Title: Historic Industrial School House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Industrial School House Cottage in Lafayette with balcony ## Photo gallery for Historic Industrial School House ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - Historic Industrial School House (Lafayette)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87794800/87794731/9c93470c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Historic Industrial School House (Lafayette)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87794800/87794731/8f501104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Historic Industrial School House (Lafayette)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87794800/87794731/0766a597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Industrial School House (Lafayette)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87794800/87794731/50380ca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Industrial School House (Lafayette)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87794800/87794731/b8f61955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of historic charm, School House Retreat offers a unique stay just 4 miles from Purdue Campus. Unwind in the large outdoor space with a cozy firepit area or enjoy nature's serenity backed up to a wooded area. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £181 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Industrial School House Convient location just 4 miles from center of Purdue Campus, and right off a main road on the edge of town. If your looking for a unique historic property this is your home. Originally built in 1890 as a school house. Revamped into a cozy 1 bedroom + loft bedroom. Original bones with a touch of modern living. Large outdoor space with a firepit area. Property sits next door to a historic small cemetary. House is backed up to a wooded area with active train track. Patio has a table and chairs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86040000/86039800/86039771/369d325c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ‼️‼️ Modern Wooded Retreat ‼️‼️ 6min to Purdue West Lafayette - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews £207 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=86039771&PinnedHotelID=86039771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87794700/87794671/8f71aefc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ‼️Cute Modern Cottage 3 min from Purdue Campus! ‼️ West Lafayette 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews £181 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=87794671&PinnedHotelID=87794671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109394300/109394234/85a6fc50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom building in marvelous West Lafayette with fitness room, AC West Lafayette - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly 2.0 5 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=109394234&PinnedHotelID=109394234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117690000/117681300/117681297/b68dd3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront 2BR Cottage: Fire Pit, Grill & Dock -Boat Slip Available additional Monticello - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=117681297&PinnedHotelID=117681297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99990000/99983300/99983299/35ad0348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Comfy 4Bd3Ba Cottage walk to Purdue with Game Arcade + Ping Pong Table! West Lafayette - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=99983299&PinnedHotelID=99983299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93830000/93829300/93829203/6eb1e9ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Lafayette Queen Suite Downtown Lafayette Historic District - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews £204 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=93829203&PinnedHotelID=93829203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87330000/87328800/87328753/056ff4fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Purdue, Ross-Ade, and Mackey in your backyard! West Lafayette - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=87328753&PinnedHotelID=87328753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84134500/84134483/634125fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio w/ Kitchen 5 Miles from Purdue University Lafayette East - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £121 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=84134483&PinnedHotelID=84134483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90007200/90007114/91135167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 600 House West Lafayette - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews £143 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=90007114&PinnedHotelID=90007114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90007200/90007120/172c3753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Salisbury West Lafayette - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews £173 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=90007120&PinnedHotelID=90007120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=87794731&PinnedHotelID=87794731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=87794731,86039771,87794671,109394234,117681297) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 24 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site 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 ## About the area Lafayette is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prophetstown State Park and Lilly Nature Center, while Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art and Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum are cultural highlights. Columbian Park Zoo and Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Lafayette travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lafayette.dx6059760) [View more Cottages in Lafayette](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lafayette-Cottages.d6059760-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.459564,-86.87892&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kc%7EuFfpgqO%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40S%40U%3FS%40SBS%40S%40UBSBSBSBQ%40SDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDQDQFSDQFSDOFQFQHQFQFOHQFOHOFQHMHQJMFOJOHMJOHMJMJMJKJMJMJKJKJMLKJKLILKJILKLGLKLGJINGLGLILGNGLELENELGNELENCNELANELCNCNANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBLBNDN%40LDNBNDLDLFNDLDNDLFLFLHNFLFLHLFJJLFLJLHLJJHLJJLJJLJJJHLLLJJHLJLHLJNHLJNHNHLHPHLHPFNHNFPHNFPFPFPFPDNFRFPDRDPFPDRBRDPDRBRDRBRBRBPBR%40RBR%40TBR%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRARAR%3FTARARARCRATCRARCRCRCRCREPCREREPCRERGPEREPGRGPENGPGRGNGPINGPINGPININININILKNINKLILKLILKLMLIJKJMLKJKJMJKHMJMJMHMHKHMHMFMHODMHMFMFOFMDODMDMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMIMEOIKGMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKKKMKMKMKMIMKMIOKOGMKOIOIOGOIQGOIQGOGQIOGSGQEOGQESGQESEQESEQESCSESCQESASCSCSCSCSAUASCSAS%3FSAUAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hncZDw37SSWERr1JBMv14EZkgfY=) Lafayette, IN ### What's nearby - ![1920s farmstead at