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The Grand Manse Penthouse - Luxury Downtown Condo

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lincoln, NE
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lincoln, NE (LNK)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Grand Manse Penthouse - Luxury Downtown Condo

The Penthouse is perfect for family vacations, bridal parties, corporate retreats, reunions and more! The open floor plan in the living area allows guests to enjoy the conversation and stay connected while preparing meals or catching a show together. The kitchen is a professional cook’s dream, featuring top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Natural light floods every room. Enjoy the big game on the private rooftop deck while grilling out or relaxing in the six-person hot tub.

Sleeps 20
6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms
Private Roof Deck with view to giant stadium screen
Whole House Audio/Visual
Stainless Steel Appliances

Pricing:
1 Day- $599
Daily w/ Overnight- $999/night (Weekday) $1,499-$1899/night (Weekend)
Weekly- $799/night + cleaning
Monthly- $399/night

The Penthouse requires a minimum 2-night stay on weekends, and with the ability to sleep 20 people in the 6 bedrooms, 5-bathroom suite, your visit to the Penthouse will be one to remember! Guests have access to underground parking, Rec Room with shuffleboard table, private rooftop deck with 6-person hot tub and a view of the huge stadium screen. Eateries at the Grand Manse include Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant, Grey Whale Sushi and Hurts Donuts. Visit Boiler Brewing room for some of our favorite craft beer!

Hosts will be available 24/7 for any maintenance issues, questions, or concerns.

Located in the heart of downtown Lincoln within walking distance to the University of Nebraska, Memorial Stadium, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Amtrak Station, Haymarket Park, Lied Center, downtown bars and restaurants as well as the Historic Haymarket District … just a block away.

The Grand Manse is a location unlike any other in Nebraska. The histories of some of Nebraska’s famous citizens have been interwoven with the history of the space in its former incarnation as the U.S. Court House and Post Office. The Grand Manse, reflects the building itself “the great house” filled to the roof with marble, terrazzo, oak, maple, brass and many of the elements that were fundamental materials used when a grand structure was being built in 1904. It also reflects the new chapter in history that is being built in the space: the stories of brides and grooms, honored guests, esteemed retirees and executives, who choose The Grand Manse as the perfect venue for their celebrations, events, specialty and corporate lodging.

Close to city busses and available to Uber/Lyft drivers. Metered street parking located around the building.

The Grand Manse is a non-smoking facility. If you need to smoke, please do outside away from any main entrance door. If there has been smoking inside the room, there will be a minimum fee of $250 charged to your room.

The Grand Manse is not only a place for you to stay the night, but also home to 52 residential units, corporate offices, and event spaces. Please be considerate of others in the building while you are staying with us.
Changes to reservations are subject to a $75.00 admin fee. No more than 20 persons may occupy the Penthouse without prior written consent of management. Pets are not permitted. The Grand Manse, including the Penthouse and parking garage, is 100% smoke free. No furnishings shall be removed from the Penthouse. We have no responsibility for lost, stolen, or abandoned items. Door Fobs (4 Total) Two in lock box and two on Penthouse table. You can request additional fobs but please keep in mind a $50 charge is deducted for each lost key card/key fob. Guests may not sublet any portion of the Penthouse. Guest (and each invitee) acknowledges and understands that Guest is solely responsible for any accident or injury to any person during the Guest's stay at the Penthouse and in the Grand manse and that Old Federal Place, LLC ("Owner") accepts no legal or financial responsibility. No weapons or fireworks allowed on the property. Absolutely no house parties. Roof deck: no going beyond the gated area. Cancellations are subject to admin fee of 5%. Admin fees will be deducted prior refunds.

Property manager

Cynthia Avila

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
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

About the area

Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln, a neighbourhood in Lincoln, is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartland Garden Valley Conservation Area and Whitehead Saline Wetland, while Lied Center and Great Plains Art Museum are cultural highlights. Lincoln Children's Museum and Sunken Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Lincoln, NE

What's nearby

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lied Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pinnacle Bank Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Haymarket Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 8 min walk
  • Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LeadBelly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kinkaider Taproom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grand Manse Penthouse - Luxury Downtown Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grand Manse Penthouse - Luxury Downtown Condo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grand Manse Penthouse - Luxury Downtown Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Grand Manse Penthouse - Luxury Downtown Condo located?

