Title: The Heart of the City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35840653&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Heart of the City Riverside holiday home with a fitness centre, near University of Kansas ## Photo gallery for The Heart of the City ![Outdoor dining - The Heart of the City (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/d57ee642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Heart of the City (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/90-e6e8e6b8_edited_2b29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The Heart of the City (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/9e6ea74c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Heart of the City (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/f36eb9b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Heart of the City (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35840700/35840653/c2fe2b31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of the city, The Heart of the City suite offers a sunny private retreat with a spacious balcony for lounging. Enjoy comfortable living space with TV and WiFi, kitchenette, and high-ceilinged bedroom for great sleep. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Gym - Parking available £171 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Heart of the City The Heart of the City is a sunny, private 2nd story suite in an historic home. A large balcony for lounging & comfortable living space with TV/WiFi and kitchenette welcome you. A high-ceilinged bedroom with king size Tempurpedic mattress with Euro-style hypo-allergenic coverings and black-out curtains encourage great sleep. Enjoy a spacious bathroom with over-sized shower with massage head, and deep, over-sized sink. Located just two blocks from Massachusetts street in the heart of the city. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Heart City House Lawrence Heart City Lawrence The Heart of the City Lawrence Heart City House Heart City Private vacation home The Heart of the City Lawrence Lawrence The Heart of the City Private vacation home Private vacation home The Heart of the City The Heart of the City Lawrence The Heart of the City Private vacation home The Heart of the City Private vacation home Lawrence ## About the area Located on a river, this holiday home is in East Lawrence, a neighbourhood in Lawrence. Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Orchards Corners and Park Plaza. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and South Park Wading Pool are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching. [Visit our Lawrence travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lawrence.dx8613) [View more Holiday homes in Lawrence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lawrence-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8613-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.968372,-95.228966&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7BzlF%60lfdQ%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBSBQBSBSBSBSBQDSDQBSDQDQDQDSFQDQFQFODSHOFQFQFOHOFOHOFQHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJMJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILILILILGLILILELINGLELGLGNENELCLENCNELCNCNCNALCNANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBNDLDNFLFLDLFNHLDLHLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLJJJJJLJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLJLHNHLHNHNHLHPFNHNHNFNFPFPFNFRFNDPFPDPFRDPDPBPDRDPBRDPBRBRBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FTAR%3FRARARARARCRARARCPCRCRCRCREPCREPERCPEPERGPEPGPEPGPGPGNGPGPGNININGNIPILININILINKLILKLILKLKLKJKLKJMJKJKJMJKJMHMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMDOHMFMDMFOFMDODMBODMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEMCOEOEMGMGMEOGMIMEMIMGMIMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKMKMIMKMIMIOIMKOIOIMGQIOGOIOGOGQGQIOEQGQGQEQGQEQESEQEQCSEQESCQCSCSCSCSCQCSASASASCS%3FSASAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SA7B082YN4va0WBulXtrP3L8eYw=) Lawrence, KS ### What's nearby - ![Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8613/2b075ba0-888e-45df-a9b5-64f95e6bd54f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Kansas 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Massachusetts Street 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Lawrence Arts Center 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Theatre Lawrence 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Lawrence Station 9 min walk - Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream 6 min walk - Jefferson's 7 min walk - Culinaria 5 min walk - The Burger Stand at The Casbah 7 min walk - Leroy's Tavern 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Heart of the City pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of the City? ### How much is parking at The Heart of the City? ### Where is The Heart of the City located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Heart of the City Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 18 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent option when Lawrence hotels are full.. amazing location to Mass Ave. Friendly owner. ##### Theresa Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie A. 22 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time We loved staying at this property! Such a great location with access to mass street very close by! ##### Stacie A. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan C. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Wonderful location and great place!!!! ##### Dan C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe G. 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Very clean and spacious. Perfect for our needs Host were very helpful. Would stay again. ##### Joe G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick K. 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Near everything off Mass St. Quaint upstairs apartment in older downtown Lawrence area, just 2 short blocks from lower Mass St. We were able to walk to all the stores and restaurants downtown with ease as well as walk up the hill to the KU campus for the football game in about 15 mins. Neighborhood was quiet, neighbors seemed nice. Note, the owners also use the upstairs of the house which share the A/C, so it would be good to communicate that prior to setting the air up/down. ##### Patrick K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice B. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely apartment Had a great stay! ##### Janice B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie I. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little gem in Lawrence We cannot wait to come back. Perfect location. Adorable unit. Overall A ##### Julie I. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liane C. 3 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Downtown Apartment We enjoyed our stay. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to downtown, nice deck, the property was clean upon arrival, check-in/out was easy, the host was friendly. We would definitely stay again! ##### Liane C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy W. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This VRBO was the perfect hub for our trip to Lawrence. It’s close to Mass Street and all the restaurants, shops and coffee spots that has to offer. Check in was easy and the owner promptly responded to all communications. I would recommend this place for your Lawrence visit. ##### Troy W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Briddy S. 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Spent 2 nights while in town for daughter's graduation from KU. Very quiet and comfortable place. Appreciated the local information provided by host via text. ##### Briddy S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place and great location! This place has it all! Spacious and clean rooms with lots of amenities… you will want for nothing! The host was responsive and very nice too. Wonderful location… walkable to so many places! The only thing I would recommend is to modify the VRBO map location to be closer to the actual location (which is on Rhode Island, between 9th and 10th if you’re wondering). But this may be a maps or VRBO thing. I would 100% stay here again! ##### Wendy C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was on a quiet neighborhood street two blocks from the heart of Mass Street where you'll find lots of bars and restaurants. The property was adorable and has very comfortable beds and furniture in the living area. The bathroom is huge and the shower has fantastic water pressure! Nice lighting and decor. I used one of the yoga mats they supplied for a workout as well. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Tracy Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy H. 7 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as expected from the pictures online. Perfect for what I needed for my stay Smooth, owners were accommodating and easy in and out (except for the rain) ##### Timothy H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzi P., Dallas 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location The property was easy to find with clear check in procedures. It was clean upon arrival. The bathroom has beautiful light for doing makeup and hair. The bed is comfortable and extra linens were provided. Location is perfect - just a short, safe walk to Mass St. ##### Suzi P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 12 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Conveniently located to historic district. Second floor walk-up. Not handicapped accessible. The television only had Roku, not cable. Could not obtain local broadcast channels like NBC and Fox. Notwithstanding, enjoyed the property. Owners pleasant and helpful. ##### Peter Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc K. 27 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice Nice place and perfect location. Also appreciated good communication with the owner. ##### Marc K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! The perfect location for mom’s weekend! Maureen was fantastic & a great host! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. 25 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pictures Don’t Do It Justice We loved everything about this place. The attention to detail from the owner’s wasn’t lost on us!! We really appreciated all of the little extras!! We’ll be back!! ##### Katie M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H. 23 Apr 2019 #### Mom’s weekend Easy check in, good location, pleasant hosts. Clean with nice bedding. Kitchenette was convenience. This spot was perfect for a weekend seeing our daughter at KU. ##### Jason H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley J. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Shelley J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ---