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Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Kentucky

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Historic Morrison Cabin is a rare gem, where guests can experience the warmth of Lexington's past amidst modern comforts. Step into this beautifully restored 18th-century home and take advantage of off-street parking, chef-catered meals upon request, nearby Transylvania University views and easy access to Rupp Arena.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 975
AED 1,746 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Historic Morrison Cabin is the oldest home in Lexington on its original foundation. It was built by John Morrison in 1787 when Kentucky was still a part of Virginia. John Morrison was one of Lexington's founders. He built the home for his wife, the first woman to live in Lexington. It is ideally located in historic Gratz Park, across the street from Transylvania University.
Morrison Cabin has been meticulously restored, offering all modern amenities while maintaining its historical elegance and integrity. Guests will be just a few short blocks and within easy walking distance to the Lexington Convention Center, Opera House, Rupp Arena, and the best dining and nightlife Lexington has to offer. Free off street parking is available directly behind the cabin. The location offers convenient and easy access to Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, The University of Kentucky, Commonwealth Stadium, Kentucky's famous horse farms and distilleries. Lexington is a hub with proximity to Cincinnati and Louisville and all things Derby.
Upon request (and availability) our house chef can cater breakfast, dinner, or special events.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Rules

    No smoking or pets

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Events

    No events allowed

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    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
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

    We should mention

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

    Property is also known as

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    About the neighborhood

    Map
    Lexington, KY

    What's nearby

    • Transylvania University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
    • Lexington Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
    • Lexington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
    • Rupp Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
    • University of Kentucky - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

    Getting around

    • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 16 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Mama Tequila - ‬6 min walk
    • ‪Belle's Cocktail House - ‬6 min walk
    • ‪Frank & Dino’s - ‬5 min walk
    • ‪Bluegrass Tavern - ‬7 min walk
    • ‪Agave & Rye - ‬6 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location?

    There is free parking nearby.

    What time is check-in at Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location?

    Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location located?

    Located in Downtown Lexington, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Transylvania University and Rupp Arena. University of Kentucky is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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    Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 144 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 144 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    John T.

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

    Beautiful, historic property!

    A lovely combination of historical charm with all the modern conveniences you need. And you can’t beat the location! Loved our stay.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Lee D.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    With real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. And for us, this was superb! Very nice place for being in an ancient cabin. Loved it!
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    James P.

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

    UK Basketball Game and family get away

    We had a great stay. House was beautiful and location was awesome.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessica S.

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

    Great stay!

    My family had a wonderful time in Lexington. The home was close to restaurants and shops. The home is beautifully decorated and very clean with all the necessities supplied. We would definitely stay here again.
    Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Christopher B.

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

    Spring Break

    A very unique and charming home. We had a wonderful stay! The host was prompt with responses to our questions and the home had all we needed!
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Charming, Comfortable, Clean, and Great Location!

    My girlfriends and I loved staying in this cabin. It is both quaint and historical with comfortable, clean, and modern provisions. The neighborhood is adorable and it's a 5 minute walk to downtown. Honestly I do not have a single complaint, other than I wish we'd had a bit more time to spend in the cabin!
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

    10/10 Excellent

    Joe C.

    Great place and incredible value

    The house was very nice and clean. It was also exactly as represented. A great location and easy walking distance. The owners called to make sure I didn't need anything at all. I will be back for sure.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa B.

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

    A lovely place and right downtown

    We three meet every year to explore a city and Lexington was it this year. This place was the perfect place. It's right downtown next to a university and park in a lovely neighborhood. Parking was right there! The house is one of the original homes in Lexington and filled with history and decorated perfectly. Lots of comfy beds. A small kitchen so don't plan on doing any gourmet meals but great for breakfast and charcuterie boards. Very close to distilleries and horses and gardens. What more do you need?
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Frances H.

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

    House with history

    Awesome old home. I kept staring at the old beams in the living room wondering what stories they could tell. This house is well maintained and you can tell it is loved. We walked to downtown every night and even walked to the football stadium, but we can easily trek many miles per day. Might be hard with elderly or kids. There is street noise and sirens from a station close by. Didn’t phase me, but bring your earplugs if you aren’t accustomed to city life. Tip: if you want to do bourbon or horse farm tours, book now. The more popular ones book out months in advance. Nicer restaurants also need to be booked. Corto Lima is a few blocks away and was my favorite dining experience of the trip. The bars closest to campus have more college aged patrons and rowdy. Bars closer to the house are older and laid back. 109 Constitution St. go into the book store (wink wink)
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Arielle C.

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

    Graduation trip

    We stayed here for a graduation at UK and had a wonderful time. Perfect location, walking distance to tons of restaurants and bars, and campus. Beautiful house, perfect for our group of 4 adults.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Susan O.

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

    Best Birthday Celebration Ever

    We (four adult females) booked this home for a surprise 60th birthday trip for our friend. We had a blast! The beds were so comfy and the sheets were wonderful. Location was perfect. No ghosts seen/heard. :)
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

    8/10 Good

    David H.

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

    cabin stay

    overall good stay. traffic noise a little loud at night by upstairs bedroom. Living room furniture could use some updating. House was clean beds comfortable. Great communication with the owner
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Mike G.

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

    Nice stay

    Great place to stay
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Karen R.

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

    Historical home, clise nto everything

    Loved the older house, it's location and the host.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

    8/10 Good

    Anne E.

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

    March Madness

    Great location and property. The living room and dining room furniture are antique looking and very uncomfortable. The kitchen supplies are older and need replaced. Overall liv d the property, but needs updates to make it more comfortable.
    Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    James S.

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

    Amazing reunion trip

    College roomates and i had a great reunion trip. This place is classic and full of history. Host is very responsive and helpful. Everything is in walking distance! Love this place, i definitely recommend.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Jenni W.

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

    Great Property

    Great stay, great property, great location. We loved our time there
    Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

    8/10 Good

    Cathy H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

    Holiday get-together

    The couch and chairs (arm and di ing room) were very worn-out and quite uncomfortable. Which is a shame for such a historic house.
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Linda B.

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

    Sisters Get away

    We had a lovely time with sisters and friends, celebrating friendship. The house is cozy and close to fine dining!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Ashley W.

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

    Close to everything

    Everything about our stay was perfect. The host was very responsive with great information and the house was close to everything.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Elizabeth C.

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

    Great Location!

    We had a great girls trip to see JT! The location to Rupp Arena was PERFECT! We were able to walk to our event in under 10 minutes, slightly downhill. You pass lots of places to eat and shop too! The cabin/house was perfect for our group. There was a bed upstairs that was a little squeaky but we survived. The notes in the review book made us laugh and made the whole night even better! If we ever see anyone else at Rupp Arena we will totally reach out to stay here! Thanks for helping add to our memories!
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary A.

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

    Cabin in Lexington

    This historic home was clean, has nice linens, and a good location. We enjoyed the nearby coffee and breakfast shops.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary M.

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

    Historical and Comfy

    Easy to navigate to food and cocktails. We were here for a family wedding and we’re within walking distance to other relatives and friends
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Susan W.

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

    Bridal party

    Perfect spot for bride maids to stay and get ready. Beautiful photos taken here! Thank you for your quick responses to our questions.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Amy K.

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

    Nice cabin

    The beds and bathrooms were great. The living room isn’t super comfortable- but we didn’t spend a lot of time there. The location was perfect!!!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2024