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THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District

Second floor of an 1865 Tin shop, now a retail space.

Unique space with high ceilings & exposed brick walls. The bathroom features a soaker claw foot tub plus a lux walk in shower. The kitchen features solid surface counters, a large farmhouse sink, really nice appliances and thoughtful touches everywhere. The wifi is blazing.
Have issues with stairs? This is not a good choice for you. If you're up for stairs and want a unique slice of history in a hip package then you will not be disappointed.

The space
In 1865 this building was the home of Nye and Starr, a manufacturer of tinware and stoves. The Starr in this business was actually Benjamin Starr, later of the famous Starr Piano Company and Starr Gennett Records. This tin shop was his first business after he returned from the civil war and would become the first step into Richmond's jazz and recording history. The loft also became the residence to the fire chiefs of our city. The number one fire house is directly behind us and now serves as a BBQ restaurant.
The neighborhood has become the place to come in Richmond for entertainment, food, and events. THE place in Richmond to connect and gather. It has become the hub of our community and to those visiting or attending a local college. With your stay, two breakfasts meals and two signature drinks at Roscoe's are included each day as our gift to you.

Guest access
The front door is clearly marked as the STARR LOFT. As looking at the building, it is to the left of the retail entrance..

Property manager

Mike & Terri Widau

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
THE Starr Loft Earlham Iueast Historic District
THE Starr Loft- Earlham, Iueast, Historic District Richmond
THE Starr Loft- Earlham, Iueast, Historic District Apartment

About the neighborhood

Map
IN, Richmond

What's nearby

  • Depot District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Indiana Football Hall of Fame - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Earlham College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Richmond Mall - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wayne County Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Connersville Station - 38 min drive
  • Dayton Intl. Airport (DAY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Clara's Pizza King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Roscoe's Coffee Bar and Tap Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sheridan Pub - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District located?

Situated in Richmond, this apartment building is steps from Depot District, Gennett Walk of Fame, and Model T Museum. Indiana Football Hall of Fame and Wayne County Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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THE STARR LOFT- Earlham, IUEast, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't expecting that a visit to my small hometown would end up being the nicest vacation stay I've had but it was. Walking distance to some fun restaurants and a great record store. Property itself was beautiful and well maintained in a renovated loft space. Lots of charm and attention to detail. This place makes me want to find reasons to visit Richmond more often!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Just right.

Loved the place, especially the couches. They were very comfortable. Very convenient location and walking distance to great restaurants. Would stay again if we venture back to Richmond.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

The coolest vacation rental

What an interesting and comfortable place to stay for a few days! We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Fun downtown spot!

Cool unique space. Fun area, free coffee drink and breakfast at local place was a super nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a cute place! I really enjoyed staying in Starr Loft. I was in Richmond for just a couple days to graduate, but really enjoyed everything. The loft is lovely and inviting! And the ice cream place on the corner is yummy. Coffee and breakfast at Roscoe’s was a treat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate T.

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

Unique loft in great location

High ceilings, big open living space and great location. Parking is easy, right outside the door, on the street. Coffee and restaurants nearby. This is a great place to host a cocktail party because of the roominess.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

carrie w.

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

Wonderful stay

This place is sooo cool! We truly enjoyed our stay and appreciate the communication from the hosts! Roscoes wasn’t directly under the loft but was very close by and had a nice atmosphere and decent variety on the menu. We will definitely stay there again when we come back to visit family! Thanks for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starr Loft

This is my second visit and was able to bring my wife along this time. Truly a delightful place. We only had one little glitch with the reservation and Terri was quick to make it right! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The loft was absolutely beautiful! Loft looked just like the pictures. Mike and Terri were awesome and easy to get ahold of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Beautiful home

The loft is beautifully decorated and clean. Easy street parking and access to the loft. The coffee shop is no longer located below the loft, but it was only a few blocks away and the hosts provided free specialty drinks, which was nice of them to do. We would stay here again when we come back to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Memorial Day Weekend Trip

My partner and I stayed in the Starr Loft this past Memorial Day weekend and it was an absolute hit! The pictures are accurate but still don't capture how cool the place is - make sure to look for the little bits of history inside the place like the turn-of-the-century decorations and pictures. Plus you have convenient street parking right outside the loft, breakfast for 2 at Roscoe's with your reservation, and it's more affordable than almost any hotel you'd find. We're already planning next year's trip and I'd encourage other folks to give it a try too :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family of 4 stayed here for the 2024 eclipse. We had reserved it 13 months before the eclipse and they honored the reservation instead of canceling it for a higher bidder, as I heard a lot of property owners had done. Which speaks to the owners’ high integrity. The space was so beautiful and very well maintained. I would absolutely stay again if we were to return to Richmond.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh m

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great place to stay. We were in town for a concert in indy and everything in indy was a fortune. We found this place a little outside of indy but not too far. The place is amazing and beautiful. The decor fits it real.well the exposed rafters i love. Its kind of a vintage feel. I told my daughter when we got there i loved the place so much im not leaving. She told me i have to because she plans on not leaving. Plenty of food and dining just a mile or two away. I dont know if ill ever go back to indy but if i do i will probably stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Fun spot to stay

Great property with great host. Really enjoyed the place was nice of the host to offer drinks/food at a local spot in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark T.

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

Unfortunate experience

This is a wonderful loft in a neat area of Richmond and I have stayed here 3 times now. Unfortunately the owners had my reservation wrong and weren't expecting me. There was washing in the washer and the dryer, a remote that wouldn't work, and the temperature in the loft would not reach more than 71 degrees. We also had some issues the last time we stayed including having to purchase our own toilet paper. Too bad I won't stay again because it is a cute place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was beautiful with a unique style of it's own. Absolutely everything you needed for a weekend getaway. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Wonderful spot!

I had such an amazing experience staying here during my wedding weekend! A beautiful and spacious apartment that hosted myself and my bridesmaids as we got ready. My only negative is how noisy it can be on the street- it is located very close to a fire station, so there are sirens blaring by a few times a day. Thank you to Terri for your hospitality! We hope to be back sometime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Dont Think Twice

This loft is A LOT bigger than we anticipated from the pictures. There was more than enough room. The furthest we had to travel was 15 minites to the stuff we wanted to do.. past that, most everything was just a couple minutes away. There's lots of local eateries and shops. We only had one slight hiccup with the rental (loose door handle). The hosts were there literally within 10 minutes of me contacting them and got it fixed in like 2. Not to mention it happened at 9:30 PM so i personally wasnt expecting a quick reply but it was awesome to get it. They were super nice too! If youre thinking about renting this loft, do it. Its well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

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

Beautiful Space!

This loft was perfect for our short stay to visit friends. Price was amazing, hosts were easy to communicate with, and the surrounding area has great restaurants and shops. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

GREAT PLACE & GREAT PROPERTY OWNERS!

This was a perfect location and every little detail was amazing. Perfect view of the beautiful trees in full bloom out of the large front windows. Loved having all of the games for the family to play. Perfect spot for our family! Thank you Mike & Terri
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Beautiful

This property was wonderful! Stylish, clean and quiet. Very comfortable stay Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Starr Loft was the perfect place for our trip to Richmond. The history, décor, amenities, accessibility, price and responsiveness of the owner were unlike any other place we've stayed. We have referred other family and friends and will definitely return! Thank you for making our vacation so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mark T., Peoria Az

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Historic depot district loft

A wonderful, cozy loft apartment in a fun area, walking distance to some nice places to eat or have a beer/glass of wine. Please note, There is no longer a coffee shop or taproom beneath the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021