Located in Downtown Lincoln, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Children's Museum and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Memorial Stadium and Lied Center are also within 10 minutes. Lincoln Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Lincoln Farm Show

Clean, close to many amenities. Well equipped and easy to work with property managment
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D.

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

Family Time

We had plenty of room to spread out on the premises/some on the rooftop in the hot tub, some watching football on the tv, some cooking away in the kitchen, some playing cards at the big table, and youth upstairs playing XBox. Everyone found their niche!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

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

Wedding party lodging

Beautiful property, easy check in and check out process, great communication with the host. We used this as a space for the groomsmen in my son's wedding. Everything was perfect and we would definitely consider staying at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte J.

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

Hall of Fame Weekend

My family and friends were all impressed with the Manse during our stay for my induction into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette K.

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

Awesome

Absolutely wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Mrs. Wall

College friends gathered for a funeral of another college friend. This property was a lovely place for us to gather and share memories of our dear friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas large family

Had a large family Christmas gathering over 3 days at this location. Was wonderful. 4 generations! Tons of space, beautiful! Pictures do not do justice!!! Will definitely come again! Check in was a bit confusing but property manager was very helpful! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

Husker Weekend

The Penthouse is great for hosting a group and the location is perfect to enjoy a Husker Football Game.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason v.

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

Awesome

The best
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

A great time

The coolest space. Even better than the pictures.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

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

The best of the best!

Cynthia made the experience of the property perfect for our family celebration. Multiple generations of our families were able to stay in one location with all amenities desired. Simply the best group spot in downtown Lincoln! We will be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane V., Sammamish Washington

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great property

the property is a fabulous location! Close to the stadium and easy access to the city. Beautiful property with lots of space. Our check in was a little challenged but Cynthia made it right. Had a great weekend with family there!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Family and friends Husker weekend

We had stayed at this property in September of 2021 so this was a return visit for us. Great location, great amenities and plenty of room for people to spread out. Everyone had a great time and we are currently checking our calendars to book a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

We had a great time with several pre-wedding celebrations! The space allowed for several gatherings and there was plenty of room for conversations and activity. The surround sound creates a great atmosphere, and the rooftop area provided great additional space and views of the city. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette K.

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

Awesome!

Great Place to stay. Conveniently located! Big place! Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

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

Perfect for a large group going to a game

Our group of 18 had an amazing time and comfortable stay. It was a great location just a couple blocks from both Haymarket and Memorial Stadium. Communication was EXCELLENT with the manager! We look forward to our next game in Lincoln and will use this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Perfect location for a family reunion

This well-equipped property is not only gorgeous, it is comfortable, walking distance to restaurants and bars, but more importantly allowed us all a chance to catch up, chat and play games. We enjoyed the beautiful Nebraska sunsets from the rooftop patio and loved spending time in the hot tub. Thank you for the hospitality and providing so many luxurious amenities. We would love to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Z.

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

Was perfect for us!

Gorgeous, unique property! We had a wonderful sibling/family gathering. We were so comfortable at the Manse and amazed by all the amenities. We only stayed two nights but want to stay more if we are lucky enough to return! Our agent was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

liz R.

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

Excellent place for family reunions

Twelve adults stayed in the Grand Manse penthouse, while another 18 stayed across the street at a hotel for five days. We gathered here every day for lunch or dinner, then every evening for games and drinks—a fantastic kitchen for entertaining. The dining table comfortably sat 12-14. It was a well-equipped location, and we all enjoyed ourselves. The only issues were the espresso machine didn't work, the coffee pot barely worked, the main floor shower was broken, and a ceiling leaked quite a bit after it rained one night. Management was pretty responsive to the leak but the other things weren't fixed during our stay. Finding the location of the lockbox and getting into the penthouse the first day was frustrating. Directions weren't clear but I'm not sure how they can fix that. Several coffee shops and at least a dozen bars and restaurants are in easy walking distance. We rarely used our cars. We all highly recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Big 10 Wrestling Tournament and Reunion Weekend

