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Stunning Victorian Mansion, Baltimore near Inner Harbor with 10 BR and 4 carpark

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 20836.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Baltimore, MD
  • Baltimore Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oriole Park at Camden Yards
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Victorian Mansion, Baltimore near Inner Harbor with 10 BR and 4 carpark

RARE 5-story, 9000 sqft, 1847 Victorian Row house Mansion nr Harbor used for movie sets/photo opps, Sleeps 25; Contemporary, Victorian & Bohemian themes-10 BRs, Parlour, Banquet Rm, Bridal Suite, 6.5 Baths, 23-ft Ceilings, Mirrors, 4 car parking, gated patio, deck, WIFI, Pool tble, Walk score 99%, Convention Ctr, Ravens & Orioles Stadiums, MARC train, Light Rail, Casino, BWI, Universities, Hotels. For families, business retreats, edu groups, closed door celebrations. Message me before booking.
The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) protected Victorian Row House Mansion, Mt. Vernon, Baltimore City. Please read the unique history of the mansion.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE USED FOR VACATION RENTAL, NOT AN EVENT PLACE OR CONFERENCE HALL. WE DO NOT ALLOW PREVIEWS OF THE HOUSE. However, we are very close to other event places, conference center, hotels, and churches.

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING (99% WALK SCORE)
-Across the street from Walters Art Museum, Public Parking
- 1 Block from restaurants and Mt. Vernon Market Place, Peabody Institute
-2 Blocks from Washington Monument, Mt. Vernon
-.6 miles from Charles Center Metro
-Less than 1 mile from Inner Harbor, Port Discovery, Convention Center
-1 mile from Camden Yards, Edgar Allan Poe's Gravesite
-1.2 miles from UMD Medical center, Maryland Science Center
-Less than 2 miles from Penn Station, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Horse Shoe Casino, National Aquarium, Prominent churches and hotels
-10.5 miles from BWI Airport

Please read ALL the room details and House Rules BEFORE booking. Message me first. :)

SUMMARY OF MANSION SPACE
PARKING SPACE: 4-car parking space in the private driveway behind the house.
Gated courtyard accessible from the driveway--8-ft historic iron fence salvaged from the B&O railway station maintains the privacy of the courtyard and the 5-story house. There is street parking and a public parking on the next block.

SUMMARY OF ROOMS AND OCCUPANCY
SIDE UNIT (no stairs) :
2 bedrooms (each with a queen and single bed), 2 full bathrooms
1 Game room with a pool table
1 Kitchen with a 6-seating Dining Room

MAIN UNIT--8 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms:
1st Floor Foyer-1 half bathroom
2nd floor: Formal parlor; grand dining tables that seat 16, state-of-the-art kitchen; Breakfast room with dining table
3rd floor: 1 standard bedroom (2 single beds), 1 full bathroom
4th floor: 1 large Master bedroom suite (king bed), 1 bedroom (queen and single bed), 1 full bathroom shared between the two bedrooms
5th floor: 1 bedroom (1 queen and 1 single beds), 1 bedroom (2 queen bedrooms), 1 full bathroom
6th floor Attic Rooms: 3 small attic sleeper rooms with low ceilings (5 single beds) with privacy doors, 1 full bathroom, comfortable living space and a luggage room space. These are extra sleeping spaces.

1 Formal Grand Parlor
1 Formal Banquet Room with 16-person seating

GATHERINGS: Perfect for small get-togethers/celebrations for those who are staying at the house to attend events nearby. Great for bridal families/guests, reunions, corporate retreats, church and educational group orientations, and conference attendees.
Due to the multiple staircases, balconies, and fire-escapes, children must be supervised at all times.

IMPORTANT:
ALL guests coming to the house have to be paid and accounted for--As per Baltimore City Laws, NO Drop-in visitors/guests allowed at the house. Guests must provide names and residence address. There are multiple cameras outside the house and one in the foyer.

