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Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex

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Front of House from driveway as you turn on from NorthWestern Ave showing front two parking spaces, detached garage
Front of House from front two parking spaces showing detached garage, trash and recycling containers
Living Room and Sun Room after coming through the front door, turning left to briefly pass through the receiving room
Living Room showing Roku TV with DVD player, fireplace, shelves with board games, sofa sleeper and coffee table, a part of the dining room and kitchen are partially shown to the right
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10212.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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West Lafayette, IN
  • Purdue University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ross-Ade Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Purdue Memorial Union
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

E Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

NE Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

NW Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

SE Bedroom (twin size bunk bed)

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Second Floor Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex

Hello Guest(s)! Welcome to 1515 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, Indiana 47906. We are so glad you decided to stay here. We hope you have a great time in West Lafayette, Indiana.

We are happy to share this special getaway with you. You are two blocks from Ross-Ade stadium, four blocks from Mackey Arena, and the rest of Purdue campus is accessible. City bus service is available every half hour along Northwestern Ave. The West Lafayette Parks Recreation and Trail Map shows some fantastic parks, trails, and footpaths available in the neighborhood. My favorite is the Celery Bog Nature Area/Lilly Nature Center. There is an area to sit and watch nature. Animals come to the area and you can observe animals in their natural habitat.

You'll enjoy walking into this private home. Hopefully the home will help you enjoy your stay with all its amenities. Walk into the expansive living room with an adjacent sun room with a foosball table and three full walls of windows that look out to a landscaped patio and surrounding mature trees. The living room features: A pull out queen size sleeper sofa, a 40" flat screen TV with Roku, shelves of games and black out curtains. The living room opens up into a dining room, where you can enjoy dinner cooked at home, or delivered from one of our many nearby restaurants. The dining room features: a dining table with seating for 8 people. The big open fully equipped kitchen features: everything you need to cook meals at home. Rounding out the first floor are stairs and a convenience half bathroom. One set of stairs lead up to the bedrooms and full bathroom. After a busy day, soak in the blue tiled bathtub enclosure and sleep in any one of the four quiet and restful bedrooms. Each bed offers: queen and twin size memory foam mattresses, eco friendly bamboo sheets, and blackout curtains. The other set of stairs down lead to the basement which has an air hockey table.

During your stay you will appreciate that you are less than a mile from each of the following: Purdue campus, Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, Birck Golf Complex, Folk Field and Boilermaker Soccer Complex, Schwartz Tennis Center, Alexander Field, Celery Bog Nature Area, Faith West including Cafe Literato and community playground, Happy Hollow Park, and West Lafayette downtown full of restaurants, bars, and attractions.

Please keep in mind that 1515 Northwestern Avenue was built in 1938. While not a historic house, you may not find as many electrical outlets as in a modern home. The HVAC vents are in the floor or adjacent to the floor. You can easily lose coins, keys, etc. to a vent if not careful. The fireplace is currently not available until all renovations are completed. Most of the windows have sash pulleys and weights, some of the ropes are broken and will need to be replaced. We ask that any window is carefully opened or closed.

Also the City of West Lafayette has rental housing occupancy limits of either (1) one family and no more than two unrelated guests or (2) no more than three unrelated guests. The City requires submission of an Occupancy Affidavit stating the names and relationships of each guest. Please complete both the rental agreement and the West Lafayette Occupancy Affidavit when booking your stay.

You should find everything that you need, but if you have a question that isn't covered in here, please do get in touch and let me know how I can help. We hope you enjoy yourself and visit again in the future!

Upon arrival, we would love to know what you initially think of the place. We would like to know if you experience any issues during your stay. We would love the opportunity to address any issues prior to the end of your booking.
Sincerely,
Cedric & Zandra D'Hue
ES^3 WL LLC

Property manager

Cedric Axel D'Hue
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat the house as your grandmother's home. Guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement and the WL Occupancy Affidavit.
Follow all West Lafayette Rules and Ordinances including Noise. Breach of any of these House Rules is a breach of the Terms and Conditions.
Visitors count as Guests toward maximum allowable occupancy and may be a violation of West Lafayette Housing Ordinances.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Lafayette

Located in West Lafayette, this holiday home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lilly Nature Center and Prophetstown State Park, while Samara House and Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Columbian Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Ross-Ade Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking.
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West Lafayette, IN

What's nearby

  • Samara House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Purdue University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackey Arena - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ross-Ade Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Purdue Memorial Union - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 8 min drive
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ford Dining Court - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blocks from Purdue, Ross-Ade, Mackey, Samara House, Birck Golf Complex located?

This family-friendly West Lafayette holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Samara House and Purdue University. Mackey Arena and Ross-Ade Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funeral
Our family was able to stay together
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!
Absolutely fantastic location! Short walk to the Purdue campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hostoric Blue House
We enjoyed this spacious home with a large kitchen. It was a perfect place to stay, close to Purdue campus. The host was so thoughtful, with a nice “welcome cake” and many suggestions for things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Valorie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attentive and Thoughtful Host
The home was a nice size for all of us to be able to spend time together on the main level with plenty of seating. We did have some issues with the code (which could have been that I was not looking for the clear directions in the correct spot) BUT the owner was very quick to respond and help! The hosts even provided special personal touches to make us feel very welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingrid s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great golf stay
Great spot if you’re golfing at the Pete Dye course, which is right around the corner. Excellent communication and great personal touches🙌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Property was as advertised and property manager easy to reach and very helpful. Will consider staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in West Lafayette
Cedric is a fantastic host! One of the most accommodating and available host I have ever had in all my experiences VRBO. Hope to be able to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely older home
Cedric and his family have a lovely older home with great touches that make your stay enjoyable. We loved all the family friendly features they included: an arcade, air hockey, Foosball, kids dinnerware, a pank-n-play, etc. Would definitely return to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Campus stay
Great location close to campus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Grace T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house for gatherings
Convenient to Purdue, Happy Hollow park (2 mile walk & playground) , Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara House. Northwestern Avenue does have fast-moving cars. Only one oddity: cook pots were absent for my short stay. Make sure they are resupplied before your visit…other than that, fabulous, good wifi, big kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and spacious home! Definitely coming back.
One of the most enjoyable home renting experiences I've had. Large and comfy home just a 10-15 minute walk to Purdue's campus. Host was amazing and responded to questions quickly. Definitely looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domingo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
Great Location to visit Purdue The house is as described
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house close to campus
Nice house within walking distance to campus. Older house with charm that is being upgraded. Had a very nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house close to campus
We picked this for a weekend built around a basketball game. It was accessible, plenty of parking, a TON of space inside for hanging out, and the place was comfortable and well-stocked with everything we'd need (e.g. towels, etc.). Cedric is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

