Historic Urban Retreat Fit for a KING!

Fort Wayne, Indiana
$213 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Retreat from the hustle and bustle at this peaceful and centrally-located apartment. Located in the lovely historic neighborhood of Lakeside, the guest house is a short walk to Lakeside Park and Rose Gardens as well as downtown Fort Wayne.

As part of a recent restoration of an historic home, the Lake Avenue Guest House is an attached apartment that provides everything you'll need for a comfortable weekend away or home-base for your business trip. All the amenities you desire wrappedup in the character of its history.

Settle into your soft leather furniture to watch the game or your favorite movie on the Hulu-equipped, Roku Smart TV. Enjoy a card game or a jigsaw puzzle from the armoire to relax after a long day of work or sight-seeing.

Your kitchen is well-equipped with everything you'll need (including three different types of coffee-makers!) and a personal-chef may be available for booking ahead of time.

Up the stairway, you'll find a fresh and bright bathroom with luxurious tile shower. Your bedroom is furnished with a cozy, medium-firm, king-sized bed with plenty of pillows and high-end bedding. Our guests have told us how hard it is to get out of bed in the morning! The walk-in closet provides a shelf just for your luggage. You'll also find plenty of hangers, a full-sized ironing board, iron, and portable fan there for your convenience. Enjoy a movie on the large Roku Smart TV as you drift off to sleep.

Across the hall, you'll find our library which is equipped with a comfortable twin bed and equally comfortable trundle pull-out. If you're travelling with little ones, we can provide a pack and play upon request. Each bedroom is equipped with a white-noise machine and ceiling fan.

You'll be in complete control of the temperature of your space with a thermostat in the living room. And should you need to do laundry while you're here, you've been provided with full-sized machines and detergent hidden away in your apartment.

In your down time. take a little walk to our beautiful neighborhood rose gardens or award-winning coffee shop, stroll through our historic neighborhood or if you're up for a longer outing, take a walk across the bridge to our amazing local downtown restaurants! Jump in the car and make the short drive to our famous Fort Wayne Children's Zoo--it's great for adults, too!

Enjoy your stay!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Local Artist Showcase Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Laura

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    This historic property is a two level unit in the downtown area of Fort Wayne. The unit is part of a historic house attached to that of the hostess. It was extremely clean. Lori, the hostess, pays special attention to detail and the needs of patrons. Lori greeted us and gave us advice on places to eat and visit. The house is near some beautiful gardens and some very impressive historic homes. There was plenty of street parking available. I would definitely stay here again if I were in the area.

  • Sarah R.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    Great place, wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Kevin B.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Very happy with the stay. It was clean, comfortable, and convenient! We would definitely return and also recommend it to anyone!

  • Ashley P.

    Submitted May 30, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    This was such a cute little place to stay. The hosts did such a great job anticipating needs - from kitchen essentials to bathroom essentials - no detail went unnoticed. It was especially helpful since my electric toothbrush apparently didn't charge before our trip and there was a new toothbrush ready for me to use. I loved that they also took people traveling with kids into consideration and had white noise machines in each room. Lori was so sweet and responded immediately to texts. This is one of the best places we have stayed at during travel.

  • alyssa d.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    Everything about our stay was great! Lori is very responsive and puts a lot of time and effort into the house to make sure it is clean and comfortable for each guest!

  • sophia w.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay. Loved all the little extras that you provided also we loved playing connect four that was there we haven't played board games in a long time. Will will definitely be back. Also fantastic host. Great location

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    The space was very clean and beautifully remodeled...lots of thoughtful details were included. My overall rating was just OK because of what is perhaps a misunderstanding on my part for the use of the word guest house, Guest houses, to me, are separate dwelling behind a main home but perhaps to others and when filtering by whole house, what we stayed in was unexpected. The description does describe apartment' but the additional use of guest house and the filtering, as well as the subtitle, led to an expectation other than what we found. When choosing VRBO, I expected an entire house and that is actually what the subtitle says. This is a duplex that, although it doesn't technically have shared space, it does have two adjoining doors, one of which had no notable lock from our side which felt a bit insecure and tainted the stay. Additionally, the doors did not block sound from the adjoining living space and TV, talking, coughing and a dog were heard throughout our stay. Hearing others distracted a lot from the anticipated entire house of the listing. We stayed because we were only there for a short time but if it were a longer stay or if I were alone, I would have tried to find something else. The smart lock was very temperamental. All that said, if you know what you are getting and are fine with that, this is a beautiful home in a nice neighborhood and the hosts have provided multiple touches to add to a comfortable stay. The library is amazing!

  • Lauren G.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    Very clean and nice, just like the listing. Very family friendly - we took our almost 2 year old. We all had a very nice time.

  • Jeanna R.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    Great stay! Cute accommodations and very well stocked!

  • jeremy p.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    Relaxing , warm and cozy! We enjoyed the proximity to downtown.

  • Patrick G.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Super clean, super comfortable, and charming for the holiday season. Lori clearly takes pride in managing her guest house.

  • Madison R.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    Very clean!

  • Julianne M.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    The place was very clean and comfortable and private. We will definitely look this up again.

  • Andrew Z.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Second time resident to the property. Everything is awesome!

  • Michelle W.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    This is such a beautiful home! It was clean, cozy and inviting. The owners provided everything you need, including extra chargers, toiletries and generously sized towels, which is always appreciated. I was also thankful for the noise machines in each bedroom, as I tend to be a light sleeper. That was a really thoughtful touch. I would definitely stay here again the next time I’m in town.

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Very nice property. We loved staying here.

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Great location - beautiful home.. it had everything we needed !!

  • Renee E.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Perfect stay!

  • Dylon R.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We had a great stay at the property and were close to downtown which we enjoyed. Thank you again!

  • Rhaya K.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    This place was a perfect getaway for me and my husband. Everything was so clean and tidy. The host had extra supplies/hygiene items that were the best touch to the place.

  • Amanda R.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Beautiful house, quiet and spacious. Great location!

  • Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    This property was on point. The host was absolutely excellent and the property was very clean and described perfectly. Although we only stayed one night, should we ever need lodging in Fort Wayne again, we know the first place we are looking.

  • Rick F.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    This property made the perfect spot for my girls, my best friend of 20 years and i to relax and enjoy the evening it was so close to downtown Ft. WAYNE and The Allen County Memorial Coliseum. We appreciated the special little touches of comfort throughout the home and the owners were so nice

  • April J.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    This house was just what we were looking for! It was cute, clean, and had everything we needed. We were able to walk to Michiana Wine Fest easily. My only regret is not staying to enjoy the home longer. It was so comfortable and inviting!

  • Myron H.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Well lit very inviting

  • Spyros K.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    The whole experience was excellent. I highly recommend it.

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