Matfield Station - Lodging in the Scenic Kansas Flint Hills

• Peace on the Prairie

  Peace on the Prairie

  • Guest P&B
  • Date of stay 04/12/13
  • Review Submitted 04/14/13
  Could not have been happier with our two-night stay. Featured in 2012 on the Topeka, KS public TV show "Sunflower Journeys" this refurbished railroad bunkhouse was built in 1924. The owners have completely refitted the interiors with comfort and style in mind. It is maybe 50-feet from the rails where 60 trains per day pass by. Amazingly, they do not intrude on the peaceful feeling or on sleeping. Well equipped kitchen, and everything is very clean and artfully decorated. Within 20-minutes of two wonderful restaurants that are well worth the drive. Just around the bend from Pioneer Bluff Gallery, a must see for those looking for fine contemporary art. This is a very special place to find peace. Make time to visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (just 25-minutes to the north) for a hike and a rare opportunity to view bison in their natural habitat.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Bob and Pat, we so enjoyed meeting you and look forward to your next visit. Thanks for checking out the restaurants in Strong City and Cottonwood Falls and for including such great detail in your review. It was a pleasure spending just a little bit of time tromping around the prairie with you. Yours, Julia

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• Can't wait to return

  Can't wait to return

  • Guest prairygirl
  • Date of stay 04/11/13
  • Review Submitted 04/12/13
  My husband and I stayed one night at Matfield Station as our first getaway since our daughter was born 10 months ago. What a refreshing, comfortable, relaxing retreat. We stayed in the middle unit, and found it to be such an inviting space that we almost hated leaving to go do our traipsing around that we planned to do in the county. It was spotlessly clean, and perfect for the two of us. We regretted not having enough hours in the day to use the well-appointed kitchen, and although there was a brisk north wind, we sat out the back to watch the trains thundering by (a bonus!). The queen memory foam bed was awesome and we slept in for the first time in almost a year :) We are already planning our return trip, and hope to bring friends to rent out the other units as well. What a unique, beautiful place.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: I'm so sorry that I missed seeing you and I'm really glad to hear that you can't wait to return. Come soon! Julia

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• Wow.

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  Wow.

  • Guest From Newton, KS and Washington DC (south unit)
  • Date of stay 09/03/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  We were greeted by two trains, a bevy of bluebirds, a flurry of finches, flighty vultures with verve! Fabulous!! We will be back !

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• Loved the decor!

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  Loved the decor!

  • Guest Audrey and Kent (north unit)
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  Wish we could stay longer - just to browse the books. Thanks so much - loved your artistic touch to decor.

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• Restful weekend

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  Restful weekend

  • Guest Lauren and Rob, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Date of stay 09/03/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  This is an amazing space made even better by all your thoughtfull touches: tea, coffee in the fridge, extra toiletries in the bathroom. We had such a wonderful, restful weekend and will certainly be back soon. Thank you!

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• Gift!

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  Gift!

  • Guest Mac, California
  • Date of stay 12/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  What a gift of a place! Thank you for letting me be part of such wonder.

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• Thanks!

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  Thanks!

  • Guest Dave, Karin, Jennifer, Chris (in south unit)
  • Date of stay 12/30/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  We really enjoyed our 2 night stay for 2013 New Year. What a great place to be when the snow is falling. We hope to come back again soon. Thanks!

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• It is just so beautiful

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  It is just so beautiful

  • Guest A+D, Santa Fe, NM (in south unit)
  • Date of stay 06/26/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  It is just so beautiful - such a special place, lovely and simple, a wonderful interlude. And the trains! We will never forget these 2 special days!! Thank you for sharing.

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• Matfield Station, Matifeld, Ks.

  Matfield Station, Matifeld, Ks.

  • Guest Andrea
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  We loved the bunkhouse because of the view and serenity of it all. Very neat and clean, comfortable bed. The trains didn't bother us at all because we live by a railroad track, just not that close. Beautiful scenery and drive to Counsel Grove. The directions to Matfield Station lead us right there. I wish all of the windows had some kind of shade on them. Some of them were covered, but not all of them. When we got there at 11:00 PM; I wish there was more light going up the hill to the bunkhouse because we could not see. Owners were very friendly. Would I stay there again, yes indeed!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• As close to staying on the prairie outside of a ranch as you can get!

  As close to staying on the prairie outside of a ranch as you can get!

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 04/25/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  We just returned from a 4 night stay at Matfield Station and had a great time there. The building is an historic railway bunkhouse that has been converted into three studio apartments by the owner/architect. Each has a different character and outfitting to accommodate different needs. I would recommend discussing the units with the manager before booking to make sure your needs are met. The building is set up on a hill just off of the Scenic Byway 177 and adjacent to the tracks (it was a RR bunkhouse after all.) The owner's property extends over the tracks and up the hill which puts you just a 5 min. hike from an expansive view of the prairie hills. There are just several things to be aware of before you go. 1. Trains. They come by regularly, but since there is no RR crossing in Matfield, they don't blow their horns unless you wave at them. We were traveling with a 2 year old and found the noise of the trains to be a non-issue. 2. Food. The kitchen is well appointed and there is a great grill out front, but you should bring your food with you as you won't want to have to drive half an hour for groceries once you're here. However, restaurants are an easier option if you prefer. 3. These apts. have very comfortable beds and the bathrooms have showers. So if you need uncomfortable beds or insist on a bath, you're out of luck unless you can find a trough outside that could function as either. The bottom line is we'll be back and with more friends and family next time.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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Preferably a two-night minimum.
North unit: $ 95/night, $ 475/week 
Middle unit:$ 85/night, $ 425/week
South unit: $ 105/night, $ 525/week 
A one-night stay is possible for an additional charge of $ 30.
Monthly rates available upon request.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.