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10.0Outstanding

(45 Ratings)

"Great old home with a lot of room and an interesting history. Attention to detail in every room. Also a nice soda shop in town. Great malts. "

Tom K.

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

House in Indiana

11 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Built in 1897 as the Lewisville School House, now has been reformed into the Newhouse Family Inn. We have 2 bedrooms on the first floor and 1 bedroom on the second floor with a private bath. You will have full access to the dinning area and kitchen. We are less than 60 miles away from Indianapolis and its many venues such as, Lucas oil stadium, Indianapolis motor speedway, and Bankers life fieldhouse. Less than an hours drive to Indianapolis airport. We are on the Historic National Road (40) and in the middle of antique alley.
The Blue room has a king bed. The School room has a queen bed. Both on the first floor. The Rose room is on the second floor (no elevator) has a queen bed and private bathroom. We just added an additional room that has a double bed, queen size sleeper sofa and a day bed. We can accommodate up to 11 guests now!

Amenities at Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Map of Indiana

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Nearby attractions

Eagle Creek Park

Fort Harrison State Park

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(45 Ratings)

"Great old home with a lot of room and an interesting history. Attention to detail in every room. Also a nice soda shop in town. Great malts. "

Tom K.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

House in Indiana

11 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Indiana

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Eagle Creek Park

Fort Harrison State Park

About this house rental

Built in 1897 as the Lewisville School House, now has been reformed into the Newhouse Family Inn. We have 2 bedrooms on the first floor and 1 bedroom on the second floor with a private bath. You will have full access to the dinning area and kitchen. We are less than 60 miles away from Indianapolis and its many venues such as, Lucas oil stadium, Indianapolis motor speedway, and Bankers life fieldhouse. Less than an hours drive to Indianapolis airport. We are on the Historic National Road (40) and in the middle of antique alley.
The Blue room has a king bed. The School room has a queen bed. Both on the first floor. The Rose room is on the second floor (no elevator) has a queen bed and private bathroom. We just added an additional room that has a double bed, queen size sleeper sofa and a day bed. We can accommodate up to 11 guests now!

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Great old home with a lot of room and an interesting history. Attention to detail in every room. Also a nice soda shop in town. Great malts.

10.0 / 10.0

We came into town for a funeral and they opened up their home early for us so that we could get ready. The home was fantastic and very clean. We will stay here again if eber in town again

10.0 / 10.0

Stayed here to be close to New Castle Motorsports track. It was less than 10 minutes away. Which was perfect. The hosts were perfect, the communication was perfect. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. We plan on staying again.

10.0 / 10.0

The house was wonderful. So many thoughtful touches, water in every bedroom, full coffee service, robes and slippers, more towels than we could have used. It was lovely with beautiful touches throughout the home. Lots of historical significance there and the story of the home was shared on a table by the front door. We will definitely stay there again if in the area to visit family!

10.0 / 10.0

This is an ideal location for a family reunion held at the Lewisville community park. It was close enough that when the power went out throughout the town, we were able to take our food to the shelter house and cook it there since they had a generator!!! Everyone had a great time at the Newhouse Inn!

10.0 / 10.0

We came to the area from Washington State for our aunt's 100th birthday in nearby Knightstown. This home was perfect. My 85 year old mother found the bed very comfortable, and the house was stocked with everything you would need. John was so responsive and pleasant. We would recommend this home to any family, and feel grateful there was such a nice place so close to the birthday party!

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay. The house was very comfortable and peaceful.

10.0 / 10.0

We were in the area for a wedding. This house is perfect for my immediate family, my mom and this time my sister. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Great place and very well stocked. Took an early morning walk and really injoyed the area! Very comfortable!

4.0 / 10.0

Pretty good stay, would give higher rating if there where no locked doors in the bedrooms leading to other parts of the house. Who is gonna feel safe leaving children in bedrooms like that? These same rooms are great for adults though.

10.0 / 10.0

The hosts thought of everything to make this place special … bottled water, hand towels and slippers, tea and oatmeal, festive decorations everywhere, spices and kitchen extras, and sweet little homey touches throughout. The host was exceptionally kind. We will definitely seek his properties out for future stays to visit family!

10.0 / 10.0

We were visiting my younger sister who just purchased a condo in New Castle so we wanted to stay nearby. My mom traveled with me and my two kids (5 and 13). The house was perfect as my mom had her own space and we could all spread out. Everything was well stocked and the kids loved the games. My mom enjoyed the bedroom with the attached bathroom. Definitely a perfect place for future visits and big enough to bring my husband and other sister along with too. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

My wife, teenage son, and I have visited many Vrbo properties, but this one stands out for its charm and the property manager's attention to detail. The photos of the interior don't do it justice; every room - including the kitchen - is filled with memorabilia that seems plucked from a movie set. (The difference is that these items are authentic rather than staged.) Additionally, the host's attention to detail is wonderful - there are instructions and courtesies everywhere, down to water bottles placed on both sides of every bed. We had a wonderful stay, and look forward to returning.

10.0 / 10.0

The Newhouse Family Inn was a perfect place for our family of 6 to gather. We especially enjoyed the well stocked kitchen - coffee and bottled water were appreciated! Books, games, DVDs, robes and slippers were a nice added touch! Quick communication with the owner made the process easy. Thanks for a great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

We stopped in for one night stay on our way to Ohio. Great place, plenty of rooms for our group and kitchen was nice and big. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Will likely stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

The history behind the house is very unique and interesting. Slippers, robes, and bottled water were a very nice touch. As well as the games and books. We were in town for the basketball tournaments going on at the New Castle high school. The house is just a short drive and fit our needs perfectly.

