Peaceful, quiet retreat

This place is great! Nice, comfortable, and cozy. My wife loved the shower most of all! I'd recommend it to anyone who will be in this area! 20 minutes from Indianapolis and Anderson.

In a ten-thousand mile loop around the country, we stayed at 19 locations in the Airbnb universe. None of them failed us in our needs, expectations, or welcoming hospitality. Together they became an evolving mosaic of American lifestyle, enterprise, and humanity. They ranged structurally from free-standing former elderly parent houses, detached or duplex apartments, private bedroom-bathroom suites, lofts, and in one case, the absent host's entire home. There were working farms and ranches, gated compounds, suburban developments, magnificent historic renovations (including a 19th-century stagecoach inn with a four-poster bed), and a couple of majestic isolated properties situated in dramatic landscapes. Within the flush of such variety, our experience at Jason's modest duplex in the small-town heart of the Indiana heartland struck a chord that resounded like a solo refrain within some great choral arrangement, echoing both the themes and rhythms of the larger piece, while announcing its own clarion identity in contrapuntal harmony. Knightstown, Indiana is an iconic representation of a vast segment of the American past, one of the thousands of small communities that stuck and survived in the great expansions beyond the Thirteen Colonies. Its hold on our attention requires no more credibility than that of its high school gymnasium located three blocks down on the same street from Jason, which served as the setting for the classic movie "Hoosiers". (Jason gladly distributes complimentary VHS copies of the movie to his guests.) Perhaps more telling of the community's rich cultural traditions is the elegant former high school building itself, whose large sculpted globe and telescope sitting atop its two high, turreted towers look as if they could belong to classic European buildings in Pisa or Greenwich. Jason himself is an energetic, affable, and enterprising young man, who grew up in Knightstown and besides local basketball lore, is a walking encyclopedia of most major college and professional sports (especially baseball), past and present. He purchased his duplex across from his boyhood home, which by his own acknowledgement is a work in progress (there is a mini-fridge, perfect to put ice blocks in for car travel, and a microwave while he is renovating the kitchen). It had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay, complete with A/C and WiFi. There was something that filled the experience beyond the mere basics, something resurgent and connected, that no amenities alone can provide.

This was a clean, quiet and comfortable stay in a private half of a duplex. The host was very friendly and helpful. It was very restful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Recommended!

I stayed for a few weeks and it was pleasant. Nothing fancy but right in line with the price.

Really spacious home which is clean, quiet and very comfortable. We loved our stay in Knightstown and visiting the Hoosiers Gym. The drive into Indianapolis is quick and easy too so it makes a good base for a city break in a delightful neighbourhood. Jason was the perfect welcoming host with little touches that showed he cared - donuts in the kitchen, plenty of DVDs including Hoosiers and lots of towels. We'd definitely stay again!

This historic home is a lovely piece of Indiana History and it was fun to stay someplace historic. They are doing a great job restoring it. They have two very friendly cats! They were excellent hosts.

Beautiful house in quiet area but not too far drive from highway. Very nice place and family

The host Wade is one of the kindest host we have ever had. I Highly recommend his home and his hospitality to anyone wanting a nice getaway.

We moved south to TN 2 years ago and my parents followed suit 2 months ago. Some of my family along with all of my husbands family still live here in IN, but we were out of a place to stay after my parents moved. We decided to try our first air b&b and we are so glad we did! This place is a true gem! It's so spacious and feels just like a home away from home. There's a spacious closet and a comfy living room area to sit and watch tv by a nice little fireplace. There's also a cute little kitchen area complete with an awesome coffee bar! The character is what really won us over. They did such a great job of creating a little German cottage but also making it modern enough to not feel dark or stuffy. The little details were also amazing.They had adorable little custom window panels to cover all the small windows which allowed all the privacy you could want. There was plenty of shelving and storage for all of your items. The bed was super comfortable also! As if all of these factors weren't enough to make us want to return, the grounds are absolutely beautiful! There's a gorgeous garden area to walk through near the wedding chapel right next door. The location also feels so private but you're only a 60 second drive from town and the interstate to downtown Indianapolis. It's so apparent a lot of time and effort went into making this place feel special. We were so overwhelmed by all of the charm and can't wait to plan our next visit! You won't be disappointed!

I had a wonderful stay. Mackey is a generous, courtest, kind host. Loved the homemade breakfasts. The loft was clean and comfortable. Her pets are wonderful. Loved walking around the neighborhood and enjoyed the local resturants and shops. I felt like I was staying at my best friend's house.

Made me feel at home

What a charming place to stay! The neighborhood was great, with some very nice restaurants and walkable neighborhood (with brick streets!). The loft was perfect, decorated beautifully and kept cool (with AC) during an unseasonably hot 3 days. The bed was comfortable and it was nice having our own bathroom. Staying with Mackey and Ron felt like we were staying at a friend's house. We got up early each morning and she left us banana bread, bagels and cookies and had coffee ready at the touch of a button. On the morning we left, she made us pancakes and she and Ron spent time chatting with us! A real pleasant stay! If we are in the area again, we would definitely stay again. In fact, we may have to make a point of it to see what renovations they have completed on their beautiful Victorian house.

From the moment I arrived to the moment I left, this place was perfect. Host met me on the porch when I arrived and continued my great experience until the day I left. Their beautiful home was opened up to me and my son and there is nothing I could add or change. Could walk to downtown and some excellent restaurants. Neighborhood very quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend.

If anyone is looking for an authentic experience in the midwest with some of the loveliest friendliest intellectual people I have had the pleasure of meeting then please do treat yourself to a weekend here. I felt like I was staying at a long lost friend/ aunt and uncle's home! They are repairing the home from scratch and keeping the architectural integrity of the place intact. IF you want a hotel experience, then please go to a hotel, but if you want to actually learn and live with friendly genuine people who you can learn a lot from if you chose to engage, then please do check it out. : )

This place is perfect! Cute house, awesome huge yard, fenced in, great for little kids to run free in. Our hosts were wonderful and the little town just 2 min away is charming. Almost a Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls. Worth every penny.

This was a super nice place. The hosts were so accommodating. They let us flexible with the check out time which was so helpful. Beds were really comfortable. We would stay here again

Jeff & Dawn were great hosts, and our whole family loved the house! It was larger than expected, with a very open floor plan. They have a large, fenced-in yard that is great for kids! We loved the cozy living room, with wrap-around couch and huge TV. The dining room is also huge, with plenty of room for a large family. The house was very clean and well-kept. The shower is a little low for the tallest members of the family, but the water pressure was great and we never ran out of hot water (very important when a large family is sharing one restroom)! The location is very quiet and provides for a good night's sleep. Although it was very cold outside, the house was always nice and warm. We also appreciated security system, which was easy to arm and disarm. Overall, I'd say our stay was EXCELLENT! I would highly recommend this property and these hosts.

Jeff and Dawn's home in Pendleton is a perfect home-base for anyone exploring the Indy region! I'm writing this review on behalf of a group of friends who were reuniting to spend time around Muncie, Anderson, and Indianapolis. Pendleton is a lovely town, and Jeff and Dawn were fantastic hosts! Arrival was easy, as Dawn was in regular communication by text message. The house had all the amenities we needed, including a kitchen and washer/dryer. The backyard and front porch are terrific assets for enjoying coffee outdoors! I would recommend this house for any family or small group who wants to spend time together in the area. Hospitality, amenities, and neighborhood were all excellent.

Amazing place to stay, great access to interstate and surrounding area. Lots of bed space if you have a crew. and the layout you could easily cater a wedding for 350. We did!

Had a great stay in Pendleton. This house is very spacious and in a perfect location. They provided all the amenities you could need and were very responsive. Would definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed Jeff's place in Pendleton. What a nice community outside of Indy! The fenced in yard, fast wifi, Flatscreen TV and comfortable sleeping was just what I needed. I'll look him up when I'm back this way.

The house is cute and a good size for a family. The neighborhood was really nice, and Pendleton itself is a charming town. Jeff and Dawn were very accommodating. We had some issues with the rental car that made us later than expected and they were very flexible with the later check-in. They did everything possible to make our stay comfortable and easy.

Excellent experience! Home was neat, clean, and very comfortable. Everything that we were looking for!

Danielle and her husband were very accommodating and helpfull. They made my first Airbnb experience pleasant. House was neat a tidy. Beds were great.

I can't say enough about how great our experience was at this place!! Danielle was super accommodating to a lot of our last minute changes and requests. The house was very nice and clean, had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. The location was fantastic for us being close to the interstate as we flew in from Indy for Ironman Muncie 70.3. We would definitely stay here again!

They are fantastic!

If you enjoy nature, peaceful surroundings and fishing, this is a fantastic place to visit. Unplug and kick back!

This spot is pretty magical. It's in the center of quiet fields, next to a pond and alight with fireflies. The firepit was perfect and the outhouse very clean. Jessica communicated promptly and kindly. It's the perfect place for secluded car-camping. I would love to camp here again!

Truly a hidden gem!!!! The location is definitely very remote so make sure you are prepared. We were excited to truly camp with no water or electricity and this place did not disappoint. It is on a beautiful pond full of fish and has tons of room for tents and activities! The shack is a great cover space to set up food and for rain! There were sever storms while we stayed but the shack kept us dry. We will definitely be back!

This just recently opened up to the public and it is awesome. Only one family stays there at a time. You bring your own tent and there is no electricity, no water and an outhouse, but it is so much fun. The scenery is beautiful and you hear the lovely voices of nature all around. They have a stocked pond (catch and release only) where you catch one fish after another. There is a giant albino carp and albino catfish in the pond, along with bluegill and other catfish. The open view of the stars is breathtaking. There is an Amish community right down the road from there. If you like to tent camp, I totally recommend this wonderful, private, camping area. It is one of the enjoyable camping areas I have ever been to, and I've been to many across Indiana. I am a poet and this place is definitely poem-worthy. There was just so much to write about and I will definitely be crafting some words about my experience there in the near future. It is nature at its best!

This is a nice private site. Feeding the fish in the morning is really cool, and the stars were amazing at night.

Awesome place. Very cozy and quiet and clean. What a great find!

We stayed one night at Angela's upstairs suite and it was a great value. Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of space with nice amenities. Angela was a great host and I would recommend this place if you are ever in Anderson.

Angie's place is super clean and cozy and comfortable. Set up like you could move right in, great place to stay if you're in Anderson.

Lots of space to relax in. Peaceful, quiet, clean, and hosts greeted us at the door. Easy parking too!

We absolutely loved The Suites on 8th Street. It was so quaint, clean and fresh. The rooms invited you to cuddle up & relax. Angela is the ultimate host...friendly, helpful, and concerned with the comfort of each guest. We highly recommend Angela's Place

Staying at Angie & Angie's place was perfect. We weren't able to stay long since we had to catch an early flight, but it was a great place to relax, get some rest, and a shower before heading off on a 12 hour trip home. Thank you guys so much for being so attentive to your guests' needs, and keeping a friendly and affordable place for weary travelers to stay!

If you are in the area, consider this place a great place to rest your head.

This suite is in a great location near Anderson University and Scatterfield. The hosts are friendly, helpful and communicative. This is a great one bedroom apartment for a short term stay.

This adorably decorated family home is inches from the White River Trail and two minutes from Park Place Church of God and the Anderson University Campus. The convenient location was everything we needed for a quiet retreat in the midst of a hectic weekend. Cooper is a doll of a dog, and I personally enjoyed being greeted by him every time we came "home." Would happily stay here again.

Our week long stay at Pam & Loren's place was delightful. Their attention to the details that make for a great experience was impressive, the home has lots of features that kept us all entertained ... Cooper was an adorable and pleasant companion. Wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Pam and Loren were very nice and friendly. They kept to themselves, but checked in to be sure we were good. Cooper was friendly, adorable and well behaved. It was the perfect place for our family to stay for the long weekend ... it was just like being in our own home ... but more fun. The game room was great and well used! The neighborhood was quiet and safe.

Pam & Loren's home worked out great for our family of 6 adults to celebrate a graduation at AU. Their kitchen was well equipped for what we needed, the rec room was great fun for all and even Cooper made us feel at home immediately! Pam & Loren went out of their way to help us with a graduation celebration without being asked! They are great hosts. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Anderson area!

We were group of 4 colleagues, enjoyed every moment! Loren met us and showed the house. The rec room is amazing, great collection of really cool stuff. The interaction with Loren was perfect, he made us feel like we're in our own home ! ... and cooper.. this dog is one of the cutest creatures I've met :)

Roger and Pam's (and Scooter) home was ideal for our 3-day stay in Anderson! With four adults and six children, all of us were able to get to the nearby swim meet in under five minutes, have great fun during the down time by swimming (yes, really) in the pool - playing pool and ping pong while expanding everyone's music genres in the recreation room - and grabbing food from the nearby Fazoli's or mega pizza (seriously 2.5 ft by 2.5 ft) from Mancinos. Our hosts were extremely accommodating as we descended on their house with a small army of people. We are hoping to stay again 12 months from now for the 2015 swim meet and would highly recommend it to individuals and families alike if you want to feel as though you are at home while away from your own home!!!

This was our first experience with Airbnb and it was great! Pam and Loren were great hosts and very helpful! Would highly recommend!

Pam and Loren were great hosts! My husband's sister got married in Anderson and we all wanted to stay in a central, cozy location TOGETHER. Their home was perfect for all of us - very spacious and clean, and we loved the occasional visit from Cooper. And though 11 people were in the home, we never felt crowded - the house is very large and roomy. Pam and Loren were very thorough communicators and were sure to keep us updated as we inched closer to our stay and even went out of the way to clear and extra room for family members to stay in--a gesture that I personally appreciated, since I stayed in that room. We took advantage of their pool on multiple occasions and they were very nice to let us use their towels and pool toys. We joked that our belongings somewhat exploded all over their house (really, what can you expect with food, shoes, etc. for that many people), but Pam and Loren were gracious and let us have our weekend fun. I would definitely stay here again, they are very welcoming, easy-going hosts. Thanks Pam and Loren!

Tori was exceptional to communicate with. I had made this reservation for myself and friends who were flying in for a funeral. The arrangements were changed and I had to cancel. Tori did an excellent job at staying in touch and ensuring that I got a full refund. I never stayed at the house but I have full confidence that Tori is an excellent host and always makes her guests a priority.

This nicely updated home was exactly what I needed on such short notice! Tori was so accommodating on my last minute schedule. The house was cutely decorated and full of charm. I felt right at home in this clean, cozy, and convenient space. Thanks again for going out of your way to make my quick trip a wonderful experience! I highly recommend this space for you overnight/travel accommodations.

Very nice! Only concern was linens where not clean. Otherwise it was great!

The place was not as described. Old food in the fridge. The house smelt of urine. The house was under construction. The second bed is a old crappy pull out couch or an air mattress. Bugs crawling around. Terrible value. The place isn't worth it. I felt like I was ripped off.

We enjoyed our time at Tori's place. The location was good; close to AU. We appreciated having use of the kitchen and laundry room.

The place was cozy and convenient for our weekend in town visiting family. The house had everything we needed and felt private. Host was easy to work with. Comfortable bed and everything worked well!

What a charmer is right! This cute little place was so welcoming and accommodating. Tori was so easy to work with and made sure that we had everything we needed. Everything was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the Wi-Fi was handy. We look forward to returning to Anderson soon and hope to stay at your place each and every time due to the convenient proximity to campus.

Tori did an excellent job communicating and setting up our check-in. She was very accommodating in asking about things we might need (toaster, microwave, extra air mattress.). However, what she failed to mention was that the house was receiving some final renovation touches. The kitchen floor was getting new tile so there was drying grout. As such, a fan was left on to facilitate the drying but made the whole house smell like grout and dust. There was some construction materials left in the fridge so it didn't seem clean to use. No where to hang clothes because the closet was full of construction materials, also. There was also no TV in the house which came as a surprise. Perhaps that's an extra option for hosts to provide but we just assumed it would be standard. Neighborhood was quiet and Tori was very flexible in working with our check-in and out times. But the house shouldn't have been rented to us without those disclaimers and some discount adjustment. I'm sure it'll be perfectly ready in the near future but it just wasn't ready for us as her first guests.

This was a great place to stay and know I will be back. The house was comfortable and beautiful! Paul thought of everything in the house and we had everything we needed. The price was great and the location was fantastic. Paul greeted us and let us enjoy our visit. There was a tornado warning while we were there and Paul made sure to show us where the basement was in case of emergency. Thank you!

Great place! Why would you ever stay anywhere else in Anderson? We had a flawless six night stay. Great location, especially if you need to be by the University. Wonderful beds and living area. Great parking space, separate driveway. And... it was so quiet. That was the best. Thanks Paul for having such a nice place and being a awesome host.

Great apartment. Loads of amenities. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. Paul is a great host.

I had an excellent stay with Paul at his "White House!" He was very responsive in all communications and was punctual in greeting me upon my arrival. The space was more than I expected with a private entrance to a separate living area and kitchen in addition to the bed & bath. The space was very clean and well appointed. The snacks in the kitchen were a nice bonus :-) Staying with Paul was definitely a "5-star" experience and a great value!

Paul is extremely gracious and was able to accommodate my last-minute schedule changes. Thankfully, he is not only friendly, but a great communicator, so we were able to painlessly sort that out. When I met finally met up with him to collect the key, he gave me a tour of the home. It is immediately apparent that he has taken great time and care into not only updating the decor, but also to preserving elements of its original charm (love the built-ins!). The home is warm & inviting (and clean, Clean, CLEAN), and the decor is a perfect balance of the old & the new. You will sleep peacefully in the big, comfy bed. I guarantee it. My husband joined me here the day after I checked in and as a man who is not easily impressed, he was quite impressed. The location is ideal: it is on a quiet street right near Anderson University and down the block from Scatterfield Road, which is the main thoroughfare for shopping, stores & restaurants (most of chain variety). If you are in the Anderson area, skip the hotels and stay here. And as an added bonus, you can tell people you stayed at The White House :)

Paul is a fantastic host. I have stayed at the Whitehouse multiple times, and always look forward to my stay when I return to the area. Thank you Paul.

We had such a great experience! The house was clean and beautiful. Paul made our housing worry free. Our family loved staying here.

Very good. Paul is wonderful .

tge room and bathroom were exactly as described! The hosts were very kind and accommodating (they provided a pack and play for my daughter so I didn't have to travel with one). Next time I'm in Muncie I would definitely consider staying at their place again.