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The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Ainsworth, NE
  • Brown County Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ainsworth Public Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sellers Barton Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the area

Ainsworth

With a stay at this vacation home in Ainsworth, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brown County Park and Ainsworth Public Library. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sellers Barton Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from East City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Brown County Park - 1 min walk
  • Ainsworth Public Library - 2 min walk
  • Sellers Barton Museum - 7 min walk
  • East City Park - 19 min walk
  • Brown County Hospital - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Big John's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪D & B Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Silver Circle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Longhorn Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

Not just a vacation rental.....but a retro experience!

Tune up your spirits *Re-fuel & Rest * *Step Back in Time!


We purchased this old gas station building in 2016 and spent 3 years restoring it. We opened for business in the spring/summer of 2019.
We’ve kept as much of the original building’s elements as possible while restoring it with a mid-century vibe and local history. There are many vintage items to help you immerse yourself in the '50s. The bay area has been converted into living/sleeping space including TV & seating area as well as queen-sized bed & dresser. The futon folds down to sleep one person. The back room has 2 twin beds and dresser as well. It leads to a fenced backyard with shaded patio and gas grill. The kitchenette features refrigerator, stove top, oven & microwave. Cupboards are stocked with dishware/utensils/cookware. The dining area has a formica table and seats 3 or 4. The bathroom has a tub/shower unit with toiletries. (Not ADA compliant). The utility room offers a washer and dryer. Plenty of parking available to side and front of building.

Service dogs are welcome.

Much nearby outdoor adventures:
Cowboy Trail: Close to the Cowboy Trail for biking trips.
Long Pine State Park: Picnic, hike and tube the creek.
Scenic Niobrara River: Canoe, kayak or float the river.
Smith Falls State Park:. Picnic, hike to the falls, wade in the river.
Keller State Park:. Picnic, hike and fish the ponds.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Phil & Marsha Fuchs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was well kept and well stocked!
Couldn't have asked for a better experience from booking to checkout. The entire process was very smooth!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor getaway
Beautiful look into the past, with the modern comforts of today
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Balance- Nostalgia with the Comforts of Home!
The Philing Station was absolutely incredible! There were all the comforts of home mixed with retro vibes. We loved reading the little notes sharing their progress in restoring the building as well as taking in all the memorabilia that is beautifully displayed throughout. Conveniently located, easy to check in and out, plenty of space- the Philing Station is a gem! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique & Well Done
Like staying in a museum.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Great Stay
We enjoyed all automotive memorabilia, appreciate all the hard work to restore this historic place. Bed was comfortable, the place was clean, loved the bbq grill and patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

TOM S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two nights
Clean, well stocked. Easy check in, and prompt responses. Travelers should note that 4th street address is also Hwy 20. We saw on checkout that earplugs were thoughtfully provided, and you may need them. Place is in a walkable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Philing Station
What an amazing property!! SO very comfortable-appreciated the beds/pillows and especially 100% cotton linens!! Every detail and aspect of the Station’s renovation and decor has been so well thought out and completed, my compliments to our exceptional hosts!! Clean-clean-clean, super simple check-in/out, easy parking, excellent Wifi…if I could give the station and the hosts 100 stars, I would!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Philling station
It’s absolutely adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute stay with everything we needed
Our kids loved this stay—so cute and so many fun things to see. Accommodations were comfortable and tidy. We definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Transformation
I grew up in Ainsworth and we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the restored filling station! Impressively clean! A delightful step back in time with the retro decor. Beds were very comfortable to include the pillows. Fun touches like a Twin Bing candy bar and chilled drinks as well. Made our class reunion even more memorable. We would definitely stay at the station again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade R.

Liked: Cleanliness
gettaway
it was perfect again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome place
Nice and clean great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
I stayed for two days on a work trip. The host and accommodations were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's like living in the 60s
The place is incredible, very clean and tidy and has everything for a comfortable stay, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun homelike visit
The beds were extremely comfortable. We slept very well. The unit is very clean. The host even left a bottle of water and a couple sodas and a twin bing candy bar. Those were wonderful to enjoy during our visit. Especially arriving late at night. FYI the Sandhills Lounge in Long Pine (the city next to Ainsworth) serves delicious food til 10pm. The roast beef al jus is absolutely amazing at the Sandhills Lounge. Now back to the unit- although it is by the road the road noise is not a problem. The curtains work well and there is a brightly lit filling station across the street. This is actually a benefit as just enough light perks trough the blinds into the kitchen that you can safely walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night without turning on the lights. There is a full size washer and dryer with laundry soap that can be used by people with sensitive skin. That is a major plus. The antique scale can be used to weigh yourself which is fun. There is a door between the large room with the queen bed and the room with the trundle bed. This is wonderful if you are with someone who snores. The room with the queen bed also has a day bed so I would say the unit sleeps 5. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
We came to town on our annual hunting trip and this place was just what we needed and it was super cool to boot, lot of cool old history in that place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We loved staying here for a weekend wedding! The place was SPOTLESS- so clean! Such a cute and unique stay. Be sure to read the album about how the owners restored the building and the bathroom tiles. We had 4 adults and were extremely comfortable. Would absolutely stay again if we had reason to be in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Ainsworth is town that’s been in our family for decades. When going to visit this seemed like the perfect place. It did not not let us down. It was fantastic in every way. Our hosts Marsha and Phil couldn’t have more accommodating. It’s exactly like the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Absolutely loved the historic building, very well restored and all you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retired
Enjoyed our stay, and visiting with family and friends, I remember the station from the 50’s and so much fun to see how you have incorporated the past into a very fun experience. It worked out great that you had a kitchen and large area to entertain, we had a great memorable time. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again!
We love to stay here! Everywhere you look there is something cool from the past to check out or read about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy retro lodging
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay in this retro wonderland. It looked just like the pics and was even more fun when you could see in person every last detail the owners added. Downtown Ainsworth and nearby Bassett offered some good thrift and boutique shopping. This was just a lovely highway stay on the last leg of our driving tour of Nebraska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ainsworth Gas Station
Charming and just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay over ranch expo
Wonderful place to stay, even better in person! Wish I could have taken advantage of the backyard/patio area, maybe next time! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023