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

Lawrence, Kansas
$293 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 heated flooring, 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.

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  • School District Rates & Availibity
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1900 Sq Ft (177 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availibity

Review Review

  • Crystal

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    It was the cutest farmhouse! The host was extremely communicative and responsive. My friends and I had an amazing stay! Thanks so much!

  • Brock J.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Dec 14, 2024

    Summary: I wish we had more time to be at the house. It was fantastic!

  • Cathy B.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    We arrived on Tuesday night and stayed through Sunday late afternoon. We had Thanksgiving dinner at the property with 7 adults and everything we needed was available. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils pots, pans, dishes, silverware, etc. The stove, oven and microwave are all in great condition and made the meal prep a breeze. The dining room is a great size and has plenty of table space and chairs for up to 8 people. The beds are memory foam and comfortable. The house was extremely clean with plenty of towels etc. While we were there it snowed pretty heavily and the owners came by without disruption and put salt on the walking paths for safety which was nice. The grounds of the home are well maintained and very cool, its like staying on an old farm. Our flight back home on Sunday kept getting pushed back, I asked the home owner Dani if it would be okay to stay past the normal 10am check out and how much it would be to do that if possible and she was so nice. She said since there was nobody coming in that day we could stay as long as necessary at no charge. I really appreciated her hospitality, it made our departure so much better! We really enjoyed our stay and will come back.

  • Mike O.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    We loved this house. Perfectly clean, charming and comfortable. Hope to stay again.

  • Ashley G.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    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.

  • David K.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    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++.

  • K. Paul G.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    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.

  • Deb K.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    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

  • Susan G.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    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.

  • Mason S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    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.

  • Robyn B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    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!

  • Donna F.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    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.

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$293+
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