THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District

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Entire apartment·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Richmond, IN

Depot District
1 min walk
Little Sheba S Re
1 min walk
Connersville Station
38 min drive
Richmond, IN (RID-Richmond Municipal)
10 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Toys/games

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Second floor of an 1865 Tin shop, now a retail space.

Unique space with high ceilings & exposed brick walls. The bathroom features a soaker claw foot tub plus a lux walk in shower. The kitchen features solid surface counters, a large farmhouse sink, really nice appliances and thoughtful touches everywhere. The wifi is blazing.
Have issues with stairs? This is not a good choice for you. If you're up for stairs and want a unique slice of history in a hip package then you will not be disappointed.

The space
In 1865 this building was the home of Nye and Starr, a manufacturer of tinware and stoves. The Starr in this business was actually Benjamin Starr, later of the famous Starr Piano Company and Starr Gennett Records. This tin shop was his first business after he returned from the civil war and would become the first step into Richmond's jazz and recording history. The loft also became the residence to the fire chiefs of our city. The number one fire house is directly behind us and now serves as a BBQ restaurant.
The neighborhood has become the place to come in Richmond for entertainment, food, and events. THE place in Richmond to connect and gather. It has become the hub of our community and to those visiting or attending a local college. With your stay, two breakfasts meals and two signature drinks at Roscoe's are included each day as our gift to you.

Guest access
The front door is clearly marked as the STARR LOFT. As looking at the building, it is to the left of the retail entrance..

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Depot District. A kitchen and a Smart TV are available in the apartment.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and Smart TV
Steps from Depot District and Gennett Walk of Fame

Property manager

Mike & Terri Widau

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV
Video games

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

THE Starr Loft Earlham Iueast Historic District

THE Starr Loft- Earlham, Iueast, Historic District Richmond

THE Starr Loft- Earlham, Iueast, Historic District Apartment

THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun downtown spot!

Cool unique space. Fun area, free coffee drink and breakfast at local place was a super nice touch

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Weekend Trip

My partner and I stayed in the Starr Loft this past Memorial Day weekend and it was an absolute hit! The pictures are accurate but still don't capture how cool the place is - make sure to look for the little bits of history inside the place like the turn-of-the-century decorations and pictures. Plus you have convenient street parking right outside the loft, breakfast for 2 at Roscoe's with your reservation, and it's more affordable than almost any hotel you'd find. We're already planning next year's trip and I'd encourage other folks to give it a try too :)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Business traveller

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a cute place! I really enjoyed staying in Starr Loft. I was in Richmond for just a couple days to graduate, but really enjoyed everything. The loft is lovely and inviting! And the ice cream place on the corner is yummy. Coffee and breakfast at Roscoe’s was a treat!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate T., Bend, Oregon

21 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unique loft in great location

High ceilings, big open living space and great location. Parking is easy, right outside the door, on the street. Coffee and restaurants nearby. This is a great place to host a cocktail party because of the roominess.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The coolest vacation rental

What an interesting and comfortable place to stay for a few days! We really enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

My family of 4 stayed here for the 2024 eclipse. We had reserved it 13 months before the eclipse and they honored the reservation instead of canceling it for a higher bidder, as I heard a lot of property owners had done. Which speaks to the owners’ high integrity. The space was so beautiful and very well maintained. I would absolutely stay again if we were to return to Richmond.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark T.

29 Jan 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unfortunate experience

This is a wonderful loft in a neat area of Richmond and I have stayed here 3 times now. Unfortunately the owners had my reservation wrong and weren't expecting me. There was washing in the washer and the dryer, a remote that wouldn't work, and the temperature in the loft would not reach more than 71 degrees. We also had some issues the last time we stayed including having to purchase our own toilet paper. Too bad I won't stay again because it is a cute place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was beautiful with a unique style of it's own. Absolutely everything you needed for a weekend getaway. Would not hesitate to book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot!

I had such an amazing experience staying here during my wedding weekend! A beautiful and spacious apartment that hosted myself and my bridesmaids as we got ready. My only negative is how noisy it can be on the street- it is located very close to a fire station, so there are sirens blaring by a few times a day. Thank you to Terri for your hospitality! We hope to be back sometime soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

4 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The loft is beautifully decorated and clean. Easy street parking and access to the loft. The coffee shop is no longer located below the loft, but it was only a few blocks away and the hosts provided free specialty drinks, which was nice of them to do. We would stay here again when we come back to visit family.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark T.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Starr Loft

This is my second visit and was able to bring my wife along this time. Truly a delightful place. We only had one little glitch with the reservation and Terri was quick to make it right! Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The loft was absolutely beautiful! Loft looked just like the pictures. Mike and Terri were awesome and easy to get ahold of.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

23 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Dont Think Twice

This loft is A LOT bigger than we anticipated from the pictures. There was more than enough room. The furthest we had to travel was 15 minites to the stuff we wanted to do.. past that, most everything was just a couple minutes away. There's lots of local eateries and shops. We only had one slight hiccup with the rental (loose door handle). The hosts were there literally within 10 minutes of me contacting them and got it fixed in like 2. Not to mention it happened at 9:30 PM so i personally wasnt expecting a quick reply but it was awesome to get it. They were super nice too! If youre thinking about renting this loft, do it. Its well worth it!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

carrie w.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This place is sooo cool! We truly enjoyed our stay and appreciate the communication from the hosts! Roscoes wasn’t directly under the loft but was very close by and had a nice atmosphere and decent variety on the menu. We will definitely stay there again when we come back to visit family! Thanks for sharing your place with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Space!

This loft was perfect for our short stay to visit friends. Price was amazing, hosts were easy to communicate with, and the surrounding area has great restaurants and shops. We hope to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE & GREAT PROPERTY OWNERS!

This was a perfect location and every little detail was amazing. Perfect view of the beautiful trees in full bloom out of the large front windows. Loved having all of the games for the family to play. Perfect spot for our family! Thank you Mike & Terri

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

24 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This property was wonderful! Stylish, clean and quiet. Very comfortable stay Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C

Travelled with partner

17 Nov 2021

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Starr Loft was the perfect place for our trip to Richmond. The history, décor, amenities, accessibility, price and responsiveness of the owner were unlike any other place we've stayed. We have referred other family and friends and will definitely return! Thank you for making our vacation so memorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mark T., Peoria Az

4 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic depot district loft

A wonderful, cozy loft apartment in a fun area, walking distance to some nice places to eat or have a beer/glass of wine. Please note, There is no longer a coffee shop or taproom beneath the loft.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021