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Historic Beauty in ❤️ of Downtown. Fam & Pet Friendly. 5 miles to Liberty.

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Interior
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Room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lynchburg, VA
  • Virginia University of Lynchburg
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Liberty University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Historic Beauty in ❤️ of Downtown. Fam & Pet Friendly. 5 miles to Liberty.

New to VRBO! Historic charm meets modern luxury at "Harrison House." This 1905 beauty features 4 bedrooms, highlighted by a stunning master suite w/ a 25 foot cathedral ceiling. Airy 10 ft ceilings complement an open floor plan w/ updated kitchen & two downstairs living areas. Relax on the front porch, grill on the deck, enjoy the 65 inch tv, or stroll the historic streets & enjoy all that downtown Lynchburg offers! All area campuses are w/in a short drive. I'd love to host you & yours @ Harrison House!

This spacious, stylish, modernized piece of history is perfect for whatever brings you to Lynchburg! Our pet-friendly home is a great fit for families, larger groups, and any visitor to the “city of Seven Hills.” You’ll have plenty of space in our home to entertain and relax. And, you’ll have wonderful proximity to all that Central Virginia has to offer. Harrison House is minutes (just a short hilly stroll) from Lynchburg’s bourgeoning downtown with wonderful shopping and restaurants, a few miles from local college campuses, and in the heart of the Virginia Blue Ridge with an abundance of outdoor and indoor entertainment options.

Our family (including two small children) loved living here as our primary residence for 2+ years. We experienced the neighborhood to be safe and serene, but we recommend you engage in safe practices such as locking your car doors and being mindful if you’re walking in the surrounding areas past ~10-11pm or so.

Living room: This space is designed to entertain and relax. A luxurious vanilla leather sectional seats up to 6 along with modern seats and decorative pieces. The original pocket doors are restored and functional and open up to a spacious foyer.

Kitchen: Enjoy new, stainless steel appliances, open wood shelves, ample storage space, a gorgeous coffee bar in an original built-in, in the updated kitchen.

**All bedrooms have blackout curtains for your maximum rest and relaxation**

Den/Bedroom 4 (downstairs): This relaxing space includes a tasteful queen sized sleeper sofa and provides access to the back deck that boasts great views of downtown Lynchburg.

Downstairs bathroom: the full downstairs bathroom with original clawfoot tub and laundry services the needs of any and all guests downstairs and especially the overnight needs of the guests sleeping in bedroom # 4.

Bedroom # 1 (master suite): The master suite -- with vaulted ceiling -- is stunning. You will love the king-size bed, spacious private bathroom, adorable double vanity, his/hers closets, and charming desk/workspace!

Bedroom # 2: This bedroom features a queen bed, side tables that capture the home's historic time period and offer convenient storage, large windows, and wonderful natural light.

Bedroom # 3: Our third bedroom can comfortably sleep up to 4 with a queen bed and two twin bunk beds. An original closet and newly designed closet provide ample storage space.

Property manager

Kate Colquitt
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Dogs must be house trained!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- If you open it, close it. - If you borrow it, return it - If you turn it on, turn it off. - If you break it, fix it - If you use it, take care of it
- If you make a mess, clean it up. - If you move it, put it back. 1. Enjoy your stay! 2. No parties or events allowed without prior approval.
3. No unregistered guests allowed. 4. No illegal substances allowed on the premises 5. No smoking or vaping inside the home.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Lynchburg

Located in Lynchburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Anne Spencer House and Point of Honor are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at George Washington National Forest and James River. Amazement Square and AMF Lynchburg Lanes are also worth visiting.
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Lynchburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Lynchburg Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Amazement Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Virginia University of Lynchburg - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lynchburg College - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Liberty University - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪5th St Grind - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Three Roads Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Country Cooking By Irene - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Skyline - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Beauty in ❤️ of Downtown. Fam & Pet Friendly. 5 miles to Liberty. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Beauty in ❤️ of Downtown. Fam & Pet Friendly. 5 miles to Liberty. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Beauty in ❤️ of Downtown. Fam & Pet Friendly. 5 miles to Liberty. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Beauty in ❤️ of Downtown. Fam & Pet Friendly. 5 miles to Liberty. located?

