You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Laura Nelson Honeymoon Cottage
Large Historic Home located across the street from the Nelson Atkins Museum.Walking distance to the Plaza, Kemper Museum, Nelson Atkins Museum, and Kaufman Garden. Also across the street from Theis Mall Park. The house is made for entertaining with a large outdoor deck, and plenty of room inside. The central location makes it easy to go shopping or dining on the Plaza, with short drives to other entertainment districts like Westport, Brookside and the Power and Light District next to the Sprint Center. The house is great for groups in town for Weddings, Reunions, etc. Plenty of parking for events.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 5-minute drive from University of Kansas Medical Center and 12 minutes from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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
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 are welcome
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
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
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.
Property Registration Number NSD-STR-00419
Property is also known as
Laura Nelson Mansion House Kansas City
Laura Nelson Mansion House
Laura Nelson Mansion Kansas City
Laura Nelson Mansion Kansas City
Laura Nelson Mansion Private vacation home
Laura Nelson Mansion Private vacation home Kansas City
Laura Nelson Honeymoon Cottage Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
8 - Good
10
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Judy d.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Getaway
The home was like stepping back in time-it had a lot of personality.
Judy d.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Harriett M.
23 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pluses and minuses
My family of 17 people appreciated the great spaciousness and 9 queen beds in this perfectly located historic house. The pool table was a big hit with the wide range of ages. The lack of expected maintenance and cleanliness were the drawbacks. Regardless, we had a wonderful time.
Harriett M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mardi M.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful, large historic home in an excellent location
We had a great reunion with family and friends. We enjoyed the large dining room, large deck overlooking park (where we later picnicked), piano (tuned!), billards, two family rooms (one off the kitchen the other upstairs, carpeted, perfect for the little ones to crawl around and play on. The location was perfect, directly across the street from the Nelson Atkins Art Museum where we played putt putt golf and enjoyed both the inside exhibits and the outdoor sculpture garden. There is a Whole Foods market 3 mins by car or 10 minutes walking across the the park. It will be even better with the street car line is completed. There were some cleanliness issues when we arrived, but the host responded promptly, came over right away, and clean what his cleaners had missed. The host was also very responsive to my questions before the stay as I was coordinating sleeping arrangements for a large group. I highly recommend.
Mardi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Sondra L.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family ballgame weekend
Met family from across the nation to attend baseball games. House was perfect for our event which included breakfasts, coffee and a lot of story telling. This vintage home is beautiful in character. A few refresh projects were in process but it did not damper our stay.
Sondra L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jennifer C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
14 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL!
We were met by our gracious host and shown the property. The home is beautiful! It was clean, well stocked, and has everything you will need. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous place!
Michelle M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jody R.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
This house was great for our family celebration. There were several big rooms to hang out in. The deck was great as well! Kitchen was well stocked. It is in the process of being renovated and is a house with lots of character. All bedrooms were up stairs.
Would stay here again.
Jody R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy R.
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Home/1920s vibe
First of all, the house is huge with lots of sleeping spaces and gathering spots. We could really spread out! There's a great front porch and an enclosed back deck, which we utilized. The kitchen was the most stocked kitchen I've ever seen in a VRBO with every kind of gadget and utensil you could ever want. There was a surplus of clean towels and sheets. The house had a really cool 1920s decor with creaky stairs and a billiards room etc. Would definitely recommend this for a large group. The host was kind and attentive...only two blocks from the Plaza. The pictures on the VRBO site do not do it justice...the owner needs to add more photos and description of what you're getting.
Wendy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ralph R.
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Soccer trip
Great stay. Located in close proximity to several amenities.
Ralph R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M., Lees Summit
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
Our stay was absolutely perfect! The house was built for a large group. Communication was on point.
We would stay here again!
Kimberly M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
2/10 Terrible
brian e.
28 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs upgrades
The house is not updated or kept up.
brian e.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
2/10 Terrible
Noelle K.
23 May 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great area, horrible house!!
This property looks NOTHING like the photos in the listing. Those were clearly taken years ago. When we arrived, the property was NOT clean. There was hair and a used razor in one of the showers, toothpaste in the sinks, crumbs all over the kitchen counter, and the fridge was covered in grime. The property manager would not respond to our messages asking about whether the cleaners had come. The state of the property was so bad that we ended up leaving to stay at a hotel. Thankfully we were able to receive a refund. While the area the house is in is lovely, this listing is NOT worth it.
