy comfortable living space with TV and WiFi, kitchenette, and high-ceilinged bedroom for great sleep.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Heart of the City

The Heart of the City is a sunny, private 2nd story suite in an historic home. A large balcony for lounging & comfortable living space with TV/WiFi and kitchenette welcome you. A high-ceilinged bedroom with king size Tempurpedic mattress with Euro-style hypo-allergenic coverings and black-out curtains encourage great sleep. Enjoy a spacious bathroom with over-sized shower with massage head, and deep, over-sized sink. Located just two blocks from Massachusetts street in the heart of the city.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking is allowed on the balcony.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Heart City House Lawrence
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The Heart of the City Lawrence
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Heart City
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Private vacation home The Heart of the City
The Heart of the City Lawrence
The Heart of the City Private vacation home
The Heart of the City Private vacation home Lawrence

About the area

Map
Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • Lawrence Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Kansas - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Theatre Lawrence - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 9 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louise's Bar Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Culinaria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Roost - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aladdin Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Greek - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Heart of the City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Heart of the City located?

Located in East Lawrence, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lawrence Arts Center and Massachusetts Street. Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit and Watkins Community Museum of History are also within 10 minutes. Lawrence Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Heart of the City Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent option when Lawrence hotels are full.. amazing location to Mass Ave. Friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We loved staying at this property! Such a great location with access to mass street very close by!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little gem in Lawrence

We cannot wait to come back. Perfect location. Adorable unit. Overall A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Wonderful location and great place!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Very clean and spacious. Perfect for our needs Host were very helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Downtown Apartment

We enjoyed our stay. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown, nice deck, the property was clean upon arrival, check-in/out was easy, the host was friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This VRBO was the perfect hub for our trip to Lawrence. It’s close to Mass Street and all the restaurants, shops and coffee spots that has to offer. Check in was easy and the owner promptly responded to all communications. I would recommend this place for your Lawrence visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briddy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Spent 2 nights while in town for daughter's graduation from KU. Very quiet and comfortable place. Appreciated the local information provided by host via text.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and great location!

This place has it all! Spacious and clean rooms with lots of amenities… you will want for nothing! The host was responsive and very nice too. Wonderful location… walkable to so many places! The only thing I would recommend is to modify the VRBO map location to be closer to the actual location (which is on Rhode Island, between 9th and 10th if you’re wondering). But this may be a maps or VRBO thing. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was on a quiet neighborhood street two blocks from the heart of Mass Street where you'll find lots of bars and restaurants. The property was adorable and has very comfortable beds and furniture in the living area. The bathroom is huge and the shower has fantastic water pressure! Nice lighting and decor. I used one of the yoga mats they supplied for a workout as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near everything off Mass St.

Quaint upstairs apartment in older downtown Lawrence area, just 2 short blocks from lower Mass St. We were able to walk to all the stores and restaurants downtown with ease as well as walk up the hill to the KU campus for the football game in about 15 mins. Neighborhood was quiet, neighbors seemed nice. Note, the owners also use the upstairs of the house which share the A/C, so it would be good to communicate that prior to setting the air up/down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as expected from the pictures online. Perfect for what I needed for my stay

Smooth, owners were accommodating and easy in and out (except for the rain)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi P., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

The property was easy to find with clear check in procedures. It was clean upon arrival. The bathroom has beautiful light for doing makeup and hair. The bed is comfortable and extra linens were provided. Location is perfect - just a short, safe walk to Mass St.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Conveniently located to historic district. Second floor walk-up. Not handicapped accessible. The television only had Roku, not cable. Could not obtain local broadcast channels like NBC and Fox. Notwithstanding, enjoyed the property. Owners pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice

Nice place and perfect location. Also appreciated good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The perfect location for mom’s weekend! Maureen was fantastic & a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures Don’t Do It Justice

We loved everything about this place. The attention to detail from the owner’s wasn’t lost on us!! We really appreciated all of the little extras!! We’ll be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Mom’s weekend

Easy check in, good location, pleasant hosts. Clean with nice bedding. Kitchenette was convenience. This spot was perfect for a weekend seeing our daughter at KU.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025