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The Heart of the City

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring East Lawrence

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lawrence, KS
  • Place, Lawrence Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Theatre Lawrence
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lawrence

East Lawrence stay.A stay at this East Lawrence vacation home places you steps from Lawrence Arts Center and within a 5-minute walk of Massachusetts Street. Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit and Watkins Community Museum of History are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Kansas - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Theatre Lawrence - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 9 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louise's Bar Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Culinaria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Roost - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aladdin Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Greek - ‬5 min walk

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 Heart of the City

The Heart of the City is a sunny, private 2nd story suite in an historic home. A large balcony for lounging & comfortable living space with TV/WiFi and kitchenette welcome you. A high-ceilinged bedroom with king size Tempurpedic mattress with Euro-style hypo-allergenic coverings and black-out curtains encourage great sleep. Enjoy a spacious bathroom with over-sized shower with massage head, and deep, over-sized sink. Located just two blocks from Massachusetts street in the heart of the city.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming 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

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking is allowed on the balcony.

Pets

  • No pets 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, 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Heart of the City to the airport?

This vacation home is 33 mi (35-min drive) away from the Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of the City?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heart of the City on Dec 20, 2025 start from $143.1, excluding 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 Heart of the City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Heart of the City offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Heart of the City?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at The Heart of the City?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Heart of the City have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Heart of the City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Heart of the City to downtown Lawrence?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Lawrence.