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The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie!

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Dining
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Tonganoxie, KS
  • Place, Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Azura Amphitheater
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie!

Historical church converted to a home located in downtown Tonganoxie. Just a short drive to Lawrence and KC. Home is setup for entertaining large families with an open-concept kitchen and living space, large dining room table, all the kitchen essentials, including an icemaker. Main bedroom has a cozy king bed, television, dresser and en-suite bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower, private toilet and double vanity. The open loft has a bunk bed with a full bed on bottom and a twin bed on top and its own television, great for kiddos! For additional sleeping the living room couch pulls out to a comfy queen bed. Off of the living room is another full bath with a walk-in shower. You won't have to take any dirty laundry home; we have a laundry room with a washer and dryer. This space is perfect for hosting your family for the holidays or just a quiet weekend stay. Don't forget the lovely patio space for grilling out!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As this is an apartment, we ask that you be mindful of noise levels at all times.
While we love pets, we ask that you help us to keep our property pet-free.

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

About the area

Tonganoxie

Tonganoxie is home to this apartment. Lawrence Arts Center and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Legends Outlets Kansas City and Village West. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kansas Speedway or Legends Field.
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Tonganoxie, KS

What's nearby

  • Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Azura Amphitheater - 16 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Village West - 18 min drive - 25.9 km
  • University of Kansas - 19 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Kansas Speedway - 21 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 18 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ajuua Mexican Grill And Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gambino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1866 Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flashback - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! ?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$758, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! located?

Situated in Tonganoxie, this apartment building is within 16 miles (25 km) of Azura Amphitheater, Legends Outlets Kansas City and Village West. Lawrence Arts Center and Legends Field are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tony t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience amazing property to spend the Christmas holiday plus the communication with the owner was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely beautiful! The host was super responsive and communicative! The amenities were great! There was everything we needed and more! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is SO cool!Well accommodated and host very kind and informative! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

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

Excellent stay

Great place to stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carmie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolutely stunning location. It was gorgeous inside and out and we had the absolutely best time as a best friend group walking for coffee, visiting wineries and just hanging together in our gorgeous accommodations. If you are ANYWHERE in the area, it is worth making your way to this getaway. Perfect for what we needed and we would definitely come back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michelle l.

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Just a delightful experience! The host was very responsive, the setting was cozy a lovely coffee shop across the street! I cannot say enough positive things about our stay. We came for the Ren Fair and could not have chosen a better location!
Leavenworth State Fishing Lake
Living room into kitchen
Ren Fair
Ren Fair
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here while attending a volleyball tournament in Lawrence, KS. Tonganoxie is a great little community. The downtown is nice, and the area feels very safe. The Black Thistle is a great place to stay, the pictures don't do it justice. There is a full grocery store on the NE side of town -Brothers Market.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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5 Star! The Black Thistle was perfect. If you are in the area I definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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Lovely

Very nice and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

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Amazing

This is the most beautiful houses I've ever stayed in. Everything about it was perfect and our stay couldn't have gone better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great family visit to Tonganoxie

Fun and relaxing time at The Black Thistle! Wonderful property with plenty of space. Everything was just as described. Fantastic host and zero problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Addie G.

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

Cute town

Well kept rental, comfy beds. Will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashton T.

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Long Weekend in Tonganoxie

We enjoyed our stay at Black Thistle! It's a fun and inviting, unique stay in an old church. There was plenty of room for our group of three adults and three children. The town is cute and quaint with a few good dining options and two cute coffee shops. Close to the big city but just far enough to escape the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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We had a wonderful stay at Black Thistle Church! The space was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our family gathering. We hosted a dinner for about 25 people, and the owner went above and beyond by providing extra chairs and two folding tables, which made everything so much easier. They even let us check in early and were incredibly kind and accommodating throughout our stay.The property itself is unique, spacious, and very well cared for, it truly added something special to our family event. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or a more thoughtful host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

The Black Thistle

Highly recommend. Great location. Very comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Fantastic, unique property

This place was perfect for our stay for the Country Stampede concert. Ths hosts were fantastic with information before we checked in and during our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria H.

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

Family Gathering for Holidays

We had an amazing time at the house! Would 100% recommend if you have family gathering to spend time for any occasion especially the holidays! We made the best out of the open space playing games, cooking, and eating dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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St. Louis Family Stay

The property was amazing. Clean, great decor, luxurious and well-supplied. The host went out of her way to make us feel welcomed and answered all questions without delay. Very impressed with the experience and enjoyed our stay immensely. We will stay again if the opportunity arises. Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

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Family Wedding

This location was wonderful for our family staying in town for a wedding in KC with a reception at Brunswick Ballroom. The living space is huge with a very nice master suite/bathroom and a lofted bedroom with the bunks. The owners did a great job with the mixing the historical feel with modern amenities. The location has easy access to surrounding areas. I would stay here again if I am ever back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carianne R.

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Beautiful home in a quiet area but within 25 minutes of KU. Several good restaurants within a few blocks-we enjoyed lunch at 1866 very much. Home was spotless clean & comfortable with quality finishings & bedding. Strong WiFi & good water pressure in the superb walk in showers. Victoria was very helpful & quick to respond. The only negative is that the 2nd bedroom is in the loft on the opposite end of the downstairs bathroom so you have to go downstairs & across the house to use the 2nd bathroom. Also, we felt the wooden stairs were a bit slick so my Mom used the downstairs sofa bed instead. She was very comfortable there she said. The primary suite however is flawless. Use of the washer & dryer was also a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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Jayhawks and Chiefs Games

The Black Thistle was very clean and comfortable. The property looks just like the photos. The main gathering area is very large. The host replied to my questions very quickly. It is close to Lawrence and KC for any plans you may have there. If you need a place to stay in this area this is a great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

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Enchanting and fun!

I can’t say enough positive things about our stay at Black Thistle! We were in town for a wedding and everyone was in awe at the amount of great space we had and how clean everything was. I also loved how the furniture, bathrooms and decor were all recently renovated and modern. Fortunately we had pleasant weather during our stay and could enjoy many hours on the outdoor patio playing darts. Awesome location with the best coffee shop directly next door, a library across the street, and a restaurant/bar, gas station, and pharmacy all within a 5 minute walk. We will absolutely stay here again if we’re ever back in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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Wedding Win!!

We can't rave enough about Black Thistle! It provided the perfect setting for both our rehearsal dinner and getting ready for the big day at Brunswick Ballroom, just down the street. The venue's ambiance was incredible, and we even took our wedding photos there – they turned out stunning! We absolutely loved the combination of the dark wood and black accents
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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