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Nestled at the entrance to Berea College’s campus Sturt Cottage has been a part of Berea College since at least 1930. It now serves as your overnight home-away-from-home as you rest and recharge for your Campus Visit. This historic, five-bedroom guest house makes you a next-door neighbor of the Admissions Office, the starting point of your official tour. 

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Built in 2025, Jack's House was named after Jack Goldstein - a visionary who never even stepped foot on campus. While Jack never took an official campus tour, he believed in our mission and wanted others to experience all Berea College has to offer. Jack's House now serves as a relaxing retreat for prospective students as they prepare for the first chapter of their Berea story.

Below are a list of frequently asked questions about staying with us:

If you’re interested in booking Sturt Cottage or Jack&#8217;s House, please let our team know when you book your <a href="https://admissions.berea.edu/portal/visitSlate_ind_campus_visit?tab=on-campus">campus visit.</a> Reservations are available from Sundays through Thursdays. Accommodations for Sturt Cottage may be available for two families that are already traveling together if both families know one another, and both agree to share the space.
Availability is limited and subject to change, so we encourage guests to book as soon as possible. Should your reservation for either needs to be changed or cancelled, the Office of Admissions will contact you to create arrangements for an alternative solution.

How can I book Sturt Cottage or Jack's House? 

To be eligible to stay in Sturt Cottage or Jack&#8217;s House, guests must meet the following criteria:
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<li>Guests must be visiting as part of an official Berea College Office of Admissions Campus Visit. We cannot provide Sturt Cottage or Jack&#8217;s House for guests who are booked for a visit through the Visitor’s Center or other offices on or off campus.</li>
<li>Guests may stay one full night in either Sturt Cottage or Jack&#8217;s House. This can be either the night before their visit or the night of their visit. We recommend staying the night before if doing a morning visit or the night of if doing an afternoon visit.</li>
<li>Guests must currently live at least two hours away from Berea, KY. Guests that live in Berea, Richmond, Lexington, or other towns/counties surrounding Berea are not eligible.</li>
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Who is eligible to stay in Sturt Cottage and Jack's House? 

We provide all guests with snacks, fresh bed linens, towels, and wash cloths as part of their stay with us. We suggest the following for you and your family to bring:
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<li>Personal toiletries (i.e., soaps, shampoos, etc.) to use during your stay.</li>
<li>Comfortable clothes and shoes for your Campus Visit. Plan to dress for the weather and check ahead before heading our way. Our walking tour is about 60-90 minutes, we encourage you to bring good walking shoes.</li>
<li>Any other personal devices or items you need to make your stay enjoyable. (i.e. phones, tablets, etc.)</li>
<li>If the guest has applied, any remaining application components they need to submit for their application for admission. Guests can bring this with them to their Campus Visit.</li>
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What should I bring?

When reserving Sturt Cottage or Jack&#8217;s House, guests will receive a separate e-mail with basic information about their accommodations and how to access the building. Guests do not receive a key and will utilize a code on the Front Door to unlock and access their corresponding building.
 
Guests may check-in after 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If a guest needs to check in earlier, they should notify our team to make arrangements for this, pending availability.

How do I check in?

Guests must check out of Sturt Cottage or Jack&#8217;s House by 10 a.m. eastern standard time or prior to their visit starting if it is a morning visit. When checking out, guests should complete the following steps before checking out:
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<li>Double check that all belongings have been packed and removed from the building. Don’t forget any leftovers in the Fridge or items in the nightstand/dressers!</li>
<li>For any beds slept in, guests should remove the fitted sheet, flat sheet, and the two matching pillowcases and place them in the hamper in that bedroom. Comforters and pillow shams can be left on the bed. Our Hospitality Associates will gather these to wash and clean for the next set of guests.Any towels, washcloths, or hand towels used should be placed in the shower or bathtub of that bathroom. Our Hospitality Associates will gather these to wash and clean for our next guests.</li>
<li>Once guests have emptied their belongings, they are welcome to come to the Office of Admissions next door and confirm they have checked out.</li>
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Overnight Lodging

Sturt Cottage

Jack's House