Downtown | House in Herron Morton, Indiana

✨ Welcome to Your Private Victorian Villa – Sleeps Up to 25 ✨
Discover luxury, space, and serenity in this fully renovated 1872 Victorian Villa, nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Indianapolis’ most exclusive neighborhoods.
🛏️ 3 stories • 3 master bedrooms • 4,000 sq ft
🛁 3.5 bathrooms | Chef’s kitchen | Grand living + dining
🌿 Quiet + central • Walk to Mass Ave, cafés, top-rated restaurants
Each of the 3 floors includes a private master suite — offering privacy and comfort for everyone in your group.
Whether you’re gathering for a family reunion, wedding stay, corporate retreat, or simply want a spacious home close to it all — this peaceful oasis offers room to connect and recharge.
☕ Sip coffee on the porch, stroll downtown, or unwind in luxury. Every corner is designed for comfort and style.
Perfect For:
• Family reunions & milestone celebrations
• Corporate retreats & off-site meetings
• Wedding stays & bridal parties
• Creative immersions & writing sabbaticals
• Long weekends with loved ones
I’ll let the guests speak for themselves:
🌟“This property is amazing. I have been in 100's of stays and this is one of the best. You were amazing to work with.”
🌟 “Hi Gilia, this is Steve. We are in the home and it is AMAZING!! Thank you for allowing us to stay.” (initial guest response)
🌟“We’ve traveled for 30 years around the country and Caribbean and have finally experienced the best home hosting! Gilia is the true epitome of the perfect vacation home host. We will recommend Gilia and her home to everyone looking to rent a home in Indianapolis IN.” (Recent private feedbacks)
❤️ It’s my pleasure to offer this serene, spacious retreat in one of Indy’s most beautiful neighborhoods — perfect for heartfelt gatherings or focused retreats.
🌟 Dream Chef’s Kitchen – fully equipped and ideal for laying out meals or preparing a feast
🌟 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms – including 3 master suites across 3 expansive floors
🌟 Over 4,000 sq ft of beautifully renovated space, furnished to the highest standards
🌟 High-Speed Wi-Fi, Cable & Hulu — plus a stunning video projection system in the penthouse to stream shows on the slanted ceiling
🌟 Perfect for Business or Pleasure – host corporate off-sites, family reunions, or wedding stays in comfort and style
🌟 Award-Winning Property – honored with two “Best Guest Review” awards (9.9 score!)
🌟 Located in Historic Herron-Morton – a peaceful, upscale, tree-lined neighborhood
🌟 Walk to Top Restaurants + Cafés – downtown + Mass Ave are minutes away
🌟 Sunlight & Style in Every Room – with relaxing views and space for everyone to feel at home
In addition:
🌟 Contact less check in and check out and cleaning of all high touch surfaces.
🌟 Strong HVAC system to quickly circulate and filter the air.
🌟 The property is completely sanitized!
🌟 New TV projection system in penthouse
🌟 Luxurious, Super safe, quiet, walkable Downtown neighborhood!
As soon as you come in you’re met with a wonderful, almost magical feeling, come in, takeoff your shoes and feel at peace. This stunning one-of-a-kind designer restored villa offers a casual, yet luxurious lifestyle. Stay in or walk around the beautiful neighborhood. Whether you are hosting guests, working with colleagues, or on a much-needed getaway with your family, everyone in your group can find their own quiet space to nourish their mind, body, and soul. There are also spacious common areas throughout the home for a quiet conversation or to engage in productive group meetings. Imagine walking in and immediately feeling at peace…
🌟 Some background on the Villa: I purchased this house in 2011 and it took me five years to completely renovate it down to the studs. I designed this house to be a refuge and much love was poured into every inch of it, both into the layout, which was completely rebuilt, exterior and Interior Design. I can tell you from my experience having lived in this house that every room and every area feels like an experience. Every window from every angle has a special view. I love this house so much. Most importantly the intangible, the house feels amazing! I’m so happy to be able to share this house with all my guests. I keep being told that the pictures don’t do it justice and that this is the best short term rental they have stayed in, sometimes out of hundreds... I guess you’ll have to decide for yourselves!
Hope to host you!
Gilia
❤ ABOUT THE PROPERTY:
This Victorian beauty was awarded 2 “Best Guest Review award”. Utilizing the highest caliber craftsmanship and finishings, this villa was recently completely remodeled with indulgence in mind and is meant to provide an outstanding stay for the most discerning traveler.
