Grand and Unique Historic Downtown Lynchburg Home!

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Welcome to the MLK Dream Home, a grand historic home in downtown Lynchburg.

Featuring 3 large bedrooms, each with a king bed

One bedroom features the entire "I Have a Dream" speech on custom wallpaper

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Dryer
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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Lynchburg, VA

Virginia University of Lynchburg
‪4 min drive‬
Lynchburg College
‪5 min drive‬
Liberty University
‪8 min drive‬
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Unique + spacious historic home in Downtown Lynchburg!
-Across the street from donut shop, awesome restaurant & pizza place
-MLK Local art collection + amenities from local black-owned businesses
-Screened porch w/ hanging daybed, fast wifi, 3 king beds!
-Walk to downtown shopping, restaurants, and breweries
-15 min to Liberty Univ, 10 min to Univ of Lynchburg, 5 min to hospitals
-Portion of your stay supports local organizations fighting poverty and racism
-Small gatherings/events considered on a case-by-case basis!

Let’s start with the basics.

Here’s what you can expect at the house:

**MAIN FLOOR**

LIVING ROOM
-leather sectional + swivel chair
-55" frame TV with streaming options

DINING ROOM
-large table seating 10

KITCHEN
-stainless appliances (fridge, dishwasher, microwave, stove/oven)
-island with seating for 4
-quartz countertops
-fully stocked! (pots/pans, dishes, blender, etc.)

DOWNSTAIRS FULL BATH
-oversized tile shower
-sink + toilet
-towels

DOWNSTAIRS PORCH
-outdoor dining for 8

**UPSTAIRS**

BEDROOM #1
-king canopy bed
-smart TV
-dresser + closet
-blackout curtains + sound machine

BEDROOM #2
-king bed + twin daybed
-dresser in closet
-blackout curtains + sound machine

BEDROOM #3
-king bed
-smart TV
-desk
-closet
-blackout curtains + sound machine

LANDING
-twin bed daybed
-reading chair w/ books surrounding the topics of poverty and race (including children's books to help teach about black history and diversity on their level)

FULL BATH
-clawfoot tub + shower
-Bluetooth speaker
-toilet + sink
-towels

SCREENED-IN PORCH
-hanging daybed couch
-bistro table for 2

CLIMATE CONTROL
The downstairs temperature is controlled by central heat and air, and each of the upstairs bedrooms and hallway have their own ductless mini-split with remote for guests to control their desired temperature!

PARKING
Free street parking is available along the side of the home for approx 4-5 vehicles.

TV
Smart TV streaming services (ready for your own personal logins)

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

All linens are provided.

No pets allowed. (while we love fur babies, we need to be firm on this policy)

We do not rent to anyone under 25.

Renting this home for meetings & small gatherings is allowed under a separate fee structure from our overnight guest stays. Please contact All Belong Co for inquiries to be considered.

WHAT’S NEARBY

-Donut shop, vintage clothing shop & pizza place (across the street!)
-Plant shop (next door)
-Dance venue (next door)
-Academy Center of the Arts (2 blocks)
-basketball courts (next door)
-walking nature trails (5 min walk)
-breweries, shops & more downtown restaurants (5-10 min walk)
-Virginian Hotel (5 minute walk)
-historic church steeples (2-10 minute walk)
-Amazement Square children’s museum (3 min drive)
-Legacy Museum of African American History (2 min drive)
-Lynchburg Museum (2 min drive)
-Liberty University (12-15 min)
-University of Lynchburg (10 min)
-Seaquest Lynchburg (12 min)
-Snowflex (12 min)

AREA DAY TRIPS

Blue Ridge Parkway: 20 min
Blue Ridge Mountain hiking: 35-40 min
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest home: 25 min
Appomattox Courthouse: 30 min
Natural Bridge: 48 min

HOSTED BY: the MLK Dream Home is a part of the All Belong Collective, a local small business dedicated to providing 5-star stays. Our team will take good care of you!

*You can view this listing later by clicking the heart in the top right corner.

WHY MAKE A VRBO IN HONOR OF MLK JR?

There's so many reasons but ultimately, without his achievements, our own family wouldn’t exist. So we've collaborated with black artists and creatives in order to bring this historic home (and passion project) to our community.

We hope you’ll find the MLK Dream Home a place where you belong!

