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Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn

Our home is a pre-civil war era Italianate style Victorian home furnished with many period antiques. Located one hour north of Nashville in the quiet historical town of Russellville, Logan County, KY. Our property is also known as the Wallace-Byrne Home and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was a Stage Coach Inn and Tavern in the early 1800's.

The home is 4600 square feet plus another 500+ square feet of covered porches. It has five (or six) ample bedrooms and beds enough to sleep up to 17 people (all linens included). There are also couches, air mattresses, and sleeping bags. Four bathrooms have all been added over time. The main floor has 10' ceilings with a formal parlor, two dining rooms, and a master bedroom suite. The other bedrooms are located upstairs. The slaves quarters and external kitchen are now replaced with a two car garage.

The kitchen is updated to modern gourmet style with stainless steel appliances including Jennair gas stove (two ovens, 6 burners, plus hotplate), dishwasher, and two refrigerators. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pans, utensils, and imperishable food stock for your use.

The home is within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and seven churches and many other historically significant homes in the Russellville Historic District. Our home historically was on the outside edge of town on what used to be called “High Street” -- which made it quite suitable for being a stagecoach inn and tavern. Now we are in the center of the town on the south edge of the historic district at the foot of the hills.

The builder of the original log house (parlor and dining room with loft above) was William Wallace, possible direct descendant of the William Wallace made famous by Mel Gibson in the movie “Brave Heart”. Wallace was appointed Circuit Court Judge in 1807 with a jurisdiction covered 5 counties and some 160 miles. Wallace was a Jeffersonian in politics and was a presidential elector in the National Electoral College in 1808. One of his more famous young attorney apprentices was Joseph Emory Davis, eldest brother of Jefferson Davis who later was the President of the Southern Confederacy.

A FORMER OWNER OF OUR HOME WAS SHOT BY THE JESSE JAMES GANG - and lived. This was Mr Nimrod Long the banker who was shot in the head during the bank robbery March 20, 1868 - The James gang robbed the Southern Deposit Bank in Russellville, Kentucky for $14,000. Long & wife purchased our house in 1877 leaving it to his eldest son for $1 in 1881.

The Victorian home was originally heated by eight coal fireplaces. You can still see the original coal shoot, including its own little driveway ramp up from the street, at the southwest corner. A young slave was responsible for keeping the coal bins full during winter. You can see the remains of coal throughout the coal cellar located under the Parlor. In the north yard closest to the NE entrance is a Buckeye tree (thought to be over 150 years old). This is the tree made famous by the Ohio State University mascot (but most Ohioans have never seen this kind of tree or its nut). Unfortunately this tree was damaged by a storm in 2010 and only partially stands today. But we still have a bucket of buck-eye nuts. On the north east corner of the property behind the garage by the stone fence is a concrete pad that we understand was approximately where the slave quarters were located. The original kitchen was located about where the garage is today.

Consequently, this is an older home with some updated ammenities. Our neighbors are mostly current or retired educators that love history and are very friendly and helpful. Many neighbors are active in the areas historic societies and civil war groups. If your party is really seeking a condo or set of hotel rooms style outing, please do not contact me about renting our house. This is for people who can enjoy the country and appreciate the differences of an older home.

Free WIFI Access - After long holding out that the modern era has no place in a pre-civil war home, we installed a new N-Router to provide secured internet service throughout the grounds. If you enjoy the historic aumbiance, you can ignore the wifi -- however, if you need access for work or other reasons...it is now available free with your stay. We have also have a wifi enabled DVD/blue ray player and free NetFlix for our guests to enjoy downloadable movies from a large list of options.

We recently added a 'bicycle built for two'. The tandum bike is available for check out from our in town manager.

Upon your arrival, our in-town manager will meet you with the keys, show you the house, answer questions and will try to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The whole house will be yours....its like staying in a historic home museum, yet reasonably priced. Feel free to ask the owner for more details and non-profit discounts.

Keywords: Historic Home / Museum Like / Free Wifi & Netflicks/ Quaint Historic Town 50 Miles N. of Nashville

Property manager

Tim Reddington

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 4,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: with prior written permission only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Victorian Stage Coach
Historic Home Victorian Stage Coach Inn
Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn Russellville
Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Russellville, KY

What's nearby

  • Logan County Courthouse - 12 min walk
  • Logan Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Baker Natural Area - 4 min drive
  • Western Kentucky University - 39 min drive
  • National Corvette Museum - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Colonial Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Captain D's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn located?

