LaLa’s Llama, Truman Heritage District, Independence Square

Beautifully updated and brightly furnished upstairs apartment located in the wonderful Truman Heritage District of Independence. Walk to Independence Square with it’s many shops and unique restaurants. LaLa was my mother. I have furnished these apartments with her things or items she gave me along with adding some new pieces. This triplex along with it’s gardens, is a family property and holds a lot of memories.

We welcome all. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and at home. 550 sqft apartment with midcentury modern, traditional and Christian decor. Feels cozy, bright and warm. Perfect as a corporate, short term rental or for visitors touring and needing a base in the Independence/Kansas City area. Arrowhead and Kaufman are nearby. Downtown and KCI are an easy commute.

Keyless entry. You will receive your code after your booking is confirmed.

Keurig provided along with K-Cup coffee and tea to get you started. Disposable to go cups are provided for that last day, so you may have your coffee to go and not have to take/liberate a ceramic cup.

Kitchen will exceed all expectations. Appliances were purchased as new Whirlpool Stainless Steel. Dishwasher has stainless interior with noise level under 50db. Brita Stream water pitcher provided in fridge. Please do not reset Brita electronic filter counter; just use and refill. Microwave and range oven have convection capabilities and more features than can be listed. Easy clean glass cooktop. Electronic control can be programmed for Spanish/French in addition to default English. Please do not use self-clean oven feature. Manufacturer recommends using that feature sparingly. Counter tops are granite, backsplash is travertine, sink is composite granite with stainless Moen touchless faucet. Rice cooker. 4 slice toaster. Dishware place setting for four. Cloth napkins for special eat in meals.

Living area open to dining area. Leather sofa with chaise. Samsung television with Xfinity 140+ channels. Xfinity Wifi. Living area tastefully furnished with natural, midcentury modern style. Wall mounted tapestry from India that I got on one of my Around the World Trips.

Bedroom is furnished traditionally with iron bed, antique floral floor lamp and antique wood/marble topped dresser. Bedding is a down comforter with duvet and high thread count quality linens. Ceiling fan/light fixture. Window covering with bedside remote control. Next to bed is a power strip/surge protector with USB for additional outlets and charging. Shared washer/dryer located one flight of steps to ground level of building.

Shower only (no tub) with floor to ceiling tile and beautiful frameless shower glass. Completely updated with new toilet and custom quartz vanity top and new vanity. Chi blow dryer provided along with Neutrogena Body Wash and Sulfate Free Shampoo/Conditioner for your use while you are our guest; please do not pack out. For weekly/monthly guests the toiletries/paper goods/consumables are only provided to get you started.

Shaded gazebo and bistro table along with Char-Broil 2 burner propane BBQ grill in back yard. After using grill please ensure propane is off, use wire brush to clean grill and once cooled replace cover. In season there are lots of flowers along with a few strawberries, mint and herbs for you to pick and use.

One designated parking spot behind triplex building. Use alley entrance off Farmer St. Designated parking spot is the most North spot next to white barn/shed. Tennis court, just walk North on sidewalk past 3 homes. Beyond the tennis court is McCoy Park with a fun summer water feature for the young at heart and horse shoe pits. Independence Square is walking distance, but more than likely you will drive and there is free and abundant close in parking for the many restaurants, shops and movie theatre. Look up ‘Truman Heritage District’ for all the things to do in our neighborhood.

The McClains’ are a local family that have invested over $25 million on the Independence Square and have just made our little area a delightful place to have for shopping and a treat at Yougurtini or Clinton’s Soda Fountain, coffee at Mainstreet Coffee House, along with pizza from Square Pizza, fine Italian at Cafe Verona, Continental at Ophelia’s, Mexican at El Pico, traditional American at Courthouse Exchange and simply great gourmet dogs at UpDog. If you’re so inclined you may have a beer and bowl at Diamond Bowl or a show on the big screen at the Phoenix Theatre.