You can initially book up to 20 persons via the VRBO booking feature. For more than 20, persons, you will have to pay at the rate of $50 per person per night for the duration of the booking via the VRBO Payment Request feature. Please reach out. Your standard booking covers 20 persons and gives you the entire house. Can sleep up to 25 persons.

GATHERINGS: Cathedral Mansion will serve as a vacation rental for guests who seek to visit and live in the heart of the City of Baltimore, or host a closed-door business retreat, church or educational orientations, and also for families who want to travel and stay together while celebrating graduations, weddings, reunions, or attending conferences.

NO DECORATIONS: This is a 200-year-old Victorian home so No decoration is allowed on the plaster walls except for the ones put up by the host. FURNITURE MUST NOT BE REARRANGED. To avoid fire hazards, no Christmas trees and decorations allowed into the house.

We provide: linens, towels, shampoo, body wash, instant coffee, tea bags, basic condiments, paper towels, napkins, and trash bags. We do not provide washcloths. Please bring inside shoes.

WIFI: We have excellent MESH NET WIFI throughout the house. Please do not unplug the electrical devices from the wall sockets as it interferes with the WIFI. Please be mindful that this is a residential home which comes with a different set of expectations/amenities than a hotel. The WIFI Mesh Network and SMART TV is for regular business/personal use. Like any residential home, it will not sustain multiple people streaming multiple videos/movies, simultaneously.

Longer term bookings (more than 7 days) require additional weekly cleanings.

GROUPS LARGER THAN 20 MESSAGE ME FIRST.

CHECK-IN: After 4 pm
FIRM Check-out: 10 am
Special requests and occasions, pls contact host.
Please read the house rules.

Animal-free zone: This home is an animal-free zone due a visiting elderly family member having severe asthma and allergies.

REFUNDS:
We don't do partial refunds if guest members don't show up, arrive later, or leave earlier than the booked date. We recommend buying travel insurance in these uncertain times.

BALTIMORE CITY LAWS:
-According to Baltimore City Mandates, unregistered and unpaid visitors are not allowed in the house.
-This is NOT an event/party place
-Guests must provide names and residence addresses to the host at the time of booking.
-No fireworks/ Open Fire/Barbecues: This is a protected historic home.
-Neighborhood Rules -No parking on the street--towing enforced. Park only on the home's driveway.

TAX NOTICE:
Please be mindful that every booking is subject to changes in the local/State Laws. Additional charges will be applied if/when this happens. All taxes are collected directly by VRBO. Thank you.

UNIQUE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE:
200-YEAR-OLD GRAND ROW HOUSE MANSION WITH 4 CAR PRIVATE PARKING SPACE :
The historic Cathedral Mansion of Mount Vernon, less than 1 mile from the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, was used as a set for "House of Cards," some independent films, and a British reality TV show. It was featured in the Baltimore Business Journal as "Built in 1847 to serve as a city residence for wealthy families who lived out of town, this five-story grand mansion was once owned by former Gilman School Headmaster Wardlaw "Wardie" Miles — who also just happened to be F. Scott Fitzgerald's English professor at Princeton."

This Row-house was built in the trendy Greek Revival style architecture of the Victorian Era with hand-carved wooden columns and 8-marble fireplaces by George Gaither, a well-known, 19th century merchant and a descendent of Benjamin Gaither of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Although, Cathedral Home has been renovated, we have tried to preserve most of the original features of the house, original hardwood floors, plaster walls, marble fireplaces, plaster ceiling medallions, hand-crafted doors, French windows, and handrails.

Originally listed at $1.5 million, the house has a side in-law unit at entry level with 2 bedrooms (no stairs to climb) a kitchen, dining space, living/game room with a pool table, and bistro-style tables with sleek bar stools. The main wing decorated in Victorian theme is accessible from the side unit. A gorgeous foyer with Greek Revival architecture leads up to the attic 5 levels up. Each level showcases high 22 ft. ceilings in Victorian hallways illuminated by antique chandeliers and enhanced by modern recessed lighting. A state-of-the-art, 21st century, gallery-style kitchen with a massive, wrap-around balcony and a high skylight sits at the heart of the mansion. An impressive bronze eagle sculpture perches against the bright skylight. The house is decorated with antique art pieces, elegant furniture, and numerous magnificent, and antique wall mirrors positioned to reflect infinity and invite fun and formal photo shoots. Ninety percent of the floors are original 200-yrs-old Victorian era hardwood floors and uneven at some places.

