Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lewisville, IN

New Castle Motorsports Park
13 min drive
Hoosier Gym
14 min drive
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
15 min drive
Anderson, IN (AID-Anderson Municipal)
54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Blue Room

1 King Bed

John Deer Room

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Rose Room

1 Queen Bed

School Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

down stairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

up stairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Built in 1893 as the Lewisville School House, now has been reformed into the Newhouse Family Inn. We have 2 bedrooms with a shared bath and 1 bedroom with a private bath. You will have full access to the common room, dinning area and kitchen. We are less than 60 miles away from Indianapolis and its many venues such as, Lucas oil stadium, Indianapolis motor speedway, and Bankers life fieldhouse. Less than an hours drive to Indianapolis airport. We are on the Historic National Road (40) and in the middle of antique alley.
The Blue room has a king bed with shared bathroom, The School house room has a queen bed with shared bathroom. Both on the first floor. The Rose room is on the second floor (no elevator) has a queen bed and private bathroom. We just added an additional room that has a double bed, queen size sleeper sofa and a day bed. We can accommodate up to 11 guests now!

Property manager

John Newhouse

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 years and older please.

Events

No events allowed

Family reunion, wedding party will be fine.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This a smoke free home. You may smoke outside.

This is my home please respect it and clean up after your self. Thank you.

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

Note from host: Family reunion, wedding party will be fine.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lewisville

Located in Lewisville, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Summit Lake State Park and Westwood Park, while Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and Fayette County Historic Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at New Castle Motorsports Park or Hoosier Gym. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Lewisville, IN

What's nearby

New Castle Motorsports Park - 13 min drive
Hoosier Gym - 14 min drive
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame - 15 min drive
Ball State University - 44 min drive
Hoosier Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

Connersville Station - 29 min drive
Muncie, IN (MIE-Delaware County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬13 min drive
‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive
‪Cinnabon - ‬13 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, New Castle Motorsports Park and Hoosier Gym. Henry Community Health and Henry Community Health Primary Care Campus are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

myron l.

8 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful, relaxing, and comfortable place!

Great place and very well stocked. Took an early morning walk and really injoyed the area! Very comfortable!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina H.

8 Aug 2024

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

Another great stay

We were in the area for a wedding. This house is perfect for my immediate family, my mom and this time my sister. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Silver Creek Farm

2 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eliminate cross house access for security

Pretty good stay, would give higher rating if there where no locked doors in the bedrooms leading to other parts of the house. Who is gonna feel safe leaving children in bedrooms like that? These same rooms are great for adults though.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook C.

1 Jan 2024

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

Precious attention to details

The hosts thought of everything to make this place special … bottled water, hand towels and slippers, tea and oatmeal, festive decorations everywhere, spices and kitchen extras, and sweet little homey touches throughout. The host was exceptionally kind. We will definitely seek his properties out for future stays to visit family!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina H., Northwest Indiana

14 Nov 2023

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

Plenty of space

We were visiting my younger sister who just purchased a condo in New Castle so we wanted to stay nearby. My mom traveled with me and my two kids (5 and 13). The house was perfect as my mom had her own space and we could all spread out. Everything was well stocked and the kids loved the games. My mom enjoyed the bedroom with the attached bathroom. Definitely a perfect place for future visits and big enough to bring my husband and other sister along with too. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

24 Sept 2023

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

Exceptionally charming home, so thoughtfully prepared!

My wife, teenage son, and I have visited many Vrbo properties, but this one stands out for its charm and the property manager's attention to detail. The photos of the interior don't do it justice; every room - including the kitchen - is filled with memorabilia that seems plucked from a movie set. (The difference is that these items are authentic rather than staged.) Additionally, the host's attention to detail is wonderful - there are instructions and courtesies everywhere, down to water bottles placed on both sides of every bed. We had a wonderful stay, and look forward to returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

5 Sept 2023

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

Quiet, comfortable, and spacious historic home

The Newhouse Family Inn was a perfect place for our family of 6 to gather. We especially enjoyed the well stocked kitchen - coffee and bottled water were appreciated! Books, games, DVDs, robes and slippers were a nice added touch! Quick communication with the owner made the process easy. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

28 July 2023

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

Great House

We stopped in for one night stay on our way to Ohio. Great place, plenty of rooms for our group and kitchen was nice and big. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

13 Apr 2023

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

Great place for our 8 person group.

