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Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood

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TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manhattan, KS
  • Flint Hills Discovery Center
    7 min walk
  • Kansas State University
    3 min drive
  • Memorial Stadium
    4 min drive
  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Manhattan

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Manhattan, within a 5-minute drive of Kansas State University and Flint Hills Discovery Center. .This cottage is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Fort Riley and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Fort Riley Military Base.

What's nearby

  • Flint Hills Discovery Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kansas State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bill Synder Family Football Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fred Bramlage Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood

Houston Street Cottage is a 1460 square foot Victorian Cottage built in 1904. Retaining much of its historic charm, the home is now modern in all of its amenities. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath house is located in a quiet neighborhood on Manhattan’s historic Houston Street. Upon arrival, guests may park on the street in front of the house or, off street, adjacent to the alley out back. Original limestone curbs line the Street and brick sidewalks carry pedestrians past the historic homes. A smaller brick sidewalk leads you to the front porch where you enter into a domain of peace, relaxation and tranquility.

Once inside, guests will immediately notice the attention to detail and eclectic decorating style throughout. You’ll first be greeted by the comfortable parlor that includes a chase lounge, loveseat and reclining chair. Next is the living room decorated in modern décor, with its large sectional couch, swiveling chair and 43” HDTV with Blue.ray player. Connecting the living room to the Kitchen and Dining areas is the gracious hallway with the bedrooms occupying opposite sides of the hall. The dining room is set up with a table that seats six and a buffet/serving table to the side. Tasteful trash and recycling bins occupy this space as well. Adjacent to the dining room is the spacious kitchen with full sized appliances, including a full sized washer and dryer. The cabinets are stocked with all the items necessary to cook your favorite meal and there is still room in the cabinets for your dry goods. Off the dining room is the ¾ bath, which is a little odd yet oddly convenient. Both bedrooms feature queen sized beds, night stands with lamps, full sized dressers with mirrors and armoires with extra towels and blankets. The master bedroom also has the attached full bath and a private deck.

We have designed the Houston Street Cottage to be quaint and charming yet spacious and comfortable enough for you to spread out and truly relax. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we enjoyed creating this place for you.

Cheers! Your hosts,
Michael and Judine Mecseri


Keywords: house, bungalow, historic, charming, quaint, cute, single story, downtown, quiet neighborhood, off street parking, hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, modern amenities
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Judine M Mecseri

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1460 sq ft (136 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoBeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, very well appointed house
We walked everywhere including the Discovery Center, City Park, and beautiful adjacent neighborhoods. Everything in the house was in great shape and so well organized! It’s a lovely old fashioned house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house
really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything excellent
Look forward to next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannie A., WaKeeney, Kansas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Houston Street Cottage
We have stayed several times at this unique cottage on Houston Street. It is very clean and comfortable. It is in a great location within walking distance to downtown with restaurants and shopping. The cottage offers basically everything we needed, especially the kitchen. We definitely will plan to stay there again if it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma visit
Family and grandchild visit. Very clean inside, but huge disappointment with the grill. I like to cook out, but it was so dirty and covered in ants!! The $$ cleaning deposit should be refunded to be for that! I had everything ready to grill, and couldn't. Just really disappointed!! The parking in back is nice, but residents across alley cannot comprehend that someone may be staying across the alley. Be very careful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The cottage was very clean and beautiful. Beds were very comfortable, spacious kitchen/dining and living rooms. Perfect location for walking downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Andover

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, cozy, and accommodating home for a quick college reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan N., Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
Loved staying with my Mother and hubby. We had a great time. It snowed on our day to leave and Jadean offered another night if we could not leave. Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. The hosts were very easy to reach and very helpful!
The experience was everything I expected. The cottage was very warm and cozy! It beautiful and very well decorated. The personal touches were amazing. We highly recommend! Next time we head to see our son at KSTATE we will look to stay here!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D., Havana, Ks

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage
This is our second stay at Houston St, great stay. Location is good, everything is very well organized and very cozy. Will definitely recommend to others and stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Highly recommend!
This was our second stay at the cottage and it was just as great as the first! Comfortable, clean and beautifully decorated. Such a nice place for our family to gather for K-state graduation weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

