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Sunshine House

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Ellis

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About the neighborhood

Ellis

In Ellis .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Ellis Railroad Museum. Ellis Baptist Church and Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ellis Railroad Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ellis Baptist Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fort Hays State University - 16 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A&W All American Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Shady Lady Saloon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Country Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunshine House

This unique house began as a duplex in 1958 but midway through building became a single family home. Since 1958, the house has had two owners, both within the same Nicholson family. It has 4 bedrooms and two baths with large living space in the middle of the house. It is situated on a corner lot with a front driveway and a back driveway. The back entrance is handicap accessible and one bathroom is also handicap accessible. A nice brick patio in the backyard allows for grilling, dining alfresco and relaxing under large trees. The house has floor to ceiling windows in the east living room which allows the morning sun to make the room warm and cozy. This house is perfect for families, couples, family reunions, or girl-friend get-a-way weekends.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sunshine House Ellis
Sunshine House Private vacation home
Sunshine House Private vacation home Ellis

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunshine House to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.4 mi (21-min drive) away from the Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunshine House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Sunshine House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunshine House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sunshine House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sunshine House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sunshine House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sunshine House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sunshine House to downtown Ellis?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Ellis.

Reviews

Sunshine House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The home is a former duplex that is expansive for our family. Lots of room. Storm thru the night and our cars were safe in the two carports.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

HQ for a weekend event in the area

Exactly what we needed as a homebase for events in the area for our group of seniors. Several very comfortable areas encouraged our group activities and conversations. Kitchen had all we needed for food prep. Great local area for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Stayed one night to visit family in the area after our reunion. It is a fun place to stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great hosts!

Could not have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the perfect place to stay. It doesn't get any better than the Sunshine House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for what we needed

My son and I stayed one night while fishing area lakes. The car port was a great place to park the boat and re-charge the batteries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Homey place and very big for a large group! Was perfect having bedrooms on two sides of the house, too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming - like a scene out of the Brady Bunch

We SO enjoyed our time at Sunshine. There is plenty of space to spread out and hang with family. The beds are comfortable, and it was nice to have "wings" to the house with two bedrooms and one bath each. It worked great!Our host was very responsive and helpful. I appreciated having a few welcome snacks and some bottled water. The TV has Roku access but not cable. There are LOADS of DVDs available to have a movie night (and popcorn to make, too!).It was just what we needed to gather before and after a family wedding. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean and cool architecture and decor

We would definitely stay here again. Can’t say enough about how clean and inviting the host was. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time Capsule

Loved the classic 1950-1970 feel. The push button switches and in wall AM/FM radio was really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Awesome Stay

My family and I were so impressed with our stay here. Our hosts communicated very quickly. Very Spacious.. We would MOST DEFINITELY stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

This was a great place to stay for our family. It was wonderful having all the extra room. Home was clean, check in/out process smooth. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and comfortable

I'm traveling back to Ellis frequently for family affairs. This was the first time I stayed at the Sunshine House. Stayed there with my brother and sister-in-law. The house is layed with bedroom areas are on each end, so we had privacy and didn't disturb others. This house has a ton of character! There was a cozy living area we had late night conversations. We didn't use the kitchen but it looked adequate with plenty of supplies. If you visit during nice weather the patio area looks inviting. It is an older home but was very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

Stays like this are what I love about VRBO. Not only is the property an amazing time capsule but the host graciously considered even the small comforts. Plenty of room to spread out, comfortable beds, lots of thoughtful details. I can heartily recommend staying here and would do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Cozy

We had another lovely stay in Ellis! Robin’s home is always cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ellis Nov 24

Thank you, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

White Tail

House was clean however TP supply, dishwasher soap, and paper towels were not adequate. Had to purchase locally. Cooking skillets need updating. Better organization of kitchen supplies. Overall though a very nice place to relax after a long day in the field chasing whitetails
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great setup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

You could feel the family vibe as soon as you got there. You take you stuff to your bedroom, then everyone just meets in the family room and you just relaxed into conversation. Kids started playing on the floor, we popped in a movie and just enjoyed being together. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to have friends over

I made reservations for friends to stay with us to celebrate a milestone at Ellis Baptist. Would definitely stay and reserve this place again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Our family was in town for a family reunion and this was a great house. The house had plenty of space for our family. It was a short walk to the the main road in town and the grocery store. We would definitely rent again next time we are in Ellis. It would be nice to have filtered water in the house since the city water is hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family overnight

All 6 had a place to sleep and room to spread out. The snacks were a hit also!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Topeka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is exceptional , looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024