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The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Westside

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace
A kitchen with brown cabinets, a red tablecloth, and a microwave.
A residential area with a house featuring a red door, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
Game room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Criswell Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Normandy Mall Shopping Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jacksonville

Westside stay.With a stay at this Westside vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Criswell Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Merrett Park. Normandy Mall Shopping Center and Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Criswell Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Merrett Park - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Normandy Mall Shopping Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lighthouse Marina - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Normandy Lane Plaza Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Jefferson Station - 9 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 15 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Market & Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King

Come use our massive creative space to write the next Southern Rock ballad or just soak in the atmosphere! This historic home is the childhood home of the Van Zant family, including Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Ronnie Van Zant. The epic rise to fame of the original version of Lynyrd Skynyrd was tragically cut short by a plane crash in 1977 that took Ronnie's life, and that of several other members of the band. But their music will live forever, and hopefully this house will stand as well as a living tribute to the Van Zants.  Inside this main house, you'll find some cool memorabilia, a vintage 1938 Brunswick pool table, and a retro 70's feel, to remind us all of the way things were, with a hint of nostalgia.  Your visit will help ensure this house forever remains a part of Rock n Roll history!  See also, our other three listings at VZH - the Annex, Studio, and Hideaway.  Contact us to book larger groups!  Please note: if you have sensitive allergies, any of the other three units would be better for you.  This is a large unit, with many nooks and crannies, and although we do our absolute best to keep it spotless, it can get musty in the summer when the ACs are off for any length of time and a very few people have had allergy issues, although 99% of guests are fine and enjoy the 60's-70's vibe!  

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Van Zant House House Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began
Van Zant Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began Jacksonville
Van Zant Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began
Van Zant House House Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began
Van Zant Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began Jacksonville
The Van Zant House (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
♬ The Van Zant House (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Jacksonville
Van Zant House House Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began
Van Zant Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began Jacksonville
Van Zant Where Lynyrd Skynyrd .38 Special Began
♬ The Van Zant House (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King on Aug 3, 2026 start from $271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but bestbet Orange Park (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King to downtown Jacksonville?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi away from Jacksonville.

The Historic Van Zant House (Skynyrd) | 1500 sq ft | King Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Marty W.

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

We learned a lot of history by staying at this house

We had a lot of fun with some friends that go way back to high school. This place makes a good get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

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

VanZant house

Property is legendary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

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

Awesome experience in a historical home!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Van Zant House...It was exactly how Todd described it...Very retro to keep with the vibe of the 60's and 70's...The location was great. We were within 30 minutes of all the Van Zant history sites, dive bars, restaurants, and even had a day at Neptune Beach! We had an awesome time and definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry M M.

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

Stepping back in time

If you’re a music fan, pool player or just wanting to step back in time this is the place for you! Very cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

My 17 year old is a huge Skynyrd fan so when we saw we could rent this property we jumped on it. Listing is very accurate. It is a 70s vibe. We had everything we needed, felt safe in the neighborhood, host was very easy to stay in contact with. My son is already ready to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

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

Roots of Southern Rock

The Van Zant house is a living memorial for fans of Ronnie Van Zant and family to enjoy. This home is not for modern conveniences and comfort. The pool table and musical instruments are a great addition. This place was exactly what I thought it would be, I enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily H.

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

Do not recommend at all

The home smells horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Great Historical Experience

This property is what it is. It is in an ordinary neighborhood and it is an older property. It is also a work in progress. The owner is very accurate in describing it. With that said it is a historical property of the beginning of southern rock music and the great bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. if you are a fan there is no way you can say no to this property. It is a must see. I am very excited to visit again in the future to see the progress made in the renovations and restoration of this great home. Thank you so much for saving such an iconic landmark for rock fans everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are great fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd so we were willing to spend 400 to stay the night in such an iconic place where the kids grew up. We were disappointed to see that there was no effort to include stories of the actual experiences that took place in the home (ie: who's room was who's, favorite meals, activities, singing as young kids, sitting around the fireplace, who picked on who, parents jobs, odd jobs of the boys, kinds of vehicles they drove, kinds of trouble they got into around the house, first song they wrote as kids, etc). There is an aunt who wrote in the guest book who welcomes any questions. The owners should call her to collect some stories to be posted on the walls. We would also suggest a few fixes like wallpaper falling down, a fresh coat of paint in places, possibly replacing the refer that is covered in rust, replacing the kitchen seat covers that are covered in stains, new towels and an actual curtain or shades behind the bed. You can keep the authenticity but make the stay a little more inviting and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Down South Jukin'!

What an amazing 48 hours I spent at the Van Zant house! Average hotel experiences are a dime a dozen, so staying in this former family home of Ronnie, Johnny and Donnie was a unique opportunity I could not pass up. I flew all the way from Oregon for my spring break in Memphis and Nashville with a friend, then capped off my vacation by spending two incredible nights here on my own. I had a blast playing Skynrd tunes on my phone while shooting pool by myself. Then I sat in the kitchen and imagined all the great meals "Sister" would cook for everyone. The highlight of my trip was a tour of local Skynrd haunts from Gene Odom! I can tell Todd and his team are committed to preserving this place for all of us rock music fans. As the info. states, it's a work in progress. Don't rent it if you are expecting Air BnB glossiness. Go for the Skynrd spirit and you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Awesome!

