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Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroom23 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hartsburg, MO
  • Missouri State Capitol
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • University of Missouri
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!

Our charming Katy Caboose is located right on the Katy Trail in Hartsburg, MO, offering a truly unique stay. The caboose features a spacious outdoor area with a large deck, table seating, a hammock, and Adirondack chairs for relaxation. Inside, you'll find a cozy kitchenette, a full bed, and a twin trundle bed, comfortably sleeping four. The private bathroom is located in the cottage next to the caboose, reserved exclusively for guests of the caboose. Bath features full sink, toilet, and walk-in shower. Towels, linens, and toiletries including shampoo, soap, toilet paper are included! The caboose features a mini-fridge, microwave, bar stools & dining table, small sofa, and rocking chair. The heat is provided by space heaters and a/c is a window unit. Lots of light from skylights and windows all through the train car.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Church Farm Conservation Area. Free WiFi and a patio are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, patio, and Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 minutes by car from Missouri River and 10 minutes from Mark Twain National Forest

Property manager

Jessica Kempf

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
My wife and I stayed for two nights to celebrate our 19yr anniversary. We got a bike ride in on the Katy and checked out local watering holes. The Katy Caboose was cute. We enjoyed the deck on a beautiful starry night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025