An open house was held Saturday for The Lexington House on 66 in Lexington, Illinois, that seeks to draw Route 66 travelers as overnight guests.
The Bloomington Pantagraph newspaper had more details about the Airbnb site:
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom, two-story home features 1960s-themed décor and furnishings, complete with a stocked kitchen, laundry and cruiser bicycles.
Visitors are greeted by a covered, enclosed porch, and they can enjoy an outdoor fire pit and back patio with an umbrella. The living room sports a red leather couch, a flat-screen TV retrofitted into vintage housing, and a Victrola record player. The second-floor bedroom also comes with a reading nook, or yoga space.
The Airbnb listing states:
A touch of yesterday to experience today. This 3 bedroom, far-out home will take you back to the 1960s with its shag carpets, Love beads and its flower power vibe.
This Groovy house with its park-like backyard is just feet from historic route 66 in Lexington Ill.
Take the bikes at the house for a ride down the Oldest portion of Route 66 or just relax and enjoy the restaurants, bars and shopping in downtown Lexington.
This nostalgic home that sleeps 8 will transport you back in time.
It’s being listed for $123 a night.
According to the Pantagraph, the property is owned by Linda Abeldt and Rex Osborn. Renters can see the historic “Lexington” neon sign along Route 66 out of the kitchen window.
(Interior image of the Lexington House on 66 via its Airbnb listing)
Very nice!