It brought me back to my teenage days growing up in Florida, remembering the legends that lived there, when their songs were released, it was an experience my daughter and I will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Amazing piece of history

This was an incredible experience for us. You have to realize that the house is not a modern, remodeled home. That would take away from everything that it should be, a very authentic form of the home Ronnie and his family grew up in. We also highly suggest anyone reach out to Gene Odom and do a tour with him. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for Skynyrd fans!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Great history

Had really great weekend. Loved the history of the property-
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ora J.

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

Amazing Experience!

It was amazing to have the opportunity to experience staying in this historic home. Long live Skynyrd and God bless the Van Zant family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Sweet Home

Cool place. Neat slice of History right down the road from The Jug. Consider booking this place the more bookings the cooler this place can be. The pool room and the living room have great vibes. The home is older and could use some updating while keeping the 70s feel. Be a part of music history and let your rental dollars go to keeping the Rock n Roll in this place!!
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA F.

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

Bucket List

Thank you for allowing us to reminisce in the Van Zant family home! Absolutely awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris B.

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

Great experience

Could not miss the opportunity to stay at the Van Zant home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

The perfect getaway for a rockstar experience

I only wish I could have stayed longer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Beyond expectations

We had such a great time...house was set up beautifully-nostalgic yet w up to date amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

I successfully completed a long awaited bucket list item. Loved it and recommend highly !

I’ve loved Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ronnie Van Zant since 1973. When Oh I saw that the boyhood Home of Ronnie Van Zant and his family was available to rent on VRBO, I made arrangements with one of my friends who is also a huge fan to rent this home for a weekend. I was so excited when I got there I could hardly sleep! Just to imagine walking the same floors that Ronnie and his family walked was just amazing. It is an amazing experience and I would highly recommend to any Skynyrd fan ❤️🦅🎼🎸
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely Fantastic Experience!

We rented the house for the weekend. We are from Orlando and were seeing the Stones in concert. The house made the weekend! We are Skynyrd and .38 Special fans and to have stayed in the cradle of southern rock was truly amazing. We shot pool, cooked in the famous "Sister" Kitchen and slept in Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny's bedroom. My boyfriend and I loved checking out all the additions and house modifications done by Lacy himself. Todd the new owner along with help from Gene Odom and others did a truly outstanding job on saving this home and getting it back to the state it is in. It is so original. We loved the brick wallpaper and the nails which still remained in the kitchen walls from Marion's pictures. We had a blast and we will back! next time for a longer stay. Alan & Jen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Very Truthful Review

We stayed in the Van Zant house this past weekend. It was simultaneously MORE than I expected and LESS than I expected. We chose the property because my boyfriend is a huge Lynryd Skynryd and .38 Special fan. Because of the privilege of staying in the house the Van Zants grew up in, the experience was priceless. He got to take his guitars and play and sing in the house. I think the property will improve as they continue renovations, but it is lacking in some areas at this time. As of now, there is paneling peeling off the wall in the bathroom, there are several places where the floor is unfinished concrete, and the central a/c doesn't work. The house is not "retro 70s", it is real 70s. I didn't realize that there were apartments attached to the house, so there are neighbors that share the fenced yard and some interior walls. The house has a musty smell, which is somewhat normal for a house that is shut-up for periods of time in Florida heat. The pool table was nice, but there was only one cue with a tip. The televisions are old and only had a few channels. We had three adults in our group, so we were provided three towels. There were no extra towels for the second day of our stay and no washcloths. The trash can didn't have a trashbag. These are all small things, but they detracted from our ability to relax. We had to make a trip to the store to get air freshener and other supplies. All in all, the house was lacking in some of the things I expect when I pay this much for a stay. However, I want to be very clear that the house was VERY CLEAN. It did show signs of its age, but it is not dirty. The central a/c doesn't work, but the house has plenty of box fans. The house is what it is. If you don't want to stay in a property that feels like it is from the 70s and is in the middle of refurbishment, then you won't be happy here. If the owner removed every trace of the original structure and moved it to a better neighborhood, then the experience of staying in the Van Zant childhood home would be lost. Without reservation, I recommend this house to a fan of the Van Zants. I do not recommend this house if you are looking for fancy accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina D.

Very unique home

Overall good
Verified

10/10 Excellent

blaine w.

"Made in the Shade"

what a blast for any skynyrd fan! my brother and I brought our guitars and jammed to skynyrd all night. Paid the ferry man at Ronnie, Lacy's, Allen and Leon resting place. Spent the afternoon drinking at the Jug loading the Jukebox with every skynyrd song they had 384. Spent time sitting in the house or walking around the grounds talking about what all went on there. Truly a special trip which we both decide we be done again. Prior to the trip Todd the owner was a great host and very helpful in getting us ready for the trip. I can't thank you enough he truly understood how important this trip was for us... we will definitely do this " one more time"....sorry had to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Staying at the house is one of the best experiences of my life.

Here are some of the highlights from our stay. Gene Odom and Tom Wills (news4jax) stopping by and then touring the house with a camera crew following, 100’s of fans stopping by to take pictures with the sign, the care takers (James and Lenita), the neighbor TJ and his orange Chevy truck, and several childhood friends of the band that still live in the neighborhood stopping by. The stay was awesome and I did not want it to end. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

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