See all properties
Entire home

3BR/2BA Charming Home on Kansas’ Second Oldest Homestead

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for 3BR/2BA Charming Home on Kansas’ Second Oldest Homestead

Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Aerial view
Smart TV, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lawrence, KS
  • Haskell Indian Nations University
    4 min drive
  • University of Kansas
    6 min drive
  • University of Kansas Natural History Museum
    9 min drive
  • Lawrence, KS (LWC-Lawrence Municipal)
    19 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Bathroom
Cozy on Campus! Keep it simple at this centrally-located place on the KU Campus.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (1)
The price is CA $547
per night
CA $778 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Cozy on Campus! Keep it simple at this centrally-located place on the KU Campus.

About the area

Lawrence

In Lawrence .At this Lawrence vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Haskell Indian Nations University and 6 miles (10 km) of University of Kansas. Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics are also within 6 miles (10 km).
View more Vacation homes in LawrenceOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Haskell Indian Nations University - 4 min drive
  • University of Kansas - 6 min drive
  • Lied Center of Kansas - 8 min drive
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 8 min drive
  • University of Kansas Natural History Museum - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 14 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

3BR/2BA Charming Home on Kansas’ Second Oldest Homestead

Come unwind in the second oldest homestead in KS, homesteaded in 1854. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the country, while still on the edge of bustling Lawrence. This home sits bordering the Wakarusa River and is walking distance to the Baker Wetlands. You’ll find the built in 1878 home fully furnished and newly renovated, perfect for larger groups all the way down to a solo traveler. Our homes main level features a bedroom with a full size bed, and a full bathroom with a walk in shower, as well as a washer and dryer for guest use. There are two additional bedrooms each with a king size bed, a full bathroom with a walk in shower as well as a soaking tub, and an office space on the upstairs level. The office also has a queen size air mattress that can be ready for guest use if requested. The front porch features two rocking chairs perfect to take in the tranquility of country living, as well as a table with two benches. The back patio features a table and four chairs along with string lighting for the perfect ambiance. We also have a wood fire pit available as well. If you’re more interested in exploring all Lawrence has to offer, there’s plenty to do nearby!

Just a couple minutes off K10 this 2 story home sits off a paved road in a quiet area, minutes from the bustle of Lawrence. There’s endless activities to do nearby!

Baker Wetlands - Walking Distance
Target/Walmart- 2 Miles
Scenic Wells Overlook- 2.2 Miles
Clinton Lake - 7.4 Miles
University of Kansas- 4.5 Miles
Allen Fieldhouse- 4.5 Miles
Downtown Lawrence/Mass St- 5 Miles
Rock Chalk Park- 9 Miles
Youth Sports Complex- 4.8 Miles
Baldwin City/Baker University- 12 miles
Kansas City MCI Airport- 56 Miles

Guests have access to the main and upstairs level of the home via an automated lock at the back of the home. Access to basement and upstairs back porch is locked for storage purposes.

Property manager

Danielle Flory

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1900 sq ft (176.5 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

3BR/2BA Charming Home on Kansas’ Second Oldest Homestead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Visit
We had a great time at the homestead! We loved that we were very close to downtown Lawrence, but could also experience some quiet downtime on the lovely front porch. The coffee set up was really cute and the home had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lawrence Country House
The beds were very comfortable, would have preferred a Barbeque grill instead of a smoker, managers responded very quickly with answers to our questions, high marks for the coffee/tea area off the kitchen, and a great place to be if you want to be in the country but close to town. We have stayed in a lot of VRBO houses and we give it an A++.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

K. Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing country home, just minutes from everything. Gotta see this rare find!!
The Meairs’ 2-story, newly renovated heritage home was perfect! Absolutely fabulous hosts with lightning response time to messages. The upstairs bathroom was HUGE and WAYYY better than any hotel accommodation! The large shower was a highlight and the soak tub was appreciated by our sore players. Coffee bar was amazing with a selection of several coffees to brew in the Ninja coffeemaker. There were lots of spices and a full kitchen wonderfully outfitted for cooking and enjoying our meals. We got permission to host the rest of our volleyball team a few hours during our long break and enjoyed both inside gaming on the huge smart TV and playing in the huge yard outside! We sat, talked, and enjoyed both the front porch and back patio areas. Air mattress was perfect in the upstairs office (which counted as one of the beds on the listing. Bunk beds would fit great in that room, actually.) Towels were plenty and plush and the mattresses and linens were all high quality. No one had any complaints! Attention was given to signage, labeling and just every small detail! Well water was nicely treated, and but Again there was no locks on the (only downstairs) bedroom. This home has no en-suite bathrooms. Downstairs bathroom (shower only) is in the enclosed back porch, but is nicely climate controlled. Considering all, including the easy 5-8 minute access to Walmart and many in-town amenities and restaurants, we will definitely wanna stay here again next year for our tournament.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great retreat
A family get together for a couple of days. The property is easy to find. It was interesting to find out about this historic property. The house was renovated and yet they kept the old farmhouse flavor! Enjoyed sitting on the wide front porch. Close to Lawrence so it was easy to find places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It!
It is clean, quiet, comfortable. The beds very comfortable. Black out curtains made for lovely late sleep in the mornings. Can’t praise this place enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
The place is great. Plenty of room, nice and quiet, and beautiful land. It was an excellent house for us to rent with our friends as we dropped our sons off at college. We will try and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
This property is beautiful and had everything we needed for our family. We especially loved the extra touches, such as the coffee bar set up. We loved sitting in the front porch in the morning. The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds. The location was perfect since it was within a few minutes of our college daughter’s apartment but away from the business of town.Thank you so much. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical home very convenient to the town of Lawrence.
Wonderful accommodations. House is 140+ years old and charming. Beautiful large front porch to sit and drink your coffee in the mornings. Walking distance to Baker Wetlands. House is within a minute’s drive to Lawrence so it is very convenient but feels like you are in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024