Stenhuset: Stunning Historic \"1877 Stone House\"
About this cottage rental
At the intersection of yesterday and today lies the unapologetically unique and Stenhuset. Meaning "Stone House'' in Swedish, Stenhuset is bursting with modern-day amenities, while retaining its historic 19th-century charm. Built in 1877 by Swedish stonemasons, this historic home embraces its Swedish heritage, as does Lindsborg itself, with celebrations of all kinds: Hyllningsfest, Midsummer, even a Swedish Luau in January! Throughout the year, Lindsborg finds many reasons to celebrate, so celebrate with us! Utterly charming and with a one-of-a-kind vibe, the Stenhuset house is the ideal accommodation for travelers who choose the road less taken. History buffs will swoon over its intricate period details. Stenhuset is proudly listed on Atlas Obscura! Designed by Victoria Freeman, Stenhuset was awarded a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. As you approach this most unique property with its 24-inch-thick stone walls (think of a small castle), you may notice inscriptions in the three stone lintels over the front door and two windows. In 1877 stonemasons chiseled Bible verses in Old Swedish into three stone lintels above the front door and two side windows. Enter the front door and find yourself falling back into history! The open concept, yet cozy, great room oozes with the welcoming charm of yesteryear with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, and hand-hewn wood floors. A colorful and eclectic kitchen provides all the modern amenities for today's travelers, including a 4-burner cooktop, convection oven/microwave, coffee maker and coffee grinder too. You'll find both the refrigerator and the dishwasher hidden behind unusual repurposed cabinetry. The living/dining area offers a cozy table for two or more, period furnishings, and a pop-up Smart TV to stream all your favorite shows with the included Gigabit-speed WiFi - we provide Hulu+Live TV with no ads. A nearby chest of drawers cleverly conceals a Murphy bed. Towards the back door of the home on this first level is a bath with an oval step-in shower and simply stunning multi-colored hand-hewn wood floors. The stacked washer/dryer is just steps away, smartly hidden behind a screen door. As you descend the stairs to the lower level, you will be greeted by an original plaster wall with original, intact stencils. Continue on to a large bedroom suite with a king size Casper mattress and separate private seating area, complete with side table for your book or to charge your device. This suite has plenty of space for all your belongings and features a Smart TV. The en suite bath features an upcycled dresser as the vanity and another oval walk-in shower. The second bedroom suite is nestled upstairs in the loft, also offering a king-size Casper mattress. A spacious seating area overlooks the first floor of the home, with a sofa and a chair and ottoman. Each of the two ensuite baths features an upcycled dresser as the vanity with a semi-circular walk-in shower in one and a commode in the other. While decorated in the grandmillenial style, the all-electric Stenhuset defines carbon-free sustainability. The original 24-inch-stone walls efficiently keep the outdoor temperatures where they belong – outdoors. The interior is heated and cooled with high-efficiency electric heat pumps, often called minisplits. Water for the showers, sinks and laundry is warmed with electric water heaters, again integrated with heat pumps. Appliances are Energy Star cerftified and plumbing fixtures minimize water consumption. The "cedar split" shingles on the roof were formed from recycled milk jugs. And if you drive and arrive with an electric vehicle, we can provide an EV charger with advance notice. On a pleasant day or evening, enjoy your time outdoors over a cup of coffee, glass or wine, or a full meal at the teak dining table for 6 under a hand-hewn pergola. Prior to arrival, guests are provided with an entry code that will unlock the front and back doors. Be sure to lock the doors each time you leave Stenhuset. Contact information is provided near the telephone. Our intent is to leave guests alone to enjoy Lindsborg and central Kansas, unless you really need us. Lindsborg, Kansas is an artist community that embraces its unique spin on all things Swedish. Guests visit Lindsborg for its festivals, shopping along Main Street and art museums, including the Sandzen Gallery (America's Van Gogh). Coronado Heights (a "castle" built by the Works Progress Administration during the Depression) is a popular destination for picnics and to soak in the view of farmlands and prairie. Larger cities of Salina and McPherson are a short drive away. Another destination is the Hutchinson's Cosmosphere, the largest collection of Russian and American space memorabilia outside of the Smithsonian - including the Apollo 13 capsule Odyssey. Guests drive to this destination. Lindsborg is located about 4 miles west of I-135. The closest airport is Salina Municipal Airport (SLN), approximately 20 miles away. The Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita (ICT) is approximately 80 miles away. Guests communicate with our local property manager by phone or text. The property manager can meet the guests for a tour of the property. If guests are arriving very late in the day, we can provide an orientation video.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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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
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
5.0
We absolutrly adored this place! So cozy and beautiful and close to downtown activities. We definitely will book a stay here again. Thanks so much!
5.0
Amazing historical property! Had everything and more! We will definitely come for another stay.
5.0
This house is excellent, and the town is so hospitable and friendly!
5.0
The cabin is stunning, and the community was clean and friendly!
5.0
The outside pictures are great but the inside was a bit of a suprise. Attention to detail and amazing creativeness throughout. We will be back!
5.0
We had a fabulous time in Lindsborg and this property was the icing on the cake. Roomy, unique, and with so many nice touches. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful house.. pictures do not do it justice.. cozy and roomy.. beds were very comfortable.. so close to all the shops and restaurants.. would love to stay here again.
5.0
One of the best bnb experiences I have ever had!
5.0
Perfect size for our group of four. Steps and stairs, but that is expected in a historic home. Beautiful interior.
