This carriage house sits on 2 acres, with the original 1860s house. Located 1 mile East of historic Mass. St. in Lawrence, KS, it has 3 BR & 2 bathrooms. Access is limited to the space above the garage (must climb stairs), private balcony, & the front/middle yard. Absolutely ZERO smoking OR vaping tolerated or allowed on premises! Be aware before booking!
You must acknowledge & agree to the house rules when booking!
Please note NO pets allowed.
Booking this property requires the following be fully updated on your Airbnb profile:
A front facing selfie of the booking guest as a profile picture. (This helps us confirm the correct person checks in)
A current phone number, email address, and government ID uploaded to your profile.
Verification of your profile through an account online.
BONUS- A short bio about yourself!
We have a desk! It can be a regular desk, or also converts to a standing desk! It is located in the master bedroom nook.
The third bedroom is a “bunk room” with a queen size bed and a twin XL over it. Great for families with children! If you need access to use the loft bed, please request the ladder for your stay! Otherwise we have it stored for more space in that room.
You may use the slide and swing in the middle of the circle drive at your own risk. The garages and fenced backyard spaces are private and are off limits.
Cozy living and kitchen areas do not offer much dining space but we do have 4 counter stools around the kitchen island. When the weather cooperates, the private balcony offers extra space with a glass dining table and 4 chairs.
We have gigabit internet. There are Smart TVs with apps on which you may use your own logins.
If you or any of your guests are smokers or vapers, I highly recommend looking elsewhere, as there is a rule stating NO smoking OR vaping is allowed anywhere on the property, including outside. A minimum $250 fee will be charged if there is any smoking or vaping on the premises.
There is a flight of stairs to get to the guest quarters. Please take that into consideration before you book a stay.
Parking is limited to 2-3 cars maximum, and must be out of the circle drive. There is a dedicated asphalt parking area at the front of the main house. You will see a green and white Guest parking sign. Please do not block the garages or circle drive as we will need to come and go. NO street parking available.
If you need a portable crib (Pack n Play) for an infant/toddler under age 3, please ask as we have one available! There are blinds and/or curtains in each of the bedrooms. We have provided an iron and ironing board for your convenience located in the master.
Someone is always on the premises in the main house and have a child. Please be respectful and quiet after 9 pm on weekdays, and after 10 pm on weekends.
You are responsible for taking out your trash and recycling at the end of your stay. The Blue bin next to the main house is for recycling and the Green bin is for trash. You may recycle plastics, aluminum, glass, tin, cardboard, chipboard. See magnet on the refrigerator in the Carriage House.
Balcony with chairs
Coffee Pot (Keurig with K-Cups, and regular coffee maker with filters)
Microwave
Blender
Toaster
Dishwasher
Stove/Oven
Washer/Dryer (only upon request for your stay! You will need a code.)
Tub/Showers
Motion Lights on the Stairs when you walk in
Motion Lights in Master Bath
Extra Blankets Available
Extra Pillows available
Sound Machines in each bedroom
Iron and Ironing Board
Pack N Play portable crib available upon request
Flat iron straightener
Hair dryer
Smart TVs
SONOS speaker and sound bar
Though it may not always work out, I prefer to meet you at check in if at all possible. Then we are always available via the Airbnb messaging app, or by text. My co-host Aaron is also available to answer questions. You will often see us around the outside of the house, playing with our child and dog, or enjoying the yard space.
The neighborhood is generally a quiet, old one. The Burroughs Creek playground and splash park is only a couple blocks away. The Burroughs Creek Trail is a quick walk (about 1-2 blocks away) and it is perfect for either biking or walking/running.
Massachusetts (Mass.) St. is close, as well as the up and coming Warehouse Arts District in East Lawrence.
Please be respectful of us, as well as our lovely neighbors.
Walk to Mass. St. in about 20-30 minutes.
Walk to the Cultural Arts District in 20-30 minutes.
Drive to Mass. St. in 5 minutes, or take an affordable Uber or Lyft.
Drive to University of Kansas in 5-10 minutes.
Drive to Rock Chalk Park (Sports Pavilion) in about 15 minutes.
Drive to Kansas City metro area in 30-45 minutes.
Drive to Topeka in 30 minutes.
VISITORS must be approved for this listing. If you desire to have visitors you may ask first, and they may not be overnight guests. The maximum amount of people allowed at any given time is 7 total.
NO GUESTS allowed besides those listed on the reservation. This is for insurance purposes. Since no more than 7 guests (or visitors) total can stay, especially overnight, each guest after 2 has a $10/night/guest fee. Please make sure you choose the correct number of guests when you book!
PLEASE BE AWARE: You will be parking on an asphalt parking spot next to the yard. There will be potential for mud/wet grass/ice/snow/etc. We have tons of huge, old trees, so there is also potential for falling leaves, nuts, etc. Park at your own discretion knowing these details.
There is also potential to hear trains and/or the steam whistle and/or the campanile bell from campus at this property. This is why the sound machines are provided. We come and go via the garage with our cars, so be aware there may be noises when the garage door opens or closes.
NO PETS are allowed at this property. You will be charged an extra cleaning service fee and asked to leave if you break this rule. Please see the house rules for more details.
Please follow the house rules, or you may be asked to leave and forfeit a refund and/or deposit from your reservation.
-This is absolutely a SMOKE & VAPE FREE property! Please do not smoke, OR vape, anywhere on the premises, including but not limited to the house, the balcony, the driveway, the backyard, etc. Smoking will not be tolerated and if ashes/butts or remnants or an odor are found after check out a minimum $250 fee, up to $500 fee, will be processed through the Airbnb Resolution Center.
-There are NO PETS allowed! Guests who break this rule will be asked to leave immediately and a minimum $250 fee, up to $500 fee, will be processed through the Airbnb Resolution Center.
-No more than 7 overnight guests at any time. If there are more than 7 guests overnight you may be asked to leave. A minimum of $100 fee will be processed through the Airbnb Resolution Center. If you have not booked for 7 guests, then you will be required to pay a per guest nightly fee over the booked amount of guests.
-Please follow the house rules, or you may be asked to leave, and minimum of $100 fee will be processed through the Airbnb Resolution Center.
- Please take out all trash and recycling at the end of your stay. There are bins beside the main house for disposal. Green bin is for trash. Blue is for recycling.
- All guests must name anyone who will be on the premises at any time with them- (visitors!) Please communicate this information to the host, Ashley. This is for safety and insurance purposes. Yes, please provide names to your host or they will be considered an unauthorized guest.
-Please mark the correct number of guests when booking. Infants under 2 years of age are free but are still counted in the guest count. Also, please let the host know if infants will be staying.
- Please note parking is limited on the premises. Maximum of 2-3 cars allowed at any given time throughout the stay. They must stay parked in the guest parking area.
- Please keep cars parked in the designated area. You will see a white and green guest parking sign at the front of the main house. You may temporarily unload your vehicle at the front of the carriage house, but please move your car as soon as you have unloaded.
- Please respect quiet hours after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
- Events or Parties may be approved if we know your plans at the time of reservation/arrival. These should be approved before the stay! If you wish to have visitors during your stay, please ask the host BEFORE allowing visitors.
- Ladies! Please use the provided make up remover wipes or black wash cloths before sleeping or using towels/washcloths. If towels or sheets become stained, you may be charged for replacement if stains cannot be removed.
- Please squeegee the glass shower door in the master bath. This really helps cut down on water spots and makes it easier to clean.
- Please clean out the refrigerator if you have any leftovers or raw food. Closed food items (for example- cans, glass containers, etc.) are fine to be left. Food should not be left in plastic wares or Ziploc baggies.
