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Welcome to Prairie Light, your rural retreat in southwest Kansas.
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Prairie Light
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Dodge City, KS
  • Place, Boothill Casino and Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, United Wireless Arena
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Boot Hill Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dodge City, KS (DDC-Dodge City Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lego Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Sunflower

1 Queen Bed

Sunrise

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience Prairie Light, your vacation "home on the range".

Enjoy an overnight, a weekend, a week, or more at Prairie Light. This unique straw bale home on 1 ½ scenic acres offers all the comforts of home in a quiet neighborhood in rural Kansas. Within driving distance to historic downtown Dodge City and the Boot Hill Museum, as well as possible day trips to the Dalton Gang Hideout in Meade, the Santa Fe Trail Tracks, Dorothy’s House and Wizard of Oz Museum in Liberal, or Jacob’s Well and the prairie as it was at the Big Basin Prairie Preserve. Perfect for family trips!
Or stay in and enjoy the play of light across the clerestory and the sounds of birds in the yard as you peruse the bookshelves, enjoy the work of local artists, and take advantage of the reading nooks and meditation space available. With a private yard, as well as additional open space outdoors, and a variety of thinking, working, and writing spaces available indoors this home is a wonderful place for a personal spiritual retreat, or a working retreat for artists and musicians, or a family getaway.
In support of family engagement and connection media sources are minimal. There is an "old school" tube tv connected to a vcr/dvd player along with a small library of family friendly videos and dvds. There is wifi available and the speed supports streaming if you would like to engage with media online through streaming.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Child-friendly but not child-proofed.
No smoking or open flames (candles) anywhere on the property.
Hunting dogs that are kenneled outside are ok.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Dodge City

Located in Dodge City, this vacation home is in a rural area and near a water park. Longhorn Park and Wright Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include United Wireless Arena and Carnegie Center for the Arts. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dodge City, KS

What's nearby

  • Boothill Casino and Resort - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • United Wireless Arena - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Long Branch Lagoon - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Wright Park - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Boot Hill Museum - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Dodge City Station - 14 min drive
  • Dodge City, KS (DDC-Dodge City Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Prairie Light, your vacation "home on the range". pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience Prairie Light, your vacation "home on the range".?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience Prairie Light, your vacation "home on the range". on May 18, 2026 start from $145, 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-out at Experience Prairie Light, your vacation "home on the range".?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Experience Prairie Light, your vacation "home on the range". located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of United Wireless Arena, Boothill Casino and Resort, and Kansas Heritage Center. Cowboy Statue On Boot Hill and Boot Hill Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

H G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite the house!Loved each bedroom has a bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. We wish there had been a television to watch the Olympics. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Clara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is quirky in its charm; a piece of art! The temperature in the house was very cozy! The house is well equipped. We were in town to celebrate our grandson’s 21st birthday and Thanksgiving, so we planned on lots of family time; cooking together, and playing games. My only critique is that the mattresses are not as comfortable as we had hoped.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

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

Nice and easy. Beautiful and Comfortable.

Beyond amazing to experience a straw bale house; was incredibly comfortable at the end of January 2020. Well designed magnificient place. The energy in the home was overwhelmingly positive. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Great place

Great value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Trey H.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jane Lindamood

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Hi, I'm Jane, the local host for Prairie Light. My dear friends Peggy and Richard built this lovely home in the early 2000s and later relocated elsewhere in the country to be closer to their grandchildren. I am happy to host you at Prairie Light while these kiddos grow up and hope you are able to experience the gorgeous light and prairie spirit they wove in to every aspect of this home.

Why they chose this property

We built this visionary house beginning in 2004. It was always our dream to build a straw bale house, as a statement for environmental issues that defined our lifestyles. When we started, we never realized how long it would take nor the effort required to build a structure that was radically different from the current construction of houses. But long ago, on the Kansas prairies, homes were created out of the dirt, or “soddies” as they were called. We longed to return to the simplicity of nature’s gifts.

What makes this property unique

All the different angles, high ceilings, southern exposure to the sun, materials of wood and stucco, and all the various little niches, kiva openings, and unique art, make for an interesting place to dwell. The house became the place for “opposites”- high and low, dark and light colors, old and new materials,

So many interesting phenomena happened in the “light and space” of the house, that it became a marvel to observe and experience. For example, the magic rainbow colors appear around the room. We have seen the moon from every window. Twice, we have been “moonstruck” while lying in bed. Once we had the sun from the east window shine directly on the sun face on the west wall. And there are always wonderful shadows bouncing off the organic, undulating stucco walls of the straw bales.

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