Property manager

Amy Corbett

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

About the area

Lynchburg

Located in Lynchburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Point of Honor and Anne Spencer House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Amazement Square and Regal River Ridge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rise Up Climbing or Lynchburg City Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Lynchburg, VA

What's nearby

Lynchburg Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Amazement Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Virginia University of Lynchburg - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Lynchburg College - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Liberty University - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 20 min walk
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪5th St Grind - ‬3 min walk
‪Country Cooking By Irene - ‬15 min walk
‪Bacon St Bagels - ‬8 min walk
‪The Water Dog - ‬15 min walk
‪Skyline - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand and Unique Historic Downtown Lynchburg Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand and Unique Historic Downtown Lynchburg Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand and Unique Historic Downtown Lynchburg Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand and Unique Historic Downtown Lynchburg Home! located?

Located in Garland Hill, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lynchburg Museum, Legacy Museum of African American History and Old City Cemetery. James River and Amazement Square are also within 15 minutes. Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station is 20 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

26 January 2025

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

Amazing !!

The accommodations were amazing ! House is stunning , comfortable and welcoming. Absolutely would stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

11 December 2024

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

Beautiful home

The house is wonderfully renovated and decorated. The beds were so comfortable and the house cozy. Plenty of space for multiple guests. I think we said I love this house a million times. Will definitely stay during Lacrosse season. One of the best properties in Lynchburg.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

22 June 2024

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

Great Place!!

It is a great property and is supplied with all the needed amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

14 October 2024

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

Wonderful house!

What a great find! And with all 3 bedrooms having King Beds, the best! Love the upstairs screened in porch area with the swing. Decor is quite lovely!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

13 July 2024

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

Lynchburg Stay

Beautifully decorated property, very comfortable for our stay and convenient to downtown and colleges. Loved the charm and special touches throughout.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

8 January 2025

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

Beautiful house (may not be ideal for light sleepers)

The house was absolutely beautiful and decorations were spot on. The only thing I had an issue with was out of the control of the owner, it was the noise of the traffic from the bedrooms. This house is directly on the corner of a busy roadway with brick/cobblestone section that was very loud when cars drove over it. They did provide a sound machine to help drown out the traffic noise. The house was ideal for our stay and withing walking distance to several places. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

2 August 2024

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

Summer in Virginia

My husband, daughter and I had a lovely weeklong stay as we explored west central Virginia. The house had everything we needed (plus a wonderful donut shop across the street). We walked to downtown Lynchburg several times, and enjoyed daytrips to Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Lexington and Staunton.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn S.

12 October 2024

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

Stunning house but no bedroom locks

We loved this house! The bedrooms were incredible and the house was cozy. The only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is none of the doors inside have locks and one of the bedroom doors didn’t latch at all. Outside of that it was an incredible house.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Todd K.

6 September 2024

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

Great Location

The location is excellent and very walkable. The house was very well appointed and equipped. Only real complaint was the street noise and maybe because we are used to the constant road and traffic noise all night. If you are a sound sleeper, no problem.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

4 September 2024

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

Charm in the heart of Lynchburg

Absolutely great property that I would highly recommend. The house has a ton of charm, style and decor that makes you feel like a home away from home. The house has plenty of space to spread out, enjoy relaxing, dining, and hanging together. The house is the most stocked house I've ever stayed in for a kitchen and appliances, with a great selection and supply of linens, towels, and bathroom supplies. Highly recommend the place, they've done an excellent job with the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi D.

4 May 2024

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Definitely a 5 star rating. This house had it all. Very well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture & beds, very clean & owners very accessible & helpful. We enjoyed our stay & loved Lynchburg.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

3 June 2024

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

Beautiful House, Great Location

This is an absolutely beautiful house, the way it was renovated kept so much of the character of the home, while also making you feel like you are staying in a fancy hotel. The location is perfect, we walked to all of the restaurants and downtown shops because they are only blocks away. Easy parking. And the host was always very quick in communication with any questions we had. We plan to stay here again the next time we visit Lynchburg.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

22 October 2024

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

In a word.. perfect!