The Attic Rooms 5 levels up are decorated in a fun, Bohemian style with vibrant colors. The 3 attic bedrooms have low-ceilings and no doors perhaps, not for everyone but there are enough rooms and beds to go around.

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*** To check out our other amazing property in the DMV Suburbs, 16 miles from Washington DC, please go into my (Host's) profile and click on Brownstone Mansion.

Property manager

Karuna Skariah
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
MUST SUPERVISE CHILDREN- HOUSE, NOT CHILD-PROOFED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please communicate with host before booking. Guests must provide names and residence addresses of everyone in the group. Must follow rental contract.
Additional guests must pay extra for the stay. No drop-in visitors, events/ gatherings allowed at the house. Guest must read house description/rules.
Hosts are not responsible for accidents/damages to person or property. House is not childproofed. No 3rd party booking--primary guests are responsible

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
Property Registration Number STR-926820

About the area

Baltimore

Located in Baltimore, this holiday home is in the city centre. Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and Baltimore Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit National Aquarium in Baltimore and Maryland Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oriole Park at Camden Yards or CFG Bank Arena. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Baltimore, MD

What's nearby

  • CFG Bank Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Baltimore Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oriole Park at Camden Yards - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Aquarium in Baltimore - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Centre Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Baltimore Penn Station - 17 min walk
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceremony Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mick O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Sky Restaurant & Carryout - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lumbini Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Victorian Mansion, Baltimore near Inner Harbor with 10 BR and 4 carpark pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Victorian Mansion, Baltimore near Inner Harbor with 10 BR and 4 carpark?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Victorian Mansion, Baltimore near Inner Harbor with 10 BR and 4 carpark?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Victorian Mansion, Baltimore near Inner Harbor with 10 BR and 4 carpark located?

Located in Mount Vernon, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Walters Art Museum and CFG Bank Arena. Baltimore Convention Center and Oriole Park at Camden Yards are also within 1 mile (2 km). Centre Street Station is 5 minutes by foot and Lexington Market Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhett T.

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

Historic House

Our stay was great. No issues with anything until check out when one of the group accidentally locked his suitcase in the house and sadly the owner was over an hour away. Only recommendation would be to have an easier check in/out process With a digital lock or key somewhere at the property just in case the owner is over an hour away with no immediate solution. Again, outside of this we did not have any issues. Neighborhood is fine, but walk a couple blocks on either side and you could have a very different experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Theater Experience

We were from a community theater representing the state of Florida at the Southeastern Theater Conference We enjoyed the house as we had large spaces to run lines, rehearse and just hang out together plus we won and will be performing in Iowa next.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya L.

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

Beautiful home

As advertised. Historic and beautiful. Lots of stairs. We were there for a wedding and it was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Najma S.

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

Excellent

Karuna and Joe were very attentive throughout the stay. Easy and fast communication. Very accomodating. Plenty of glassware and utensils for our large group. Definitely 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby F.

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

Beautiful historic mansion in convenient Baltimore location

I stayed here with my wedding party for my wedding weekend and it did not disappoint. The house was huge and very comfortably housed our group. The hosts were friendly and generously allowed us to complete an early check in so that we could get settled on the property before wedding festivities began! The setting is gorgeous and we took many of our wedding photos either inside the home or outside on the street - they turned out great. Overall, would recommend this property for any large group to spend time in Baltimore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

henry b.

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

Primo spot!

The house was awesome! Big group of people and house was perfect for the experience! Would definitely stay again! The host was professional and checked on us thru-out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey & Prakhyat P.

