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Reviews of Frank Lloyd Wright Home "Woodside" ~ Amazing Architecture!

Frank Lloyd Wright Home "Woodside" ~ Amazing Architecture!
Marion, IN

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary stay
My wife is a Frank Lloyd Wright fan and this is another great trip for our anniversary. She just loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A house like no other.
One of the most unique places I’ve ever stayed. Not only is this place historic but it’s a phenomenal experience. We had a fire in the fireplace nearly the whole time. Snow on the ground, frigid temps, but the house was warm thanks to radiant heated floors. Would love to return, Matthew was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ducktail Rod Run
Very interesting house. Actually got turned around a few times. Quite neighborhood, had a small fire outside sat back and enjoyed our surroundings. Looking forward to it again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve E., Aldie Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience Frank Lloyd Wright
A great opportunity for fans of FLW. So many delightful design details. Property owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Frank Lloyd Wright house
Exciting architecture, lots of interesting literature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thankyou

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We absolutely fell in love with this FLLW designed gem. Matthew (owner & host) was fantastic to deal with...always available & responsive. What a great neighborhood, site and building. Can't say enough good things!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertized
Listed as 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom. However, 5th bedroom is in separate building and was “unavailable due to weather damage” and we were not told prior to stay. So one member of party had to sleep on couch. Host was not communicative. He did not tell us of lost bedroom, did not provide instructions for check-in/out information without prompting. No written instructions on how to work odd lighting. Odd lighting, due to cool architecture expected but lack of information made what could have been a neat feature a challenge. No hot water in one shower. NO privacy in any bathrooms! All bathrooms except half bath had windows open to outside and dining room (yes, you read correctly dining room!) with no curtains! Oven door did not close, fridge ran too warm (51-57 degrees) and would not turn down due to dirty compressor. Overall needs TLC and a good cleaning. Very cool architecture though. Would make a great day tour but not overnight stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Just read the other reviews Some people are just never happy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stay inside a work of historical art
Perfect for the Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast. Great history, blue prints and an airy wood burning fireplace are just some of the great features this house has to offer, while keeping in mind that it was built in 1953. Host was informative and responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thankyou

2/10 Terrible

Tracy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold and Mildew In Home Unsafe
This home is not safe to stay in, there is mold in the master bedroom and master bathroom. I have contacted VRBO stating that the property needs to be taken down until this is addressed. I have close to 20 photos showing the mold. The master bath room also had several broken tiles. Some of our guests had to go to a hotel and not stay in the home. The home had dirty floors upon arrival and there was trash in restroom trash cans. VRBO has canceled my case. I have requested a 50% refund through VRBO. I will not stop until this property has been taken down from this site AND I have recieved atleast 50% of my money back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
I spoke to this person what she thought was mold just actual water damage to wood wall . Then she stated she was sorry for the mis understanding . The main bathroom had issue with toilet it’s now fixed yes they broke some tiles on the floor ???? If u have any question please reach out . Btw I ask all people to call me when they arrive so I can explain some issues with a 70yr old Frank Lloyd Wright house of course she never called

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Autumn Week
I had a very nice work/vacation week at Woodside.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Megan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Historical Visit
This is a great place to stay if you are interested in Frank Lloyd Wright.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thankyou ;))))))))

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frank Lloyd Wright marvel
This house was a marvelous wonder! For a FLW enthusiast, it was a great birthday getaway! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Very happy that it was a great b day for you. Matthew

8/10 Good

Tracy P.

An enthusiast weekend
Our group stayed the weekend in this architectural wonder. We are FLW enthusiasts and we are planning on staying in any FLW home that is available to rent. Matthew has graciously opened the home to the public and it was a pleasure to experience the home in its entirety. A little more rustic than we expected, but Matthew is a super responsive host and has made his home comfortable for your stay. One can't help but appreciate the history and architectural elements of this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thanku great guest ;)))))))