Will likely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

19 Mar 2023

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

The history behind the house is very unique and interesting. Slippers, robes, and bottled water were a very nice touch. As well as the games and books. We were in town for the basketball tournaments going on at the New Castle high school. The house is just a short drive and fit our needs perfectly.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

31 Dec 2022

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

Quiet and Private

We looked for a place to collaborate and get work done. The Wifi was great; the place provides space and amenities. It was a great choice for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

14 Aug 2022

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

Nice place

Everything was just fine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

24 July 2022

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

Wow

Loved this beautiful place , plenty of room for a large family. Books to read games to play nice big beautiful yard quiet area kitchen well stocked coffee , bottled water. And the history of the schoolhouse just amazing I would recommend this place and will love to stay again in the future

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice H.

2 May 2022

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

Family Visit

The property was nice and spacious. Check in and check out were easy and the host was great. Answered all questions. Coffee supplies and bottled water along with breakfast treats if so desired. The reasons I did not give the property a 5 for cleanliness is there was some leftover items in the fridge from previous guests. It needed to be wiped out as there were some crumbs and stuff. I also wiped down one of the sinks the mirrors as they had some leftover residue on them. Over all not bad but just needed some fine details cleaned up.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mika O.

20 Mar 2022

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

Home away from home.

It was a very nice place to stay and the owners are wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

26 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful VRBO

We loved staying at the old schoolhouse! The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked. It was very spacious, comfortable and clean. We will definitely return when we’re in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

24 Nov 2021

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

Great Location and Setup

Our group liked the proximity to events in Richmond and Knightstown. We had plenty of room and privacy. Accommodations and overall experience exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diann B., Glasgow

13 Sept 2021

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

Perfection!

Property was beautiful, clean and exceptionally comfortable. Property was stocked with everything we needed! My family and I plan on staying there every time we are in the area, no more hotels for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheri w., indiana

5 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful Small Town Spacious Getaway

A beautiful relaxing spacious antique home that feels just like home when you walk in. The owners were wonderful to communicate with and had everything ready for us. The kitchen was Stocked well with dishes and pans and the coffee bar was a special treat! We came for a funeral and having a home for everyone in the family to enjoy was comforting. Thank you for sharing this little gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE A.

28 Aug 2021

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

Lovely and historic place.

The schoolhouse was a nice surprise. Plenty of room, supplies, and it was very clean. Great sheets and towels. I recommend it.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gene O.

17 Aug 2021

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

Just what the doctor ordered

This place is exactly what we needed. It is JUST LIKE HOME. We could not have asked for the more perfect setting for our group.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

11 July 2021

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

Amazing place with lots of history

Very nice place. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will F.

30 June 2021

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

Home away from home

This spacious house was perfect for our 7-day stay with kids and grandkids. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the innkeepers have provided a large array of books and DVDs. We enjoyed the lovely yard and patio, with fire pit and grill available. The host was always friendly, prompt and helpful in replying to various questions we had along the way.

10/10 Excellent

Armand C.

13 Dec 2020

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

A cute & cozy place to rest and relax

Communication, friendliness, cleanliness, this owner knows their stuff. The duplex apartment was extremely inviting, and the hundreds of DVD’s had entertained everyone for the entire night. Came stocked with waters, and the owner checked with me several times to make sure everything was good. Highly recommend to anyone who might just be passing through, or if you’re just looking for a new place to crash. The only thing i was disappointed about was the fire pit... Or the lack of, the listing had stated there was a fire pit so i had my friends bring fire wood, we got there and there was no fire pit of any sort.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

6 Sept 2020

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

Girls Night

We had a great time staying at your lovely home. We have 4 generations of family members that get together every year for a fun night of games and togetherness with girls only. Your home worked out perfectly. The extra touches like bottled water and slippers were greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by John Newhouse

My home town is Rushville Indiana. I love the small town atmosphere and the town of Rushville was just that. I did spend most of my adult life in California but when the opportunity came up to move back we did. This has been a dream of ours to retire and run an Inn. We love meeting new people and learning about their own adventures in life.

Why they chose this property

When we saw this property for sale and found out about its history it was a great fit. It just felt right and it is only 20 miles away form my home town. Lewisville is a great small town and great people live here. Just far enough from the big city, Indy but close enough to drive there in less than an hour.

What makes this property unique

My wife and I just love the history of the home. Built in 1893 as the Lewisville School House, it still has that feel of the school and the history behind it. It is one of the largest 2 story red brick homes in town with a very large 1 acre land scape. You can sit in the yard and watch the sun rise or set.