5.0
Lindsborg gem
This home was awesome! The online photos represent well this home, but not like being in person. The renovations are eloquent, very comfortable, with everything we needed for our mini vacation. Tisha was very responsive, and even met us at the home to give us a tour! There is a great outdoor space we spent much time at, and the majority of Lindsborg attractions are within walking distance. The history of this home fits very nicely into the Lindsborg experience. Highly recommend this home!
5.0
Where to start? Words fail to describe Lindsborg & the Stenhuset. Nostalgic memories of an era not that far behind. Reminds of the slow pace things used to be. The property is immaculately clean with all the whims and whistles. It was a perfect place, spread over three levels for a large family which is very convenient to all the action. The only regret was that ours was a very short trip. Definitely will come back again to this little piece of Sweden or should I say Mayberry???
5.0
Stenhuset
Where to start? Words fail to describe Lindsborg & the Stenhuset. Nostalgic memories of an era not that far behind. Reminds of the slow pace things used to be. The property is immaculately clean with all the whims and whistles. It was a perfect place, spread over three levels for a large family which is very convenient to all the action. The only regret was that ours was a very short trip. Definitely will come back again to this little piece of Sweden or should I say Mayberry???
5.0
Cozy Stone Cottage Updated Beautifully
We loved our stay at this adorable, newly-renovated and historic home in Lindsborg. We stayed in the cozy and basement suite while our sister/brother-in-law stayed upstairs. With two spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus kitchen) it was very easy and convenient as well as comfortable. The decorative and craftsman touches were just gorgeous and of course the history of the property as well as its location were wonderful. The sitting area needs to be re-thought, however, as the parlor-style chairs just are not comfortable enough for anything beyond a quick visit. Also, I would not advise having small children (toddlers) around as there are lots of stairs and antique pieces that could get toppled over or broken. Perfect for one or two couples. Or a couple + older children. Also we had a little trouble with the coffeemaker - so many buttons to figure out! Overall a really great stay that we would definitely consider renting again! Thank you!
5.0
Wonderful little house two blocks from Main street. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.
5.0
Stenhuset
Wonderful little house two blocks from Main street. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.
4.0
Adorable
Great little house that was beautifully updated. Fabulous location. Only complaint is the lack of comfortable seating in the living area. They had a neat pop-up tv but only old fashioned chairs to sit on. And being in a town where most stuff shuts down at seven, you’re likely to spend your evening here. Not having somewhere comfortable to sit was annoying. We ended up watching tv separately in our rooms.
5.0
A little house full of delightful surprises.
Tisha checked us in and gave a through overview of the property and more. She was great! She gave the history of the building
which is far more interesting than most places. The remodel was accomplished by a very talented gentleman, and had so many clever details. It is really a fun place. Location to downtown Lindsborg is perfect, and the town itself is delightful. If you are going to stay in Lindsborg, stay here!
5.0
All the amenities of a 5 star hotel and more. We had a great time and really enjoyed the little town of Lindsborg.
5.0
Fabulous property
All the amenities of a 5 star hotel and more. We had a great time and really enjoyed the little town of Lindsborg.
5.0
Fantastic, unique historic home we spent close to 3 weeks at in September.
PROS: Fabulous beds and bedding. A historic experience in an 1877 home a short walk to downtown Lindsborg with a fairly recent renovation that carefully blends and preserves the original historic stone aspect with a modern comfortable log addition. The thoughts behind the renovation and the unique application of such is top shelf. (Lighting, decor, quality finishes, unique features. ) There are 2 full size comfortable bedrooms en-suite. Kitchen is small but very adequate, with modern appliances and lovely dishes and cookware. Home has 3 Large screen TV’s with streaming capability. Outdoor space is small but very tasteful. The Property manager was very responsive and helpful.
CONS: I will only mention this for those who may struggle with stairs. It was not an issue for us, however, stairs are required to get to all levels. Stairs to bedroom on top floor, stairs to bedroom in basement level, stairs from rear & front entry to reach main living area.
While this next comment was not a huge issue for us, we found the seating in the main kitchen/liv rm/dining area to be uncomfortable for any lengthy television watching. This likely would not be an issue for a shorter stay, but we worked around it by choosing to watch our favorite shows in the bedroom. Would stay again.
5.0
Unique property - a real gem!
Fantastic, unique historic home we spent close to 3 weeks at in September.
PROS: Fabulous beds and bedding. A historic experience in an 1877 home a short walk to downtown Lindsborg with a fairly recent renovation that carefully blends and preserves the original historic stone aspect with a modern comfortable log addition. The thoughts behind the renovation and the unique application of such is top shelf. (Lighting, decor, quality finishes, unique features. ) There are 2 full size comfortable bedrooms en-suite. Kitchen is small but very adequate, with modern appliances and lovely dishes and cookware. Home has 3 Large screen TV’s with streaming capability. Outdoor space is small but very tasteful. The Property manager was very responsive and helpful.
CONS: I will only mention this for those who may struggle with stairs. It was not an issue for us, however, stairs are required to get to all levels. Stairs to bedroom on top floor, stairs to bedroom in basement level, stairs from rear & front entry to reach main living area.
While this next comment was not a huge issue for us, we found the seating in the main kitchen/liv rm/dining area to be uncomfortable for any lengthy television watching. This likely would not be an issue for a shorter stay, but we worked around it by choosing to watch our favorite shows in the bedroom. Would stay again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kansas?
The average price for a rental in Kansas is $110 per night. This rental is $25 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stenhuset: Stunning Historic \"1877 Stone House\". For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stenhuset: Stunning Historic \"1877 Stone House\" pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stenhuset: Stunning Historic \"1877 Stone House\"?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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