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Beautiful views, secluded location, close to town

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, books
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lawrence, KS
  • Clinton Lake
    1 min walk
  • Rock Chalk Park
    12 min drive
  • Indoor Aquatic Center
    13 min drive
  • Lawrence, KS (LWC-Lawrence Municipal)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Lawrence

Located in Lawrence, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Clinton Lake and Rock Chalk Park. .This vacation home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from University of Kansas and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Clinton State Park.

What's nearby

  • Clinton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rock Chalk Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of Kansas - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Lied Center of Kansas - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Allen Fieldhouse - 18 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 18 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Tavern West - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful views, secluded location, close to town

A modern architectural gem with industrial design. Located in West Lawrence minutes from Rock Chalk Park, Clinton Lake, and downtown Lawrence. Space for your group with kitchen/living room areas on both levels. Sleeps nine, up to 12 with pull-out twin and queen beds.

The house sits on the crest of a hill and is aptly called "the Vista" due to the views in all directions. Experience the sights and sounds of the country, including nearby wildlife: coyotes, cows, roosters and more.

This is a rural property with a farmland feeling. There are two adjoining neighbors with acreage on either side. One neighbor is a large house in the distance. The neighbor on the other side is nearer and has some farm animals including dogs, chickens and a rooster. You may go to sleep to the sounds of coyotes and toads and awake to deer in the front yard and roosters crowing.

Please note that when hiking on the property you may encounter snakes and bugs. Because the Vista is outside city limits, it is dark at night. Flashlights are available throughout the house.

The Vista offers the following:
- modern design with steel roof and exposed steel ceiling
- polished concrete radiant-heated floors
- zoned geothermal heating
- spiral staircase connecting the upper and lower levels
-High ceilings with abundant windows
- deck, patio, and ample windows for taking in all the views

Facilities include
- two open-plan kitchen/living rooms, one on each floor
- full kitchen upstairs, lower level kitchen with toaster oven/air fryer, microwave, hotplate and full refrigerator and dishwasher..
- four bedrooms total, two with king beds, one with queen bed, and one with a twin-over-full bunk bed and a fold-out twin
- Jack-and-Jill-stye bathrooms on both levels: four half baths (two on each level) and a dual head shower/jetted tub (upper level) and dual head shower (lower level)
- two laundry rooms with Bosch washer/dryer combo, one on each level
- south-facing deck on the upper level with lake and sunset views.
- south-facing patio on lower level with lake and sunset views. Includes solo fire pit.
- shaded west deck for dining or relaxing with table seats 6.
- Fire pit (Solo brand)
- Weber Grill (charcoal)

- five acres with a walkable path around the perimeter of the property.
- lake and farmland views; wildlife sights and sounds
- ceiling fans in all bedrooms and in living rooms

This property sits at the crest of a hill that is accessed by a gravel road for the last one and a half miles. Five acres and just a couple of neighbors on adjoining acreages.
Location distances to Lawrence area highlights:
- 6.3 miles Rock Chalk Park/ Sports Pavillion
- 1.7 miles to Clinton Lake - Coon Creek Boat ramp
- 10.3 miles to David Booth Memorial KU Stadium
- 10.1 miles to Mass ave. - Downtown lawrence
- 6.7 miles to Starbucks
- 9.4 miles to KU campus
- 6.3 miles to Walmart

There are 4 outdoor-only security cameras monitoring the house for security purposes only.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Darrell Dean

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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