Prophetstown State Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555594727/0337bf1a-8f07-4653-83f6-1c3c3457ca9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Prophetstown State Park 5 min drive \- 2.8 miles - ![building of faculty of Pharmacy Purdue university west Lafayette usa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091431/502d8fda-c85d-4ca2-b8c1-c6ca75254cd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Purdue University 9 min drive \- 3.7 miles - Wildcat Creek Winery 4 min drive \- 3.7 miles - Happy Hollow Dog Park 5 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Mackey Arena 9 min drive \- 3.7 miles ### Getting around - Lafayette Station 6 min drive - Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Family Express Lafayette SR 25 6 min drive - Taco Bell 6 min drive - Family Express Lafayette the Pointe 17 min walk - Burger King 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Industrial School House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Industrial School House? ### What time is check-in at Historic Industrial School House? ### What time is check-out at Historic Industrial School House? ### Where is Historic Industrial School House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Industrial School House Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfully updated piece of history Only stayed one night but would love to come back again and stay longer. Comfortable, open concept space, perfect amount of amenities for a short or longer stay. We really enjoyed the decor and history of the building. ##### Mary H. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin A. 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Coolest Farm House in Lafayette very private, huge backyard with fire pit, cool train stop over the fence, slick renovation, super comfortable, nice beds, cozy, vaulted ceilings, well equipped. ##### Justin A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allie O. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Way better than expected!! Stayed here with my boyfriend for a night. We were pleasantly surprised! Super cute ambiance within the house. Very very clean. TV, Air, water, all worked great. Definitely was skeptical since it is next to a cemetery but honestly didn’t feel like it at all once you were inside. Great stay and great communication from the host. Would definitely stay again! ##### Allie O. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy M. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stayed for basketball game Clean place. Good communication. Very unique with lots of character. Agree with other reviews of the “Halloween factor” but other than that, good place to sleep after a Purdue game. ##### Stacy M. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly S. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall football stay My educated guess is that this converted one-room schoolhouse was actually also a small church as the property butts up to a cemetery. The "house" is pretty unique, and we definitely enjoyed our stay. There were several dead flies near all of the windows, and we did see a few spiders and other crawly creatures inside during our stay. But aside from that, the place was neat and clean. The bathroom and kitchen were basically spotless, and the bathroom had plenty of extra toilet paper and shampoo and conditioner. The house is decorated tastefully and the television worked great. The loft was cool! The only reason I didn't choose 5 stars all around is because of what I'd call the Halloween factor.... Not only is an active railroad track only 10 yards behind the house, the aforementioned cemetery is a bit spooky, and the front door has three windows built in it which give an unwelcomed view of the correctional facility almost directly across the street! EEK! It wouldn't take much for a criminally-minded person to break the window in the door nearest the deadbolt, reach through and unlock the door, and come on in. Believe me, I slept with one eye open! I want to come back again with my husband and some friends and embrace the scare. But, I was a bit surprised by the "bonus" Halloween atmosphere on this visit! We attended a Purdue football game on the visit, and that was a ton of fall fun! ##### Kelly S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew H. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Little noisy for sleeping with road noises and trains but everything else was great! ##### Andrew H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mindy R. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great novelty stay for a Purdue campus visit We enjoyed our stay at the Historic Industrial School House. The renovation design and decor used to modernize this historic building was very clever. Our teenagers enjoyed the loft bedroom. The kitchen was well equipped to cook in, and we especially enjoyed the selection of K-cups. ##### Mindy R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey K. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic Schoolhouse The Historic Schoolhouse worked perfectly for my brother and I to stay and visit my family. It was very cool from a historic standpoint. it was very clean and comfortable. It was cheaper than a hotel and more convenient! It is located close to the road and a train tracks, but the bricks were a good noise insulator. We were very happy with the stay and will come back. ##### Jeffrey K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tiffany d. 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Amazing vibe however…. The home has an amazing vibe, however do be aware of a few things….1, it is adjacent to a busy highway/ a cemetery and a train track2\. The loft area is exceptionally warm…you will have to use the provided fan3\. A lot of stink bugs were present in the house…they affect the stay ##### Tiffany d. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica R., West Harrison, IN 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So cute This schoolhouse is so cute and only a few miles from campus. It was well-equipped with bedding and soft towels. The kitchen was great, as was the outside fire pit. Plenty of parking. Now I-fi issues. The only issue we had was that there is a train track literally behind the house, so it was a little difficult to sleep with passing by. The owner was responsive. I would return in the future. ##### Erica R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Blair S. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### Charming place but location was issue The place had charm but it wasn’t enough to make up for the location. The fact the the train tracks are around 40 ft from the back door was challenging. The noise level and vibrations were quite unsettling and a train came by around 10 times in 24 hour period. The road noise is also very loud. Also it was a bit unsettling to be next to a cemetery and across the street from a corrections facility. I didn’t realize it wasn’t near a neighborhood at all. ##### Blair S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather E. 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Heather E. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ---