Near Independence Sq. 30 nt,min, with 30% discount is less than a week elsewhere

Independence, Missouri
$112 avg/night Minimum Stay 30 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 30 nights

Min Stay



LaLa was my mother. With love and devotion, I have furnished these triplex apartments with her things or items she gave me. There are a few of my father’s aviation things as well. He was a pilot for Braniff Int’l, Repubic Airways, Kitty Hawk & retired as a Cpt from Southwest. This apartment & triplex hold a lot of memories.

We welcome all. Our goal is to create a space that makes you feel comfortable and is a home away from home. 1000 sqft apartment withtraditional and Christian theme decor with just a bit of Asian influence. Feels cozy and warm. Perfect as a corporate, short term rental or for visitors touring and needing a base in the Independence/Kansas City area. Arrowhead and Kaufman are nearby. Downtown and KCI are an easy commute.

30 day minimum. Keyless entry. You will receive your code after your booking is confirmed.

Keurig provided along with K-Cup coffee and tea to get you started. If you prefer several cups of coffee each morning, there is also a Cuisinart Grinder/Brew Coffee Maker with thermal carafe in pantry. Disposable to-go cups are provided for that last morning so you can have your coffee to go and not have to take/liberate a ceramic cup.

Kitchen will exceed most expectations. Appliances are all Whirlpool Stainless Steel. Dishwasher has stainless interior with noise level under 50db. Freezer/refrigerator is counter depth with automatic ice maker and exterior door service center, providing filtered water/ice. Additionally, Brita Stream water pitcher provided in the fridge. Please do not reset the Brita electronic filter counter; just use and refill from tap. Microwave and range oven have convection capabilities and more features than can be listed. Easy clean glass cooktop. Do not use self-clean oven feature. Manufacturer recommends using that feature sparingly. Counter tops are granite, travertine backsplash, composite granite sink with stainless Moen touchless faucet. Counter top Cuisinart Toaster Oven. Rice Cooker/Turbo Pressure Cooker along with additional kitchen appliances. Eat in kitchen in addition to formal dining area. Dining area with china cabinet, table cloth or place mats, cloth napkins for special eat in meals.

Living area adjacent and open to dining area. Solid wood frame sofa and love seat with leather cushions. Wall mounted Sony television with Xfinity 140+ Channels. Wall mounted tapestry that I got on one of my Around the World Trips. Fireplace and attic circulation fan are inop.

Bedrooms are furnished traditionally with Ralph Lauren bedding. Master bedroom has designer Bob Timberlake queen bed and night tables that belonged to my mother. Master bedroom also has ceiling fan. Each room has it’s own coordinating towels. Hampers are in each closet. Next to each bed is a power strip/surge protector with USB for additional outlets and charging. Shared washer/dryer located one flight of steps to ground level of building.

One and a half bath consisting of one tub/shower, two toilets, two separate vanities. One blow dryer provided along with Neutrogena Body Wash and Sulfate Free Shampoo/Conditioner for your use while you are our guest, please do not pack out. For monthly guests the toiletries/paper goods/consumables are only provided initially.

Shaded gazebo and bistro table along with Char-Broil 2 burner propane BBQ grill in back yard. After using grill please ensure propane is off, use wire brush to clean grill and once cooled replace cover. Garden has 8ft retaining wall with no guard rail. The garden is not a play area and children must be supervised at all times. Fortunately, McCoy park is just down the street. No cigarette smoking on property, I do not wish to pick up any butts. We are 420 friendly, just not indoors.

One designated covered parking spot under carport on South (left side). Carport is accessed via alley off Farmer St. Space is limited so trucks, large SUVs and other large vehicles will have to park on street. Tennis court, just walk North on sidewalk and past 3 homes. Beyond that there is McCoy Park with a fun summer water feature for the young at heart and horse shoe pits. Independence Square is walking distance, but more than likely you will drive and there is free and abundant close in parking for the many restaurants, shops and movie theatre. Look up ‘Truman Heritage District’ for all the things to do in our neighborhood.

The McClains are a local family that have invested over $25 million in Independence and on the Square. They have made our little corner of the world a delightful place to have for shopping and a treat at Clinton’s Soda Fountain, coffee at Mainstreet Coffee House, along with pizza from Square Pizza, fine Italian at Cafe Verona, Continental at Ophelia’s, Mexican at El Pico, traditional American at Courthouse Exchange and simply great gourmet dogs at UpDog. One of the largest undertakings of the McClains was to bring back Polly’s Pop, a favorite locally made vintage soda with real cane sugar. There are 9 flavors made and bottled right here on the Independence Square. My father, the Captain, would’ve been in his eighties, was born and raised in Independence. He has delicious memories of swigging a Polly’s Pop. The McClains also brought back the bowling alley, Diamond Bowl, it is a bright place where you may have a beer and enjoy more than just bowling. Movies on the big screen at the Phoenix Theatre. In the summer, there is a beer garden at Courthouse Exchange with live music on the weekends. Google to find a schedule for square events, to include music, art, dog days, festivals, farmer’s market, etc.

