The Artsy Old House Fountain Square

Indianapolis, Indiana
$226 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Fountain Square, just minutes from downtown. This spacious house features large, classic rooms perfect for families or small groups. Enjoy a cozy living room, dining room, and a kitchen with room for casual dining.
Built in 1872, the home blends original character with modern comforts, offering a unique mix of historic charm and contemporary amenities.
Street parking and off-street parking next to the garage are available. Pets are welcome!

Master bedroom: King bed and a full-size futon
** Please notify the host if you plan to use the futon and would like it made up as a bed

Middle bedroom: Queen bed and twin cot
** Please notify the host if you plan to use the twin cot and would like it make up as a bed

Small bedroom: twin bunk beds (for use by children only)

Full bath with tub shower upstairs, half bath off kitchen

The kitchen has most things needed to cook and eat in the house
**If you need something added, please ask the host we will be more than willing to get you anything you need

Guests have full access to the first and second floors of the house.

If you need anything, feel free to reach out! While I’m not right next door, I’m just a call or message away and can assist with any issues that come up. Please note, I work full-time, so I may not be available between 10 PM and 6 AM, but I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Fountain Square was the first commercial historic district in Indiana, its existing buildings span more than a century of development from 1871 to the present. Fountain Square played an important part in the Indianapolis theater heritage; the area's commercial district had more operating theaters than could be found in any part of Indianapolis from 1910 to 1950.

Fountain Square is once again becoming known as a home for independent restaurants, breweries, art galleries and studios, live entertainment, and a small professional office. The designation of Fountain Square as one of Indiana’s first urban Main Street programs, coupled with the distinction of being named as one of the six Indianapolis Cultural Districts, has the commercial district poised for further reinvestment and improvement. Fountain Square is linked to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which connects Fountain Square to downtown Indianapolis with a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path. The Cultural Trail also features a bike share program providing visitors and residents an exciting, convenient way of enjoying downtown Indy.

Safe, walking-friendly neighborhood with parks, entertainment, and dining. There is a convenience store around the corner to the north for anything you might have forgotten.
Travel distance to popular locations:
Lucas Oil Stadium: 2 miles
Bankers Life Field House: 1.6 miles
Indianapolis Zoo: 3.5 miles
Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 9.7 miles

This is not a luxury property, so if you're seeking a high-end experience, this may not be the right fit for you. However, if you're looking for a safe, affordable place to stay with your pets, we'd love to have you as our guest.

This is my personal home, which I’m currently not living in. I don’t profit from renting it out—100% of what I receive after fees goes toward covering the costs of hosting and, if there’s anything left, towards repairs and improvements to the house. Please treat the space, the furnishings, and everything here with the care and respect you’d show a friend’s home.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided No Plastic Coffee Stirrers Recycling Unit Size: 1900 Sq Ft (177 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Robert L.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    The washing machine is nice & one bathroom has been updated. Otherwise it’s pretty bad: peeling paint, towels put away dirty, furniture looks like it was collected from a curb call, owner has locked the thermostat so it can’t be adjusted… There are way better options in Indianapolis

  • Joel W.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    This home was as advertised. It’s an older home, with the necessary modern updates. We stayed for the National FFA convention. The proximity to Lucas Oil Stadium is great and there are plenty of local places to eat close by. If old world charm and a convenient location are what you’re looking for, this is the place for you!

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Very nice and plenty of room. Would recommend.

  • Kevin J.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed for a fire conference and was great

  • Tobias B.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2024

    Stayed Mar 21, 2024

    This property was a wonderful find for our stay attending an event in Indianapolis. It was located a mile and a half away from the Stadium area and being able to park at the property and easily access where we need to go was a big plus. The house does have some age, but that adds to the charm of the place. Bedrooms and full bath are all conveniently located upstairs and were all comfortable and clean. Kitchen has what you would need to cook any meal at the house and provided laundry machines were a great touch. Overall, I would not give any hesitations to anyone considering this house for their stay in Indianapolis. It is also located right near beautiful Fountain Square and a delicious Mexican restaurant only a few blocks walk away! We look forward to hopefully utilizing this property when we return again next year!

  • Annie A.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2023

    Stayed Oct 7, 2023

    Home was very charming with many thoughtful details and accommodated our large family very well. Beds and linens were some of the most comfortable we've ever slept in. Host was very responsive and wonderful to deal with. A truly lovely place to stay.

  • Allyson T.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    We stayed here for a night while driving across country, and we loved it! Lots of space for you and your family, & our dogs loved running around the big backyard. Thanks for everything!

  • Cynthia S.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2023

    Stayed Jun 22, 2023

    A wonderful historic home. Plenty of room, including outside spaces. Communication was great. We travel to Indianapolis a couple of times a year; we'll be sure to try to reserve this property again!

  • Douglas R.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2023

    Stayed Apr 21, 2023

    It was the perfect location for our family wedding we attended

  • William G.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2023

    Stayed Apr 13, 2023

    Very comfortable, classic style and so much Charachter. The high ceilings and hardwood floors reminded me of our first home, which was a century home in the historic district of Massillon oh. Everything I needed and a very short drive to the convention center for my Tradeshow. Bedding and towels were nothing short of luxurious. And the cute touches and art made the designer in me feel right at home.

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$226+
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