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Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.

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A two-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a number plate.
A staircase leading to a landing with a door and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with teal cabinets, a white countertop, and patterned floor tiles.
A blue table with a basket and glassware on top.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ottawa, KS
  • Place, Old Depot Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ottawa University
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.

Take a step back in time and enjoy this tranquil, historical home situated near the heart of Ottawa, Kansas. This 1910 home boasts of stately charm and modern amenities. Newly renovated, Maison de Joie is conveniently located to Baker University, Ottawa University, and KU, as well as Kansas City and surrounding areas.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3613165vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ottawa

Ottawa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Prairie Spirit Trail State Park and Orlis Cox Sports Complex, while Ottawa Memorial Auditorium and Old Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Carnegie Cultural Center, or check out an event or a game at Peoples Bank Field.
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Ottawa, KS

What's nearby

  • Ottawa Memorial Auditorium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kanza Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Depot Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Forest Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ottawa University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoked Creations BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Sub Shop @ Zarco's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful historical home-to bring you peace and tranquility during your stay. located?

This family-friendly Ottawa holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Prairie Spirit Trail State Park and Orlis Cox Sports Complex. Carnegie Cultural Center and City Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this home!! It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you, Becky! Come back any time. 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Br R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful! It provided all amenities needed for our stay from out of state. The host was very prompt in all communications! We would definitely stay at this property again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you so much! It was wonderful to have you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historical property with updates to make it totally enjoyable and relaxing. The host was amazing and even brought farm fresh eggs. I just couldn't have asked for anything more. It was a great family time with the grandkids. I'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was an historic, renovated work of art. The amenities provided were way more than I needed or could dream of. The checkout procedures were short and sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner adds a number of nice touches to make the house special
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stacy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. The little extras were great like snacks and Toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

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

Super stay! Great amenities.

Lovely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

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

Best VRBO ever!

This is by far the nicest VRBO we’ve been to! She thought of everything and it was the cutest cleanest house!! I would love to go back just to visit that house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

frank m.

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

Ottawa stay

Renovated old house was very nicely done. Enjoyed all the little amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely stay. I hope to have the privilege to stay here again. The host has thought of everything. Truly a gem. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Best VRBO yet!

We have been VRBO believers for years. This was the nicest one we have stayed in. The home was beautiful and the host thought of everything. We gave it 5 stars but would give it 10 if we could!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin O.

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

Adorable Home

The house and host are amazing. It exceed our expectations. The accommodations were great and the host go above and beyond to welcome you! We were in the area for a family reunion and just wish we had more time to spend at the house! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Little Gem

We loved this historic home. It felt like we stepped back in time with the modern conveniences we needed. Highly recommend and host was fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Top choice!!! Awesome, very clean, equipped with everything we needed

We had a great stay at this property with our grandkids in Ottawa KS. There’s a lot of dining options and they have a nice historic downtown area. The house was very nicely restored but still had that original turn of the century feel. We spent a lot of time on the deck, grilling and chilling and checking out the greater KC area which is a 30-40 minute drive. Kania is an excellent host, very responsive and planned everything perfectly for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

It was the little things!

The home was beautifully decorated! But the small details!! Makeup cloths, robes, snacks….. the list just goes on!! It is the best I’ve ever stayed in!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you Debra! I love hearing how much you enjoyed your stay. It means a lot! Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Everything we were looking for and more...

The accommodations were perfect in every way, providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience from start to finish. The attention to detail in the decor and amenities contributed significantly to the overall charm and functionality of the space. Everything we could possibly need was thoughtfully provided, making our stay not only convenient but exceptionally pleasant. Thank you once again for your hospitality and for ensuring that everything was in perfect order. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yelitza D.

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

10 Stars!

We absolutely loved staying at this 1910 historic house. It has been updated in the most lovely way. It was very comfortable for our family of 5. The owner has put an amazing amount of thoughtfulness into all of the details. It was well-stocked with coffee, games, toiletries, and really, anything you can think of. Communication with Kania was very prompt. I don’t know why anyone would stay at a hotel, when they can stay here. It was a great value, and we will definitely stay here the next time we come into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great with an early hiccup

This property was great. The home was exactly as described, there was a personalized message upon arrival and there were all of the amenities that could be wanted (coffee, towels, snacks, ice, etc, etc). The one hiccup was the check-in process. It took a while to get the code when that is typically given directly in the check-in message. However once that was received the rest of the trip was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful home with our family. We had such a wonderful stay, and everything about your home was absolutely perfect. It is impeccably cared for, so welcoming, and filled with thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.You truly anticipated every need, and we appreciated having everything we could possibly want/need during our stay. It was such a comfortable and relaxing place to spend time. It worked out perfectly for our family in town for our son’s wedding. It was a great weekend! Thank you again for your kindness and hospitality. We would love the opportunity to stay here again and will happily recommend your beautiful home to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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