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Exterior
Exterior detail
foyer
Living room
Kitchen with open shelving

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 22371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fort Wayne, IN
  • Parkview Field
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Grand Wayne Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Embassy Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Ewing -2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Fairfield - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Harrison Room - 2nd floor

2 Single Beds

Union Room - 2nd Floor

2 Single Beds

VanBuren - 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Wayne Room - 2nd floor

2 Queen Beds and 1 Crib

4 bathrooms

1st floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

2nd floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Attic Bathroom (3rd floor)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Basement bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic-WestCentral-NoSmoke-4500sf-5QueenBeds-5TVs-SnowMelt-PrivacyPatio-BBQ

3-4 floor historic home in beautiful West Central Fort Wayne that is less than a mile to downtown Fort Wayne...120yo home with central air conditioning/heating rehabbed with modern conveniences to make your stay comfortable. <1mi to all the landmarks of downtown FW.

3000sf home (basement/1st/2nd flr) is a great home to have family gatherings. Large tiled front porch is great for people watching.
Adult game room (3-in-1 pool/ping pong/push hockey) & kiddie room (w/chalkboard wall+train table) in the basement. 700sf attic is a hangout/tv/gaming area with Xbox/foosball for teens/tweens/young adults. Attic = EXTRA CHARGE $150
8.3 miles (15 - 20 min) to FW Airport.
Because it is near downtown, most destinations in FW <15-20 minutes.

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/TOBACCO/ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY. I have guests with medical issues staying here because there is no smoking. Please don't book this house if you have any smokers in your group.
If you move furniture/bedding, please return to original space at check-out.
To ensure house rules are followed & to prevent unpaid guests from staying, exterior/common interior cameras are being installed. IF MORE GUESTS ARE FOUND TO STAY OVER WHAT IS BOOKED (WE HAVE CAMERAS TO VERIFY), THE RATE FOR EXTRA GUESTS WILL BE CHARGED AT $45/person/night.

2-3 car snow melt driveway/walkways

Break house rules = $250 forfeit from SECURITY DEPOSIT

A gentle reminder that this is a large home and the cost of upkeep/utilities is the same regardless of group size. Rentals for large groups must reflect the number of individuals staying in the property as I cannot allow significant discounts. Please be respectful of this.

there is also a sectional sleeper sofa with full-sized mattress.

ALL mattresses and pillowcases have been encased to prevent bedbugs, allergens, and are waterproof.

HOUSE LAYOUT:
I decided to write up layout of the bedrooms/beds and available options so you can make a better decision on who goes where, etc. I’ve named the bedrooms to avoid confusion.

So the ground floor/1st floor has a small bedroom (Fairfield) with a queen bed. It has a full bathroom as well. So it’s like a very small master suite. To get to this bathroom, you must walk through Fairfield bedroom. Fairfield is next to the kitchen; hence, it is ideal for anyone with mobility concerns.

The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have connecting smaller bedrooms. One bedroom (Wayne) is quite large & has 2 queen beds in this room. There is a sliding door in Wayne that leads to another small bedroom (Union) with twin bunk beds. Union is about 80sf. Union also has its own door to the hallway as well.

There is a small bedroom (Ewing) with a queen bed. It’s about 110sf. No connecting rooms. Softer bed.

Lastly, there is Van Buren room with a queen bed. This room connects to the solarium (Harrison). The solarium (100sf) has a twin daybed with a twin trundle. To get to Harrison from the hallway, you must walk through Van Buren.

In addition, I have finished the attic. There is a 4th bathroom in the attic. Each floor has 1 full bathroom. The attic has a full-sized futon. So if someone wants to stay up here, it is possible. I do have to charge a bit more - mostly to cover the housekeeper cleaning fee as it is another 700 sf. But with larger groups, it does allow for people to spread out more comfortably.

If you want to use the attic, there will be a one time charge of $150 to cover housekeeping & utilities. But you can also decide after you arrive & check out the house. I will send you all the door codes just before you check-in.

