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Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU

Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from University of Kansas

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Perched near the top of the hill, this historic home offers an exquisite setting for your stay in Lawrence. With its treehouse-like back deck and spacious gathering spots, you'll feel right at home amidst tasteful decor and modern amenities like a fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU

An elegant, historic home with modern renovations, steps from the KU campus (museums, libraries, cafes, Allen Fieldhouse) and blocks from downtown. Open and airy with windows and ceilings two stories tall, this one-of-a-kind house is nestled near the top of the hill. The back deck's exquisite setting presents a treehouse feel. Tastefully decorated, hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and spacious gathering spots allowing you to enjoy your time together. #STR-19-00017
The space
This home is one of a kind. Built in 1904 and lovingly remodeled over the years, including by renowned architecture firm Gould Evans. It's modern touches are quite unique for a house this old, with very high ceilings, large bay windows and skylights allowing light to flow throughout. Although it retains some old home character, the entire house was recently updated.

The interior architecture abounds with elegant details . The large kitchen is fully equipped allowing you to cook and share meals together. Feel free to eat casually in the kitchen (seats 6) and gaze out at the acrobatic squirrels (our favorite spot!) or in the separate dining room that looks out to campus (also seats 6). We have all modern appliances, a good tea selection, and multiple options for brewing coffee.

There are two living rooms, one with a flat screen TV and an Amazon Firestick (no cable), the other perfect for conversation late into the night.

There are two stairways to the upstairs. The entryway stairs goes to the 3 guest bedrooms and one guest bath at the front of the house. The back stairs leads to the master bed/bath. There's a skywalk upstairs with new glass guards (not pictured) that connects the front and back bedrooms. The window filled master closet has plenty of room to be used as a bonus bedroom. It includes a twin bed and trundle (not pictured) and the french doors provide a little bit of privacy.

Two of the bedrooms have queen beds. One has a full and a spiral stairway to a loft with a twin.

The bedrooms do not have TVs. If you like watching shows in bed, please bring your own device to watch it on.

The back deck is a wonderful place to gather in the evenings. It's perched up on a hill, looking over the backyard, trees, play set, swings and fire pit (which you're welcome to use, too.) A perfect spot to share a meal cooked on the provided gas grill.

A laundry room with a washer and dryer is available as well.

There is room for four cars in the drive, parked tandem. Parking on the street (if you can find it) does not require a permit.

The more people that stay in the house, the more work it is to clean -- especially all the bedding and laundry! We pay our cleaners a living wage, and the cleaning fee does not cover the full cost to prepare the space for you. Please do your part to help keep cleaning costs down.
Guest access
The main floor, the second floor and the backyard are yours to use. The basement and attic are not available.
Other things to note
I live/work out of the house when it is not being rented, and and have a studio in the basement. Occasionally I need to access the studio during a booking. It has a separate entry from the outside so it will not impact your privacy.

Although there are two fraternities across the street, this is a residential neighborhood and it's imperative to respect our neighbors. We want you to enjoy our awesome backyard, but keep your voices at a conversational level, and avoid loud music. Our backyard neighbors are tucked in right next to us and any noise travels well. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. If you are going to be outside after that, there is absolutely no music allowed and voices must be kept low.

I will try and accommodate early check-in or late check-out upon request. This is dependent upon the ability to clean the house between bookings.

The home is a wonderful place to gather. You are welcome to have family visit you during your stay, but parties are prohibited. If you would like to host an event (i.e. wedding, graduation, not raging house party), please message me with your request. We’re open to considering this for an additional fee.

The home is Lawrence city rental code compliant and has passed the city inspection. License # STR-19-00017

I try and keep the house as chemical free as possible by using natural cleaning supplies.

There are baby gates and kids toys available upon request.

No commercial filming or photography on the premises.

Absolutely no smoking in the house.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

University Place, a neighbourhood in Lawrence, is home to this holiday home. South Park Wading Pool and Booth Family Hall of Athletics are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Park Plaza and Broadway Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Allen Fieldhouse or David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Lawrence travel guide
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Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too.
    University of Kansas
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Theatre Lawrence
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Allen Fieldhouse
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lawrence Arts Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Haskell Indian Nations University
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station
    4 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bullwinkle's Bar
    7 min walk
  • iQ Café
    10 min walk
  • Jayhawk Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream
    17 min walk
  • Louise's Bar Downtown
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU located?

Located in University Place, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of University of Kansas and Spencer Museum of Art. Massachusetts Street and Booth Family Hall of Athletics are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House in the Heart of Jayhawk Country

Marc is wonderful to work with and the house is better than advertised and you will not be disappointed in this location! Walking distance to all main areas on KU's campus and great open spaces and natural light, rooms and bathrooms upgraded and all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023