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

60th birthday getaway
Found this home while researching Midwest FLW properties to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday, and it couldn't have been a more perfect backdrop for the occasion! Matt was a very helpful host from the minute I reached out to him regarding the booking to the minute we left for the weekend. His response times were quick, and we appreciated his recommendations to take advantage of the commercial kitchen in the home and to venture to a nearby town/restaurant for my mom's birthday dinner (Joseph Decuis in Roanoke, IN). Marion is a small town so there was not much to do in the city proper, but we enjoyed walking along the riverfront in Matter Park and hitting the old school roller rink in town. -- And the home couldn't have been more stunning, so we wanted to spend a majority of our time reading by the fireplace and exploring all of the nooks and crannies anyway. The house was clean but not spotless as some of the other comments suggest, but my family is aware that historically/architecturally significant homes such as this one can be hard to maintain. One thing I would note is that the showers were not the most functional (especially for someone taller than Frank Lloyd Wright himself). All that said, we had an unforgettable time at Woodside and would highly recommend it to architecture buffs and to anyone looking for a respite alike!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Johnna L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs TLC
The property is a very unique Frank Lloyd Wright in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Marion, IN. Several locals voiced amazement that we had traveled there with relatively few nearby attractions. House was in need of maintenance and a general cleaning. It was neat in appearance and kitchen surfaces were clean, but homeowner store his personal food and wine there and some of the floors were not clean, leading us to question bedding and furniture (somewhat strange...also very unexpected with the $300-400 sanitizing charge we had paid on top of the hefty rental fee ). Outside, rundown fences, walkways, and rotting woodpiles as well as an obvious hole in the roof were not visible in the photos of the property, but definite signs of needed TLC. On the good side, the host returned every text or communication from my wife in record time. Unfortunately, we would NOT recommend this property "as is" for our friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2021
Sorry u felt that way. The roof has no holes. The cedar gets blown off by the wind and it replaced every year and the actually roof is underneath . The floors are red cement that are 70 yrs old they are supposed to look like old red Leather couch . They are swept everyday with 177 windows and doors they will get dusty . The wood piles are wood that is slowly seasoning all hard woods which takes yrs before it can be used . All the bedding is from RH and is cleaned and made sure it’s in excellent shape . I keep Wine 4 bottles 🤣 for guest if there is a issue I ask them to please drink a bottle . What food maybe some mustard or olives for drinks for renters . If u only knew the amount of maintance that goes into woodside u would be amazed.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Unique home and setting. Enjoyed reading about the history of the home as blue prints and story was available in home. Great place for family gathering, room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lora W.

Experience what it's like to live in a Frank Lloyd Wright house
It was wonderful spending time in this unique house. For Wright fans, there is a booklet written by the original owner about building the house, along with the blueprints. You get to experience the highs of a Wright house -- the big airy living room with banks of windows, a perfect gathering place for the family -- and the idiosyncrasies, from 1950s-era electric fixtures (state of the art then!), to odd-angled rooms and long, narrow halls. All part of feeling what it's really like to live in such a house. Fortunately the kitchen is much bigger now than what Wright originally designed, and well-furnished. The owner gave us a full tour when we arrived and was happy to share his stories of the house with us. An unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frank Lloyd Wright Oasis
If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan you wont want to miss this very unique house. My wife and I spent our last nights of a 3 house 25th anniversary FLW tour in the Davis house and we were not disappointed. Upon arriving you feel like you are going into a temple, from outer space! Truly the exterior is something that you have never seen before. The interior is a very unique space that is spread out (very large space) and accommodating for larger groups for sure. The house is nestled into a quiet neighborhood on kind of a corner lot, which makes the house stand out further. A small park is down the road for walks. A whole house sound system made the space that much more enjoyable as we tried to soak up every indoor and outdoor space. Definitely a unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thankyou amazing guest

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay - Worth it!
If you're not in the area it is worth going out of your way to stay here. The house had some minor updates but looked very close to original. There are so many details and it's great to have the time to soak it all in. Thanks for opening your house up for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
thankyou so much for enjoying woodside

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The detail of the house is amazing!
We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Architectural masterpiece
An incredible experience communing with an architectural masterpiece. The house is well presented and well stocked. Even better than we imagined. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frank Lloyd Wright property
We enjoyed our stay at this unique property. Wonderful architecture, and the home sits on almost 2 acres. There is a large park/ playground nearby for the kids. Matt was available to answer any questions we had, and was an excellent host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Frank Lloyd Wright stay
Opportunity to stay in a FLW house was fantastic! The owner provided a 30+ page document written by original owner detailing build process that we enjoyed reading (while checking out the house top to bottom). Only negative is not within owner's control: house is located in small town with not a lot to do. Only suggestion might be to provide a note book with dining options. Quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2021
So happy you liked the house dining is a real issue that’s why I have a commercial kitchen ;))))) matthew

