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The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena

Newly remodeled, historic apartment above a working Aveda Salon & Spa, walkable to everything!
Events, nightlife, historic landmarks, opera house, Rupp, Lex Live, urban outfitters, old school coffee & more! Leave your car behind, and enjoy walking around our hometown. Proximity to UK campus cannot be beat, in town for move in day or graduation… you are central to it all.
Parking isnt free, but the views are!!!

Property manager

Shawna Connors

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Trash cans located on Mill Street against neighbors residence. May use any of the cans.
All towels can be left in bathroom on floor.
Dishwasher detergent is provided in bowl on sink

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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: 10
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, a first aid kit, 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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Lexington Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rupp Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Kentucky - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Red Mile Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LexLive - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McCarthy's Irish Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tony's of Lexington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pies & Pints - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old School Coffee - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena located?

Located in Downtown Lexington, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Triangle Park and Rupp Arena. University of Kentucky is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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The merchant above Indigo steps from Rupp Arena Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We really loved the historic features and feel of this property. It was spacious, comfortable and updated just enough without taking away from the historic appeal. We could walk everywhere we wanted, especially downtown. Most importantly, for this stay, it is a very short distance to Rupp. We were in town for graduation and easily walked the two short blocks to the arena while watching the heavy traffic all day long. We used the kitchen island and living room as a place for our graduate and a few friends to relax before graduation. They also didn’t have to worry about the traffic and simply walked to Rupp. We would stay here again even without going to graduation.
Unzoomed distance to Rupp
Private hallway to bedrooms and bathroom
Bonus sitting room outside of living room and rest of home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10

I booked the property for a weekend because of the location. I love historic buildings and this one looked well kept, updated, and clean. Upon arrival everything looked great and check in went smoothly. Around 2 am I heard a strange noise like something was hitting the window. I turned to see what was going on and a bat was flying around the room. After around 5 minutes of it going from one end of the room to other I grabbed my phone and started recording as proof for the property manager. It flew by me one last time and went toward an exposed brick wall with several holes in it and I couldn’t find it anymore. I immediately contacted the property owner and VRBO. The timeliness of the communication of the property owner was great. Unfortunately, I did not feel comfortable staying the second night and asked for a refund for just the second night. After a lot of communication instead of anything even close to half of what we paid for the weekend we got a ridiculous inconvenience fee of 150 refunded. I absolutely love the idea of a historical building, but you need to make sure it’s secure before renting it out. The bat came and went without any windows or doors being opened. The owner has decided that the bat flew in whenever we came in, but no explanation as to how it got out. I was very disappointed in how this was handled and would not recommend renting from this owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025