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Wide And Endless Views From A Private Hilltop In The Flint Hills

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Surrounded by the prairie
True Prairie Home, nestled in the Flint Hills, surrounded by a sea of grass.
The wrap around porch allows many options for prairie viewing.
True Prairie Home with porches on all four sides of the house
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bazaar, KS
  • Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chase State Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Emporia State University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Emporia, KS (EMP-Emporia Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Wide And Endless Views From A Private Hilltop In The Flint Hills

Settled far out in the Tallgrass Prairie of the rolling Flint Hills, with wide and endless views in all directions from a private hilltop, the True Prairie Home stands up to its name. In all seasons the house is surrounded by the magnificent and unique sea of grass. More than half of the year, the grasslands present the black dots of roaming cattle, everywhere. In late March / early April, the winter grasses are burned, with the prairie fires and their black earth aftermath a sight to see—the more so when knowing the young grasses will sprout up immediately after and color the rejuvenated prairie in fabulous greens. From the house, the prairie opens up a large pasture to hikers, painters, photographers, and dreamers. On all four sides the house has inviting porches for lazy gazing, reading and, again, for dreaming away…
All rooms in the True Prairie Home, which was custom built by local craftsmen from native limestone blocks, have huge windows which frame the natural art of the prairie. Handmade walnut doors, cabinets, floors, and staircase, complement the extensive interior stonework. The ample wall space and soaring ceilings provide a backdrop for the truly great, original art collected by the owners. The style presents a tasteful blend of the old days with contemporary design. On the first floor the living area is centered around a beautiful twenty foot stone wall and fireplace; the kitchen is fully equipped with tasteful materials and modern appliances; and the rustic dining table seats eight. The master bedroom features an interior stone wall, a large adjoining bath, and French doors opening to the expansive porch. On the second floor, you will find another large bedroom, bath, and a spacious den; complete with Western art and a queen size leather sleeper sofa.
And everywhere you look, the setting will take your breath away and stay in your soul…

Property manager

Debbie Langdon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cottonwood Falls

Located in Cottonwood Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area. Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch and Chase County Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Swope Park and Bates Grove Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bazaar, KS

What's nearby

  • Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Chase County Courthouse - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Flint Hills Rodeo Grounds - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Chase State Lake - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Emporia State University - 40 min drive - 51.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wide And Endless Views From A Private Hilltop In The Flint Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wide And Endless Views From A Private Hilltop In The Flint Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wide And Endless Views From A Private Hilltop In The Flint Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wide And Endless Views From A Private Hilltop In The Flint Hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch and within 9 miles (15 km) of Roniger Memorial Museum and Chase County Courthouse. Swope Park and Chase County Historical Society Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 146 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

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

Sublime

Another restful and rejuvenating stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

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

Amazing Peace & Quite

Amazing!! Like going back in time. Beautiful home, gorgeous views and wonderful peace & quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Peaceful retreat

A rare retreat close to KC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Great as usual

This was our third stay here—lovely home in a quiet location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

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

Terrific

A terrific stay for daytime serenity and nighttime star gazing! The wrap-around porch was our favorite spot. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Flint hills

What a great getaway. So peaceful and a beautiful home to hang out in. Couldn’t of asked for anything more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinah S.

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

Amazing!

What a wonderful home and a fabulous weekend away. The home was lovely and the views amazing. Looking forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Beautiful place

As good as it looks! All the amenities you need, excellent AC, bug beautiful grill. Quiet and peaceful place, our 3 year old loved chasing the grasshoppers and flying a kite in the yard. Easy short day trips to Tall Grass Preserve and nearby historical town. Recommended for a great family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coree O.

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

Favorite place

We love this place so much we already booked our next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Sherry S.

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

2nd Timers to this Get-A-Way

Never a disappointment - fabulous house and outstanding prairie views. We’ll be back. : )
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coree O.

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

One of our favorite houses in one of our favorite places

We love this place. This was our 3rd time and hopefully won't be the last!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Quiet Family Getaway

This is a beautiful property with stunning views and really great art.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabina P.

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

Such a wonderful hidden getaway

This is my second stay here and will continue to be my go to for relaxation. The spectacular home and views allow a person to completely unplug from daily stresses, leaving one refreshed, and reminded to take time to notice the little things that are all around us every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

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

Wonderful retreat in the Flint Hills

We have stayed here several times, and it is always an amazing experience. A perfect place to relax, recharge and reconnect.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Flint Hills beauty!

Wonderful, peaceful setting in the flint hills of KS. It was the perfect place to rest, relax, cook, and read. The prairie home is beautifully decorated and was perfect for our family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

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

A panoramic immersion

Really tasteful and comfortable. A healing place—the wind and birds and views. We did not really want to leave the property at all during our stay, but did go to the Tallgrass Prairie for great hiking and to Cottonwood Falls for nice, fresh lunch at the Grand Hotel—all a convenient easy drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M B., Wichita, KS

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

Beautiful Flint Hills Home!

We had an outstanding 3 day stay in this gorgeous home. And the views from every window were amazing! We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Place

We really enjoyed this home. It was clean and well stock. Debbie was a great host. We love the location.Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tessa F., Kansas City

Beautiful getaway

The True Prairie Home was a perfect weekend getaway. The house is beautiful and the surroundings look like scenes from a painting. We had a wonderful time as a family and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tessa F., Kansas City

Wonderful stay!!

This is our third visit to the Prairie Home and it never disappoints. Beautiful setting, beautiful, clean house that has everything you need. A peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Aaaaaahhhhhhh!

Our visit was just what we were looking for- relaxed, comfortable, quiet and of course, beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great Views

Directions are good and check in was easy. House is beautiful, modern, and is well outfitted for cooking. Plenty of space for the four people on our trip to stake out a spot and watch the rain, and cows, move across the hills. Looking forward to going back for some stargazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

April 2023

We loved this fantastic property, which is in a fantastic setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Prairie paradise

Unplug and enjoy the views. Porch sitting is divine! I just keep going back. Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Semie R.

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

We love this wonderful house and it's views!

This was our second time staying at this lovely house. The building itself is a work of art and Debbie and Jerry have filled it with more art, lovely furnishings and interesting objects. The porches are the best ever for sunrises and sunsets, and in our case, a full moon. The kitchen is well-equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Langdon

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Although we are both now retired, we have had long careers; Jerry in the area of city planning and Deb in educational psychology. We now have more time to devote to our interests in history, design, and environmental preservation.

Why they chose this property

We first came to the Flint Hills about 20 years ago and, like most people, we were immediately mesmerized by it. Although we lived in Kansas City, we found we were being constantly drawn back to the prairie and Cottonwood Falls. After several years of weekend trips here, we realized we definitely needed a more permanent place in the Flint Hills to live. That realization began a long search lasting several years for an historic stone house to renovate. When this search did not result in any possibilities we decided to find the perfect site for its view of the land and build a home - but to construct it with an old stone exterior. We purchased an old stone barn for its beautiful stone and in 2006 the project began. Today we have our perfect getaway home for long or short stays, enjoyed by just ourselves or our friends, or by our five children and their friends. We have already enjoyed a family Thanksgiving here, celebrating with over 30 family members. Also, we have had one wonderful wedding here with the guests dancing far into the warm, star-filled summer night. Visitors have never forgotten their time here as it makes an indelible mark on their souls. Many have returned again and again for the raw beauty of the vistas in every direction, the serene quiet, and, of course, the spectacular sunsets.

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English

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