HOUSE: Maximum capacity of 14, includes one sofa bed. Built in 1890. The 4 bedrooms are on the second floor. 2 bedrooms have direct access to a hallway with 2 bathrooms. The other 2 bedrooms can access the upper bathrooms by walking through either of the other 2 bedrooms, can use the 1st floor bathroom, or walk down the main stairs and back up the kitchen stairs to access the 2, second floor bathrooms.
Can expand to separate Penthouse rental listing on the 3rd floor for additional 8 guests!
ABOUT THIS SPACE

Stadium Village Area - Best Location in Downtown Indy!
★★★★★ "5/5 stars, love this place!"
“The Villa on Meridian” has been awarded “Best Luxury Vacation Rental Business Indianapolis” by LuxeLife. This gorgeous home is loaded with amenities and has an unbeatable location with easy access to top attractions. Return home and relax in the private outdoor space.

☞ Lucas Oil Stadium - 5 min walk
☞ Convention Center - 10 min walk
☞ Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 12 min walk
☞ Can expand with 2 other rentals

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☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
✹ Historic home in the heart of downtown Indianapolis
✹ 4 spacious bedrooms: 2 kings, 4 queens + additional sleeping spaces
✹ 3 bathrooms: essential toiletries provided
✹ Full kitchen w/ high-end appliances
✹ Complimentary coffee bar
✹ Spacious living room w/ flat-screen smart TV
✹ 2 free parking spaces onsite
✹ High-speed WiFi
✹ Private back garden w/ fire pit, corn hole + putting green
✹ Washer + dryer
✹ Best location: walk to nearby attractions like Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Convention Center + Lucas Oil Stadium

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Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Previous Guests:

“The villa was very comfortable and homey, had off-street parking downtown and was exactly where we wanted it to be: right in the heart of downtown. Annette could not have been better at communicating.” - John

“We had a truly wonderful stay at the Villa on Meridian. Quite clearly the house is gorgeous, a true historical gem. It is also very spacious, clean, well appointed, and accommodating, with more than enough room for our party of 9. The location is great, on a quiet side street yet near downtown.” - Jared

“The place was exactly as described. Our guests had a wonderful time at the house and everyone enjoyed the business meetings we held at the house.” - D. Lucas

★★ BEDROOMS ★★

Take your pick from four spacious bedrooms, all of which are located on the upper level. Each room is elegantly furnished and features gorgeous wood finishes that ooze historic charm. All bedrooms have a Smart/Roku TV. Please note that some bedrooms are separated by pocket doors, and you may need to travel through other bedrooms to reach the bathrooms on this level. This is part of the charm of this unique historic property!
✹Primary bedroom: King-sized bed
✹Bedroom 2 (Parlor): 2 queen beds
✹Bedroom 3 (Mid): 1 king-sized bed + 1 queen-sized bed
✹Bedroom 4 (Cupula): 1 queen-sized bed
✹Additional sleeping space is available on a sofa bed in the lower-level parlor

★★ BATHROOMS ★★
Large groups need not worry about privacy thanks to the home’s three bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a relaxing place to freshen up and unwind. Choose between a refreshing shower or a leisurely soak in the beautiful clawfoot tub.

✹Bathroom 1 (main level): Full bathroom with a shower stall
✹Bathroom 2 (upper level): Full bathroom with a charming clawfoot bathtub
✹Bathroom 3 (upper level): Full bathroom with a walk-in shower

✔ Essential toiletries provided (including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash)
✔ Hair dryer
✔ Fresh towels
✔ Laundry room



★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★
Although this is a historic home, you’ll find modern amenities in the fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space for prepping and serving.
✔ Fully stocked kitchen w/ modern appliances
✔ Complimentary coffee + tea bar
✔ Basic cookware & dinnerware
✔ Kitchen table w/ seating for 4
✔ Formal dining table w/ seating for 8
✔ Additional dining in the parlor for 4

★★ LIVING ROOM ★★
The lovely light-filled living room is the perfect place to relax in between outings. Sink into the comfy leather sofa and stream all your favorite shows and movies on the flat-screen smart TV, or take a nap on the sofa bed in the parlor.

✔ Leather couch + chairs
✔ Flat-screen smart TV
✔ Additional lounge space in the parlor (sofa bed + dining table)
✔ Collection of books

★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★
Although you’ll be staying in the city center, the private back garden offers a quiet oasis for your whole group. Enjoy evenings with your group around the fire pit swapping stories about your daily adventures, or have some fun with the yard games provided.

✔ Private garden area w/ string lighting
✔ Fire pit beneath grape vines
✔ Yard games: corn hole + putting green
✔ Private deck

★★ ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS ★★
You can’t beat this location. The home sits inside Stadium Village, so you’ll be within walking distance of some of Indy’s top attractions. You’ll also have easy access to activities further afield thanks to the nearby I65 and I70.

