The Waldo Walkabout - Walkable to Waldo + Parking & Fenced Yard!
🏡 Waldo Walkabout – Your cozy KC bungalow! 🛏 2 Queen bedrooms with Smart TVs 🛁 1 spa-like bathroom with luxury Tommy Bahama products 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen + coffee bar (Keurig, French press, pour-over) 🛋️ Living room with plush sectional & 55" Smart TV 🍽️ Dining table for 6 + mixology set 🌳 Fully fenced backyard & shaded deck 🐾 Pet-friendly with secure yard 🚗 Private driveway & street parking in vibrant Waldo neighborhood
Host will not be at the property during your stay, but am always just a phone call, text or email away!
Discover the Heart of Kansas City — Welcome to Waldo!
Waldo is more than just a neighborhood — it's a vibrant, historic community where the charm of small-town living meets the energy of the big city. Originally established in 1841 as the farmstead of Dr. David Waldo, this area quickly grew into a lively town of its own, and today it proudly retains its unique blend of history, heart, and hometown spirit.
Staying at The Walkabout places you right in the middle of it all. Waldo boasts a dynamic mix of over 600 businesses — an impressive 60% of them locally owned — offering guests an authentic taste of Kansas City's creative and entrepreneurial spirit. It's a neighborhood where you can grab your morning coffee from a cozy local café, enjoy a leisurely afternoon shopping at boutiques, and wind down with dinner and drinks at a laid-back neighborhood bar — all within walking distance.
From The Walkabout, you're just a block away from Waldo’s best: CVS Pharmacy – For everyday essentials just steps away. Walgreens – Down the street, complete with an electric car charging station for your convenience. Chipotle – Quick and easy fresh eats. Summit Grill – A local favorite for elevated American classics and cocktails. Pickleman’s Gourmet Café – Casual deli fare perfect for a quick lunch. Crow’s Coffee – A beloved local coffee shop with the perfect vibe for working, relaxing, or catching up with friends. Lew’s Grill and Bar – A go-to neighborhood hangout with great pub food and atmosphere. The Neighborhood Café – Known for an exceptional breakfast — don't miss their cinnamon rolls!
Beyond the restaurants and shops, Waldo offers a friendly, walkable atmosphere and hosts frequent community events, farmers markets, and festivals that make you feel instantly connected to Kansas City’s authentic local life.
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway, an extended stay, or anything in between, Waldo offers a vibrant and welcoming backdrop for your Kansas City experience.
Guests will have access to the entire property and privately fenced backyard. In addition, guests will have access to the basement which has a full size washer and dryer.
About The Walkabout — Your Adorable Kansas City Bungalow Retreat
Step into comfort, style, and charm at The Walkabout — a cozy, newly renovated bungalow designed for unforgettable Kansas City stays. Thoughtfully curated with everything you could need, this home blends modern amenities with relaxed, welcoming vibes that instantly make you feel at home.
Kitchen: Whip up anything from a quick breakfast to a full dinner with ease in the fully stocked kitchen. You'll find a complete set of dishes, cookware, and utensils ready for your culinary creations. Prefer to stay in for coffee and conversation? Indulge in the full coffee bar featuring a Keurig, drip coffee maker, pour-over, and French press — plus a variety of coffee grounds, creamers, and sugar to start your mornings right.
Dining Room: Gather around the stylish dining table that comfortably seats six — ideal for home-cooked meals, evening board games, or a casual night of cocktails with friends. A professional drink mixer set is also provided for those inspired mixology moments!
Living Room: Stretch out on the plush sectional and unwind with your favorite shows or movies on the 55" Smart TV. Whether it's a relaxed night in or a cozy afternoon after exploring KC, this space invites you to settle in and recharge.
Bedrooms: Each bedroom features a sumptuous queen-size bed outfitted with hotel-quality linens, designed to deliver a sleep experience so good you may never want to leave. Both bedrooms are also equipped with their own 40" flat-screen Smart TVs, perfect for late-night movie marathons from the comfort of your bed.
Bathroom: Treat yourself to a spa-like experience in the beautifully updated bathroom, complete with brand-new tile work, a modern vanity, and plush, high-quality towels. Luxury Tommy Bahama bath products — including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion — are provided to elevate your stay. (Dark make-up towels are also thoughtfully included for your convenience.)
Exterior: Sip your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on the charming screened-in front porch, or retreat to the shaded back deck for a quiet escape. Private driveway parking for two small vehicles is available out front, and the fully fenced backyard welcomes your four-legged family members to join in the fun!
Additional Features: High-speed internet to meet all your work and streaming needs Private driveway or convenient street parking Pet-friendly accommodations with a spacious, secure yard
We can’t wait to host you during your Kansas City adventure!
Professionally managed by Cozy in KC All Cozy in KC homes are properly registered and licensed with the city. Permit Number: NSD-STR-00984
Waldo Walkabout has a walk score of 87!!! Leave your car in the driveway and enjoy the city on foot or using the many public transportation options. The KC street car, uber and Ride KC will get you where you need to go!