The Grand Manse is a one of kind property in a one of a kind setting adjacent to the Haymarket Area in Lincoln. I have 5 close lifelong friends ( all in our 50's ) stay at the property and then held small gatherings for 3 days on and off in between sessions at the Big 10 tournament. To say it was 'perfect' for us would be an understatement. Spectacular, once in a lifetime experience for us all seeing friends and family for the 1st time in over 35 years in many cases. Bedrooms, kitchen, gathering areas, roof top hot tub - all elite world class. I can't recommend this property enough! AWESOME.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mike P., Sidney, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Grand Manse downtown Lincoln

Overall very good. The check in process was a little bumpy. The access code that was provided for the lockbox to get the key fobs was not correct but the attendant on site was very helpful getting us past that. All of our guests were very comfortable and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S., Ann Arbor, MI

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

Grand Manse is Indeed Grand

We take road trips to all the Big Ten cities for football games and the Grand Manse set the standard by which all other trips will be measured. This historic former federal building converted into apartments has modern fixtures, but historic floors and woodwork. It's huge, it's well maintained, it has everything we could want for our trip, plus. We got a lot of use out of the fantastic kitchen and the terrific rooftop terrace with the hot tub, the BBQ, and the sighting of the Jumbotron from the football stadium. Because I organized the trip, my son and I got to select the master suite for our room. There was a shower big enough to pack the whole gang into, about a dozen closets, fireplace, skylights, modern fixtures in the bathroom, and great appointments. The location, 4 blocks from the stadium and 2 blocks from campus, and right in the middle of downtown was perfect for our gang to go in any direction they wanted without trying to organize cars and people … everything was within walking distance. Sunshine, who manages the place, was a pleasure to work with and on top of everything. We were making a steak dinner for 12 but couldn't find sufficient steak knives for the group. New steak knives were there within hours. She gave us great tips about restaurants in the area and a friend of hers selling great baked goodies at the farmer's market on Saturday. Next time our team plays at Nebraska, we’ll be back, and we’ll be selecting the Grand Manse!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jason v.

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

Game weekend

This place was awesome. We had the best GameDay experience. Sunshine was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Family football weekend

Our family has been gathering in Lincoln for a Husker football weekend for many years. We have found our favorite spot now with this property. The property manager (Sunshine) was very responsive and helpful with our questions. The property was extremely clean, organized and was so close to everywhere we were planning on visiting during our stay. Its right next to the booming Haymarket District and within walking distance to the University City Campus and the Stadium. Our well traveled and local friends were amazed at the views from the rooftop terrace and our younger crowd took in the hot tub as the social gathering spot. Overall it far exceeded our expectations and we have already booked for next year. The Liggett Family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Lovely Condominium

We highly recommend! Our family really enjoyed our stay. The condo is very spacious and elegant. It was a pleasure to work with the property manager, she was very accommodating to our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Avila

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The Grand Manse is a location unlike any other in Lincoln or even in Nebraska. The histories of some of Nebraska’s famous citizens have been interwoven with the history of the space in its former incarnation as the U.S. Court House and Post Office. Today, owners Monte and Lisa Froehlich are dedicated to once again making the Grand Manse a hub in downtown Lincoln. The building now houses 50 residential units, beautiful event space, luxury lodging suites, Thai restaurant, several offices and the Boiler Brewing Company - an award winning, locally owned and operated craft brewery. The Grand Manse stands not only at the geographical crossroads of Lincoln, but at the intersection between the city’s rich past and it’s promising future.

Today’s new name, The Grand Manse, reflects the building itself “the great house” filled to the roof with marble, terrazzo, oak, maple, brass and many of the elements that were fundamental materials used when a grand structure was being built in 1904. It also reflects the new chapter in history that is being built in the space: the stories of brides and grooms, honored guests, esteemed retirees and executives, who will choose The Grand Manse as the perfect venue for their celebrations, events, and lodging.

Why they chose this property

Location is perfect. Being centered between the Historic Haymarket and the heart of Downtown, you can walk to everything: Memorial Stadium, the Lied Center, The Lincoln Grand movie theater, shopping, great restaurants (you don't even have to leave the building to get Lincoln's best Thai food at Blue Orchid), craft beer establishments (Boiler Brewing Company is located in the Grand Manse basement!), Pinnacle Bank Arena, art galleries, churches, you name it!

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to Memorial Stadium, this downtown condo makes a great place to stay on game day weekends! If you don't have tickets to the game, sit on the private rooftop deck with perfect views of Husker Vision!

Languages:

English, Spanish