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Bancroft House-Spacious, just remodeled & updated! New appliances, arcade games!

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Very comfortable living room for entertaining.
Front of home with inviting front patio. Home is much larger than it looks!
Enjoy a nice evening around the fire pit under the lights. Seating for 10
Shaded front brick patio with fire pit. Marshmallow sticks available in home too
Large Fenced Backyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Omaha, NE
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Creighton University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1-Main Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2-Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3-Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-Upstairs

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5-Upstairs

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6-Basement

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Basement bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bancroft House-Spacious, just remodeled & updated! New appliances, arcade games!

The Bancroft House is a spacious home located in the heart of Omaha's Midtown area. This century old home has been very recently remodeled with the comfort of our guests as a top priority. Bancroft House is short drive to the popular Blackstone District, Midtown Crossing, Capitol District, and the Old Market. Also close is the UNMC campus, Creighton University, Charles Schwab Field Home of the CWS, CHI Health Center and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. I-80 is just 2 minutes south of the house.

The space:
This home is over 3200 finished square foot and is very spacious, allowing guests to spread out. This comfortable house features a modern kitchen with stainless steel (new)appliances, a bathroom on each level (2 just updated), and a large living room. Bedrooms are graciously sized. There is a Roku TV in both living spaces and 4 of the 6 bedrooms. The home welcomes families or groups.

It also has a finished basement with a game room and rec room. Arcade games include NFL blitz and Ms PacMan, Asteroids, Tetris and many more game options. The basement rec room also has electronic darts, a foosball table and a large variety of games and puzzles. Snuggle in on the comfortable leather sectional for movie night! We provide 2 blow up mattresses to use in the basement family room.

There is also a large backyard with a patio, gas grill, and a fenced-in yard for pets and kids. Outdoor games are provided like Corn Hole, Croquet, and Ladder Toss. The shaded front patio offers soft lighting, a gas fire pit and seating for up to 10 people.

Guest access:
Guests will have the entire house to themselves and access to the garage as well. A storage room in the basement and 2 closets that access the eves on the second floor bedrooms are locked to prevent guest access.

Other things to note:
We have worked hard to convert this house from a long-term rental to an AirBnB. We are excited to have you experience our city. This is our first venture and we are anxious to make the guest experience a 5-star one.

During your stay the homeowners will be accessible to you, in person or by phone. You can ask for anything you might need during your stay, including dinner recommendation or great places to go.

Property manager

Bruce Bartholow
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Omaha

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Southeast Omaha, a neighbourhood in Omaha. Joslyn Art Museum and Orpheum Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westroads Mall and Shadow Lake Towne Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Omaha, NE

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Creighton University - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • CHI Health Center Omaha - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Charles Schwab Field Omaha - 7 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Omaha Station - 12 min drive
  • Omaha, NE (OMA-Eppley Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddy McGown's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Place Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bancroft House-Spacious, just remodeled & updated! New appliances, arcade games! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bancroft House-Spacious, just remodeled & updated! New appliances, arcade games!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bancroft House-Spacious, just remodeled & updated! New appliances, arcade games!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bancroft House-Spacious, just remodeled & updated! New appliances, arcade games! located?

This family-friendly Omaha holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Omaha VA Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy and Barry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bridal Shower Weekend

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

We booked last minute and host was very accommodating. How was clean and beds were very comfortable. I would definitely stay again. And recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Conference

This is our second year staying here for a confernce at the CHI convention center. Perfect location for the center and such a better stay than hotels. We love that we can all comfortably stay here, have privacy when we need it, but team bonding time in multiple communal areas too. We will be back again if our conference continues to stay in Omaha. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family christmas

Bancroft house worked out perfectly for our family christmas get together. Plenty of space for four families to spread out. Large dining room and game room for the kids were great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Everything was amazing! It was decorated for Christmas so nice. We were able to enjoy quality family time all together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

We rented the Bancroft house for our family Christmas trip. The house is beautifully remodeled! It's in a great location close to local attractions & restaurants. The hosts were amazing with communication & amenities included were top notch. We had 12 adults plus a toddler and there was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very nice clean property. Cozy cute home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a big group

Spacious home that provides room for 12 people to sleep in a bed and 2 people on a sofa bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Netha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

We rented this house for our family to stay at for the week of our son’s wedding. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The kitchen and dining room was so accommodating for us all. I would highly recommend staying here. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Omaha weekend

We gathered our family for a weekend in Omaha and really enjoyed our stay. The home was just like the photos with well thought out amenities! We appreciated the location for ease of access to parks, the zoo, and I80. We’d like to stay here again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zackery E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

clean house with great location too most things

good house for staying with family. plenty of space for everyone through the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home close to EVERYTHING!

