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Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms

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Garden&Outside View Ideal outside area for wedding, special events ...
The Entrance -- from here go right; left; straight; or upstairs!
Painting of President Lincoln at our home.
If you want to "close a deal," this is the "room where it happens!"
"Chess Room," where Lincoln and Grant began envisioning the future of America.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81000.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Petersburg, VA
  • Virginia State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rogers Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Southpark Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Petersburg, VA (PTB-Dinwiddie County)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Second floor 4

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms

The Thomas Wallace House in Petersburg is one of the most historically significant homes in the nation. On April 3, 1865, President Lincoln met here with General Grant for the last time. They reshaped America's future in this home. This is where the peace began! We've hosted hundreds of guests from 26 states and 14 nations, film-makers, Smithsonian Institute tours, wedding parties, and more. Now restored, it's more beautiful than it's been in a century.

And NOW, we are making this site available for intimate weddings and other events on our Thomas Wallace House site.
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WHAT GUESTS HAVE SHARED:

"Spacious & beautiful historical home...perfect for our family of 5!"

"Communications with the TWH team were excellent."

"Wonderful home, exactly as pictured. Definitely worth it. We will book again."

"This is our second stay at 'The Lincoln Home,' and it's even better than the first last year! Absolutely beautiful...incredible. The bathrooms are stunning and the house's grand style allows a group
both independent and group space. An absolute gem!"

"The history of this place is amazing! The gorgeous restoration and original details took us back to the 1800s."

"I recommend staying here is you want an extremely unique and inspiring stay in Petersburg."

"Perfect for our intimate wedding."
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HISTORY
In 1865, Petersburg had just fallen and they awaited news of the surrender of Richmond, while discussing future plans for a reunified America. While Thomas Wallace had been an ally of President Lincoln’s in Congress, his wife was cousin to Confederate Lieutenant- General Abrose Powell Hill who had been killed in battle the day before. Though stricken with grief, the family welcomed President Lincoln and provided for seating accommodations for him and General Grant near the front door, where they conferred for hours before the ultimate surrender of Richmond. This is where the peace began!

Aside from the Wyatt House, every home worthy of a sitting President and his top General on the West side of the once bustling historic Market Street had been demolished except the Wallace House.
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Built in 1855, it’s enduring grandeur is at once impressive, inviting and warm. Listed as a “National Registry of Historic Places in America,” The 12-foot vaulting ceilings and windows in the home provide an open spaciousness and lightness throughout. The rooms, likewise, are clearly of another era, yet the beds and accommodations are new, modern and comfortable.

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LOCATION

The Wallace House located a few minutes away from “Old Town” Petersburg, where boutique shopping and restaurants are plentiful and diverse.

One of a kind mansion: The Landmark site President Lincoln chose to meet Gen. Grant to decide the future of America.

Property manager

Thomas Wallace House Team

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Petersburg

Located in Petersburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Siege Museum and Centre Hill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include MastRpieces Unlimited and Swaders Sports Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Lazy Daisy, or check out an event or a game at Rogers Stadium.
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Petersburg, VA

What's nearby

  • Farmers Bank - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Petersburg National Battlefield Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Virginia State University - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rogers Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Southpark Mall - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Petersburg Station - 8 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Skillet - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kin's Wok Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience the "Lincoln Home" --#1 Historic Mansion Old Town; & Luxury Bathrooms located?

This family-friendly Petersburg holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Trapezium House, Siege Museum and Centre Hill Museum. Appomattox River and Sycamore Rouge Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

craig e.

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

Living in History

This remarkable house gives you a feeling of its history as soon as you walk through the door. It's decoration covers many of the ages of the house from its inception in 1855 through to the early 1900s. Despite the feeling of history all around you, the Thomas Wallace House is a comfortable place to stay. We highly recommend it to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

lisa g.

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

Unique Chance

This property is historic-President Lincoln met with General Grant to discuss the end of the Civil War on the same front porch you will sip your coffee on in the morning. This is so unique. The house in being renovated but it is SPOTLESS and the beds have pure cotton linens and very comfortable beds. It is so amazing to feel the worn-smooth wooden floors beneath your feet. It is a huge house-it can fit a bunch of history buffs comfortably. One day this neighborhood, this city will be gentrified but that seems to be just beginning now. If you know where you are going you know what you are getting. This was a lovely stay and the host is very responsive and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Katherine b., Fairfax

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not a Comfortable Stay

The house description does say it is still being rehabbed. However, there is much undone, such as: bathrooms with no heat source, random frayed towels some of which are stained, bedrooms that have lamps on the floor but not by the bed, locks on doors that are not secure, broken outdoor lighting, multiple entrances to the house, some of which were unlocked all night and unknown to us until the next day, nails protruding from walls, such as in the downstairs bathroom, a stove with knobs that have the directions worn off and misshapen burners, resulting in a stove that is unsafe to use, a lovely and historic front porch that has not been recently cleaned with dirty furniture and dirty ashtray, a back entrance from the parking area that is covered in debris making walking to the house unsafe, to name someone of the issues we encountered on our overnight stay. There is also a broken record player, one tv in a room with only random chairs (while there were comfortable armchairs in the hall?), one plastic ice cube tray, 5 delicate small crystal glasses but nothing from which to drink water, multiple closets that you cannot use because they are filled with debris, fireplaces stuffed with rags, etc, etc. The entire experience was unsafe, stressful and frankly depressing. It is very sad. It seems the house suffers from no one on site to properly prepare it for its guests. Wish we knew before we booked!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrisse C.

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

Amazing

Everything about this property was great! My father is a huge history lover and he was so tickled at the historical significance of the property. We had ample space as a family to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and of course Thanksgiving Football using the TV (which was a nice added amenity). The property manager was very responsive to any inquiries/requests we had which definitely helped ease the stress of making sure our holiday meal was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen3z S.

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

Great stay beautiful home !

Beautiful home with great updates
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Historic Home

This grand old home is in the process of being renovated . Lovely bathrooms . Old house charm. Don’t expect perfection as it is being renovated ( as stated) while still being available as a VRBO. Just soak in its grandeur, peace , and architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B., United States

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

Great host

The house is great very clean the host left breakfast and a bottle of wine which was very considerate❤️

10/10 Excellent

William S., Butler Pennsylvania

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

Good experience

Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Wallace House Team

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The owners love this property and have both lived and married in it, hosting almost 100 guests from throughout the world for the reception. We had to leave the area for employment and return with our children to stay at the Thomas Wallace House regularly.

Why they chose this property

As of May 3, 2021, this home has been redesigned by a world class designer, and is gorgeous. Few people will ever experience a night in a mansion of this caliber, much less one of such historical importance. It's far more than a brand name hotel, and the new prices going into effect on or before 2023 will reflect that. This is the ideal time to experience this magnificent property.
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