Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available

Explore the area

Ottawa, KS

Place, Old Depot Museum
‪18 min walk‬
Place, Ottawa University
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Forest Park
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Take a step back in time and enjoy this tranquil, historical home situated near the heart of Ottawa, Kansas. This 1910 home boasts of stately charm and modern amenities. Newly renovated, Maison de Joie is conveniently located to Baker University, Ottawa University, and KU, as well as Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ottawa

Ottawa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prairie Spirit Trail State Park and Orlis Cox Sports Complex, while Carnegie Cultural Center and Ottawa Memorial Auditorium are cultural highlights.

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Ottawa, KS

What's nearby

City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Old Depot Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Freedom Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Ottawa University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Forest Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
‪Smoked Creations BBQ - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay. located?

This family-friendly Ottawa holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Prairie Spirit Trail State Park and Orlis Cox Sports Complex. City Park and Carnegie Cultural Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

6 May 2025

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

Best VRBO ever!

This is by far the nicest VRBO we’ve been to! She thought of everything and it was the cutest cleanest house!! I would love to go back just to visit that house!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank m.

23 July 2024

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

Ottawa stay

Renovated old house was very nicely done. Enjoyed all the little amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

1 Jan 2025

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

Best VRBO yet!

We have been VRBO believers for years. This was the nicest one we have stayed in. The home was beautiful and the host thought of everything. We gave it 5 stars but would give it 10 if we could!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

30 Nov 2024

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

Super stay! Great amenities.

Lovely!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

19 Apr 2025

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

It was the little things!

The home was beautifully decorated! But the small details!! Makeup cloths, robes, snacks….. the list just goes on!! It is the best I’ve ever stayed in!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin O.

22 July 2024

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

Adorable Home

The house and host are amazing. It exceed our expectations. The accommodations were great and the host go above and beyond to welcome you! We were in the area for a family reunion and just wish we had more time to spend at the house! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

25 May 2024

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

Little Gem

We loved this historic home. It felt like we stepped back in time with the modern conveniences we needed. Highly recommend and host was fantastic to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

28 Oct 2024

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

Everything we were looking for and more...

The accommodations were perfect in every way, providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience from start to finish. The attention to detail in the decor and amenities contributed significantly to the overall charm and functionality of the space. Everything we could possibly need was thoughtfully provided, making our stay not only convenient but exceptionally pleasant. Thank you once again for your hospitality and for ensuring that everything was in perfect order. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and look forward to returning in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

20 July 2024

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

Top choice!!! Awesome, very clean, equipped with everything we needed

We had a great stay at this property with our grandkids in Ottawa KS. There’s a lot of dining options and they have a nice historic downtown area. The house was very nicely restored but still had that original turn of the century feel. We spent a lot of time on the deck, grilling and chilling and checking out the greater KC area which is a 30-40 minute drive. Kania is an excellent host, very responsive and planned everything perfectly for our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Travis W.

19 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great with an early hiccup

This property was great. The home was exactly as described, there was a personalized message upon arrival and there were all of the amenities that could be wanted (coffee, towels, snacks, ice, etc, etc). The one hiccup was the check-in process. It took a while to get the code when that is typically given directly in the check-in message. However once that was received the rest of the trip was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelitza D.

11 Feb 2024

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

10 Stars!

We absolutely loved staying at this 1910 historic house. It has been updated in the most lovely way. It was very comfortable for our family of 5. The owner has put an amazing amount of thoughtfulness into all of the details. It was well-stocked with coffee, games, toiletries, and really, anything you can think of. Communication with Kania was very prompt. I don’t know why anyone would stay at a hotel, when they can stay here. It was a great value, and we will definitely stay here the next time we come into town.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinna M.

24 July 2025

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

This was a lovely stay. I hope to have the privilege to stay here again. The host has thought of everything. Truly a gem. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

10 June 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kania Lynn Shain

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property