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

Wow

Oh my gosh! What an amazing find in Baltimore! This property is absolutely stunning! We booked this for our wedding party and it was beyond perfect for our friends and family. For those with an eye for photography, the decor, furniture, and natural lighting are a wedding photographer's dream! For those looking for a space that can offer a side unit, perhaps for a groom's parlor, look no further! For those with a love of old houses, what a charming find! The only note of caution is that you will get a workout going up and down several flights of stairs. (I promise it is worth it!) The hosts are very responsive and super thorough. You can trust that the property will be clean and ready for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

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

Great stay for big group

The house comfortably slept 18 people and has the perfect set-up for a group outing. One tricky thing to navigate is lack of keyless entry, which was somewhat complicated for a large group. Even with that said, though, this was a phenomenal find and I would not hesitate to book it again with a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

Nicest rental place I’ve ever stayed in

This place was incredible. The pictures don’t do it justice. Karuna and Joe were awesome hosts. I’d highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Great time in the Charm City!!

Our time at the Victorian Mansion was amazing!! We had family come in from all over the country and they all thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The mansion was roomy enough for all of us to be together and still allow for individual privacy. The hosts were The Best!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denille M.

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

Amazing!

This property is simply amazing. If you are looking for a place to stay with family or friends with a large group, this is the rental for you. Look no more! We had an amazing stay and the hosts are very warm and caring. We WILL be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Perfect wedding weekend

My family and I stayed at this beautiful property during my wedding weekend. The house was a wonderful, calm, and beautiful place to gather and get ready. The location was perfect, and the layout allowed us plenty of space to relax and unwind after long days of wedding preparation and events. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Fantastic property

This house is amazing. You can’t go wrong here. Hosts are accommodating and put a lot of love in the care of this property. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

Beautiful Home

Great place to stay with a large group. Plenty of rooms and beds. The beds were so comfortable! The house is absolutely stunning. Clean. The hosts are wonderful to deal with, respond very quickly with all questions. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great spot

Description and pics don’t do it justice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

The place is well maintained and clean. Great location to places and we walked to Inn Harbor. The host is very responsive and helpful. Overall great experience! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jing S.

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

Beautiful House with Nice Host

Host responds very promptly to all requests. Nice clean house with lots of room for big gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Giant place, great location, great communication

My group had an excellent time staying at Karuna and Joe's mansion. The place is in a tremendous location. You are caddy corner to an art museum, a block away from a great food hall, and walking distance to most things downtown Baltimore. The place itself is great for hosting large groups, with nice central gathering areas as well. We brought about 12, but we could have fit many more. Karuna was impeccable with communication before and during our stay. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Great Stay for a Big Group

We were attending a family wedding and needed a house for 20 people. This home was perfect, parking, enough beds and bathrooms all in beautiful vintage home. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

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

Was in town for Memorial Day, was able to accommodate the whole family!

Easy to contact , Clean house , Game room area , Was great location for city activities!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki L.

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

Amazing experience

I can't say enough wonderful things about this property. Karuna and Joe were amazing hosts- had all the necessities you would need when renting a house. Very clean, and comfy beds. Their house is a perfect grand historic property. We had a small wedding in the area and were able to have everyone stay at the house, and have a beautiful dinner in the gorgeous grand dining room. It was a perfect weekend! Thank you again Karuna and Joe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Gorgeous, spacious, very convenient

We were a team of 5 who stayed at the historic mansion for a training. Due to the pandemic we needed social distancing and we had all 5 floors and the unit to ourselves! This mansion is beautiful--elegant and very historic. Every floor has a bathroom, the rooms are humongous and bright. We felt very regal. Once we parked our cars, we just walked everywhere to restaurants and to the training center near the harbor. Joe and Karuna were very attentive to us. I would recommend this mansion if you want to travel with family, friends, and for business--spacious and very very convenient. One of a kind--experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Karuna Skariah

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Educator, traveller, host, and writer

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