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The Historic Chestnut House

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An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and a play area.
A house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a bench.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a large floral painting on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a television, and bookshelves.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch with two chairs, and a small front yard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Olathe, KS
  • Place, Johnson County District Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kansas State School for the Deaf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, MidAmerica Nazarene University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Olathe

Located in Olathe, this vacation home is in the city center and near a water park. Kansas State School for the Deaf and Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Moonlight Plaza and Oak Park Mall. Consider Ball Event Center for a night out or Epic Indoor Sports if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Olathe, KS

What's nearby

  • Johnson County District Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kansas State School for the Deaf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Legends Outlets Kansas City - 24 min drive - 39.3 km
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 29 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Chestnut House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Chestnut House ?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Chestnut House on Jan 2, 2027 start from $192, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Chestnut House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Chestnut House ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Chestnut House located?

Located in the center of Olathe, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Johnson County District Courthouse and Kansas State School for the Deaf. Ernie Miller Nature Center and Good Samaritan are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed to relax after action packed days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and home! Perfect for the family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Great little house
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location

Stayed 8 days and the house was simply wonderful for comfort, space, and central location. Equipped with everything you need. Beds were very comfortable and we slept well. Myself, son and grandson enjoyed our stay immensely. The front porch was fantastic and favorite place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long term stay

We were in Olathe to support our daughter and son in law after the birth of our first grandchild.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little house with one bathroom with a nice shower! Several people had issues with the indoor air quality; not sure exactly what the problem was, assuming it had to do with an old house. Smell was more relevant in the playroom upstairs. Loved the Paito and chairs, there is a cat that likes to sit in the chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kansas family time

We had a fabulous time at the Chestnut house. It was a great location for going back & forth from family in Lenexa and our grandkids absolutely loved the play area upstairs!! House was clean, comfy, lovely and quiet. Hosts were kind and wonderful too. We would definitely stay again. Thanks Larry and Babbie!! J. & J.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chestnut House was a very comfortable option for us. The thing that really stuck out to us was the thoughtfulness of the host. A bottle of wine was left for us, an ample supply of coffee available, lots of toilet paper and kitchen supplies. The house had everything we needed including a desk for my wife to work at. It is an older house and so some of the spaces are small like the bathroom and kitchen, but it was completely functional and nicely done given the space limitations.
Master bedroom
Living Room
Dining Room
Single bedroom
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful to work with. The neighborhood was very nice. There was not a lot of privacy in the bedrooms. One bedroom was separated from the dining room by a curtain, and the shared bathroom was between two of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described and perfect location to downtown Olathe. We had the opportunity to enjoy the fourth Friday events. Larry and Babie were responsive to messages and checked in with us during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excelente lugar, hermosa y acogedor casa. Y los dueños muy amables
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All are Excelent, they stay on all details, the house has everything that you need..Thanks a lot for your Hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding find! Fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good historic house

House is conveniently located in Johnson County, KS, clean and well-equipped. Kitchen is well-equipped, but bathroom is small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy little house in a great location!

We needed a place to stay while waiting for our house to be built. The Chestnut House was so much better than having to squeeze our family of five into a hotel room or friends’ basement for a few weeks. We loved having a playroom upstairs for our boys to “be boys”—and so many books to read! Larry was very accommodating. Thank you!
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Great location. House was great! Property owner was great to deal with. Can’t beat it!
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet neighborhood

It was so nice to be in a home away from home.Our kids enjoyed the upstairs play room and playing on the front porch exploring. We even saw a few bunnies roaming in the yard. What a delight:) Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a family get together. My wife and I and 2 daughters and 2grandkids survived with one bathroom. No problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place and neighborhood.

I enjoyed my time at the Chestnut House. The weather was so hot I didn't get to use the lively front porch .very much but did get to walk the neighborhood and explore early in the day. Highest marks to Larry Fry for answering requests and replying to messages in a speedy manner. I understand why he is a superhost.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Lovely property very comfortable had an issue with the air conditioners the day before we checked out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historical Getaway

This historical house was a great place for our family to get away. The neighborhood was quiet and the front porch was a delight. We were very comfortable here and loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful weekend with our grown children.

As several reviewers previously stated, "the front porch is the place to be!" We spent lots of time just visiting and soaking up the warm sunshine on the porch. The Historic Chestnut house was clean and comfortable. Living room has lots of seating. Kitchen was well-equipped and beds were cozy. Larry was nice to work with and very accommodating. We had a great time on our mini-vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice!

It was very convenient for our race. The place was very well stocked with with everything we needed for our stay. Easy walking distance to some nice coffee shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Home W/Character

We loved staying here for a few days when we were in town looking for homes. We have two little kids and they loved the playroom upstairs with all the toys. Grandma that came with loved the front porch and we sat out there every night. I would highly recommend staying here next time you are in town. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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