Located in the heart of Russellville, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Logan County Courthouse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Logan Memorial Hospital and Baker Natural Area. Shaker Museum and Lake Malone are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Historic Home - Victorian Stage Coach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Delaware, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family getaway!
This was our second time staying at the historical home. This year we had 10 people, last year we had 17 total! There is plenty of space for our family and we love all of the charm and character. The owners are super nice and very responsive. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
MN Tennessee Love
On our way to Townsend loving the say over
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Russellville relaxation
We used the property as a base to explore the areas around. It had the space to accommodate our group very comfortably, including with good a/c, and at a great price. We had no problems at all, though the house is older and has such features, alongside historical touches
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Russellville
Our family really enjoyed staying in this beautiful historic home in Russellville. We were traveling with family in dogs and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi-Generational Family Reunion
The thing we loved most about this house was having three generations of family together. We were in town for a family reunion and having all of us together in one home meant coffee together in the mornings and conversations into the evenings. The house is beautiful and I felt like we stepped back in time, yet, at the same time, had modern conveniences like the refrigerator and the coffee maker, etc. it’s located close to the cute downtown area of Russellville. Thanks to the owners for allowing us into your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yesteryear.
This was a Girl's Trip and the house was perfect! We loved wandering through the house and enjoying the sense of long ago. We were all wishing we had dresses of the era to wear. The house was very roomy and we were able to come together in one room to eat our meals or to visit. With plenty of space for little ones to play (inside and out). An excellent place for large families. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. And there were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. We are all looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the past
Great idea. Would be good to have luggage racks and place to hang cub master bedroom and easier shower setup in master
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
Our second time here and it was just as nice. Would recommend to anyone needing a place for multiple people in a small town in a friendly neighborhood. The owners are very friendly and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Classy Getaway
Huge house with a nice kitchen. Lots of room for friends and family. Furniture is largely old and weak (but they are authentic antiques!) Like staying in a museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We had a great time with plenty of room to spread out!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene T., Ionia, MI.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful historical house
Hated to leave this amazing house even after a month. I do a lot of vacation rentals and this is now number one on my list of old homes. You feel as though you are living 200 years ago. Loved the 12 feet high floor to ceiling windows in large rooms. Clean and well stocked surrounded by magnificent old mansions in a quaint civil war town. Tim Diane and Edith were always available and so very nice. Hope to come again next year.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
We were transported in time staying in this lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with tons of history.
Easy experience, great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Truitt O., Gainesville FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
Tim and Diane are the prefect hosts! Home is well supplied, in a great location with plenty of parking. If you’re looking for a large home to enjoy what Russellvile has to offer than this is the best! Many thanks for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical
Great place with lots of history
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
The property was perfect for our family get together. My dad Is 93 and the downstairs bedroom was perfect for him. We had 8 adults and 3 children. The house is like at a museum we all enjoyed it. We enjoyed the area too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B., Ogden, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! What a fun stay!! Perfect for the whole family!!
Wow! I know I will not be able to say everything I want to about the home, there isn't enough time or space. : ) My son was getting married in Bowling Green, KY and we are from Iowa. I wanted to find a home large enough to accommodate family and close friends that were making the trip. I am so happy I found it in the Victorian Stagecoach Inn! It was an easy drive (less than 30 minutes from Bowling Green) and Russellville is an adorable town with so much history and beautiful homes. Tim is a wonderful host who made sure our stay was perfect. Even though he had a wedding himself to attend out of state, he was always in contact and responded quickly to any questions/concerns I had. He also provides a detailed history of the home and the town which was so cool and interesting - it helped us learn more about the house. The house. I know I will not be able to put into words how amazing the house is. Full of history, antiques, space, and location. There are two bedrooms downstairs (one was used by my 83 year old mother). There are also two full bathrooms down. There is a casual livingroom with a TV (which the kids hooked up their Xbox and hung out there) and the open kitchen was perfect for preparing food and still being part of the conversation being had in the livingroom. Off of the kitchen is a diningroom with a large table that we all sat at to play games at night. Then, there is a gorgeous entryway, full of beautiful antiques and then the parlor - wow! The parlor makes you feel as if you have stepped back into time. I could see sitting there in the winter with a fire going. I loved sitting in the rocking chair in front of the bay window. My husband and nephew played chess in the room. It was so peaceful to sit in there with all the history and (because the house is so large) we could not hear the kids playing their video games in the livingroom! Upstairs, there are 5 bedrooms, 3 are private and 2 are connected to 2 of the rooms and 2 bathrooms. Again, PLENTY of room for all of us! The decor upstairs was full of history as well!! I spent every morning sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee and rocking in a chair watching the sun come up. It was the perfect way to start my days! Lots of parking, too! Like I said, I cannot even begin to describe this home. All I can say is if you have the chance, you must try to stay here. It's not just a place to lay your head but you also get to learn quite a bit of history!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane N., Clarksville

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Property
The property was so interesting! We stayed busy looking at all the antiques and reading the historical things hanging on display around the house. The property was as advertised, no surprises and very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat House!
The house was really neat with all of the history and antiques inside! We held a small retreat with co-workers and really enjoyed our stay. It was helpful to have wifi and the ability to connect hdmi to the TV for our work purposes. The house was very cozy for our casual/free time. Very enjoyable overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial gathering w friends & family
The house has an excellent location for walking to some of Russellville's nicest neighborhoods and downtown. The long dining room table and well stocked kitchen helped for our group of nine I also liked the black out curtains through out the house for sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

melinda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and History
We loved having a house large enough for our entire group. The property manager was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful again!
This is the second time we’ve stayed at this property and enjoyed it once again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home base for Tornado cleanup
We greatly appreciated the charming house . Great location .roomy house . Would love to return in summertime
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home!
This home and the owners are WONDERFUL!!!! We spent 5 days at Christmas and had the best time. The house is absolutely stunning and so well furnished/decorated. We ate out and cooked in. We had everything we needed and more! We walked around the adorable town and saw where Jesse James robbed the bank! We also took the tour at Lost River Cave and enjoyed that also. Lots of cute shops downtown and plenty of places to eat! One of our most enjoyable vacations!! Thank you so much Tim and Diane for sharing your beautiful and interesting home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021