Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat

Manhattan, Kansas
$599 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 13

Max Sleeps

Built in 1916 as the rural Keats High School, and renovated in 2009, this gorgeous and unique property is just 10 min from all Manhattan has to offer...KSU athletic events, AggieVille and Downtown. From the slate chalkboard turned kitchen backsplash to the locker style closet, the vintage light fixtures to the trophy case and water fountains, you will enjoy the modern amenities throughout all the while surrounded by the historic features of this one-of-a-kind SchoolHouse turned estate! With5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and multiple living spaces, this property will host your family or group in spacious comfort.

A professionally decorated space, this home includes a large, well equipped gourmet kitchen and sleeping capacity for 13. Immaculately maintained and ready for your retreat, girlfriend weekend, family reunion or game weekend getaway! The covered carport doubles as an outdoor entertaining space with a large fire table and plenty of seating for fantastic outdoor evenings!

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 5558 Sq Ft (516 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Concierge Services Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 13

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Brian E.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Everything was perfect!

  • Marisa M.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    My family stayed over the Christmas holiday. This property was big enough to accommodate our large group but yet give us space to spread out. It is a unique experience staying in the schoolhouse. I wasn't quite sure what to expect at first but was very happy with everything . The host and check in were great!

  • Beth T.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    We had a party of 10 who come to Manhattan each year for a K-State football game. The schoolhouse was perfect for the size of our group. The kitchen and living areas are sizable and open and very comfortable for several people. The kitchen is well stocked with coffee makers, dishware, pots & pans, glassware, etc. We cooked breakfast there each morning and the space allowed the cooks to easily make preparations. All rooms were very clean; beds were comfortable. Jan was easy to work with and very responsive. Do note that there are alot of stairs - inside and out - so if you have mobility issues it could be a problem.

  • Luke T.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We have stayed at the School House 3 times, and we will definitely be back again. Great place for large groups, close to Manhattan, and still has a secluded feel.

  • Nicole H.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    Love the size and the open living room and kitchen, super clean and friendly! We enjoyed Keats Park, the fire pit, and grill.

  • Terri c.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2023

    Stayed Oct 27, 2023

    We just finished a family get together for the weekend of Homecoming at K-State. The place is wonderfully designed. Kitchen was beautiful and was well equipped. It was amazing how big the space is, but felt so homey! Very very clean!! Everyone was wonderful to work with. We'll definitely be coming back again.

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2023

    Stayed Jun 17, 2023

    This property was exactly what we’re were looking for to host my moms 80th birthday. The room offered and the spaces inside were perfect for our event. Spacious living areas and bedrooms were perfect. We loved the historical architecture that was maintained and gave the house character and grandeur. Our host and property manager were wonderful to work with. However, the outside was atrocious. Knee high grass, unkept flower beds and the trash was not removed prior to our arrival made it less than favorable. Upon arrival I actually drove past the property not recognizing it due to the lack of care for the lawn and beds which were over grown. We had 70-90 year old guests and young children that had to trample through the grass making it hazardous and our plans for outside games impossible. We were very disappointed by this and I feel deceived by the property owner. As a side note, this house is not in any way ADA compliant as there are many stairs to get in and out of the house. This was not a consideration when we rented but just wanted to mention it. This being my first time rental experience I am questioning doing it again. I can say that after complaining to the host they came to mow and remove the trash the day before we left but that was too little to late. I wish the owner luck in this endeavor to have a successful business as this really is a wonderful property, but they should not deceive their customers.

  • Ronshen B.

    Submitted May 23, 2023

    Stayed May 17, 2023

    Everything was great, just need a dumpster for the trash and a broom.

  • DIANNE D.

    Submitted May 19, 2023

    Stayed May 11, 2023

    We had a great stay! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!

  • jennifer S.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2023

    Stayed Mar 23, 2023

    The BEST VRBO we have ever had! We have been renting VRBO's for 20 years. This place was spotless, the host was wonderful. The experience was beyond our expectations. What a unique experience to be in this location. I will definitely return as soon as I have an occasion to rent in the area.

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$599+
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