We were in town to attend a wedding in which our son was serving as best man. We've never been to Lynchburg and we now hope to return. We can say absolutely nothing negative about this experience; the home, the location, or our hostesses! The property was clean, spacious, well organized and well decorated, beautiful, in a fantastic area, and the beds were very comfortable! There was only one thing that I needed to communicate on briefly, and I received a response within minutes. We had plenty of downtime and the area was not only beautiful, but the nearby shops and eateries were fantastic. We would definitely rent this property again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

12 May 2024

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Excellent Home!

The home is beautiful, one of the best I've ever stayed in! It had everything we needed to feel right at home. The beds were quality and comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and supplied with plenty of clean, quality towels. All over the home and it's decor was beautiful (LOVED the dining room table). And the location was excellent. Highly recommend this home! We will definitely book it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

bd1949

11 November 2024

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Wonderful house in Lynchburg

We hired this house for a weekend visit to Liberty U. We have been to Lynchburg a few times and wanted to have a roomy place in the historic districts. This elegant vintage house has been meticulously renovated and is beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen is fully appointed and all the amenities you could want are there. If there is a limitation it is that there are two bathrooms, so you have to be comfortable sharing. We were and the bathrooms are excellent. The location is very good on 5th Street. It is at the edge of a less well preserved and maintained neighborhood but we were comfortable and secure at all times. Ten minutes to the LU campus.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

13 June 2024

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

"Dream" Home Away From Home

Our stay at the "Dream" house in downtown Lynchburg was a true home away from home. The amount of thought and detail that was put into the decor, and the upscale selection of bed, bath, and kitchen essentials made our stay even more comfortable. My one year old son loved walking the spacious downstairs going in and out of each of the rooms. We loved how much care was put into preserving the history of the structure while also providing updated and tasteful finishes. We will most definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug L.

20 February 2024

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Beautiful place

We loved this house. The decor is lovely! Everything was designer decorated and we appreciated all the special touches. We enjoyed the walking distance to the doughnut shop and downtown. This area is up and coming with beautiful Victorian historical mansions nearby. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope H.

23 July 2024

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

Pool Tournament in Lynchburg

We stayed at “The Dream” for four nights and it was stunning. Beautifully appointed, clean, decorated and inspiring. The focus around Dr. King and his beautiful words of hope and love that surrounded our stay were remarkable. The historic home was gorgeous and fascinating to see! I would highly recommend this property to those looking for inspiration and beauty. The only recommendation I would have is to bring ear plugs as it is located on a busy intersection and it was difficult to sleep. The location is good it was just a little loud for those of us used to a more rural/suburban setting. Thank you to the hosts and company! Gorgeous home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

4 October 2024

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

I love this house!

I must have repeated the phrase "I love this house!" 100 times. The historic home is absolutely impeccable. The attention to detail, right down the the MLK quotes on the coffee mugs was impressive. The kitchen was fully stocked with dinnerware, plates, bowls and utensils a plenty. There was even pyrex dishes for baking and tupperware for storage. The living room was comfortable and nicely decorated. The dining room had an extra large table that would easily seat a large extended family. Upstairs the bedrooms were lovely! Bonus- each had its own ceiling fan and AC control! The beds were very comfortable and were made with crisp sheets and plenty of pillows and blankets. In addition to the large comfy king beds, there were stylish day beds as well that blended with the decor seamlessly. The attention to detail carried through to both bathrooms which contained lovely touches of history including penny tile, wide planked flooring and a claw foot tub for soaking. Soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion were also provided as well as make-up remover wipes and wash clothes. Plenty of towels were provided as well. The restoration and preservation of the historical elements of the home combined with modern comforts made this one of my most favorite places to stay! I would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Corbett

We’ve been married for over 25 years and have two amazing kids through the gift of adoption. Our family’s story has had lots of twists and turns over the years, including the one where we stepped down from 17 years of campus ministry, leaving salaries and financial stability behind. We didn’t really have our “what’s next” plan, but decided to focus on our life-long side hobby of houses until we could figure it out.

We started renting out our River House Apt in 2018, and as we began welcoming guests from all over the world, we were hooked. It became clear that creating these welcoming spaces where anyone could belong was not just a mission, but a calling upon our family.

Our business, All Belong Co, now hosts 30+ properties and we're just as passionate as ever to give our guests a 5 star stay!

Why they chose this property

There's a donut shop across the street- what more could you want? But seriously, we love the walkability and accessibility to downtown shops and restaurants.