margie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend!
Great kitchen! All the dishes pots and pans needed to cook a home cooked meal. Very quite area but still close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good overall
Didnt have hot water but host had someone out to fix it in 20 minutes. Very good communication. The process of booking was very tedious though. Nice house and nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place!!!
We had a wonderful weekend at PU! The house is very spacious and tte back yard is large and private! It’s was perfect for 2 families (8 adults). Would love to stay there again. The property manager was great to work with as well! Thanks for sharing your house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay!
We had a terrific stay at Cedric's property. The house is clean, very conveniently located and Cedric is very responsive to all correspondence. He even prepared a cake for us! The kitchen is very large,which is great for families. I highly recommend Cedric and this property, It worked out perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean home
All new electrical work as well as all new furniture through most of the house. Enjoyed our stay! Especially appreciated the Keurig!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purdue move in week
The house was perfect and Cedric was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Searle G., Annandale, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, convenient, well-equipped home
We had a wonderful stay at the Blue House. The hosts were communicative, responsive, and welcoming--far beyond the norm! The house was clean and spacious, and the kitchen had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. Plus, if you're visiting Purdue, you can't beat the location--just minutes to campus. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lane C., Tega Cay, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
The Blue House was perfect for family and friends returning to Purdue to ring in the new year and catch a game at Mackey! The house was equipped with everything we needed to cook meals and entertain kids. Lots of space and you can’t beat the proximity to campus. Cedric was a fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Purdue
Perfect location by the Purdue stadium, close walk to everything. The house is great for large groups and comes equipped with plenty of linens, dishes and cooking equipment. Cedric is very responsive and answered my questions within minutes. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Move in weekend at Purdue
The historic blue house worked awesome for our home base to move our freshman into dooms. Location is great! So close campus in a great neighborhood! Walking distance to everything on campus! Enjoyed the outdoor space out back and slept great in the bedrooms! We will be back for a football weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne G., Pembroke Pines, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Purdue Stay!!
The house was a great location, so close to Purdue campus. The kitchen is nice and big which was great for me to be able to make a couple dinners for my boilermaker and a few of his friends while I was visiting. Cedric was very accommodating and great with communication. Thank you Cedric for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cedric Axel D'Hue

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1515 Northwestern Avenue boasts 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the house and wonderful location to several amenities. We clearly envisioned 1515 Northwestern Avenue as a short term vacation rental for Purdue football or other sport games, golfers, even Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts.

Furthermore, 1515 Northwestern Avenue provided a unique opportunity to purchase a nearly century old home. We seek to update this home into a modern home while keeping or restoring the 1930s character, such as the many interior window shutters. Most of the windows have sash pulleys and weights, some of the ropes are broken and will need to be replaced. We ask that any window is carefully opened or closed until the sash pulleys, weights, and ropes can be restored/repaired.

The home inspection report identified a number of issues to address, including plumbing, windows, siding, etc. The fireplace is currently not available until all of the renovations are completed.

The living room is relatively quiet. The East Bedroom can be noisy due to the busy street outside. If you are an early riser and out of the house most of the day, this is unlikely to be a problem.

Turning this 1938 house into a modern home provides our family a number of opportunities for our children to get involved in the short term rental business and home renovations. So far our children have been involved in opening boxes, putting away house supplies, building furniture, and making up beds. They have also assisted with parking cars during home Purdue football games and selling lemonade, chips, Cub Scout popcorn, etc. During renovations, we hope to teach our children the systems of the house: electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

We welcome you to join us on this journey. We hope you as guests will return over time to see the transformation of this house. Your booking revenue is funding the renovations. Thank you!

Why they chose this property

We read The Family Board Meeting and realized that we only have 18 summers with our kids, currently 11, 11, 9, and 7 years old. One of our 11 year old twins has a God given talent for hospitality. Our 9 year old daughter is a natural entrepreneur. We already have a few long term rentals. We were looking for opportunities to incorporate our rental businesses with teaching our children new talents. Similar to Cleaning House, we sought to cultivate our children's gifts and talents in entrepreneurship.
After staying in a few short term vacation rentals, we were interested in incorporating short term vacation rentals into teaching our children in the way they should go.
The Blue House (1515 Northwestern Avenue) is quite a find. The Blue House was built in 1938 (before the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright Samara House). The Blue House is two blocks from Ross-Ade stadium, four blocks from Mackey Arena, and near the rest of Purdue campus.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to restore this house over time. There is only one full bathroom.

What makes this property unique

Within 0.5 miles to each of the following: Purdue including Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena, Birck golf complex, Celery Bog Nature Area, Frank Lloyd Wright's Samara House, and Faith West including a community playground and Cafe Literato.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests