Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 135558 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Manhattan, KS

Bill Synder Family Football Stadium13 min drive
Kansas State University13 min drive
Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)14 min drive
Tuttle Creek State Park17 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Guest Bedroom 1 - En-Suite - Main Floor

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2 - Main Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Guest Bedroom 3 - Main Floor

2 Twin Beds

Guest Bedroom 4 - Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 5 - Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Media Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Built in 1916 as the rural Keats High School, and renovated in 2009, this gorgeous and unique property is just 10 min from all Manhattan has to offer...KSU athletic events, AggieVille and Downtown. From the slate chalkboard turned kitchen backsplash to the locker style closet, the vintage light fixtures to the trophy case and water fountains, you will enjoy the modern amenities throughout all the while surrounded by the historic features of this one-of-a-kind SchoolHouse turned estate! With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and multiple living spaces, this property will host your family or group in spacious comfort.

A professionally decorated space, this home includes a large, well equipped gourmet kitchen and sleeping capacity for 13. Immaculately maintained and ready for your retreat, girlfriend weekend, family reunion or game weekend getaway! The covered carport doubles as an outdoor entertaining space with a large fire table and plenty of seating for fantastic outdoor evenings!

Property manager

Lindsey Clark

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

No loud outdoor noise after 10pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Wheelchair inaccessible

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: No loud outdoor noise after 10pm

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 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

About the neighborhood

Manhattan

Located in Manhattan, this vacation home is in a rural area. Flint Hills Discovery Center and Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sunset Zoological Park and Konza Prairie Research Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bill Synder Family Football Stadium or Memorial Stadium. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

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Manhattan, KS

What's nearby

Bill Synder Family Football Stadium - 13 min drive
Kansas State University - 13 min drive
Fred Bramlage Coliseum - 15 min drive
Tuttle Creek State Park - 17 min drive
Fort Riley - 33 min drive

Getting around

Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
Old Chicago - 9 min drive
Taco Bell - 11 min drive
Dairy Queen - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Liquid Art Winery, Manhattan Medical Center, and Bill Synder Family Football Stadium. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan and Memorial Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terri c.

Oct 29, 2023

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

Beautiful Place!

We just finished a family get together for the weekend of Homecoming at K-State. The place is wonderfully designed. Kitchen was beautiful and was well equipped. It was amazing how big the space is, but felt so homey! Very very clean!! Everyone was wonderful to work with. We'll definitely be coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris G.

Jun 21, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home but property conditions lacking

This property was exactly what we’re were looking for to host my moms 80th birthday. The room offered and the spaces inside were perfect for our event. Spacious living areas and bedrooms were perfect. We loved the historical architecture that was maintained and gave the house character and grandeur. Our host and property manager were wonderful to work with. However, the outside was atrocious. Knee high grass, unkept flower beds and the trash was not removed prior to our arrival made it less than favorable. Upon arrival I actually drove past the property not recognizing it due to the lack of care for the lawn and beds which were over grown. We had 70-90 year old guests and young children that had to trample through the grass making it hazardous and our plans for outside games impossible. We were very disappointed by this and I feel deceived by the property owner. As a side note, this house is not in any way ADA compliant as there are many stairs to get in and out of the house. This was not a consideration when we rented but just wanted to mention it. This being my first time rental experience I am questioning doing it again. I can say that after complaining to the host they came to mow and remove the trash the day before we left but that was too little to late. I wish the owner luck in this endeavor to have a successful business as this really is a wonderful property, but they should not deceive their customers.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronshen B.

May 23, 2023

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

Great

Everything was great, just need a dumpster for the trash and a broom.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE D.

May 19, 2023

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

Beautiful place for a family celebration

We had a great stay! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer S.

Mar 27, 2023

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

Highly Recommend!

The BEST VRBO we have ever had! We have been renting VRBO's for 20 years. This place was spotless, the host was wonderful. The experience was beyond our expectations. What a unique experience to be in this location. I will definitely return as soon as I have an occasion to rent in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023