In Independence history abounds everywhere and especially here at the center of Independence. Jackson County Jail and Marshal’s House (1859); Harry and Bess Truman’s home; Truman Presidential Library; National Frontier Trails Museum devoted to the 3 great western routes: the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. Independence was the “jumping off” point for all 3 trails. There is so much more for anyone interested in the Mormon and Latter Day Saints history. My family has roots as local Latter Day Saints, we’re a part of one of the groups that never went to Salt Lake.

Outside photos are from Spring/Summer. Winter here can be a little grey. If you book before the spring, things here are just not near as bright.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: We Do Not Want To Pick Up Butts, 420 Outside Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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  • rcha

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Clean, well located, quiet apartment. I deal for two couples

  • Patrick W.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2022

    Stayed Aug 2, 2022

    St. Lala's is a garden paradise right in the heart of Independence and the Truman Historic District. I was treated to delicious muffins upon arrival here and welcomed to a cute and beautifully furnished two-bedroom apartment with all the charm one could hope for on a visit or, in my case, an extended stay in Independence. The fridge even came with samplings of a local brewery, a bottle of a creamy milk from a local dairy, and flavors of Polly's Pop, a local soda favorite. On the property you are surrounded by a beautiful garden of herbs and plants that you can relax in with a book and/or a beer. Whether you want to walk to the square to shop and dine, stroll around the neighborhood of historic houses like President Truman, or drive anywhere in Independence and Kansas City, this place is at the heart of it all and is a homely place to come back to at the end of a fun-filled day. What a blessing it was to find this lovely place to stay. I would highly recommend St. Lala's to family and friends looking for the best place to stay in Independence.

  • Sara F.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2020

    Stayed Feb 14, 2020

    I had a reservation issue with a local hotel, and Saint LaLa was able to accommodate us on short notice. The unit was clean and spacious, and communication with Jacquie was great! The check in process was a breeze - the unit uses keyless entry and the code was sent to us ahead of our stay. We didn't spend a lot of time in the unit, but we were able to relax when we were there. PS: The homemade brownies were delicious (although I only had time to eat one of them), it was a nice added touch! We would stay here again!

  • Dan H.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2019

    Stayed Oct 25, 2019

    Uniquely decorated apartment with lovely antiques. Property is exactly as advertised. Appreciated the Keurig stocked & fresh brownies on arrival. Seamless communication. Thanks!

  • Deb S.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2019

    Stayed Oct 11, 2019

    Jacquie was a great host and went above and beyond to make sure that we knew we could get our college team football game on TV on Sat so we could watch it. Her property was perfectly located for our weekend away and a nice retreat for the 2 couples. Was exactly as described. Will definitely try to stay here again next year when we come down for a Chiefs game.

  • Andrea J.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2019

    Stayed Jul 5, 2019

    Very clean and nice place.

  • Charley R.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2019

    Stayed Aug 16, 2019

    Our property contact, Jacquie, was absolutely wonderful. She was very thoughtful in giving us everything we needed to know about the location, parking, even calling to let us know of a storm that was moving in. She even printed menus of nearby restaurants. The place was extremely clean and stocked with all the essentials, it was like being at a hotel but with better products! She even baked us brownies for our arrival! Not only did she meet our expectations but exceeded them. Next time I am in Kansas City, I will be booking at Saint LaLa.

  • Camryn L.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2019

    Stayed Aug 8, 2019

    We spend three nights at Saint LaLa, and it was perfect for us. The house looks exactly like the pictures and the neighborhood is lovely. We enjoyed using the grill and gazebo in the backyard. The kitchen is beautiful and includes plenty of cooking essentials (plates, pots and pans, seasonings, etc.), so we were able to cook for ourselves during our stay. I loved this house and hope to stay there again soon!

  • Submitted Aug 3, 2019

    Stayed Jul 25, 2019

    My husband and our two sons stayed here recently while we were there to watch a Royals’s game. The location was perfect! Jacquie has truly thought of everything. The apartment was very clean and very thoughtfully furnished. We were greeted with fresh baked brownies! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals for the weekend. It appears everything has recently been updated and is very nice. Thank you for a great stay.

  • Sean B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Our stay was great. Jacquie truly had everything you could need in the house and ready for you. It truly had the comforts of home far more than any other property we have stayed at before. There is also a huge park just a few blocks away with a splash pad and three play grounds. Great for our son. Will certainly recommend for anyone needing to stay in the Independence area. Thank you!

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