Pet Friendly Home by Lake Shawnee!

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and two wooden stools.
A kitchen with a wooden table displaying cookies, chocolates, and a vase of flowers.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a kitchen area with white cabinets and appliances. The room has a ceiling light and a door with a sign that reads "Lake House".
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a door.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a garage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Shawnee

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Topeka, KS
  • Place, Lake Shawnee
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stormont Vail Events Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Washburn University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Modern Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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Cozy 3-bedroom house near I-70. Close to downtown Topeka and Lake Shawnee.
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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
Cozy 3-bedroom house near I-70. Close to downtown Topeka and Lake Shawnee.

About the area

Topeka

Located in Topeka, this holiday home is on a lake. Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and Ward Meade Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kossover Tennis Center and Regal West Ridge. Topeka Performing Arts Center and Legacy Community Arts Center Inc are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Topeka, KS

What's nearby

  • Lake Shawnee - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stormont Vail Events Center - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Washburn University - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Topeka Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kansas State Capitol - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Topeka Station - 8 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Home by Lake Shawnee! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly Home by Lake Shawnee!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Home by Lake Shawnee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Home by Lake Shawnee!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Home by Lake Shawnee! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Shawnee and within 6 miles (10 km) of Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and Topeka Performing Arts Center. Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas State Capitol are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thanks for coming Ashley! Would love to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quaint little cottage in a quiet neighborhood. House was clean and looked exactly like in the pictures. Front yard was great for the dogs. Unfortunately the large amount of rain Topeka got during our stay made utilizing the fenced back yard impossible, but that is no fault of the host. Beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seth is a fabulous host! Quick response and very accommodating. We had everything we needed and our cats were cozy! Wish it hadn't been so hot so we could.have enjoyed the screen porch.The king size bed is super comfy! Slept really well. Quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seth amazing host. We enjoyed every aspect of this wonderful property. Quiet, plenty to do in the surrounding area. Great traveling with our dog. We would stay again when in the area. Thank you Seth!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean quiet easy access to lake
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t believe the other reviews on this property. The fenced yard for our dog had knee deep weeds, the deck was unusable, the fire pit had over grown weeds, over all this place was the worse VRBO we have ever booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Hi Randy, I’m sorry to hear this. Unfortunately it’s been a stormy summer and you happened to come after a big storm.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet home pet friendly home. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and well kept, host was very kind, the laundry is very convenient, and the AC kept the house very cold
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second time staying in this home! It's cute, comfy, and in the perfect location next to the lake, stores, and good food! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

House was as advertised. We had a great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

The property was perfect for our quick trip. Had everything needed for us to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay

This little house is a great place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very suitable pet friendly property

This is a good location for a pet friendly stay. The beds were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and clean.

Very quiet area and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Cabin like and fun very nice on the patio at night
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thanks choosing our home! We hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is quiet and a great place to stay. This is our 2nd time staying here and this is the first place I look for to see if available when coming to Topeka Ks. Love the screened in porch while drinking my morning coffee.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thanks Jodi! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay :) . Looking forward to having you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, well equipped kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Convenient home just the right size and very clean and comfortable for a stop in Topeka walkable to the lakefront.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful lake house

Quiet, peaceful retreat near a lake. Everything was clean and orderly, the screened in porch was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you for your stay! Looking forward to having you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake get away

Cute little cottage that was nicely refurbished! Very convenient to our family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thanks Jane! Hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

Nice place to stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Loved the screened in porch to drink my morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thanks Jodi! Hopefully you’ll come again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Outside areas weren't cleared off very well which made it hard to not track in stuff. The house was clean and worked well for us. Well equipt except silverware. The only thing was the Internet was very unreliable most likely a router issue..
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Thanks for the feedback Jenifer! I have a tech that is meeting me out there to resolve the issue on internet.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy at the lake

Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

I booked this VRBO for my brother and his family who was in town for a birthday party. The VRBO was clean, in a safe location and exactly how it was featured on the website. Check-in was easy and the property had all the amenities that was needed for a weekend or longer stay. Thanks for the nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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