Downtown Suite | Redesigned | 2 Person Jacuzzi Tub

Room in boutique hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 private bath
Hosted by Mike
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the smart lock.

Walkable area

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City view

Soak up the view during your stay.
Historic Downtown Guest House
(Private Suite w/ Jacuzzi)

- Heart of Downtown, Walk to Restaurants and Shopping
- 2 Person Jacuzzi Tub
- Free WiFi, Netflix, Parking
- Electric Fireplace
- Mini Fridge, Keurig, and filtered water (in lobby)
- Starbucks next door
- 1 Block to Ballpark, Library/Genealogy
- 2 Blocks to Convention Center, Embassy

The space
This is a historical site, dating back to 1855. As we slowly try to restore it back to its glory, you will see it is Civil War themed and has unique features. The "Sion Bass" Guest House has 6 hotel style rooms with a main lobby. The building is equipped with smart locks, where you use a door code to check yourself in, and come and go as you wish.
-There is not permanent staff on property. You will receive your building access codes and room entry codes on the morning of your arrival via email and/or text message.

This is the iconic LaSalle Guest House in Downtown Fort Wayne. The home was built in 1855 and housed Civil War Colonel, Sion Bass. This suite is named after Eliza George, a Civil War nurse that stayed in this house and was considered an actual hero for saving so many soldiers lives.

It is located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, with Starbucks a Frisbee throw away, restaurants, and activities. Visit Parkview Field for a TinCaps game, walk to The Fairfield for duckpin bowling and virtual golf, or walk to the beautiful Botanical Conservatory.

Guest access
-Free parking is provided on site (stone gravel lot) right behind the cream colored brick building, adjacent to Starbucks.
-To enter the building, walk under the white pergola and follow the original brick sidewalk (dating back to 1855). Walk on the porch to the purple front door. Building entry and room entry instructions will be sent on the morning of your arrival via email and/or text.
- Enjoy the common sitting/main gathering room on the main floor. You will find a large refrigerator, microwave, Keurig, and snacks in the lobby.
-Garbage cans are located behind 517 West Washington next door for you to put your trash in as needed.

Other things to note
In the summer, there is a large festival every single weekend. Our library is magnificent, and boasts the best genealogy department East of the Mississippi River (second in the nation, behind only Salt Lake City). The Barr Street Farmers Market every Saturday morning in the summer is a must see. You can be in the middle of everything in minutes.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

City skyline view
Courtyard view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.83 out of 5 from 204 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 88% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

The West Central Neighborhood encompasses all of downtown west of Calhoun Street, the heart of West Central is its urban residential area, the development of which began as early as the 1830s. Because of the historic and architectural significance of this area, the West Central Neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and was designated as a Local Historic District as early as 1985.

The West Central Neighborhood was named the “Best Old House Neighborhood” in Indiana in 2010 by “This Old House Magazine.” The north side of the Neighborhood, along Berry and Wayne streets and Washington Boulevard, was where many of the City’s most prominent families built large, stylish homes.

The area opens into downtown, with restaurants, shops, and countless ways to get lost in the city. The Historic Sion Bass House straddles the edge of the neighborhood and downtown. You can be out the door and on an adventure in minutes.

Meet your host

Host
1,265 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Old House Nerd
Lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana
I am an old house nerd who lives in downtown Fort Wayne with my wife and 3 wonderful children. I bought my first historic home at 24, and never looked back. Over the last 20+ years, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to take disheveled, ignored 100 year old treasures, and restore them to their former glory. I love every bit of it. Please come and enjoy these treasures with us!

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm