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Stenhuset Historic 1877 Stone House Retreat

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Stenhuset - the historic Swedish stone house, built in 1877
Historic Stenhuset - Dala Horse Sign - Valkömmen (Swedish for "welcome")
Main level kitchen in the historic Stenhuset features full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, cooktop and convection microwave
Main Level living area seating near front door entry - note the original, historic sandstone blocks and rebuilt windows
Upper Level Bedroom with king-size Casper mattress and Smart TV with Hulu + Live TV (no ads). - guests can log on to their favorite streaming services

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lindsborg, KS
  • Place, Red Barn Studio
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mcpherson County Old Mill Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salina, KS (SLN-Salina Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Dining Area

1 Double Murphy Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stenhuset Historic 1877 Stone House Retreat

Step back in time at the historic Stenhuset, or “the Stone House,” a one-of-a-kind home built in 1877 by Swedish stonemasons and proudly listed on Atlas Obscura. This home masterfully blends 19th-century charm with modern luxury, all within its original 24-inch-thick stone walls.

Inside, the great room welcomes you with exposed stone, beamed ceilings, and hand-hewn wood floors. The eclectic, colorful kitchen is fully equipped for the modern traveler, featuring:
A 4-burner cooktop
A convection oven/microwave
A coffee maker and grinder
A refrigerator and dishwasher cleverly concealed behind repurposed cabinetry

Relax in the living area at a cozy table for two, or stream your favorite shows on the pop-up Smart TV with our complimentary Gigabit-speed WiFi and ad-free Hulu+Live TV. For extra sleeping space, a chest of drawers cleverly conceals a Murphy bed. A full bath with a unique step-in shower and a stacked washer/dryer are also conveniently located on the main level.

Stenhuset features two private bedroom suites, each with a king-size Casper mattress, a Smart TV, and an ensuite bathroom:
Lower-Level Suite: Descend the stairs past an original stenciled plaster wall to discover a spacious suite. It includes a private seating area and an ensuite bath with an upcycled vanity and an oval walk-in shower.
Upstairs Loft Suite: Nestled in the loft, this second suite offers a spacious seating area with a sofa and chair that overlooks the great room below.

Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening meal outdoors at the teak dining table for six, set perfectly under a hand-hewn pergola.
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About the area

Lindsborg

Lindsborg is home to this cottage. Red Barn Studio and Courtyard Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wild Dala Horse Herd and Wesley Black Fine Arts Center. Hess Fine Arts Center and Kenwood Cove Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lindsborg, KS

What's nearby

  • J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Red Barn Studio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wild Dala Horse Herd - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bethany College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mcpherson County Old Mill Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Salina, KS (SLN-Salina Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Peacock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sale Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jalisco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crown And Rye - ‬5 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

P B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and safe. Very walkable to main street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful historic home and enjoyed all the special touches and amenities! Amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay as always. We love staying here and look forward to it each year for the St Lucia festival. Cozy and quaint place, you feel like you stepped back in time staying there. We will see you next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING. What an incredible place to stay. This house is so charming and comfortable. Fully stocked with whatever you would need. Also is two blocks from Main Street. Property manager was helpful with anything that was needed. Highly recommend if you are visiting Lindsborg - book this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

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Loved the house, it had everything we needed. It’s charming and a fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved Beaches and Breezes! Our stay was comfortable and everything that the description said it would be. We are looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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Lovely Easter Weekend Stay

We had a wonderful Easter weekend getaway here. Even our teens were very impressed by this lovely historic house! We will definitely stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki O.

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

Love love love this place!

This is our second stay and we just love the cottage. We definitrpy look forward to staying with you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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Visiting Family

A charming place to stay in Lindsborg. I hope to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roy b.

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

Fantastic House in a Wonderful Town

This house is excellent, and the town is so hospitable and friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki O.

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

Fabulous little cottage!

We absolutrly adored this place! So cozy and beautiful and close to downtown activities. We definitely will book a stay here again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi Y.

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

Fun trip to Lindsborg

Beautiful house.. pictures do not do it justice.. cozy and roomy.. beds were very comfortable.. so close to all the shops and restaurants.. would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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The Best Experience Ever!!!

Amazing historical property! Had everything and more! We will definitely come for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant B.

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Excellent!

The cabin is stunning, and the community was clean and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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Wedding Weekend

Stayed at this unique, historic, 147yr old cottage over the weekend of my son’s wedding. It was immaculate and much more spacious than it appears from outside. Has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay in a quaint little town. We enjoyed being there and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Charming historic home.

We were astounded by the attention to detail in this lovingly restored 1877 home. Each room is filled with period furniture and decor, and at the same time all modern amenities are provided. We look forward to returning to Stenhuset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Unique and wonderful

We had a fabulous time in Lindsborg and this property was the icing on the cake. Roomy, unique, and with so many nice touches. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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Second time visiting

Me and my husband visited this property last year for our honeymoon, and again this year for our first anniversary. Both visits were amazing. Lindsborg is a an amazing and hospitable town. We enjoyed the many art exhibits and were surprised that each one was better than the last. Stenhouset has everything we needed and is set up beautifully within walking distance of most of the town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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Absolutely perfect!

The house was just amazing ! It was immaculate and every detail was thought of.The host response was so awesome whenever we had a question. Highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Lindsborg. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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Lindsborg Retreat

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely property. Plenty of bathrooms and beds for 4 adults. The beds were so comfortable, my daughter is looking into buying the same kind of mattress. Our stay was short, but if we ever return to Lindsborg, we hope to stay in this historic house. I think I enjoyed reading how they restored the home more than anything! Fascinating. It is such a fun place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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Amazing hidden gem

The outside pictures are great but the inside was a bit of a suprise. Attention to detail and amazing creativeness throughout. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven I.

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Post Christmas Mom and Daughter time

We live on both ends of the country so after Christmas we met in the middle to connect and enjoy time together. A perfect home in a beautiful Scandinavian village. We have many memories of visiting with family but this VRBO home was by far the finest we have ever enjoyed... ANYWHERE. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

adam k.

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Adorable

Great little house that was beautifully updated. Fabulous location. Only complaint is the lack of comfortable seating in the living area. They had a neat pop-up tv but only old fashioned chairs to sit on. And being in a town where most stuff shuts down at seven, you’re likely to spend your evening here. Not having somewhere comfortable to sit was annoying. We ended up watching tv separately in our rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thanks for letting us know about the chairs. We have altered the seating in this area so that our guests should be more comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Lindsborg Burthday Getaway

My cousin and I have been going on yearly getaways to celebrate our birthdays. When we walked into the Stenhuest we loved it!! The stairs were a bit challenging, as were the lights and light switches. Before we settled in for a cozy night of sharing old and new stories, we wanted a glass of wine. No wine glasses!! There were juice glasses and very heavy beer steins. We made do but it would be nice to have wine glasses for future guests. We also, could not find any throws, which would've been a comfy touch to take the chill off. The beds were very comfortable but we couldn't find any extra blankets. Overall, we had an enjoyable getaway. Lindsborg is lovely town. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christin W.

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Charming and comfortable

We had 3 relaxing and restful nights in this beautiful historic home. We enjoyed the modern amenities mixed with all the historical details throughout the home. The beds are so comfortable and clean with the right amount of pillows and blankets. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked with the essentials like tissues and towels. The kitchen had a great coffee maker and all the tools we needed to make our stay special. The rooms are so well decorated and lit for safety and for maximum comfort. If you have small children this might not be the best place for them because of all the stairs and historical touches like the lamps and chairs. Adults only or adults with a teenage child would be very comfortable. This is a romantic experience close to the heart of the town. We were able to walk to all the shops and restaurants in the downtown area. I enjoyed the personal touch of speaking with our host prior to our stay for the details about the house and our arrival and check in. We were impressed and want to come back and visit again. Of this property is not available we would consider one of the other properties they manage. We stay in a lot of Vrbos and this property ranks high for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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