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet architectural retreat
Matt’s home is a true work of art. It’s was the perfect quiet getaway for us and any lover of architecture. The home had everything we needed to make our stay warm, inviting, and easy. This is a great place to spend a couple quiet days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great FLW journey
It was amazing to step back in time and visit this place and understand the history of the home and enjoy another Frank Lloyd Wright creation. This was our 7th FLW house we have had the opportunity to spent the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simone W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fun space to stay!
My spouse and I very much enjoyed this beautiful piece of architecture. When we arrived it was dark out and lights were on in the house making it look like a spaceship had just landed. I enjoyed all the Frank Lloyd Wright books Matthew had available, and my husband suddenly grew an appreciation for his work. This place is inspiring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L., Ottawa Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful anniversary celebration for FLW fans
Beautiful home sitting on a gorgeous large lot in a peaceful neighborhood with lots of privacy. The home has many windows and therefore lovely views of the surroundings; we saw a buck run across the yard one evening near sunset. We enjoyed the fireplace and appreciated the maintenance guy stopping by to offer assistance and show us how to use it. The neighborhood and nearby park that connects to a bike trail along the river provide great places to walk and/or bike ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

For the historical value
We enjoyed studying the blueprints and tracing the history of the house ...that is why you stay here. The main areas are meant for entertaining and are stunning, the bedrooms are rustic (bathrooms are old and feel dingy) but adequate for a short stay. We’d stay again if it was just the 2 of us and only used the master suite (felt more comfortable) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5 stars) For the spaceship vibe pictures we took from the road and the large front yard that was perfect for yard games
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
FLW house
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely FLW house. It is very roomy and has a nice view of trees from the living room. Very relaxing...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Atmosphere
Quiet and spacious for get-a-away weekend. The house is unique and relaxing. We made use of the outdoor and indoor spaces. The kitchen is a professional kitchen with a well-stocked wine cellar/refrigerator. You can’t go wrong with this Frank Lloyd Wright home. And, the owner was very responsive. Thank you, Matthew!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tahoe Style Lodging
This rental provided a memorable anniversary getaway. The house is another unique example of the Frank Lloyd Wright vision, design and execution. We spent the first evening simply observing the lines, angles, colors, wood build-ins....and enjoyed the clubhouse dining nearby. The next day, we took in the fresh air of the Mississinawa river walk just minutes away. Care has obviously been taken in the home’s living-area furnishings, decor, home entertainment, and state of the art kitchen. The juxtaposition of the Tim Johnson paintings was quite effective. More attention could be paid to preservation, guest prep, and linens. Overall, we are grateful for the opportunity to have stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Sacha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for designers
Really nice frank lloyd wright house with significant renovations and upgrades, while making it less original, it has made the house wonderful for modern comfort and cooking facilities are superb. Spacious and beautiful common spaces, outstanding detailing and plenty of beds. Host was very friendly and accommodating to us. Would recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience living in a piece of art and history!
This was our third FLW property stay and we found it to be a delight. The house was beautiful and well appointed. There were some useful items in the laundry area off the kitchen that we did not discover until the end of our visit that would have been helpful had we had them sooner. Lovely working fireplace, cable tv and internet are a great bonus! The lot is large with wonderful trees and outdoor sitting areas. Lots of books to look through and learn more about the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. We were pleasantly surprised to find the town of Marion a bit larger than anticipated. Dinner at La Charreada was great. We took a one hour drive to Fort Wayne, which was interesting and ended in an outstanding meal at Baker Street Steak House.

