The Wilderness Lodge | Private 440-Acre Luxury Escape w/ Hot Tub Outside of Kansas City

🌾 440 private acres in peaceful Rantoul countryside
🛏 4 bedrooms: 2 queen suites + 2 bunk-style queen rooms
🚿 4 ensuite bathrooms + additional full bath
♨️ Hot tub overlooking open Kansas fields
🎱 Game room with pool table, poker table & karaoke
🛶 Private fishing pond with kayaks & life jackets
🔥 Covered patio with fireplace & seating for 20
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with large island
🥾 Private hiking trails & outdoor games
🚗 On-site parking + keyless entry

Host will not be on site during the stay but is phone call, text or email away!

The Wilderness Lodge is located in Rantoul, Kansas, a quiet, rural community about one hour south of Kansas City. It’s the ideal place to unplug and unwind—surrounded by wide-open skies, natural beauty, and Midwest charm. While secluded, the lodge is a short drive from nearby towns with grocery stores, gas stations, and essentials.

Our grocery and essentials reccomendations:
Walmart Supercenter
2101 S Princeton St, Ottawa, KS 66067

Cosentino's Price Chopper
120 E 19th St, Ottawa, KS 66067


Guests have exclusive access to the entire lodge and its surrounding 440 private acres, including:

All four bedrooms and bathrooms
Fully stocked kitchen and common living areas
Game room with pool and poker tables
Outdoor patio, fireplace, and grill
Hot tub
Fishing pond and kayaks
Private hiking trails
A code for keyless entry will be provided prior to check-in. Parking is available on-site.

Welcome to your private Kansas escape. Set on 440 acres in Rantoul, this luxury rustic lodge blends wide-open views with upscale comfort. Wake up to rolling fields, spend afternoons kayaking on the private pond, and end your evenings soaking in the hot tub beneath star-filled skies.

Inside, the open-concept great room features soaring wood beams, lodge décor, and plenty of seating for your group to gather. The fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and oversized island makes shared meals easy. Two private queen suites offer quiet retreats, while two bunk-style rooms with four queen beds each are perfect for larger groups.

Outside, enjoy hiking trails, lawn games, a covered patio with fireplace and grill, and peaceful seclusion in every direction. Whether you’re hosting a retreat, celebrating a milestone, or reconnecting with loved ones, this Rantoul lodge was made for unforgettable memories.

Due to its rural location, we highly recommend arriving by car. The property is located on a county dirt road, so please plan vehicle transportation accordingly. There is ample parking onsite. The lodge is located approximately:

1 hour from Kansas City
45 minutes from Overland Park
25 minutes from Ottawa, KS
15 minutes from basic shopping and gas stations
GPS directions are reliable, and we’ll provide additional driving instructions upon booking to ensure a smooth arrival.

*Entertainment included: karaoke machine, pool table, poker table, hot tub, kayaks and life jackets, frisbee golf, and a storage box that is filled with outdoor games, including volleyball, badminton, cornhole, and fishing gear.

*Hunting, horse riding, and use of any ATV/UTV or any type of off-road vehicle is prohibited unless approved in writing by the property owner.

*We're on 400 acres of beautiful Kansas countryside, which means peace, quiet, and yes... bugs. Despite regular pest control, you may see a few critters inside and out. It's part of the charm of country living! We recommend bringing bug spray so you enjoy the outdoors during your stay.*

*VRBO & DIRECT BOOKINGS: IDENTITY VERIFICATION and PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with SafelyStay, Inc. to provide reservations with damage protection of up to $1,500. This protection plan is $45 for all stays under 29 nights, and is included in the cost of your booking. Stays 30-59 nights will be required to pay an additional insurance premium of $305 directly on our website. Stays longer than 59 nights will be separately charged for damage protection extension at the rate of $130/30 days. Guest screening/identity verification is also required. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be contacted by Safely to complete an identity verification before your reservation date. (Not applicable for Airbnb stays)

*RENTAL AGREEMENT - We require all guests to digitally sign a rental agreement outlining all house rules once booking is confirmed.

*MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT - Guests must be at least 25 years old to book a Cozy in KC property.

*PARTIES - All gatherings must be limited to 16, this is monitored and guests violating this rule will be charged a mandatory $700 fine. NO EVENTS OR PARTIES ARE ALLOWED.

*PETS - We do not allow pets at this property. There is a $500 fine for any unauthorized pets.

*POND - Please note: there is an unfenced open body of water on the property. Guests are responsible for supervising children and non-swimmers at all times. Use of the pond and kayaks is at your own risk.

*CANCELLATION POLICY - Guests can receive a full refund minus processing fees (approximately 4%) if they cancel up to 5 days before check in. No refund will be provided if cancelling less than 5 days before check in.

*LIABILITY WAIVER - Due to the body of water on the property, guests are required to sign a liability waiver before check-in.