Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat
About this house rental
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!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kansas
House in Kansas
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
££££
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
5.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
Everything was great, just need a dumpster for the trash and a broom.
5.0
We had a great stay! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!
5.0
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.
5.0
Plenty of space for everyone to have their own room to spread out but still feels cozy. Warm and inviting. Such a great space for a family to gather!
5.0
Awesome stay - very comfortable.
Looking to stay in Manhattan - this property should be your first choice!!
5.0
Very Cool
Great place if your looking for something in and around Manhattan! Plenty of space for bigger groups. Highly recommend.
5.0
We had a great family gathering and really enjoyed the property. It was beautifully furnished, spacious and so comfortable! Jane the property manager was great! A check out later than 10:00 would help make that day less of a push. Excited to stay here again sometime!
5.0
Dads Weekend
We had another awesome stay at the Schoolhouse. This is two years in a row we have celebrated Dads weekend there. Perfect setup for the Dads and Daughters! We will do it again next year! Thank you for everything!
5.0
Awesome property!
We had a great family gathering and really enjoyed the property. It was beautifully furnished, spacious and so comfortable! Jane the property manager was great! A check out later than 10:00 would help make that day less of a push. Excited to stay here again sometime!
5.0
Graduation Stay
We recently stayed here for our daughters graduation from Kansas State University, the house and the property was better than advertised, we couldn't have been more satisfied with our stay.
5.0
Spacious and fully stocked
This property can accommodate many guests and still allow for privacy and quiet time. Great kitchen with everything you need!
5.0
We stayed at the schoolhouse for our daughter's wedding weekend extravaganza! We had lots of room to cook and hangout with all of our friends and family. This house is the perfect gathering place and we will most definitely be back in the fall for some KSU football games.
5.0
Manhattan Wedding
We stayed at the schoolhouse for our daughter's wedding weekend extravaganza! We had lots of room to cook and hangout with all of our friends and family. This house is the perfect gathering place and we will most definitely be back in the fall for some KSU football games.
5.0
Stayed here for Christmas with our large extended family. The house was beautifully decorated, with lots of amenities, and was spacious and very comfortable. A huge unexpected bonus was the Keats playground/park across the street, perfect for our toddlers to play at. The house manager was very friendly and very helpful. Everything was provided for a perfect stay. Would recommend and stay again!!
5.0
The Schoolhouse was the perfect venue for 3 generations of family. It was unique and fun, provided more than enough space for our family of 11. The very large kitchen/gathering space was perfect for us to all be together and the teenagers loved the media room and foosball table in the game room. Even though it was cold outside, the school house remained cozy and draft free. Beds were comfy and basics were provided. It was decorated nicely, had to put a few "breakables" away from the 4 year old. Jane met us upon arrival and was friendly and helpful and remained available if needed, which we didn't. We highly recommend the Schoolhouse for any large group.
5.0
Perfect post-Christmas gathering venue for 3 generations
The Schoolhouse was the perfect venue for 3 generations of family. It was unique and fun, provided more than enough space for our family of 11. The very large kitchen/gathering space was perfect for us to all be together and the teenagers loved the media room and foosball table in the game room. Even though it was cold outside, the school house remained cozy and draft free. Beds were comfy and basics were provided. It was decorated nicely, had to put a few "breakables" away from the 4 year old. Jane met us upon arrival and was friendly and helpful and remained available if needed, which we didn't. We highly recommend the Schoolhouse for any large group.
5.0
Beautiful spacious property
Stayed here for Christmas with our large extended family. The house was beautifully decorated, with lots of amenities, and was spacious and very comfortable. A huge unexpected bonus was the Keats playground/park across the street, perfect for our toddlers to play at. The house manager was very friendly and very helpful. Everything was provided for a perfect stay. Would recommend and stay again!!
5.0
Dads Day
Great time in a great house. Perfect for our group celebrating Dads Day. We will stay here again!
5.0
Graduation celebration
What a perfect house for our families to celebrate our Wildcats’ graduations! Kitchen was perfect and the house was large enough for all of us to have plenty of room! We will definitely return.
5.0
What a great place to get away with family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary! A large area for the whole group and smaller spaces for more privacy. Made a memory. Beautiful setting.
5.0
Family Anniversary Celebration
What a great place to get away with family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary! A large area for the whole group and smaller spaces for more privacy. Made a memory. Beautiful setting.
5.0
This place is stunning!!! The pictures and descriptions do not do this beautiful place justice. We had a terrific stay and will definitely return. The host also answered our questions within minutes.
5.0
Absolutely Terrific
This place is stunning!!! The pictures and descriptions do not do this beautiful place justice. We had a terrific stay and will definitely return. The host also answered our questions within minutes.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kansas?
The average price for a rental in Kansas is £87 per night. This rental is £267 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Schoolhouse, Modern Retreat?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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