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In the heart of historic charm, School House Retreat offers a unique stay just 4 miles from Purdue Campus. Unwind in the large outdoor space with a cozy firepit area or enjoy nature's serenity backed up to a wooded area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$412
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Industrial School House

Convient location just 4 miles from center of Purdue Campus, and right off a main road on the edge of town. If your looking for a unique historic property this is your home. Originally built in 1890 as a school house. Revamped into a cozy 1 bedroom + loft bedroom. Original bones with a touch of modern living. Large outdoor space with a firepit area. Property sits next door to a historic small cemetary. House is backed up to a wooded area with active train track. Patio has a table and chairs.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

Map
Lafayette, IN

What's nearby

  • Prophetstown State Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Samara House - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ross-Ade Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mackey Arena - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Purdue University - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 6 min drive
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Lafayette SR 25 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Lafayette the Pointe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Industrial School House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Industrial School House?

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Industrial School House on 28 Dec 2025 start from NZ$411.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Historic Industrial School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Industrial School House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Industrial School House located?

Situated in Lafayette, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Prophetstown State Park, Lafayette Farmer's Market and Wildcat Creek Winery. Wabash Heritage Trail is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Historic Industrial School House Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Little noisy for sleeping with road noises and trains but everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Wonderfully updated piece of history

Only stayed one night but would love to come back again and stay longer. Comfortable, open concept space, perfect amount of amenities for a short or longer stay. We really enjoyed the decor and history of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Coolest Farm House in Lafayette

very private, huge backyard with fire pit, cool train stop over the fence, slick renovation, super comfortable, nice beds, cozy, vaulted ceilings, well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy R.

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

Great novelty stay for a Purdue campus visit

We enjoyed our stay at the Historic Industrial School House. The renovation design and decor used to modernize this historic building was very clever. Our teenagers enjoyed the loft bedroom. The kitchen was well equipped to cook in, and we especially enjoyed the selection of K-cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie O.

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

Way better than expected!!

Stayed here with my boyfriend for a night. We were pleasantly surprised! Super cute ambiance within the house. Very very clean. TV, Air, water, all worked great. Definitely was skeptical since it is next to a cemetery but honestly didn’t feel like it at all once you were inside. Great stay and great communication from the host. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffany d.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Amazing vibe however….

The home has an amazing vibe, however do be aware of a few things….1, it is adjacent to a busy highway/ a cemetery and a train track2. The loft area is exceptionally warm…you will have to use the provided fan3. A lot of stink bugs were present in the house…they affect the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Schoolhouse

The Historic Schoolhouse worked perfectly for my brother and I to stay and visit my family. It was very cool from a historic standpoint. it was very clean and comfortable. It was cheaper than a hotel and more convenient! It is located close to the road and a train tracks, but the bricks were a good noise insulator. We were very happy with the stay and will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Stayed for basketball game

Clean place. Good communication. Very unique with lots of character. Agree with other reviews of the “Halloween factor” but other than that, good place to sleep after a Purdue game.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica R., West Harrison, IN

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

So cute

This schoolhouse is so cute and only a few miles from campus. It was well-equipped with bedding and soft towels. The kitchen was great, as was the outside fire pit. Plenty of parking. Now I-fi issues. The only issue we had was that there is a train track literally behind the house, so it was a little difficult to sleep with passing by. The owner was responsive. I would return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Blair S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Charming place but location was issue

The place had charm but it wasn’t enough to make up for the location. The fact the the train tracks are around 40 ft from the back door was challenging. The noise level and vibrations were quite unsettling and a train came by around 10 times in 24 hour period. The road noise is also very loud. Also it was a bit unsettling to be next to a cemetery and across the street from a corrections facility. I didn’t realize it wasn’t near a neighborhood at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

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

Fall football stay

My educated guess is that this converted one-room schoolhouse was actually also a small church as the property butts up to a cemetery. The "house" is pretty unique, and we definitely enjoyed our stay. There were several dead flies near all of the windows, and we did see a few spiders and other crawly creatures inside during our stay. But aside from that, the place was neat and clean. The bathroom and kitchen were basically spotless, and the bathroom had plenty of extra toilet paper and shampoo and conditioner. The house is decorated tastefully and the television worked great. The loft was cool! The only reason I didn't choose 5 stars all around is because of what I'd call the Halloween factor.... Not only is an active railroad track only 10 yards behind the house, the aforementioned cemetery is a bit spooky, and the front door has three windows built in it which give an unwelcomed view of the correctional facility almost directly across the street! EEK! It wouldn't take much for a criminally-minded person to break the window in the door nearest the deadbolt, reach through and unlock the door, and come on in. Believe me, I slept with one eye open! I want to come back again with my husband and some friends and embrace the scare. But, I was a bit surprised by the "bonus" Halloween atmosphere on this visit! We attended a Purdue football game on the visit, and that was a ton of fall fun!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024