LOVELY, INVITING COTTAGE!
Charmingly appointed cottage. Everything was well organized throughout the home along with a fully stocked kitchen. Very clean, cozy and comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Perfect Place to Stay for a Weekend in Manhattan
Normally when we come in for a KSU football game we stay at one of the hotels, but we decided to try out a HomeAway instead. And it was such a great choice! Judine and Micheal are so nice and the house is perfect. They have everything you could need in the house to cook meals and just sit back and relax. The house is very clean and a good location to campus and restaurants in the shopping centers nearby. We also really enjoyed being able to walk to First Watch for breakfast one morning. We will definitely look to stay here when we come up for future games!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Charming, clean, updated,walking distance to Downtown
House was well stocked with everything we needed. Felt like a home away from home. Bigger than pictures showed and more open flow between rooms than anticipated. Large sectional L couch and comfy seating for evening relaxation. Quiet neighborhood. Well kept and clean. Owners were very helpful with restaurant recommendations. Old house with lots of charm but updated and comfortable. Thank you! We would definitely stay again when visiting our son at KSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dee R.

Perfect House
This house was perfect. The owners are absolutely wonderful to deal with. Always there to help.
Stayed 75 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F., United States

Home away from home!
This house is a beautifully appointed and equipped! Very clean and comfortable! The owners are very pleasant to work with! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann H.

Lovely, convenient cottage in Manhattan!
Charming Cottage in Manhattan is just that, charming but so much more and Judine and Mike are wonderful hosts. Great communication to make sure we had everything we needed upon arrival and informaton about the cottage that was written up in a binder was more than helpful. I loved that all of the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen were labeled with their contents. Very useful. The furniture and beds werebl very nice and comfortable and tge decorations were perfect and added to tye homey feel. Most of my family were staying in a hotel and it was really nice to have a convenient place where we could get together. Great location within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Thanks again Since we were in Manhattan for my granddaughter's graduation from K State, my only regret was not finding it sooner! Thanks again Judine and Mije for sharing your lovely cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

The cottage was perfect!
The house was immaculate and nicely decorated. We rented this over Thanksgiving and the kitchen was well equipped for all of our cooking and baking to make it a perfect holiday. Anything we needed was within 5 minutes. We normally stay in hotels but this was so much more comfortable and spacious. We are changing our next hotel reservation in the area to book this house again. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K., Leawood, KS

Wonderful Manhattan Cottage!
This house worked well for us during a busy weekend in Manhattan. It is close to practically everything. The owners truly do want their guests to have a relaxing time at their cottage. The attention to detail is amazing. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

We loved our stay at the cottage! We will definitely stay again when we are back in Manhattan.
Nicely decorated with all the small touches that made our visit relaxing and easy. We hosted supper for our sons and several of their friends and did it with ease as the kitchen is so nicely outfitted. Spotlessly clean with comfy beds and plenty of room to enjoy a family visit! We will definitely be back to Houston Street!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Perfect place for us!
Four of us came to Manhattan for a family wedding and your Charming Cottage couldn't have been any more perfect! Each couple had our own private space and the remainder of the beautiful home to share. Having a home to come back to each night to relax and unwind was a joy and getting a quiet rest at night was a must. You provided everything we needed. It was wonderful to have so many places within walking distance. If we find ourselves in Manhattan again and needing a place to stay, we will be back! Thank you for such a clean, charming, comfortable Home Away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Another Great Trip to "The Cottage
This was our 3rd Visit to the cottage and again it exceeded our expectations. Great Job on making this a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bethel K.

Little cottage in the little apple
One morning I texted my sister to ask her if she wanted to go to Manhattan for the weekend. I forgot to add the Kansas. Despite my error my sister and our husbands had the best time in this little cottage tucked just 2 blocks away from the little apple. We could walk to the microbrewery, The Chef(wonderful Tex mex style breakfast ), and the Bourben and Bakery Tapas restaurant. The cottage is homey,decorated with whimsy and taste and very comfortable for relaxing, incredibly clean. So much better than a stuffy hotel. Jadine met us at the house upon arrival to make sure all was in order. We highly advise that you stay in this cozy turn of the century home updated for the 21st century.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Great place in great location
My family of four spent a weekend here celebrating our daughter's college graduation. This house is clean and well appointed with attractive and comfortable furnishings. This is a great alternative to staying in a hotel in Manhattan. I recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017