Property manager

Wanda Zee-Cheng

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Basement has game room & gated kiddie playroom
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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
No open flames/fireworks/smoking any on property.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Wayne

Located in Fort Wayne, this holiday home is in the city centre. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Five Points and Wildwood Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Science Central, or check out an event or a game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Fort Wayne, IN

What's nearby

  • Parkview Field - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Wayne Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Embassy Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mad Anthony Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪George's International Market - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic-WestCentral-NoSmoke-4500sf-5QueenBeds-5TVs-SnowMelt-PrivacyPatio-BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic-WestCentral-NoSmoke-4500sf-5QueenBeds-5TVs-SnowMelt-PrivacyPatio-BBQ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic-WestCentral-NoSmoke-4500sf-5QueenBeds-5TVs-SnowMelt-PrivacyPatio-BBQ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic-WestCentral-NoSmoke-4500sf-5QueenBeds-5TVs-SnowMelt-PrivacyPatio-BBQ located?

Located in the centre of Fort Wayne, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Castle Gallery, Moody Park and Swinney Park. Orff Park and McCulloch Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheri I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling Reunion
We totally enjoyed our five day stay in this beautifully restored historic home. It served as a comfortable "home base" as we actively re-discovered our hometown! The central location was perfect for our family and close to our childhood church,....and Coney Is and Henrys and Museums and parks and shopping and the library (genealogy). A great find for future trips to FT Wayne!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, welcoming home for family gathering
This historic home was perfect for our family's gathering! This home graciously provided ample space for our family to gather and allowed us to really enjoy our time together. The bedrooms were well-sized for our needs and the beds were comfortable. The home was only a few minutes away from outings to the Fort Wayne Zoo, the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservancy, and the Children's Science Central museum. Thank-you to the host for making your lovely home available to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the space and accomendations
Loved the space and all the accomendations for all the different ages of family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great owner
Very accommodating and communicative owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Historic Home in the Heart of Ft Wayne
My family and I rented this home for a weekend, and it was everything we had hoped for! We’ve always admired the historic downtown area but never had the opportunity to see inside one of these old homes. The host has done a tremendous job restoring / maintaining the beauty of this old mansion. We had absolutely everything we needed while we stayed, and everyone was entertained all weekend. We had cousins visit during the day, and the kids all had so much fun with the variety of games - pool, foosball, ping pong, video games, and even a little play area for the younger kids. We greatly appreciated the separation of recyclable items into paper v cans/bottles v rubbish, and the classic reuse of paper bags, plastic bags, and the offer of pulling from the stockpile of clean plastic containers to take leftovers along with us. The location was excellent, with easy driving to everywhere we wanted to go, and was even walking distance to our favorite hangout - Coney Island. Plus ample parking in the driveway on College. Communication with the property owner was easy and supportive. We have found our go-to place next time we visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy Fort Wayne house
Wanda was super with the whole process. She let me know any little detail that came up and let us check in a little early. All in all very comfortable. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy home close to downtown
We rented the home for our family at Christmas, and loved the house, the responsiveness of our host, and that it was walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baseball Trip
5 high school friends (we are now close to 60 years old) get together every summer for a baseball weekend. The house and location were great! Close to the stadium/breweries/bars (and Starbucks for breakfast). Host was tremendous to work; very friendly and responsive. Highly recommend this historic house for families and groups visiting Fort Wayne.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape from Swim Meet
We were in town for the weekend for swim meet. It was great to have a place to relax between sessions. Great location! Property Manager was excellent to work with! Will stay there again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding in Fort Wayne
Perfect for the size of our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family getaway
We loved staying here for a little spring break trip with family. The location was perfect for us with all of the places we wanted to visit within a 15 to 30 minute drive. The house was spacious and had a lot of character. We loved the comfy living room, large dining room table for playing games and sharing meals, and the game room. Wanda was great and communication was on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun central located spot
Very accommodating house and very cute! Perfect for all 10 of us with plenty more room!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Phil and Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
This was a perfect size home and location for our family gathering in Fort Wayne. 5-10 min walk through the beautiful neighborhoods to shops and restaurants in downtown FW was a highlight. Iron Works and GK Bakery all became favorites.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique house
Very unique and beautiful house close to downtown. Had anything we needed that we may have forgotten. Host very easy to work with. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

