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Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street!

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, books, offices
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lawrence, KS
  • Haskell Indian Nations University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Kansas
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Allen Fieldhouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lawrence

On river.Stay at this Lawrence vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Baker Wetlands and 2 miles (3 km) of Broken Arrow Park. Pine Ridge Plaza and Haskell Indian Nations University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Haskell Indian Nations University - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • University of Kansas - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Lied Center of Kansas - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Rock Chalk Park - 14 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 14 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street!

Come unwind in the second oldest homestead in KS, homesteaded in 1854. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the country, while still on the edge of bustling Lawrence. This home sits bordering the Wakarusa River and is walking distance to the Baker Wetlands. You’ll find the built in 1878 home fully furnished and newly renovated, perfect for larger groups all the way down to a solo traveler. Our homes main level features a bedroom with a queen size bed, and a full bathroom with a walk in shower, as well as a washer and dryer for guest use. There are three additional bedrooms upstairs, two with a king size bed, and one with a full size bed. The upstairs also has a full bathroom with heated flooring, a walk in shower as well as a soaking tub, and an office space found in bedroom 4. The front porch features two rocking chairs perfect to take in the tranquility of country living, as well as a table with two benches. The back patio features a table and four chairs along with string lighting for the perfect ambiance. We also have a wood fire pit available as well. If you’re more interested in exploring all Lawrence has to offer, there’s plenty to do nearby!

Just a couple minutes off K10 this 2 story home sits off a paved road in a quiet area, minutes from the bustle of Lawrence. There’s endless activities to do nearby!

Baker Wetlands - Walking Distance
Target/Walmart- 2 Miles
Scenic Wells Overlook- 2.2 Miles
Clinton Lake - 7.4 Miles
University of Kansas- 4.5 Miles
Allen Fieldhouse- 4.5 Miles
Downtown Lawrence/Mass St- 5 Miles
Rock Chalk Park- 9 Miles
Youth Sports Complex- 4.8 Miles
Baldwin City/Baker University- 12 miles
Kansas City MCI Airport- 56 Miles

Guests have access to the main and upstairs level of the home via an automated lock at the back of the home. Access to basement and upstairs back porch is locked for storage purposes.

Property manager

Danielle Flory

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and 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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! to the beach?

This vacation home is 18 mi (35-min drive) from Bloomington Beach.

Does Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! to downtown Lawrence?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Lawrence.

Peaceful Countryside Retreat on the Edge of Lawrence - Minutes to Mass Street! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

This was our second visit to the farm house and it again was a great experience. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place for a family getaway. It’s so close to everything but in a quiet setting. They have thought of every detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Livin' close to town

This was such a great spot - barely outside the south end of town but feeling like you are in the country. House was very well appointed, spacious, with a very updated feel. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K., Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, charming place to stay!

This is such an adorable house and great place to stay. Host is quick to respond and eager to make your stay seamless. House is very clean and stocked with all the essentials plus many more things. We loved the coffee bar. Quiet surroundings allowing us to escape the college crowd but still be close to visit campus. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet getaway with quick access to everything Lawrence

Our first stay and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock J., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Country Retreat

Summary: I wish we had more time to be at the house. It was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Weekend

We arrived on Tuesday night and stayed through Sunday late afternoon. We had Thanksgiving dinner at the property with 7 adults and everything we needed was available. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils pots, pans, dishes, silverware, etc. The stove, oven and microwave are all in great condition and made the meal prep a breeze. The dining room is a great size and has plenty of table space and chairs for up to 8 people. The beds are memory foam and comfortable. The house was extremely clean with plenty of towels etc. While we were there it snowed pretty heavily and the owners came by without disruption and put salt on the walking paths for safety which was nice. The grounds of the home are well maintained and very cool, its like staying on an old farm. Our flight back home on Sunday kept getting pushed back, I asked the home owner Dani if it would be okay to stay past the normal 10am check out and how much it would be to do that if possible and she was so nice. She said since there was nobody coming in that day we could stay as long as necessary at no charge. I really appreciated her hospitality, it made our departure so much better! We really enjoyed our stay and will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for visiting KU

We loved this house. Perfectly clean, charming and comfortable. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Visit

We had a great time at the homestead! We loved that we were very close to downtown Lawrence, but could also experience some quiet downtime on the lovely front porch. The coffee set up was really cute and the home had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lawrence Country House

The beds were very comfortable, would have preferred a Barbeque grill instead of a smoker, managers responded very quickly with answers to our questions, high marks for the coffee/tea area off the kitchen, and a great place to be if you want to be in the country but close to town. We have stayed in a lot of VRBO houses and we give it an A++.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

K. Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing country home, just minutes from everything. Gotta see this rare find!!

The Meairs’ 2-story, newly renovated heritage home was perfect! Absolutely fabulous hosts with lightning response time to messages. The upstairs bathroom was HUGE and WAYYY better than any hotel accommodation! The large shower was a highlight and the soak tub was appreciated by our sore players. Coffee bar was amazing with a selection of several coffees to brew in the Ninja coffeemaker. There were lots of spices and a full kitchen wonderfully outfitted for cooking and enjoying our meals. We got permission to host the rest of our volleyball team a few hours during our long break and enjoyed both inside gaming on the huge smart TV and playing in the huge yard outside! We sat, talked, and enjoyed both the front porch and back patio areas. Air mattress was perfect in the upstairs office (which counted as one of the beds on the listing. Bunk beds would fit great in that room, actually.) Towels were plenty and plush and the mattresses and linens were all high quality. No one had any complaints! Attention was given to signage, labeling and just every small detail! Well water was nicely treated, and but Again there was no locks on the (only downstairs) bedroom. This home has no en-suite bathrooms. Downstairs bathroom (shower only) is in the enclosed back porch, but is nicely climate controlled. Considering all, including the easy 5-8 minute access to Walmart and many in-town amenities and restaurants, we will definitely wanna stay here again next year for our tournament.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great retreat

A family get together for a couple of days. The property is easy to find. It was interesting to find out about this historic property. The house was renovated and yet they kept the old farmhouse flavor! Enjoyed sitting on the wide front porch. Close to Lawrence so it was easy to find places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved It!

It is clean, quiet, comfortable. The beds very comfortable. Black out curtains made for lovely late sleep in the mornings. Can’t praise this place enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Kuna

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the cutest farmhouse! The host was extremely communicative and responsive. My friends and I had an amazing stay! Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

The place is great. Plenty of room, nice and quiet, and beautiful land. It was an excellent house for us to rent with our friends as we dropped our sons off at college. We will try and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

This property is beautiful and had everything we needed for our family. We especially loved the extra touches, such as the coffee bar set up. We loved sitting in the front porch in the morning. The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds. The location was perfect since it was within a few minutes of our college daughter’s apartment but away from the business of town.Thank you so much. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historical home very convenient to the town of Lawrence.

Wonderful accommodations. House is 140+ years old and charming. Beautiful large front porch to sit and drink your coffee in the mornings. Walking distance to Baker Wetlands. House is within a minute’s drive to Lawrence so it is very convenient but feels like you are in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024