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Historic Auburn Home w/ Theater & Yard!

Property ID: 504957AuburnINUS
Sleeps 62 BR2 BA
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Description

Nestled in the heart of Auburn, IN, this grand vacation rental features the perfect home away from home. With its historic charm and spacious layout, this 2-bedroom + loft, 2-bathroom house offers seamless comfort. Watch movies on the large screen in the home theater, whip up delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen, and unwind in the shared backyard. When adventure calls, see the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, visit the DeKalb County Fairgrounds, and explore local wineries!

Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Parking
  • Washer
  • Essentials
  • Central Heating
  • Central Air Conditioning

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Location Details

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Downtown Auburn (0.6 miles), DeKalb County Fairgrounds (1 mile), Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum (1 mile), Early Ford V-8 Museum (5 miles), Mid-American Windmill Museum (13 miles), Indiana Rail Experience – Pleasant Lake Station (15 miles)

OPT OUTSIDE: Rieke Park (1 mile), Eckhart Park (1 mile), Douglas Woods Nature Preserve (16 miles), Chain O’ Lakes State Park (20 miles)

LOCAL WINERIES: Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery, LLC (0.8 miles), Byler Lane Winery (5 miles), Country Heritage Winery (11 miles), Hartland Winery (11 miles), Vinland Reserve Winery (14 miles)

HIT THE LINKS: Bridgewater Golf Club (2 miles), Noble Hawk Golf Link (12 miles)

AIRPORT: Fort Wayne International Airport (37 miles)

Reviews

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3 reviews
  • Let me sum up this place in a word; Dirty.

    2/5

    Let me sum up this place in a word; Dirty. My calls to the manager from my cell phone were blocked. The calls from my land line went to a Full Mailbox. Evolve continually sent me 6 digit verification codes to my cell even when I had not contacted them. When I did ask for one, none worked. The sheets and blankets are deeply stained, so much so that I wondered if they were washed. The only entry for guests to return to the house is a back door. The way there is easy to trip and not well lit. The lovely video system has issues. We eventually got it wired up so we could play DVDs. The large window in the screen room can not be darkened. Fully Furnished Kitchen does not include a 9x13 or measuring cups or mixing bowl. Few drinking glasses and cups. Dishwasher worked. There were two partial bags of open flour, coffee and other miscellaneous foods. Dishes in the cupboard appeared unwashed. Wet bar has no glassware, but did have a spider living in the dirty sink. So did the filthy sink at the entry door. Some high up bulbs in the house are burnt out. Some of the thresholds from room to room had large filth filled cracks to the sub floor. The bathtub water valve sticks and covered with soap scum. We found very few towels etc. Bathmats need to be washable, and washed. We did find dead bugs in drawers and under couch cushions, but no live ones, except the spiders. Some towels and blankets did have material dried and caked on them. So, like the title implies, keep looking

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    Robert
    Published January 2, 2025
    Manager's Response:

    Hi Robert, We take pride in our home and I was the one who prepared the home for your visit. Everything was cleaned and was guest-ready. I'm sorry that we were not a good fit for you and you felt it was dirty.

    We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

  • Lack of cleanliness

    3/5

    This truly is a nice historical home and as I’m from Auburn it truly was great staying there but it was very dirty had to clean the best I could with no mop no vacuum just a half sized broom the no wifi was a big deal breaker for me but luckily I noticed this before my trip and took DVD’s for the grandkids. Reached out to evolve they weren’t informational at all with said property and the contact person left me on read for over 28 hrs but they did eventually respond…. A lot of cleaning and ALOT of maintenance and put some lighter curtains so they can be opened to let in some natural light and this home would be GREAT…

    Melissa
    Published March 29, 2024
    Manager's Response:

    Melissa, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our historical home in Auburn. We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the uniqueness of the property, given your connection to the area. However, it's with regret we learn about the aspects of your stay that did not meet your expectations. 

    First and foremost, we sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered. Despite our efforts to prepare the home for your arrival, including the service of our recommended cleaner, Nicole, it's clear that we missed crucial areas. We understand the importance of a clean and welcoming environment, especially in a historical property, and we fell short of providing this for you. 

    Regarding your communication with Evolve and the delayed response from our contact person, we offer our sincerest apologies. It's our goal to provide responsive and helpful support to our guests, and a 28-hour wait is far from the standard we strive to uphold. We're looking into our processes to prevent such delays in the future and ensure our guests receive the timely and informative responses they deserve. 

    Your constructive feedback on the maintenance needs and suggestions for lighter curtains to enhance the natural light in the home is invaluable. We appreciate the suggestion. 

    Once again, we're sorry for the aspects of your stay that were less than satisfactory. We're grateful for your feedback as it provides us with the opportunity to improve. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future, giving us the chance to provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve.

  • Horrible

    1/5

    This place was filthy! Dirty microwave, fridge, bathroom was disgusting with soap scum and cobwebs on the windows. There's no cable or dvds to watch anything in the THEATRE room they promote. They also had an attic portion rented out to other people that is not disclosed. The worst experience we have ever had.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    Kristina
    Published October 28, 2023
    Manager's Response:

    Hi Kristina, we passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: We do our very best to uphold high standards of hospitality for our property and provide all of our guests with an exceptional experience.
    - We're truly sorry for any inconvenience caused by the cleaning schedule, leading to the delayed housekeeping deep clean servicing before your arrival. This is not common and rest assured, we've refunded all cleaning fees to you. We're committed to ensuring that the property remains clean and welcoming for all our future guests.
    - Regarding the home theatre, while our listing doesn't explicitly mention the availability of DVDs, you'll find a fantastic selection at the nearby Redbox rental locations or the local library for your entertainment.
    - As we aim for transparency, there is a separate rental unit on the upper level of the home, just as we've mentioned in the property description.
    We truly do all we can to provide an enjoyable experience, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

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