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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jefferson City, MO
  • Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lincoln University of Missouri
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Missouri State Capitol
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jefferson City

Heart of Jefferson City.With a stay at this Jefferson City vacation home, you'll be steps from Missouri State Penitentiary Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Cole County Historical Society. Lincoln University of Missouri and The Missouri Governor´s Mansion are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Missouri State Penitentiary Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Missouri Governor´s Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lincoln University of Missouri - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Supreme Court of Missouri - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Missouri State Capitol - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jefferson City Station - 13 min walk
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prison Brews - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arris' Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yanis Coffee Zone - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪High Street Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Madison's Cafe - ‬10 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.

Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place

The Lester Parker property, the neoclassical revival home built in 1905, is on the National Register of Historic Places and sits on the corner of historic Capitol Avenue and Lafayette Street. Diagonally across the intersection is the old Missouri State Penitentiary and directly across Lafayette Street is the Missouri State Penitentiary Museum and Penitentiary Tour Ticket Office.

Centrally located, Parker’s Place is the best place to stay to discover Jefferson City and all it has to offer! Recently renovated with new furnishings throughout, this beautiful home overlooks the oldest state prison west of the Mississippi River and much of Missouri’s capitol city. The master bedroom holds a king size bed, desk and smartTV. The sitting room includes a queen sofa sleeper. The family room is a large, elegant space to gather and relax, with beautiful ceiling work that is over 11' tall. Included is a grand 8' tall viewing mirror. The back sun porch has 150 sq/ft. of great space to store bikes or other travel gear. The kitchen is equipped for anything you'll need during your stay.

Parker's Place is now a destination for families and friends to connect with each other and the fascinating history of Lester S. Parker and his wonderful red brick neoclassical mansion, built in 1905 with prison labor. The central location is within walking distance of the State Capitol and the old Missouri State Prison, which both offer tours; shopping and dining in downtown Jefferson City; and the Katy Trail, a popular hiking and cycling trail with rental bikes available. Enjoy your stay at Parker’s Place, with all its intriguing stories, at the historic crossroads of Capitol Avenue and Lafayette Street in Missouri’s capitol city. Contact us today to book your getaway.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Stay in the center of it all at Parker's Place
Parker's Place – Stay in the Center of It All Jefferson City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place to downtown Jefferson City?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Jefferson City.

Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here and were happy it was so close to the MSP!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerri R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Parker's Place

The access code didn't work, manager didn't answer phone, and doesn't sleep 6, only two beds. Upstairs tenant heard us, came down and called someone who answered only to send us to a building next door, the access code worked there but someone was inside sleeping, so they sent us back to parker's place where there is a king bed and sofa pull out, no way that sleeps six. Without the tenant we wouldn't have even got into the place. Still no response from manager on VRBO.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Historic Location

We very much enjoyed our stay in this historic property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Girls Trip

Met in Jeff City for a concert in the park. Perfect location close to many local eateries. (Plate & Pour bakery/cafe for breakfast is a must!). Interesting & cozy home was the perfect place to catch up with friends over a bottle of wine while relaxing on the porch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Wreneta

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I am disabled. We rented this property because the advertisement said the property came with a hot tub, which helps with my pain level when I travel. There was no hot tub. I messaged the manager about it and never received a reply. The photos show easy access and a nice concrete walkway that would make it easy to get our suitcases, etc. into the house. The entry pictured is not even where you are renting. You rent an apartment on the side and back of the property. There is a steep rise from the street, steep stairs, then stairs up to the porch that have no handrail. One of the main things I was looking forward to was the unobstructed view of the capitol building for the 4th of July fireworks display. We found one spot in the apartment where you could see a small bit of the display if you stood at the bedroom window and looked past the addition on the back of the building. The door code was changed once we were already on the road to the destination and we had to find a place with free wi-fi in an unfamiliar city before I could pull up the e-mail and find out why we couldn't get into the apartment. Once in, my husband went into the bathroom and there was urine all over the rim of the toilet. All of the dishes looked spotted and dirty. Absolutely was not the weekend that I had planned or what was promised by the ad. I was extremely disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Training Trip

The unit was clean and well-kept. I hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice trip

The place had plenty of room. Was clean and street parking was easy, right in front of the place. Quiet area, maybe it is busier during the week. About 30 minutes from Mizzou driving down a open highway most the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything

Very nice accomodation. Roomy, clean. Only negatives were no extra T-paper and icemaker did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short and sweet

Fascinating history of a beautiful old home. Only here for a night but appealed to our historic interests. Beautiful structures on Capitol Ave - wish they could all be restored. Glad we had the chance to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H., Warrensburg, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, Convenient and Cool!

Parker's Place is literally steps from the Penitentiary and Museum. Both were quite interesting. The location is convenient to about anything. The king bed was luxurious and comfortable. Everything was clean and as described. The house and history were really cool! Be sure to use your phone cam to scan the QR code on the card on the table for history of Mr. Parker, as well as check out the books on the desk. We had our own bag chairs in the car and enjoyed using them to sit out on the oversized (shared) front porch when the rain came in. Be sure to look down the street to see the Capital lit up at night. It's beautiful! Places we enjoyed while in town: Oscar's for breakfast!; Sweet Smoke bbq; Last Flight Brewing Co.; Prison Brews (cool gimmick with good food) and Canterbury Hill Winery (outdoor dining).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love staying here!

Second time staying here. Close to downtown Jefferson City. Very spacious, clean and homey feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rusty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed the weekend

My birthday weekend was great! This place is so beautiful and clean and homey.. loved every second.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

House is right across the street from the State Pen for tours and the museum. Also right down the street to the State Capital. Very easy to find. Entrance is on the side of the house.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

Parker's place was a very relaxing place for our family to hang out! The apartment was very clean, and Kevin was very responsive and attentive. Parker's Place is very accessible to downtown Jefferson City. We were able to walk to several restaurants, and visited several downtown highlights, such as the Capitol, the Governor's Garden, and Adrian's Island. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location.

The space was very roomy and the bed incredibly comfortable. Extra everything, towels, pillows, etc. Visiting my mother who is in assisted living in JC and it was a perfect location . We picked her up every day and spent the afternoons in the apartment. She isn’t very mobile, but was able to access the apartment easily. It was a great visit as we were able to get her away from her assisted living facility and spend time with her in a comfortable setting. We walked every evening after returning mom to her assisted living. Great neighborhood for walking. Quiet location as well. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

krisona s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Poperty & Owner!

I cannot express enough how much we enjoyed our stay. Not only is the property super cool but the property owner was easy to communicate with and made sure everything was perfect. I will 110% recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We visited the Missouri Capitol and old state prison and were excited to stay in the proximity. The location was ideal, as we rode our bikes and walked to several of the sites and restaurants. Kevin was a gracious host, attentive, and had everything ready for us. Thanks for suggesting the locked back sunporch for our bikes, most appreciated! The apartment itself was beautiful, grand, tall, big but comfortable and relaxing – and clean! Historic meets highly functional. The ease of using the digital punch code to get in and the wifi was blazing fast. A great experience and we will be back to stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kater M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, easy check in

A simple 1br apartment in a classy house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021