Sunflower/Mushroom Farmhouse just 6 minutes from Lawrence Wakarusa Valley Farm

Lawrence, Kansas
$182 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Come stay amongst the blooming sunflowers and nibble on exotic mushrooms and vegetables on this working family-run mushroom and vegetable farm. Each year we grow three acres of sunflowers on our 30 acres farm that bloom from mid-July to mid-October. Enjoy the serene and peaceful park-like setting.

The farm is located on the Washington Creek and is frequented by songbirds, falcons and eagles. Deer are a common site as well as turkeys. You are encouraged to eat from the garden and samplethe mushrooms. Peruse the flower gardens and enjoy being one with nature.

The single-level farmhouse features lots of windows and is bathed in the shade by large trees that I planted myself 35 years ago. The house has hardwood floors and a new kitchen and is freshly painted. New to the rental market.

Recreational opportunities include being located 3 miles south of Clinton Dam and 10 minutes from Lone Star Lake which features some of the best swimming, paddleboard and kayaking in Kansas.

6 minutes to Lawrence
3 minutes to Clinton Lake
10 minutes to Lone Star Lake
15 minutes to KU campus
20 minutes to downtown Lawrence

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Brian

    Submitted May 15, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    Beautiful location just outside of Lawrence. Nice deck looking out over the gardens. Excellent for birding!

  • melissa

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    About 25 minutes from town Lovely and quiet little get away

  • Brian

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    This is a quiet little house with a beautiful garden just outside of Lawrence. Great patio for birdwatching.

  • Danielle

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    The sunflower mushroom house is very cozy and quaint in a pretty country setting. The drive from town is more like 20min with the stoplights and roads to get there but it was just fine for us coming for KU graduation. The parking is interesting it would be nice for the driveway to extend to the actual rental home and not stop in front of the run down home in front of the rental. Overall we would recommend the home for your trip to Lawrence

  • Sarah T.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 4, 2026

    The grounds were gorgeous indeed! Home was very clean, but also outdated and missing amenities such as cable, Kleenex, etc. The master bedroom lets lots of light in at night, due to a skylight above the bed and no curtains. There are branches that scraped against the window all night long, which is not pleasant for light sleepers. With just some tweaks this place could be truly lovely as it has pretty flowers and gardens, is great for bird watching, and is very peaceful.

  • Kathryn K.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 13, 2026

    Cute spot in the country...

  • Michele P.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Absolutely loved it here, it was so hard to leave! Felt like I was on a retreat. Absolutely beautiful place. The feel of being far away, but yet, you’re actually very close to the main shopping area & KU campus.

  • susan c.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    A great, comfy, clean space in a quaint setting. A little further from KU than expected, especially with traffic. A great place to stay if you don’t mind a 20 minute drive from KU campus.

  • MB W.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    It was great! Clean and humble. The house was just right for the stay but a bit outside of Lawrence making three different directions on the phone gave for the return after dark. There was not paper towels but had some so didn’t need to make a trip. That’s about all that can be said negative but it worked out right for what was needed. Thank you!

  • Briann A.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 15, 2026

    Our family had a lovely, though quick, stay at Wakarusa Farm. The house was equipped with everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and the entire place was clean and cozy. Our host also made sure the house was warm for us upon arrival, which was much appreciated. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to enjoy the outdoor space due to the freezing cold and brutal winds, but we’d love to come back when the weather is nicer and fully enjoy everything the property has to offer.

  • T D.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Mar 7, 2026

    The house was a great place for us to spend a night while visiting our son in college. It was very quiet and peaceful and had everything we needed for our stay!

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 28, 2026

    It was a great stay. Perfect for our dinner with the ladies. Will book again!

  • Kelly D.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Just perfect for a quiet getaway with a friend. Simple but warm and cozy.

  • Frances M.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    I wanted a peaceful, quiet weekend, and the farmhouse was that. The location was restful. The interior was tired and shabby. The furniture was garage sale standard, the appliances were old and inexpensive, the kitchen was ill-equipped, so I didn't want to cook. The outside surroundings were cluttered and unkempt. The windows needed a good cleaning, the leaves needed to be cleaned up, and the blowing plastic film around the buildings was unsightly.

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The location was peaceful and the house was charming. There was plenty of space, all the amenities we needed, and good water pressure. I really loved the nature photography throughout the house. We would be happy to stay here again.

  • Shannon Z.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Our host was very friendly and proud of his property. Our stay was cozy. It was a very cute place.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    Great communication and flexible boost. Would stay again

  • Abigail B.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    This was the perfect place for us. Nice and quiet with lots of indoor and outdoor space.

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Worked out great, clean and comfortable.

  • cheri p.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Quiet retreat in the country but near to Lawrence and activities. Enjoyed our stay and would book again 8n the future if we’re that way.

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Fantastic experience!

  • Jesse C.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Off the beaten path, quite, peaceful and CLEAN. The amenities were more than perfect for my wife and I, and would be great for a party of 4-6. Three beds and what looked like a fold out couch but, don't quote me on the fold out part, I'm not 100% sure. Do however quote me that the master bedroom was more than welcoming, bed was soft and comfortable and this is the kind of place where you can really find peace and tranquility. Definitely space to reconnect with your favorite person, my wife and I are looking forward to another stay. The hospitality was warm and unobtrusive, we can most definitely recommend a stay here. Bring you favorite coffee ingredients, there is a Keurig there with a basic selection, full, spotless kitchen, a modern, clean refrigerator, electric range, no outdoor grill. Just one note, the master toilet is a powerhouse so don't be startled!

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Lots of butterfly's and birds. Very peaceful location.

  • B C.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Nice quiet spot near Lawrence with a beautiful garden.

  • tiona m.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    loved it

  • Amy C.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    This was a great place to stay. It was very remote but easy to get to. We loved it. The peacefulness in the morning was so nice. There is also a very sweet little kitty that came to tell us hello. Would definitely stay again!!!

  • Twila Faye S.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Came in August. The house was clean and inviting with open feel to nature. Beautiful surroundings of trees and gardens. Tree-shaded deck was nice! A very pleasant stay!

  • Jackson F.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Wonderful weekend getaway

  • Shane M.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Fabulous little get away. Would stay there again!

  • Brian W.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Very quiet and close to the University. My daughter had a college visit as well as a dance competition at the university. The distance from the campus to the farmhouse was perfect for us. I feel we would stay there again if it was available.

  • Samuel N.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Very convenient for saltwell farm kitchen. Nice private stay

  • Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    The Sunflower/Mushroom Farmhouse is a very cute and cozy place for a peaceful getaway. The host, Mark was very accommodating and hospitable. We went morel mushroom hunting and Mark met us at the home to guide us in the right direction on our hunt. He was very kind and helpful. The house is so cute and the farm is very picturesque. I love that they offer their garden crops to guests. We came early and there weren't any full grown crops yet, but we definitely want to come back to enjoy the space and farm in the summer months! 10/10!

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    This was absolutely the nicest vacation rental that we have ever stayed in. Great kitchen, comfortable beds, nice living room, and beautiful setting. Next time in Lawrence we will definitely stay here again.

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