✔ White River State Park: Explore this sprawling urban oasis, offering lush green spaces, scenic canal walks, and pedal boats for a relaxing day out in the heart of Indianapolis.
✔ Victory Field: Catch a thrilling baseball game at one of the nation's most acclaimed minor league ballparks, offering a quintessential American sports experience.
✔ Indianapolis Cultural Trail: Embark on a journey through Indianapolis's vibrant neighborhoods via this innovative urban bike and pedestrian path, connecting you to the city's cultural and historical gems.
✔ St. Elmo Steak House: Indulge in a world-class dining experience at Indianapolis's oldest steakhouse, known for its fiery shrimp cocktail and exquisite cuts of meat.
✔ Soldiers and Sailors Monument: Marvel at this iconic monument that honors the valor of Indiana's soldiers, offering an insightful museum within and a panoramic view of the city from the top.

All these activities and more are within your reach when you book with us!

★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You In Indianapolis! ☆★

✹ GENERAL: As guests, your whole group can enjoy private access to the first two floors of this historic Victorian home.
✹ PARKING: Free parking is available for 2 vehicles on the LEFT side of the driveway.

*Additional Parking: If there is space available, you can use ONE additional parking pass (found in your rental) to park on Norwood Street. That totals three cars max per rental.
*On Meridian, there is metered parking, which is not enforced at night.
*There is a large parking lot directly behind our property that you may be able to use temporarily. This parking lot is owned by Rolls Royce and they have the right to remove vehicles if they choose to, but in 10 years, we have never had this happen.
✹ SHARED OUTDOOR AREAS All three rentals share the backyard and firepit area. The putting green and corn hole come with the Carriage House rental. If not being used by Carriage House guests, House guests can ask permission to use from Carriage House guests.
✹ WORK FROM HOME: There is free, high-speed WiFi available throughout the home.

✹ PETS: We have a no-pet policy due to allergies. Thank you for understanding.
✹ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be sent to you prior to check-in.
✹ Stairs: Built in 1890, this rental has somewhat narrow stairs. Please be aware of the stairs if anyone in your group has mobility issues.
✹ BOOKING FEES
How booking platforms handle booking fees varies. Some list fees separately, while others combine these fees, or may add a fee(s) to the nightly rate. Booking via the host may offer certain benefits You can learn more about our properties at “The Villa on Meridian”. If you book via our website, your quote will show a “cleaning fee” and a “damage waiver fee”.
✹ DAMAGE WAIVER FEE
Instead of offering/requiring you to buy trip insurance, we have a "damage waiver fee". This fee covers unintentional damage of a minor nature that might occur during your stay.
✹ DAMAGE DEPOSIT
If a Damage Deposit applies, it covers damage that might occur that is considered beyond minor.
✹ If you are traveling with a large group and need more space, ask about the availability of our 2 BR penthouse (located on the third floor of this home) and a 2 BR carriage house (located right next door).
EXPAND TO OTHER RENTALS

THE VILLA ON MERIDIAN has 4 rentals:
1) Victorian House: Sleeps 14, 4 BR, 3 bath. Has access to the Penthouse, if both are rented together.
2) Penthouse: Sleeps 8. 2 BR, 3 bath.
3) Carriage House: Sleeps 8. 2 BR, 3 bath, stand-alone home.
4) This is listed as “Entire Property”. You rent all three listed above.

☞ If you cannot find these listings, message us for links!
MISC. RULES
Read Guest Book located in rental unit.
IMPORTANT – LOCK DOORS: If you leave your rental unlocked at check-out you will forfeit of full the damage deposit. Not only is there risk of break in, we then have to have a team member visit to lock, the alarm company ADT gets involved and we get fined by the city if police visit due to a false alarm.
If you open it, close it; if you borrow it, return it; if you turn it on, turn it off; if you break it, fix it; if you use it, take care of it; if you make a mess, clean it up; if you move it, put it back.
Guests must follow all check out procedures listed in the Guest Book, posted in the rental and emailed prior to departure.
Cleaning fee does not cover dirty dishes, collecting trash, cleaning up messes and looking for misplaced/lost items.
OVERNIGHT CAPACITY RULES
The maximum overnight capacity on the rentals are:
• House:14
• Penthouse: 8
• Carriage House: 8
• Entire Property: 30
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINING
The maximum number of total guests allowed inside the rentals is as follows:
• House: 20
• Penthouse: 10
• Carriage House: 10
• Entire Property: 40
PARKING COURTESY
Since there are three rental units, unless you have rented all three units, you must allow for accommodation and use of the outside areas by guests of other units. If you are looking for exclusive use of the outside garden and entertainment areas, you must rent all three units.