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HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor

Holiday home in Baldwin City with kitchen

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Breakfast available
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Baldwin City, KS

Place, Baldwin City Hall
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Baker University
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Baldwin City Library
‪3 min walk‬
Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

African Safari Room

1 Queen Bed

Gone With the Wind Room

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom the Blue Room

1 King Bed

The Owl Room

1 Queen Bed

The Swan Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd floor bathroom Blue room

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Tree and Owl Bathroom 1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor

Glorious historical home in the center of Baldwin City, Kansas home of Baker University. The house was built in 1902 as the first fraternity Delta Tau Delta. In 1912 the house became the first chapter house for the Zeta Tau Alpa sorority of BU. It has been the family home of Dr. Ray and Olivia Jones since 1963 and continues to be owned by their only daughter, Carolyn "Ruthie" Goldey.
The house has a large kitchen, dinette, bathroom, first-floor bedroom and bath, dining room with attached library, large living room area with a grand piano, screened-in porch, and grand foyer. The second floor has a full library study, four large bedrooms, bath. The third floor is for private family use. TWO BATHROOMS...one on first floor and one on second floor!
The yard is full of old Pinoaks and White Oak, Red Maple, Silver Maple and a Missississippi Magnolia planted by Oliva from her beloved home state. An arbor in the back of the house graces a 70 year old Concord Grape plant.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OWNERS LIVE IN THE HOUSE WHEN NOT RENTED. THUS THE REASON FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR REASON FOR RENTING.
THE HOUSE IS DESIGNED TO BE RENTED TO SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT WE ARE SHARING THIS TREASURE as a source to be able to help us fund the home. WE desire that the house be treasured and enjoyed as it enriches your life. We will gladly move out for the time of your stay if we feel like you would be BLESSED by your stay. PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH ME AND I WILL WORK WITH YOU TO HELP MAKE IT A TRUE EXPERIENCE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR LIFE.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:30 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Ask me personally about the use of the home for wedding showers, family holiday meals or special event gatherings such as birthday parties

Bible retreat groups may ask for special use of the Library

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baldwin City

Baldwin City is home to this holiday home. Rice Auditorium and Old Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pine Ridge Plaza and Broadway Plaza. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Baldwin City, KS

What's nearby

Baldwin City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Baker University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Baldwin City Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University of Kansas - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
Allen Fieldhouse - 26 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

Lawrence Station - 25 min drive
Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
‪El Patron Mexican Food - ‬4 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
‪The Salt Mine - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor ?

As of 10 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor on 1 Nov, 2025 start from S$404.48, 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.

What time is check-in at HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor ?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is HOUSE - 1st & 2nd Floor 5 bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS 4,000 sq ft NO use of 3rd floor located?

Situated in Baldwin City, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Baldwin City Hall, Sullivan Square and Baldwin City Library. Baker University and Collins Library are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

susan v.

1 Sept, 2025

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

Great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DEBORAH R.

8 Sept, 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

30 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful older family home. Beds were very comfortable, everyone in our large family slept well. Host was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

13 Jul, 2025

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

Family Reunion

Met our needs well. The host was extremely responsive to all our needs. Highly recommend this beautiful property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Family visit

Perfect place for our family to stay Lots of room. Close to our family event. Nice spaces to visit with family. Everything we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

12 Jun, 2025

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

This house is incrediable. Full of history and very quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

19 May, 2025

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

Graduation weekend

The perfect house for my elderly parents, our adult kids and their spouses! The master bedroom on the first floor was perfect for my folks. We traveled from Colorado for our daughter’s graduation from Baker and my husband’s Masters degree from Baker. It was wonderful to have for a place where everyone could be together!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

7 May, 2025

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

Historical bounty

This property was exactly as listed. It is an older home with a lot of room to rest, relax, and hang out. We stayed over a long weekend for a graduation at Ottawa University. The drive to Ottawa was short and easy as the owner told me it would be. So much history in this house - it was fun to explore the library in particular. If we ever need to travel to the area, we will certainly book again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

12 Dec, 2024

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

We used the home as a base for a hunting trip

Very nice clean home. TV needs updating

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Olivia stay

Was fun time there! And come to find out your son s my daughter’s Vet!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K., Phillipsburg, USA

7 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful home- perfect stay

We stayed overnight at Olivia’s place for my niece’s wedding in nearby De Soto. The house was very well-maintained, so charming, and it felt like visiting a family friend’s home as soon as we arrived. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Just a beautiful home with great amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

24 Apr, 2020

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

Lovely Historic Home

We truly enjoyed our short stay in this lovely Historic Home. I felt like i was going to my grandmother's home. The owner went out of her way to make us feel welcome. I look forward to returning there one day soon. Highly recommend this beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S., Fort Collins, CO

17 Jun, 2022

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

We are coming back!

This grand old house has much history. It is well furnished, comfortable, and in a charming neighborhood. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of closets. We loved the screened-in porch for breakfast. We got to meet Ruthie and loved her.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

29 Jun, 2022

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

Beautiful Victorian Home

We had family come in for the weekend and had heard wonderful things about this property. It did not disappoint. This house is absolutely gorgeous. The woodwork is beautiful and the house is in great condition. Lots of towels and clean bedding. Any item you might need for a meal. Owner was super to work with and is great about responding. I would highly recommend to anyone coming to Baldwin City.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kylie T.

21 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location!

This unique property has tons of space and surprises around every corner. The location was perfect for our needs to walk everywhere we needed to go for our college reunion. We especially loved the screened in porch. The lighting was hard to figure out. Some light switches did not work well and we couldn’t always figure out how to turn on lights. But of course it is an old house and this wasn’t a huge deal. The garbage disposal didn’t work well. Otherwise it was great. The beds were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and it added an extra fun layer to our long awaited reunion.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn N.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Family Wedding

We had a family wedding in Wellsville and wanted a close place to stay for my sisters and spouses. This was perfect. We had a chance to visit before and after the wedding. The house is absolutely beautiful. We all agreed that the beds were really comfortable. Would definitely rent this house again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

10 Dec, 2022

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

Wonderful

The property was amazing! It was very inviting and felt like home! We enjoyed spending time in the house.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

darrell d.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Historic home

We really enjoyed the unique, original decor in this majestic and historic home. Trouble free, comfortable stay in a quiet and pleasant community.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

2 Jun, 2021

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

Baker Graduation

our daughter graduated from Baker, and this was a perfect place to stay to celebrate

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

28 Jan, 2021

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

We love the place and Mrs Ruthie is the sweetest

Reminded me of my grandmother and bigger than expected

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ruthie Goldey

I grew up in this home with my parents Dr. Ray and Olivia Jones and my five younger brothers. When my parents passed away they gave me the home to share with my extended family of children and grandchildren.
We live in the home off and on throughout the year. My primary address is in Florida. My husband is a retired Colonel in the Air Force who spent 31 years serving our great country.

Why they chose this property

I inherited this house from my parents to cherish and share with the family and community much like they did as they served Baldwin City and Baker University as a physician, nurse, and minister. I have chosen to open the house to the public to share the historical value of the home and share the Word of God with all who choose to stay with us. Because the house has lots to offer to travelers as well as family members.

What makes this property unique

It is a beautifully restored example of a historical past. Dr. Ray has an extensive collection of Bibles, Greek Bibles, and Hebrew Bibles as well as many commentaries. He also has old medical books and journals. My mother has a large collection of Missionary books and old hymn books.
The home is offered to enrich the life of anyone who comes through the doors. We pray that each person who stays will be blessed by their time in the home.