The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

Ainsworth, Nebraska
$154 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Not just a vacation rental.....but a retro experience!

Tune up your spirits *Re-fuel & Rest * *Step Back in Time!


We purchased this old gas station building in 2016 and spent 3 years restoring it. We opened for business in the spring/summer of 2019.
We’ve kept as much of the original building’s elements as possible while restoring it with a mid-century vibe and local history. There are many vintage items to help you immerse yourself in the '50s. The bay area has been converted into living/sleeping space including TV & seating area as well as queen-sized bed & dresser. The futon folds down to sleep one person. The back room has 2 twin beds and dresser as well. It leads to a fenced backyard with shaded patio and gas grill. The kitchenette features refrigerator, stove top, oven & microwave. Cupboards are stocked with dishware/utensils/cookware. The dining area has a formica table and seats 3 or 4. The bathroom has a tub/shower unit with toiletries. (Not ADA compliant). The utility room offers a washer and dryer. Plenty of parking available to side and front of building.

Service dogs are welcome.

Much nearby outdoor adventures:
Cowboy Trail: Close to the Cowboy Trail for biking trips.
Long Pine State Park: Picnic, hike and tube the creek.
Scenic Niobrara River: Canoe, kayak or float the river.
Smith Falls State Park:. Picnic, hike to the falls, wade in the river.
Keller State Park:. Picnic, hike and fish the ponds.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit 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 Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators 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 : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 18, 2021

    Stayed Jun 15, 2021

    Needed something to cover garage door windows.

  • Cheryl R.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    So clean, very easy to communicate with, had everything and more than we could have asked for. Great location, so well done! Congrats on a beautiful home and thanks for sharing with the World! The beds were so comfy, the heating and cooling units worked great, easy to park, would definately stay again, so glad we finally made it!

  • Ross J.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2026

    Stayed Apr 19, 2026

    We loved the place! Marsha was a great host and communication was excellent. The town was quaint and charming lots of places to eat and grocery stores near by. We really enjoyed the Western store in town that Marsha recommended. Would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend Marsha’s place!

  • Diane J.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    The Philiing Station is very interesting, comfortable, and clean. The decor is beautiful. The owners are available and helpful. We appreciated the treats. We would find unique things to look at each day. I enjoyed sitting at the 50's kitchen table with with coffee each day, taking in the surroudings.

  • Rose W.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Perfect walking distance for everything. So retro and clean. The semis going down the highway were loud which sucks if your a light sleeper; bring earplugs. Very informative and relaxing!

  • Russell E.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Great Nostalgic Vacation Home in the center of town, close to what Ainsworth has to offer. Centrally located between Long Pine and Valentine, good for visiting both areas.

  • Barbara K.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Wonderful accommodations and hosts.

  • Amanda A.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    We had such a wonderful stay at the Philing Station! Phil and Marsha have done such an incredible job restoring this building and creating a truly one of a kind experience. It truly made our first Nebraska trip so special. Thank you both so much!!!

  • Dawn S.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Exactly as advertised and then some. The stay was perfect and the property divine. We were comfortable and had everything we needed.

  • Colleen D.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    After a week in Montana, this was a perfect place to relax. Loved the history of the Philing Station! Would love to return!

  • Kierstin R.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    This property is the cutest place you will ever stay! It looks exactly like the pictures but better! The owners were so kind and are very well known around town. There were so many things to look at within the place and so many great details. I was only there a short time but it was comfortable and enjoyable.

  • Lori L.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    This property was amazing, so much time was put into the renovation of it taking it back to the 1950-1960 down to many of the dishes in the cupboard! True experience of what Nebraska was and is all about. The Good Life

  • Marissa P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    The house was a great stay! It was welcoming and, it had a very cool history. I would recommend!

  • Krystal B.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    5 star experience all around.

  • Bobby M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    The property tells a story. It brings back a lot of memories! Can imagine they loved shopping for retro items! We enjoyed our stay!

  • Brandy F.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Loved our time at the Philling Station! It was the perfect spot to stay while in town for a wedding and everything was extremely clean and well cared for!

  • Maureen S.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay!

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Stayed for a girls weekend to view the meteor shower. This place has been lovingly restored and is seriously fun. We were in awe of the place and its design and decor. The hosts thought of every detail. Thank you!!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Wonderful place to stay!

  • Carlton C.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Couldn't have asked for a better experience from booking to checkout. The entire process was very smooth!

  • David R.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    Beautiful look into the past, with the modern comforts of today

  • Caitlin K.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    The Philing Station was absolutely incredible! There were all the comforts of home mixed with retro vibes. We loved reading the little notes sharing their progress in restoring the building as well as taking in all the memorabilia that is beautifully displayed throughout. Conveniently located, easy to check in and out, plenty of space- the Philing Station is a gem! We can't wait to go back!

  • Tricia C.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Like staying in a museum.

  • Tricia C.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    We enjoyed all automotive memorabilia, appreciate all the hard work to restore this historic place. Bed was comfortable, the place was clean, loved the bbq grill and patio.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$154+
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