*BOOK YOUR STAY WITH CONFIDENCE! THIS HOME IS PROPERLY REGISTERED AND LICENSED TO HOST!
*IDENTITY VERIFICATION and PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with SafelyStay, Inc. to provide reservations with damage protection of up to $1,500. This protection plan is $30 for all stays under 29 nights, and is included in the cost of your booking. Stays 30-59 nights will be required to pay an additional insurance premium of $220 directly on our website. Stays longer than 59 nights will be separately charged for damage protection extension at the rate of $77/30 days. Please note, guest screening is also required for any bookings made through VRBO or direct. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be contacted by Safely to complete an identity verification before your reservation date. (Not applicable for Airbnb stays)
*RENTAL AGREEMENT - We require the booking guest to digitally sign a rental agreement outlining all house rules once booking is confirmed.
*MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT - Guests must be at least 25 years old to book a Cozy in KC property.
*PARTIES - All gatherings must be limited to 6, this is monitored and guests violating this rule will be charged a mandatory $700 fine. NO EVENTS OR PARTIES ARE ALLOWED.
*PETS - We do allow pets with host approval. If you are planning on bringing a pet please notify us once you complete your booking. There is a $75 fee for one pet and $125 for two that is collected once the booking is confirmed and paid in full. (Guests are required to pick up after their pet, host provides dog bag stations.) There is a fully fenced back yard. There is a $500 fine for any unauthorized pets.
*CANCELLATION POLICY - Guests can receive a full refund minus processing fees (approximately 4%) if they cancel up to 5 days before check in. No refund will be provided if cancelling less than 5 days before check in.
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Smoking is prohibited inside the home, a $250 additional cleaning fee will be assessed if smoking occurs inside the home.
*MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT - Guests must be at least 25 years old to book a Cozy in KC property.
*RENTAL AGREEMENT - We require the booking guest to digitally sign a rental agreement outlining all house rules once booking is confirmed.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number NSD-STR-00984
Property # 2731387vb
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
About the area
Kansas City
South Kansas City, a neighbourhood in Kansas City, is home to this holiday home. Fountain of Neptune and Shawnee Indian Mission Historical Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crown Center and Overland Park Farmers Market. Check out an event or a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, and consider making time for Kansas City Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
University of Missouri-Kansas City - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Plaza Tram Stop - 7 min drive
Kansas City Union Station - 21 min drive
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 20 min walk
Culver's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
Taco Bell - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Waldo Walkabout - Walkable to Waldo + Parking & Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Waldo Walkabout - Walkable to Waldo + Parking & Fenced Yard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Waldo Walkabout - Walkable to Waldo + Parking & Fenced Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Waldo Walkabout - Walkable to Waldo + Parking & Fenced Yard!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Waldo Walkabout - Walkable to Waldo + Parking & Fenced Yard! located?
Located in South Kansas City, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Research Medical Center Brookside Campus, Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park and University of Missouri-Kansas City. National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
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Perfect for me and my show dog. We slept well, enjoyed the house and felt safe during the storms. Wonderful places to eat within walking distance. I hope to stay again next year.
This home proved to be precisely what my family of three and our two dogs needed when visiting Kansas City for the club volleyball national tournament. The home was clean, the beds were firm (a rare find as compared to other VRBO rentals, which we love!), and the neighborhood was quiet; thus providing a clean and comfortable stay throughout the tournament. Communication was excellent, and a minor issue was addressed immediately. Nearby restaurants, an Aldi grocery store, and Walgreens were all within a mile of the home; practically within walking distance. To have an entire home to ourselves while allowing our dogs to stay with us proved to be an exceptional value. Would highly recommend!
Great communication. House was Amazing, quiet, close to a lot of restaurants and bars. Kristen had a lot of information on local activities and places to visit. Thank you Kristen. We will be back.
We loved staying at the Waldo house. The house is so RETRO, whole house clean, bed rooms quaint, the bathroom was big and accommodating (nice hand shower) the kitchen was big and functional. So happy we stayed there and will again since we have family close.
Nice place to get together with our adult kids. Especially the kitchen had plenty of utensils and etc to make meals. Easy walk to a good coffee shop and some restaurants and shops.Has a nice front porch, enclosed and a back deck to sit and read and/or just relax.
Beautiful house, loved all the decor! House was clean and well stocked with anything we could have needed and then some! Wonderful place to stay, highly recommend!
Haili L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying and for taking the time to review your experience! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
My friend and i stayed for the weekend and Kristen was welcoming and very responsive. The rental was clean and lovely to stay. Definitely a great place to hang out and rest!
Good little house, enjoyed the updated finish, the porch was cozy at entry.
We would stay again, enjoyed the kitchen set up and screened in porch. The backyard is nice for pets. A cute home and Convenient location. Manager was easy to communicate with questions and quick response.
The property was just as advertised. It was well stocked, great fenced backyard for our pup, and close to everything we needed. The kitchen was adorable with enough pots/pans, etc and the couch was large and comfy. It fIt our needs for our weekend stay and super convenient to the Waldo area of KC.
We loved this cute little house. Very comfortable, great location, fenced back yard for the dog and a responsive host. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks Kristen.