This stay in Omaha was a perfect family getaway experience for us. Lots of bedrooms, bathrooms and space. Super clean, beautifully decorated, and the owners have thought of everything. Within 10 min of everything and so close to the zoo and downtown. Have to note that this has been the best rental host experience we have ever had! Bruce and Lisa have done a phenomenal job with the property, their communication was A+, and they have gone above and beyond to provide recommendations, and so much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!

The space was very clean and very nice!! There were many small touches that made the experience that much better! It was perfect for me and my friends. We had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for Spring break in Omaha!

This is a beautiful house with more than enough room for our party of 12. The hosts were really great about communication during the entire process. Of all the vacation rental homes we have stayed in around the country, the Bancroft house was the most hospitable and best stocked with household essentials, linens, games and even more. Thank you for a wonderful spring break stay in Omaha!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ugonwa R., Bartlett, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

6 adults and 1 very active two year old toddler stayed here for a weekend after thanksgiving. This was the best vrbo.we have every stayed at. The house was amazing, the attention to details such as the coffee station, the toiletries and the toddler toys provided were such an amazing addition to the stay. The house was so clean and the decor was impeccable. Would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to omaha. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time for dads 60th!

We had an absolutely amazing day, celebrating my dad‘s 60th with our entire family at the Bancroft house! It was extremely clean, the linens and towels were super high quality, it was insanely clean, and absolutely anything that we could’ve possibly needed was provided for us in the house. I couldn’t recommend this property more!!! The option of adding baby gates for all of our toddlers to was extremely helpful, too. Such a beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, charming, comfortable!

This home is as nice as the listing shows, maybe even nicer. My group of twelve were very comfortable in this clean, charming, very tastefully decorated home with a very nice fenced in outdoor space. The hosts were immediately responsive to any needs or questions, and also had fresh fruit, treats, and bottled water for us upon our arrival. Truly welcoming! The beds, the towels, the coffee bar…everything was top notch! We highly recommend the Bancroft House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

The house was spacious and clean. The location was good, and the outdoor space was awesome for outdoor games and our dogs. The only thing that I was disappointed in was that the listing stated two single beds in the living room, I was expecting a day bed or a chair that folded out into a bed and found nothing. After some searching, we found two twin air mattresses in the closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bancroft house. We were a party of 5 adults, a 3yr old & 1year old. Walking into this home we were greeted to a cool, clean and beautifully furnished home. It’s was enjoyable to wake up here & return in the evenings. The coffee bar with easy keurig coffee, creamer and breakfast bars were wonderful. Our 3yr old granddaughter found the children’s toys and was happily entertained throughout our stay. The baby’s high chair & baby gates were another thoughtful addition to our stay here. The beds & linens were very comfortable. This home was delightful and we would 💯 return to stay here again. Thank you Bruce & Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Omaha Fun Times!

The Bancroft house was the perfect place for my family to stay during our daughter’s graduation weekend. The spacious home provided plenty of room for 11 of us to gather, eat and sleep comfortably. Family from New Zealand, Raleigh, California, and Hawaii were able to be together. For a lot of us, this was the first time we were able to meet our 3 -month-old granddaughter. The owner had two play cribs available for us to use with brand new sheets, still in the package. That was one of many personal touches the owners did to make us feel so welcome and at home. Bedding and towels were top quality. All the comforts of a luxury hotel. Kitchen appliances are new and the kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, cookware, wine glasses and a coffee bar. Fresh fruit and protein bars greeted us at arrival. Which was perfect after a long day of travel. Communication with the owner was very good. Check in and check out was a breeze. The locks on the doors were easy to use and allowed all of us to come and go without the hassle of keys. Freshly remodeled, the owners paid attention to detail and did not cut corners. Beautifully designed and comfortable. The dining room table is huge, even without the leaf, it was a great place to gather together. Centrally located and convenient to everything we did, the neighborhood was quiet and safe. This is an exceptional property. Do not miss out on the chance to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Bartholow

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My wife and I are lifetime residents of Omaha. I am a retired teacher and she is an active realtor. We are the parents of triplets and are anticipating our second grandchild in December! We love Omaha and are proud to share our hometown with you!

Why they chose this property

Bancroft house is in a quaint midtown neighborhood. It is centrally located in the city and has easy interstate access so all metro destinations are easily reached by car in less that 15-20 minutes. Aksarben Village, the Blackstone District, and the Old Market offer different vibes to meet your needs and are nearby. The neighborhood is close to the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. We love the convenience this location offers.

What makes this property unique

This house is bigger than it looks! It has 6 separate bedrooms so everyone in your travelling party may have their own room. The patio in front offers cool breezes on hot summer nights and a gas fire pit to warm you on cooler evenings. The rec room in the basement has arcade-style video games and board games to entertain families. We have 5 ROKU-equipped televisions in the house for the days when the weather doesn't cooperate with your plans or you just want a quiet day or evening to relax and binge your favorite shows.

Languages:

English

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