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A once in a lifetime weekend
We're big Frank Lloyd Wright fans and were honored to share Matthew's work of art. It was a wedding weekend. The living and outdoor areas were perfect for family coming and going. Very impressive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Robert K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but Rough
I want to start this review by plainly stating that we enjoyed our time at this home and would consider staying again. When we arrived at the home the doors were unlocked, after checking with the housekeeper (who arrived after our check in time) we were informed that the doors are never locked and there were no keys. We had to contact the owner for a password but the WiFi was under powered when functional and frequently in operable. We proceeded to walk through the house we were struck with the beauty of the space, soaring ceilings in the main room leading out to the tight (cozy but almost claustrophobic) bedrooms. Unfortunately we were also struck with the heat in the home, temperatures were in the mid 80 degrees outside and for most of the day it was more comfortable on the back deck and porch. We found 4 separate cooling systems in the home unfortunately 3 seemed to be nonfunctional and we discovered late in our stay that the floors were heated and had been left on. (we had been wearing shoes/sandals and couldn't feel the floors themselves.) The home itself was clean, but the detail cleaning had clearly not been done. There was old food sitting out in the kitchen along with personal documents and hygiene items, a number used of glasses sitting throughout the house, the 4 towels in the 5 bathrooms were not clean and the fireplace was full of what appeared to be garbage (thankfully the heat kept that problem out of the way). Overall it felt as though the house had been previously occupied and not cleaned before our arrival, this is a little disappointing considering the above average cleaning fee we were charged. While not a problem for us the fact that a unsecured shotgun was left in the front closet was kind of unsettling. I would suggest that the owner leave a letter of some kind detailing the idiosyncrasies of the home (odd light switches, WiFi details,locations of basic amenities) and look into more thorough housekeeping.

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an inspiring house!
What a great house and neighborhood. Feels like a cabin in the woods. So nice to see & stay in such great creative design. we also loved the super large Frank Lloyd Wright books showing all his work and projects. What imagination!

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
It's clear the owner cares for this house a lot! FLW house are complex and that's what makes them fascinating. The changes made to the house such as enlarging the kitchen are practical for the modern age. The kitchen, is beautiful - very industrial-style and perfect for anyone who loves to cook. There is plenty of room for a family or group of people to stay comfortably. The outside deck is perfect for relaxing or grilling. The entire house is in wonderful condition even though the master bath could use a little touch-up. If you're a FLW fan, this house is very close to as-built. You can see all the details Wright is known for and more importantly, experience them! I've been a FLW fan for some time and it was truly the experience of a lifetime to finally stay in one. The owner is also very knowledgeable about this property and FLW in general. He shared his knowledge and was very accommodating to the tons of questions I had. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vera M.

A unique and gracious home
This property is amazing! My husband, two friends, and I (all age 60+) spent a weekend here in January and were thrilled at the chance to live in a Wright-designed home. We were welcomed by the very helpful housekeeper, who showed us around and answered many questions. We spent the weekend discovering the details that make this house special: all of the 60 and 120 degree angles, from the cabinet pulls to the windows; the heated floors in diamond-patterned concrete; the soaring 28' high fireplace chimney; the horizontal banding exaggerating the long hallways. Owners have updated where needed -- the dining room furniture is new and comfortable, the kitchen is modern and fully functional, and is well supplied with small appliances, pots, pans, and tableware. Plenty of wood is provided for the living room fireplace/stove insert and we all relaxed comfortably around the fire. A wine refrigerator is filled with wines available for $50 per bottle. The house is just a few blocks from a lovely park along the river, and there is a holiday light show in the park November to December that would be a great outing. We strongly recommend this house to any adults interested in architecture; the owners have left out many books and resources about the history of the house. We would, however, not recommend it for children and teens however due to some safety issues we have reported to the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
All safety concerns have been delt with and now are not a issue for children or teens

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F., Sacramento

Great time and experience
We were in Marion for a Family Christmas/Reunion. We grew up in Marion but have lived out of state for almost 40 years. In addition my husband grew up in the neighborhood but had never been inside the house. We had a great time and enjoyed being in the house. The owner was extremely responsive to any needs we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Frank LLoyd Wright Home Woodside
It was exciting to stay in such a famous and unique house. The housekeeper came when we arrived and answered any questions we had about the property. The owner was very accommodating and left us treats in the fridge. Though the furniture was stylish and in keeping with the style of the house, because of our arthritic conditions, a couple of us found the low furniture a challenge get in and out of.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

jean-christophe l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifull house
This an incredible experience to stay in the F L Wright house A pleasure of evry instant of the Day Tank s for the job you are doing to jeep thèse tresor in good Shane Jc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021