Noelle K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob C.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
KC bachelor party
Great house for all of our group. Plenty of space and the pool table was well enjoyed.
Jacob C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin C.
20 Apr 2024
Large, good location, but old and dated
Property is really getting outdated with many cosmetic issues like walls and ceilings with large cracks, water spots, paint badly chipped, carpet stains, broken window shades, mirrors with cracks, chairs missing one arm rest, etc. The pictures of this property are extremely old and do not represent it's current state which should be updated.
The communal spaces are comfortable with modern TVs and decent couches but most of the rest of the house feels worn out. It's got a nice location with lots of space and beds though.
The owner was there when we arrived at 7PM trying to clean things which was surprising given the time. He seemed nice enough, just wasn't expecting him to be there working.
Kevin C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
shelly r.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion weekend
We had three families staying at house and there was plenty of room - house had everything we needed for an amazing stay!!
shelly r.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Glenda L.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Wonderfully spacious property, easily accessible. Very well appointed kitchen with everything needed. Large spaces accommodated our extended family with gathering spaces, as well as, space to get away. Great dining room with an awesome pool table across the way.
Glenda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky B., Piedmont , California
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Charming Historic Home in a Great Location
We all enjoyed our stay at the Laura Nelson Honeymoon Cottage. The house is an older home with lots of character, and plenty of room for our group to spread out. It is right across the street from a beautiful sculpture garden and museum, and a short walk to the Country Club Plaza area with plenty of restaurants and shopping. Greg was a wonderful host, very responsive, and gave us a great history of the house. Thank you!
Becky B.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Teri H.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We had a great weekend!! Location was fantastic and we had everything we needed!
Teri H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
shaun w.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Spot
What a huge house and amazing accomodations. Fantastic access to the plaza and Westport. Greg was great to work with and the gigantic patio was a great place to hang out in the sun!
shaun w.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
R W.
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great place for a large group - plenty of beds and lots of great communal areas. Our host was incredibly accommodating and made our stay very enjoyable!
R W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in KC
The house was great for a group of 12 guys on our annual weekend trip. Plenty of space, kitchen well stocked, large patio, and multiple places in the house to gather. Location is great across the street from the museum and a few blocks from the Plaza neighborhood. Everyone in the group gave it two thumbs up.
Jeff S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a big group!
This house was absolutely perfect for our party of 14! Planning a bachelorette party can be stressful, especially when we wanted to all stay together - but the host made the entire process so easy and was beyond accommodating. Even better we were allowed to decorate which was truly surprising given the grandeur of the home. Thanks to the host our entire stay was perfect! Would highly recommend!
Nicole M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ingrid M.
6 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
More than hoped for!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Laura Nelson House. Our large group fit comfortably into this charming old home and the layout was perfect for gathering, both inside and out. Everything we needed (and more!) was provided. Extremely well-stocked kitchen and and lots of space for cooking, flower arranging (we were in town for a wedding), and hanging out. A bonus was the Nelson-Atkins Museum across the street with free entry. We came with 5 vehicles, and were able to park them in the driveway while road work was completed on the side street. Greg, our host, was helpful and gave a tour of the house upon arrival. Highly recommend this home!
Ingrid M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maureen V.
22 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tons of space, great location
We were a group of 10 who used all 6 bedrooms to attend a family wedding. The location near the Nelson-Atkins Museum and a short walk to the Plaza was great. Our host provided us with coffee and waters and many conveniences. Our group enjoyed mornings on the large deck and playing pool. Parking was great. Nice area to walk around and very quiet.
Maureen V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Jonathan P.
18 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
School group
This is the second time we've taken a class of students to Kansas City on a field trip and all stayed at this house. The two best things about it, for our purposes, is the location (a walk to the museum) and the roominess. Even a group of 16 has plenty of private space. On top of all that, the house's antique charm and ample entertainment areas provide a spirit of fun to our stay. The property manager is very hospitable and responsive. Highly recommended for large groups.