Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

Photo gallery for Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

A train station with a red Santa Fe train, a white building, and a crossbuck sign.
A stationary train car with a caboose labeled "SANTA FE" parked on tracks.
A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden interior with a staircase, a table with a lamp, and a window.
A hallway with a white door, wooden flooring, and a small table with books.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Joplin, MO
  • Place, Bartley Memorial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Apple Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Webb City Farmers Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Joplin

Joplin is home to this apartment. Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone and Regal Northstar are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit North Park Mall and Webb City Farmers Market. Candy House Chocolate Factory and George A. Spiva Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Joplin, MO

What's nearby

  • Bartley Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Apple Park - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Webb City Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Regal Northstar - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • North Park Mall - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio located?

Situated in Joplin, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bartley Memorial Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Apple Park. Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone and Regal Northstar are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a great experience from check-in to checkout. It means a lot to know the place lived up to expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place! Quaint and quiet will stay here again.

Had a great time and enjoyed everything and loved the whole experience. Thanks a bunch!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Enjoyed having you and will update the apps on the TV. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in the caboose after a day of exploring Route 66. It was a perfect way to end the day. The hosts did a great job renovating the old caboose. I would recommend it to anyone passing through Joplin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio on 11 Nov 2026
We're so glad the caboose was the perfect way to end a day exploring Route 66. It means a lot to hear the renovation stood out, and we appreciate the recommendation for anyone passing through Joplin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique space staying in the caboose. Convenient, but not walkable. Our only complaint was the fact that the windows were covered for privacy which was a bit claustrophobic, although there was plenty of light from the cupola. Easy access, parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio on 11 Nov 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the unique experience of staying in the caboose, along with the easy access and convenient parking. It's great to hear the cupola kept things bright even with the covered windows for privacy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The caboose was so much fun and super cute. Looked just like the pictures. We stayed 2 nights. It was convenient to our activity and easy to get to. We had an issue but the host was quick to get the problem resolved!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
We're so glad you had fun staying in the caboose and that it lived up to the pictures! It's great to hear the location was convenient and easy to get to for your activities, and that any issue during your stay was handled quickly. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well worth the stay! Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for staying and come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really loved this cozy and unique caboose cabin. Nice n homey inside, close to things but remote and quiet, and near highways to zip off to Joplin or Ozarks. Perfect quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for enjoying our caboose! It was our pleasure to have you. Please remember us in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great, unique and reasonably priced place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you for choosing us! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for us during our work commutes from Kansas City to Joplin. It offered a small refrigerator, sink and prep area for meals, microwave and induction cooktop and pans ( which we did not utilize on this visit. Nice location, off of the beaten path and still right next to the highway for easy access. I was surprised on how busy the frontage road was, but nothing of concern. There is a porch at the front for sitting out after dinner, however being that it faces the road, maybe in the future a sitting area of the side or ?Hands down , a great place to stay, and the uniqueness is excellent, and the inside is spot on and well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio on 11 Oct 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad this spot worked well for your work commutes between Kansas City and Joplin, and that you enjoyed the kitchen setup, the easy highway access, and the porch for relaxing after dinner. It means a lot to hear that the uniqueness and the inside details stood out to you as spot on and well done.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Clean and comfortable. Unique too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met every expectation that we could possibly expect. Very clean, and had very great natural lighting for the kitchen area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you and come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty interesting place to stay. The Caboose offered everything that my wife and I would need. Check in was very easy as was the check out process. AC kept up with the 100 degrees outside. We did not need to use the kitchen, but it seems stocked with items that we could have. Was a great conversation piece and a unique place to stay. There are two units there, the caboose and also a passenger car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
We're so glad you and your wife enjoyed your stay in the Caboose and found it to be such a unique conversation piece. It's great to hear check-in and check-out were smooth and that the A/C kept things comfortable despite the 100-degree heat outside. We put thought into stocking the kitchen so guests have what they need, even if it's not always used. It's a special property with two distinct units, the Caboose and the passenger car, and we're happy you got to experience it firsthand. Thanks for sharing your experience and for the 5-star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Joplin

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a fun place to stay. We stayed 2 nights and had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for staying in our caboose! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
From the owner: "We were glad to have you! Come back anytime!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Great Stay

So much fun and convenient to Joplin and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, awesome host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you for choosing our caboose! Hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The caboose was perfect for our short stay. Joplin is a great town. People are friendly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cool

Cool place! Clean comfortable and excellent host! Would go here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
You are always welcome back!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

We rented the caboose while in town visiting family. It was the perfect getaway. We will definitely stay again next time we are in town.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we would love to have you back!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Sweet and simple little space. We loved staying here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
From the owner:"Thank you! You are always welcome back!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest place to stay

This was by far the cutest place we have stayed. Easy to get to. A lot of activities close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
From the Owner: "We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memory Maker

Great place to make memories and explore! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for choosing our caboose! We enjoyed having you!"
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