Located in College Hill, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lynchburg Museum and Rise Up Climbing. Amazement Square and James River are also within 15 minutes. Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Nicely renovated historic home

Very nice; plenty of space; nicely restored; well decorated. Love the cast iron tubs and the peonie paintings. Checkin was smooth but a little trouble getting into the digital front door lock. Thank you for a very hospitable Bob.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca b.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay easy access to downtown and great house. Had everything we needed and a great space. Communication wit the host was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Lynchburg Wedding

Our family of 6 came into town for a wedding in Lynchburg and this historic beauty slept all of us comfortably and had everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita F.

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

Awesome home

What an awesome house and redone so nicely. I love the old charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lanale g.

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

Lovely

I felt at home ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Wedding visit

Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda V.

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

Great place

Our only issue was sketchy area and construction. Towels are scarce.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha Claire K.

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

Lovely, comfortable, and roomy

My youngest son got married near Lynchburg, so I needed a place for 9 people--my other 4 sons and their families/girlfriend, my husband and myself. The photos of the Harrison House displayed a spacious old house that had been renovated and decorated beautifully. It had the charm of an old house with high ceilings and wood floors and the beauty and comfort of a modern house. I would recommend bringing your own towels as there was not enough for the 9 people in our party. Everyone of our guests were pleased with the house, commenting on how pretty and comfortable it was. The house is located in a neighborhood that seemed a little sketchy to me, but we didn't encounter any problems that you might imagine. It was a perfect place for us to stay as we celebrated our son's wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great, with a few issues.

Very clean and accommodating. Inside is beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed the older charm of the house. The door lock is complicated. I never did fully figure it out and had difficulty every time. Hurt my manliness, lol. The sofa bed sheet did not fit and had to make due until the next day when sheets that fit were provided. We indicated in the reservation that we had 9 guests. But there were towels for 6. We had to make due until more towels were provided the next day. None of these things would prevent me from renting again. I would just check right away if everything is in order before night time falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

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

Fantastic Home

We rented this home for a couple of weeks and it was perfect for our needs. Home was clean when we arrived. Bedrooms were large and comfortable. Lots of time went into updating it while keeping the feel of an early 1900’s home. Host were great to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Quick family get away before the Spring semester at LU

We loved our stay at your home. We love history and to be in the midst of the homes of Federal Hill was an unexpected pleasure! We loved walking our dog through the streets, admiring the homes, imagining what they were like in their heyday, and letting our imagination run wild on what it would be like to buy up all the neglected homes and restore them to their full glory. While out walking, a gentleman was gracious enough to stop and chat with us and share so much history that it enhanced our walks. The home was cozy and well-appointed. We loved that the tree was still up and we were able to enjoy the ambience of it. Thank you for a lovely get-away, The Fillman family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F., Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay was great! The touches inside the house were amazing. The neighborhood was a little scary at night while walking the dogs. We ended up staying real close to the house, where it was well lit. Otherwise, amazing and would recommend!! Big and spacious for all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian w.

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

Great home.

House was perfect for my family to stay at while visiting. It was very clean and nice. Kate was easy to contact and very nice. I would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Great

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kate Colquitt

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Hello! I’m Kate, and I’m a local here in Lynchburg. We love living in this “oversized small town,” and spend our days working with college students on local campuses. When I’m not making sure Harrison House is the *dreamiest* space for you to enjoy, you’ll find us enjoying the parks and trails downtown with our small children. Can’t wait for you to see the enjoy all that this place has to offer with Harrison House as your home base. Can’t wait to host you!

Why they chose this property

My family and I bought Harrison House in 2019. It had GLORIOUS bones but needed quite a bit of work. With the help of a contractor, we renovated this Victorian Beauty down to the studs. The original wood floors, woodwork, trim, etc remain. Everything else (including all systems) is new!

We lived here with our family for two years until we moved across town! We are so thrilled and privileged to host others in our beloved historic home.

What makes this property unique

Step back into time (early 20th century) while enjoying all the conveniences and amenities of 2022.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests