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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a bar stool, and a gray sofa with patterned cushions. - The Historic Rex House (Baton Rouge)
A kitchen with light gray cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a white countertop. - The Historic Rex House (Baton Rouge)
A living room with a grey sofa, a matching armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a potted plant on a side table. - The Historic Rex House (Baton Rouge)
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a brick foundation. - The Historic Rex House (Baton Rouge)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark wooden dining table, and four upholstered chairs. - The Historic Rex House (Baton Rouge)
Close to Raising Cane's River Center, The Historic Rex House provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

The Historic Rex House

  • The Rex House is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home that has been renovated while preserving its original charm and many historic design features. Each bedroom includes a queen bed and en-suite bathroom. The master suite offers a sectional that converts to a full-size bed, a seating/sleeping area, and a Juliet balcony. The home also features a contemporary chef’s kitchen, an open dining area that seats eight, and additional seating for three at the peninsula.
    Located just seven minutes from LSU and within walking distance of downtown Baton Rouge’s dining, entertainment, and nightlife, this restored home is ready to welcome new stories, memories, and laughter for you and your family.

    Built circa 1850 and recently updated in 2018, the Rex House is a contributing property in the Historic Beauregard Town District. Its designation was completed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Louisiana Department of Historic Preservation. Originally constructed as a four-room, one-story home without a kitchen or bathrooms, it was expanded around 1910 to add a kitchen with Victorian accents.

    Today, the three original downstairs rooms and wood floors have been preserved, along with the handcrafted staircase and two upstairs rooms, including the spacious master suite.

    EV charging is available outside the house.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, this vacation home is near a water park. Raising Cane's River Center and The Old Governor's Mansion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Capital One Tennis Center at City Park and Independence Park Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Motor boating, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Baton Rouge travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A white historic building with columns and a portico, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
    The Old Governor's Mansion
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern building with a glass facade and a covered entrance. There are two trees in front of the building, and a bench is visible to the right.
    Shaw Center for the Arts
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A large, illuminated castle-like building at night with multiple towers and arched windows.
    Old State Capitol
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A banner reading "RIVERCENTER" and "BATON ROUGE" hanging on a building.
    Raising Cane's River Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bally's Baton Rouge Casino
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • The Atrium
    7 min walk
  • Frostop
    4 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    7 min walk
  • Happy's Irish Pub
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Rex House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Rex House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Rex House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Rex House located?

Located in Historic Downtown Baton Rouge, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of The Old Governor's Mansion and Raising Cane's River Center. Louisiana State University is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Reviews

The Historic Rex House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location! Great home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such an amazing stay at this beautiful home for my daughter’s wedding. The location was so convenient to the wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

This house was perfect for our family and friends staying for usbc nationals in baton rouge. Great location to the convention center and we’ll set up for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are very spacious and all feature a SmartTv as an added bonus! The kitchen is amazing! Also, the location is very convenient to town and campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Bowling trip

Fabulous stay at a fabulous property. So much room and gorgeous kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this spacious home with a historic flavor! I enjoyed my coffee each morning on the peaceful porch swing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Historic Home

Great location, better home. Renovations were up to date but kept the historic character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very relaxing and lovely

Came for bowling tourney, great house located right near the raising cains center, museums, good food..... I love to come home at night and relax before i sleep and this place gave me a feeling like my own home. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Louisiana marathon weekend

This was the best possible lodging location for our Louisiana marathon weekend with 6 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Rex House is a great place to stay.

Rex House had everything we needed. Location is excellent. House was clean and comfortable. Six adults, three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Elyse was an excellent host. Will stay again on our next trip to Baton Rouge.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Game on!

Great location to LSU. The house and the host were both charming! Will book again for another game! Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Staycation

The Rex House was beautiful! Elyse was a gracious host and made our stay so wonderful. The house is the perfect gathering place for family and friends and made for a good hub/home base for all our activities. We will definitely be staying here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cozy elegance in downtown

Loved this location for family of 4 with adult children. Great kitchen easy access. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it

Beautiful home ! Second time staying here every room has its on bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving with family

We chose to gather in Baton Rouge this year for Thanksgiving and the Rex House was perfect. The area was accessible to all areas of the city. The house was beautiful and accommodating. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauregard Town

This is a great property to stay at for a group gathering. Big kitchen, dining and living room. It’s in a perfect location for walks, restaurants and sightseeing. It’s also close to the major highways and airport. Elyse is a wonderful host. We totally enjoyed our experience there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Wedding Weekend

We stayed at The Rex House for a wedding. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom so it was great for getting ready in private. The kitchen is a great gathering place and is fully equipped for all needs. Highly suggest this historic but perfectly renovated property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Exactly as shown in pictures. Clean. Roomy. So nice. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome House

Even thought I set the alarm off when I got there, our stay was great great. The house was beautiful and the history on the house was interesting reading. Elyse was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Property

The property is just as listed. This is a beautiful, historic home with all updated features. Perfect location for quick drive to convention center and downtown. Elyse was available and always quick to respond. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome

Beautiful property located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. We went for an lsu football game, the location was perfect. It is very close to restaurants and nightlife downtown. The host was very receptive to every need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Simply awesome!

Excellent location. Clean. Kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of linens. This house was beautifully restored. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Most attentive property owners

I can’t say enough about Elyse.she went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and any thing got addressed quickly! It was a beautiful home and we just loved our stay Great location to move our son to LSU!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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AMAZING!!

This property was perfect! Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The living area has a bathroom as welll. The home is beautiful and within walking distance of downtown attractions and wonderful eateries! I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

The house was the perfect size for me, my daughter, her husband and my five grandchildren. We were able to walk to restaurants and attractions which was very convenient. My daughter and I loved the house and especially the beautiful kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024