10.0 / 10.0

We looked for a place to collaborate and get work done. The Wifi was great; the place provides space and amenities. It was a great choice for us.

10.0 / 10.0

Everything was just fine

10.0 / 10.0

Wow

Wow

Loved this beautiful place , plenty of room for a large family. Books to read games to play nice big beautiful yard quiet area kitchen well stocked coffee , bottled water. And the history of the schoolhouse just amazing I would recommend this place and will love to stay again in the future

10.0 / 10.0

Family Visit

Family Visit

The property was nice and spacious. Check in and check out were easy and the host was great. Answered all questions. Coffee supplies and bottled water along with breakfast treats if so desired. The reasons I did not give the property a 5 for cleanliness is there was some leftover items in the fridge from previous guests. It needed to be wiped out as there were some crumbs and stuff. I also wiped down one of the sinks the mirrors as they had some leftover residue on them. Over all not bad but just needed some fine details cleaned up.

10.0 / 10.0

Home away from home.

Home away from home.

It was a very nice place to stay and the owners are wonderful!

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful VRBO

Wonderful VRBO

We loved staying at the old schoolhouse! The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked. It was very spacious, comfortable and clean. We will definitely return when we’re in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Location and Setup

Great Location and Setup

Our group liked the proximity to events in Richmond and Knightstown. We had plenty of room and privacy. Accommodations and overall experience exceeded our expectations.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfection!

Perfection!

Property was beautiful, clean and exceptionally comfortable. Property was stocked with everything we needed! My family and I plan on staying there every time we are in the area, no more hotels for us!

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful Small Town Spacious Getaway

Wonderful Small Town Spacious Getaway

A beautiful relaxing spacious antique home that feels just like home when you walk in. The owners were wonderful to communicate with and had everything ready for us. The kitchen was Stocked well with dishes and pans and the coffee bar was a special treat! We came for a funeral and having a home for everyone in the family to enjoy was comforting. Thank you for sharing this little gem!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely and historic place.

Lovely and historic place.

The schoolhouse was a nice surprise. Plenty of room, supplies, and it was very clean. Great sheets and towels. I recommend it.

10.0 / 10.0

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered

This place is exactly what we needed. It is JUST LIKE HOME. We could not have asked for the more perfect setting for our group.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing place with lots of history

Amazing place with lots of history

Very nice place. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Home away from home

Home away from home

This spacious house was perfect for our 7-day stay with kids and grandkids. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the innkeepers have provided a large array of books and DVDs. We enjoyed the lovely yard and patio, with fire pit and grill available. The host was always friendly, prompt and helpful in replying to various questions we had along the way.

10.0 / 10.0

A cute & cozy place to rest and relax

A cute & cozy place to rest and relax

Communication, friendliness, cleanliness, this owner knows their stuff. The duplex apartment was extremely inviting, and the hundreds of DVD’s had entertained everyone for the entire night. Came stocked with waters, and the owner checked with me several times to make sure everything was good. Highly recommend to anyone who might just be passing through, or if you’re just looking for a new place to crash. The only thing i was disappointed about was the fire pit... Or the lack of, the listing had stated there was a fire pit so i had my friends bring fire wood, we got there and there was no fire pit of any sort.

10.0 / 10.0

Girls Night

Girls Night

We had a great time staying at your lovely home. We have 4 generations of family members that get together every year for a fun night of games and togetherness with girls only. Your home worked out perfectly. The extra touches like bottled water and slippers were greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

10.0 / 10.0

Just like home

Just like home

Just like home. Loved the added touch of the slippers. We will look for this one again when in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Exactly what we were looking for

Exactly what we were looking for

This is exactly what we were looking for. Loved the "at home feeling". I will look for this one again for sure when in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly Spacious Charming

Friendly Spacious Charming

Plenty of room for many guests. Filled with very interesting decor. Well kept. Very friendly and responsive owner.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for a family!

Perfect for a family!

This home was a perfect fit for our needs. The house had lots of room to spread out and was extremely comfortable. The owners are super attentive and kind.

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing

Relaxing

Finding the house was very simple. John met us at the door and gave us a tour of the home. He provided some history behind the house which was really neat. The beds were very comfortable. Not one of our group of 10 had any complaints about not being able to sleep. The kitchen is very well equipped. There were breakfast supplies provided which was very much appreciated. John made certain we had everything we needed. We had plenty of everything and did not require extras. We have rented homes previously from VRBO and none have been as nice as this one. This is the first time we did not have to clean the house upon arrival. We would like to thank John and Charolette for their wonderful hospitality. We will definitely rent this home the next time we visit my husband's family.

10.0 / 10.0

It was very cozy. We liked the history of the house. We would recommend this place to our family and friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice place too stay in a small town.

Very nice place too stay in a small town.

Really enjoyed our stay. Owners were great. Definitely give 5 stars.

10.0 / 10.0

Even more lovely than the pictures

Even more lovely than the pictures

We had a wonderful stay in this historic school house. All details were thought about by the owners - robes, slippers, breakfast items to make our stay just perfect.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Enter As Strangers Leave As Friends?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.

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