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Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie

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Native limestone buildings and terraces nestled into the country hillside.
Original 1860 historic details abound on the exterior buildings.
Oversized, salt-water hot tub for both summer and winter use.
Farmhouse stye kitchen is ideal for gathering and for preparing meals...
False Blue Indigo, cut from the surrounding native prairie, in the foreground.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Manhattan, KS
  • Bill Synder Family Football Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kansas State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fred Bramlage Coliseum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie

One of the most unique properties in the region, StoneHouse was originally the farmstead of Sam Kimble, one of the early settlers to the Manhattan area. Respectfully restored, this 1860’s-era limestone estate features unsurpassed elegance in its amenities, while celebrating the heritage of its past by leaving many of the original elements exposed, including field-milled rafters, hand-hewn timbers, ancient limestone walls, and wide-plank wood floors with their original square-head nails. With a farmhouse-inspired kitchen, dynamic great room, luxury bathrooms with deep-soaker tubs, and lush courtyard with saltwater hot tub, this is a dream destination full of frontier charm. Perfect for friend or family getaways, business retreats, or small events, StoneHouse is highly versatile, intentionally intimate, unusually private, and thoroughly welcoming.

Property manager

Rebecca Katzenmeier
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Steps may be challenging for toddlers.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Manhattan

Located in Manhattan, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tuttle Creek Recreation Area and Tuttle Creek State Park, while Fort Riley Military Base and Flint Hills Discovery Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bill Synder Family Football Stadium or Memorial Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manhattan, KS

What's nearby

  • Bill Synder Family Football Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kansas State University - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fred Bramlage Coliseum - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Flint Hills Discovery Center - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Tuttle Creek State Park - 12 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Chicago - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from CiCo Dog Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Liquid Art Winery and Manhattan Medical Center. Bill Synder Family Football Stadium and Kansas State University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Our youngest son’s wedding was at Blue Vista. We did a lot of driving back & forth. We did not get to enjoy the amenities that came with your beautiful property. However, we plan to stay here again so that we can enjoy all that your property has to offer. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to celebrate a birthday
A beautiful home - such a special place to spend a weekend, enjoying to house, the views, grounds, and hot tub. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Experience!
Beautiful property! I only wish we had more time to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful
Loved the historic look and feel of this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our Family Reunion
This home and the yard were beautiful. We were having a family reunion and needed a place for out of town guests to stay and congregate. The patio and pond area were perfect. The kitchen appliances and space were great for cooking in. We spent most of our time outdoors. It even sprinkled off and on and we were fine. Ample tables and chairs along with the firepit, Jacuzzi, lights sounds the yard and access to outdoor restroom and sound system made it a perfect afternoon and evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Beautiful, clean, and excellent communication. Well stocked amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brook I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique and awesome place!
This was an amazing property to stay at and so interesting in many details of the refurbishment. Word to the wise, this property is in NO WAY handicap accessible and you should be able to walk steadily on surfaces that are not entirely level and easily climb multiple stairs with luggage. Consider taking a headlamp to aid in lighting for evening check-ins.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old World Meets Modern Charm
Whether it’s to celebrate a milestone or simply have a weekend getaway, the StoneHouse will not disappoint! You can’t help but to feel inspired in this home; to curl up in one of the fine furnishings and read, prepare dinner in a perfectly equipped, gourmet kitchen, and/or enjoy some outdoor time in the open barn patio or on the back trail. This home is impeccably decorated, maintained, and doesn’t spare on details that provide the best stay possible for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
This place is beautiful! The hosts are wonderful and easy to work with. The responses to any questions were prompt. I can not tell you how much we loved this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the most luxurious and beautiful getaways I’ve ever experienced.
Staying here was one of the highlights of my year! With the nature trail out back, luxury kitchen, hot tub, bath tubs and fire pits with wood already stocked you cannot find a more welcoming place. The check in and check out was seamless and the host was some of the nicest people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Historic Property
This property is a rare gem. My family stayed for only a couple of nights, and we wish we could have stayed longer (or just moved in). The house is so cozy and relaxing, and we enjoyed exploring the trails. Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Ann Arbor, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for family gatherings!
My extended family (4 couples, 10 people total) had an amazing weekend at the Stone House. The property is beautifully appointed and immaculately maintained with high-end finishes. We found the property to be exactly as advertised, very clean, and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
What a great time we had staying in this wonderful home. And the property owners are fantastic. Best VRBO I have ever rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!!
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely PERFECT!
Our stay was perfect from start to finish! Top notch all the way around, couldn't have asked for a better start to our forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N., Plano, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and unique spot to stay!
Really nice property that looked old but was nice and new on the inside. It was a perfect spot to get away for a few days but still very close to town. It’s also very unique - we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
We stayed with two other couples for A weekend getaway. The house is absolutely stunning! We all loved it and plan to make it a yearly event! Becky and Kyle were wonderful to work with. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Don’t hesitate to stay at Stonehouse! It is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London to MHK
Wonderful properties that offer a very cozy feel. Home away from home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we wanted
We had a wonderful weekend at the Stonehouse. Everything was ready when we got there and everything worked well.