charles v.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nice house, check in info disaster.
The house was very nice. The check in was a disaster and the owner could not be reached. VRBO did not have a phone number to reach her.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Sweet Home Away
This home is immaculate and gorgeous. The host is very responsive and kind. The neighborhood is safe and beautiful. If you have time take a stroll to see the many historical homes and unique architecture. You will immediately appreciate the care and originality of the home's heritage. My grandchildren loved the playroom. There is a space and privacy for all. This will be our go to place when we visit Ft. Wayne again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik N., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for convention center conference
Large clean house in a nice neighborhood. Sleeps plenty and saved us hundreds over staying at downtown hotels. We all walked home one evening from downtown it was so close. 15 minute walk. Great Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas trip
Our experience was positive. Had a few small issues that were quickly handled by the property manager. We had a large group and fun was had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
Property Manager, Wanda is easy to communicate with. We love this historical old house. This is our 2nd year staying here for the Brew Fest. It's close enough to walk there and back. Its close walking distance to the Minor league ball field with places to eat near by. Will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing and roomy
We were able to enjoy a weekend with friends and relax in a roomy spacious home. The interior of the home is beautiful! Gorgeous woodwork in the home. Beds were comfortable . Really enjoyed sitting on the porch in the evening .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice & Spacious
Myself and five other friends had plenty of room in this spacious home. Fully equipped kitchen, big dining room and large living room. Saved a lot of money here as opposed to getting individual hotel rooms. Close to downtown restaurants and bars as well as other city amenities. We’ll book again on future visits to Fort Wayne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

nadine h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely large home
Took multiple walks admiring homes in neighborhood. Always felt safe and comfortable. Adult kids enjoyed the game room. Kitchen well laid out and appreciated washer/dryer. Woodwork was gorgeous.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Timeless Treasure
A beautiful, spacious, and comfortable home with timeless stateliness and beauty along with highly functioning modern updates. The breezes while lounging on the large front porch or in the back garden were a welcome respite from the sun. Our boys enjoyed the game rooms of the basement and 3rd floors. Each bedroom was comfortable and the bathrooms boasted excellent water pressure and immediately hot water. The air conditioning was abundant, which kept us cool. The dining room was spacious and the kitchen had every appliance you could want. Though there was a hiccup with access at check in, both VRBO and the home host worked efficiently to resolve. The home was clean, safe, and very conveniently located for heading to downtown eateries or running out for groceries. We were well cared for. We highly recommend this home and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Wayne Beauty
This historical house was truly a gem! We had a blast spending time here for our daughter's graduation from Indiana Tech. There is plenty of room for everyone, lots of extras throughout this well-kept property, and the owner, Wanda was extremely pleasant and easy to communicate with. The game room and extra kids play room were fun bonuses, as was the giant dining room for eating, gathering, and playing games with our large group. Including the Attic room, (which is huge and has lots of sleeping room for kids and teens) there is a full bathroom on all 4 floors of this house. It was an absolutely perfect place for our large group and for the event we came into town for. Also the proximity to downtown was perfect and a lot of cute shops and places to eat are within walking distance, as well as just around the corner from Swinney Park. If we are ever in town with a large group again, we would definitely book Wanda's Historical house for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indiana Tech Graduation
Clean and welcoming 1900’s house. House was right in a main Fort Wayne road so could hear traffic on that side of the house. But that road also meant convenient travel. Each of our party of ten had private quarters and there was a great large table for game playing. The house accommodated our graduation gathering perfectly. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wanda Zee-Cheng

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Previously, I was a practicing anesthesiologist - until I had an aortic dissection and required emergency open heart surgery. I had significant complications. Later I became a single mother by choice. In 2011 I left Los Angeles to live a quieter safer life with my son. We rent out our home in Manhattan Beach so we go back to LA frequently. Shortly after purchasing this house, we moved to Zeeland, MI, so we return to the Washington house frequently to finish/update/improve it to make it cozy/comfortable for our guests.

Please follow house rules...I'm not a corporation....I'm just a single mom who put a lot of heart/soul/money into this house. :)

Why they chose this property

This house is 120 years old, but preserved immaculately. West Central is a beautiful neighborhood just adjacent to the downtown that is undergoing huge development. From this house, you can walk everywhere...10-20 minute walk. The house is a 15 minute drive to all other places in the city.

What makes this property unique

I wanted to be involved in the exciting growth of Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne is a great city to live in. The city just keeps improving with more things to do, places to see, restaurants to frequent. Come visit!

Languages:

English