Built in 1872, this post Civil War Victorian gives visitors a chance to experience the charm and history of Indianapolis with all the comforts of a new build. Besides modern amenities, the home’s open and airy floor plan makes big gatherings and collaborative events a resounding success. Sit around with laptops sharing ideas or relax and share time with family and friends.
Luxurious yet comfy, every inch of this villa has been lovingly remodeled to the highest standards. Located in an upscale walkable downtown Indy neighborhood, this award winning, Victorian villa is the best of both worlds.
Before booking please reach out to discuss any type of party or event you would like to have.
❤ ROOMS
The home boasts 5 magnificent bedrooms, all with ample living space, high-end design and top of the line furnishings and bed treatments to ensure a relaxing night sleep.
First floor has a queen bedroom with adjacent bathroom that has both a shower and a clawfoot tub. The only stairs you would have there are the five stairs leading up to the front entrance to the house.
Second floor has the master suite which has a king memory foam bed and a large spa bathroom. There are two additional rooms that share a bathroom on this floor.
The third floor has the penthouse suite which is very large and can accommodate many extra beds and has its own bathroom.
MIRRORS
All bathrooms have mirrors above the vanity and the master bedroom has a mirror also above the dresser in the sitting area of the suite. We do have a wide full-size mirror in the back room on the first floor which you are welcome to and if you would like I could have it ready for you in whichever room you want.
❤ BATHROOMS
The four and a half bathrooms have all been remodeled with spa effects including raindrop and jetted shower heads and soaking tubs that provide a tranquil environment to unwind after a day of exploring, being with family or business meetings.
Bathrooms are fully stocked with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Complementary makeup removers are also provided.
❤ LIVING ROOM
A fireplace living room, bay window dining room, and a dream kitchen connect with a large open floor plan to create a modern experience in this Historic home.
❤ KITCHEN
The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream and is suitable for accommodating large gatherings as well as intimate dinners. The expansive countertop space is perfect for cooking or just spreading out food for everyone.
❤ ENTRANCE & SURROUNDING AREA
Four private decks wrap around the building for quiet, outdoor enjoyment of the downtown cityscape. The large front deck has a beautiful view of New Jersey Street and some of the downtown buildings.
There is ample parking on both sides of this large prominent corner house. You can also park in the driveway.
Situated on a beautiful street in a quiet neighborhood with some of Indy’s best homes, this property is a wonderful place to spend quality time with family, friends or colleagues. Just a 20-minute walk from downtown and with some of the most popular, up and coming restaurants and shops just around the corner, this location has it all. With the popular Tinker Street and amazing Foundry coffee shop just around the corner, guest can spend their entire stay right here in the neighborhood!
If you want an Indy experience like no other and are seeking to be steeped in historic charm and craving modern conveniences and comfort, then this home is the perfect answer. The highest level of design and comfort awaits guests here. Take this unique opportunity to make your trip to Indy an experience of a lifetime!
Here are some of our favorite places nearby
1. The canal is gorgeous and a MUST on your things to do list. It is about an hour and fifteen minutes around and I would recommend seeing the whole thing since it's so beautiful and has such a variety of scenery. Hungry? I recommend the Burgerhous restaurant right on the canal. They have wonderful burgers and good pescetarian and vegetarian options.
2. I would highly recommend a walk down to Massachusetts Avenue (also called Mass Avenue).
3. Monument Circle is also a must see.
4. Indianapolis museum of art has nice exhibits and beautiful grounds. It also has a great little coffee shop.
5. For shopping you need to check out Circle City Mall downtown— it has a glass dome art area and fully reclining theater seats. Other great malls are the Fashion Mall at Keystone and Castleton Mall.
6. Another cute area to visit is Fountain Square and especially Virginia Avenue.
7. Some great restaurants I would recommend are Mesh on Mass Ave., Saint Elmo's if you really want to go all out, Union 50, and many more.
GETTING AROUND
There is ample street parking and you can walk or bicycle to all of downtown. Uber also works great if you don’t feel like walking. There are great restaurants and coffee shops in the neighborhood and you can rent a bicycle in one of the rental stands that have popped up all over downtown. Take the time to walk around the neighborhood, you will be amazed.