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a girls getaway
Such a charming property

10/10 Excellent

90crankin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
We rented this property for a family weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., OFallon, MO

Beautiful, Charming, Immaculate Stone House
Beautiful, Charming, Immaculate Stone house with spacious and well kept grounds. Everyone associated with the property were professional and very easy to work with. Quick response after heavy rain knocked out TV reception. The linens were fabulous, hot tub very inviting, outdoor patio area was amazing, interior extremely well done, spotless very clean facility. We highly recommend this property and staying here will spoil you from renting other properties! IT’S THAT WELL DONE! If there was a downside to renting this facility, it would be that the kitchen and living space are not on the same floor. With that said however, I would NOT let that stop you from booking unless your group included the elderly who have difficulty navigating stairs. There is a bedroom on the main floor, along with the kitchen. The other 3 bedrooms are upstairs with the living and large dining space. Well done property, thank you for sharing! We hope we can stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A simply amazing property.
This historic property has all the amenities of a five star hotel. The house as well as the grounds were immaculate. The entire family aged from 11-72 enjoyed the weekend immensely and couldn't stop talking about The Stone House. We'll be back. Thank you for your hospitality, Leo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Wonderful historic home. Peaceful and filled with the essence of Kansas.
We loved the feeling of home within the simple open elegence of these limestone walls and walkways. Modern hospitality in a setting of century old handcrafted excellence. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway and recharge!
My childhood friend and I were looking for some togetherness, some solitude, some quiet, some nature, and a place to rejuvenate before heading into an active 2015-16 work and family life. We found it in the StoneHouse! The house was impeccable, along with its historical quality and modern amenities. We loved all the tucked away corners both outside and in, as well as the large gathering spaces, including the comfy outdoor patio and relaxing hot tub. Canoeing up Wildcat Creek was a highlight. We liked having the full kitchen to bring our own breakfast and lunch, then going out to dinner where we had many choices. Hope to make it an annual event!

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Katzenmeier

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We fell in love with the tallgrass prairie when we each came to Manhattan to attend Kansas State University. We have made the Flint Hills our home ever since — and, for nearly fifteen years, Prairiewood our labor of love. Having raised our three children here amidst the abundance of these surroundings, we continue to be compelled by this special place.

Why they chose this property

While located just two miles from the west side of Manhattan, there is a feeling of being a million miles away. The prairie has a subtle yet profound beauty that tends to calm our nerves and inspire our dreams. We always feel refreshed after spending time there, whether walking the trails or drinking a glass of wine on the patio.

What makes this property unique

For countless ages, the Flint Hills have sustained life, as an inland sea, as grazing and hunting grounds teeming with bison, and as agricultural land that feeds millions. Envisioned with the purpose of continuing this legacy of connection to life-giving land, Prairiewood is nestled amongst over 400 private acres set aside specifically as a tallgrass prairie preserve. Located just a mile west of Manhattan, Kansas, Prairiewood offers first-class accommodations, event space, and community programs, all thoughtfully assembled to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Whether an individual or couple looking for a place to rest and renew, family or friends seeking an inspiring retreat, a bride-to-be planning her perfect day, or a board of directors requiring a state-of-the-art meeting room, Prairiewood won’t disappoint. We invite you to come see how the rare privacy, unparalleled service, and stunning beauty of this special place will exceed your highest expectations. Time spent here will awaken the senses, renew perspective, and inspire imagination.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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