Beautiful views, secluded location, close to town Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lonny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious with a great view
Plenty of room for everyone. Very comfortable. Would look into staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Doug V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vista
Loved the property and house but the hot water heater did not work and we had cold showers two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful stay
Nice big house on a beautiful property. Loved the views for all the decks! Very clean and neat. Lots of comfortable beds. I really appreciated the tea and the kettle too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunflower Showdown Weekend
We rented the property to visit our daughter at KU and to celebrate Thanksgiving early with my wife’s family. Other than K-State getting the victory- we had a great time and enjoyed being together at this beautiful property. We highly recommend- it is well maintained and was as advertised. We would certainly rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F., Maplewood, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Jayhawk Sports Weekend
We have a group of friends that graduated together from KU, and we get together every few years. This year, 8 of us came to Lawrence for a BBall Game and a FBall Game. The house 20 minutes west of the University was very comfortable and convenient for us. Everything was organized and provided to make our stay enjoyable. The beds were all comfy. There was plenty of seating indoors for us to socialize. The outdoor patio and decks with beautiful views of the lake and prairie are a special treat with a fire pit and plenty of seats for lounging. Darrell and Maria were accessible and gracious the entire time. We would definitley return to their house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football Weekend at an Outstanding Home!
My adult sons and one adult grandson and I came to Lawrence from Georgia for a football game. This home was one of the highlights of our long weekend stay. Everything at the home was as stated/written. Upstairs and downstairs were really like two homes in one. Two bedrooms each, bathrooms, full kitchens and comfortable dens. Well stocked and clear directions. The isolation of the property was ideal. No loud traffic or neighbors. A short drive to a shopping area with restaurants, pharmacy, Walmart other services. In and out of Lawrence and KU quickly. The back decks and porches lent itself to some of the most spectacular sun sets and rises and a full moon that I can remember. When your overall trip is outstanding and when near the top of the memories is the home you rented, you know the place is special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyree P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Accommodation!!!
We honestly couldn’t ask for a better experience! The hosts were incredibly caring, attentive and accommodating. Not to mention the location and Vista itself was PERFECT for our family. Thank you both again for sharing your beautiful property with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jalaine MacKinnon

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem in the plains of kansas
What a fabulous property, lovely view and awesome hosts! We want to come back! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay at the vista
Lovely property, that came with everything. Easy communication with the owners and this house was stock with anything we could need or want, especially incredible views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location for family getaway!
We hosted a “grandma camp” for our family at this location. The house is out in country but close to lawrence and clinton lake. The kids loved going to the beach at clinton lake and the 5 acre property. The owner was very helpful when we called with questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home for a family reunion!
Beautiful location and a large, clean, well-stocked house with a lovely view to Clinton Lake. We managed to sleep 11 comfortably with the addition of one air matrress. Plenty of bathrooms and a nice kitchen. The owners are helpful and quick to communicate. We’ve had 11 people edge three 285 and it worked well. OK Many thanks for making our family reunion a success!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully peaceful
This condo was perfect for a little family get away. We enjoyed all of our meals on the patio and had a hard time deciding which one to use as they all had beautiful scenery. We took walks around the property and took in all of the gorgeous vegetation. The close proximity to the marina made it easy for us to load our boat daily. We loved having stores and restaurants very close as well. Highly recommend this place. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maegan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Fun and quiet property that was a great get away for multiple families. Love all the outdoor space!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Vista!
This property is awesome and the view is beautiful! Very friendly and helpfuls hosts! 16 min from town but still out in the country. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
It was exactly as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter visit
Nice property. A lot of room. Everything well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
This was a great place to stay. Clean and Host was very accommodating with clean towels and extra toiletries etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
We loved our stay at the Vista House! The space had all the amenities you could want, thoughtful decor, beautiful finishes, and was situated in such a beautiful and serene setting. We couldn’t have asked for a better getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H., Gunnison, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation House Ever
The Vista House has elevated the standards for what it means to be a first class vacation rental in the Lawrence Kansas area. This is the property where you want to stay. The house is spacious, well appointed, squeaky clean, two kitchens, two laundry rooms, two master suites, another two bedrooms and beautiful decks and patios all surrounded by acres of private landscaped grounds. This place feels like home, not a vacation rental. It's the very best VRBO property we have ever rented.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pslydog T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, beautiful property
Very cool house surrounded by beautiful landscape with plenty of room to hike around with the dogs. The beds were really comfortable, living space was warm and the kitchen set up very conducive for socializing. Stores and restaurants only a few miles away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022