10/10 Excellent
Hilary M.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom's weekend
Hilary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Enchanted Cottage Next to K-State Campus
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Manhattan, KS
- Kansas State University6 min walk
- Bill Synder Family Football Stadium4 min drive
- Flint Hills Discovery Center5 min drive
- Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Eastside Queen
1 Queen Bed
Master King
1 King Bed
Westside Queen
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Enchanted Cottage Next to K-State Campus
This 1930s English Tudor Revival has been carefully restored and renovated with modern amenities and thoughtful updates designed to highlight the home’s original character. From the plaster walls and authentic casement windows to the original ceiling fixtures and Art Deco door hardware, Sunset Cottage will enchant you with its old-world charm. Renting exclusively to one guest group at a time, this residence features three bedrooms and bathrooms, game room lounge, screened porch, and private courtyard with fire pit. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood but within easy walking distance to the K-State campus and Aggieville, this cottage is perfect for weekend football games, McCain performances, reunions, wedding guests, special occasions, and family and friend getaways. No other vacation rental in Manhattan offers Sunset Cottage’s combination of amenities, history, and location.
Property manager
Rebecca Katzenmeier
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Manhattan
Manhattan is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tuttle Creek Recreation Area and Tuttle Creek State Park, while Flint Hills Discovery Center and Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Sunset Zoological Park and Konza Prairie Research Natural Area. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Manhattan, KS
What's nearby
- Kansas State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Manhattan Medical Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Bill Synder Family Football Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Flint Hills Discovery Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Fred Bramlage Coliseum - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 16 min walk
- Panda Express - 9 min walk
- Baan Thai Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 19 min walk
- Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen P.
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kansas State University Trip
Kathleen P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cyndy S.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house for our family gathering!
Cyndy S.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Sarah L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Lisa K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage near campus!
Nancy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
6 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10
Karen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine C.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It just keeps getting better, every time!
Katherine C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darrel J.
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit family
Darrel J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barry B.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MHK getaway
Barry B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Granddaughter Move In
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erwina B.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunset cottage is more than a cottage!
Erwina B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane A.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vrbo house
Jane A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindy S.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at Sunset Cottage
Lindy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily A., United States
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than pictured
Emily A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael and Heather H., Shawnee, KS
14 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation 2023
Michael and Heather H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindy S.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Lindy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shana R.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular!
Shana R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place
Jeff P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10
Amy C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The jewel of MHK
Thomas S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie y.
28 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable cottage near KSU
Stephanie y.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Molly R.
2 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away!
Molly R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy M.
18 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous memories
Kathy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
4 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and Football Reunion
Karen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Rebecca Katzenmeier
We fell in love with the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie when we each came to Manhattan to attend Kansas State University. Now, some 25 years after graduating, we have made the Flint Hills our home. Together with our three children, we enjoy the charm of Manhattan living, K-State sports, and the great outdoors of this special place.
Why they chose this property
Located just west of the K-State campus, Sunset Cottage is tucked into the coveted Thackrey neighborhood and highly accessible from everything Manhattan has to offer: 0.5 miles from the K-State Alumni Center and Student Union; 0.7 miles from McCain Auditorium; 1 mile from Aggieville, Sunset Zoo, and the K-State sports complex (including Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Bramlage Coliseum, Tointon Baseball Stadium, Buser Family Park, R.V. Christian Track, and Mike Goss Tennis Stadium); 1.3 miles from City Park; 2 miles from historic downtown; 2.3 miles from the Flint Hills Discovery Center; 4.3 miles from Prairiewood Tallgrass Preserve; 5 miles from Colbert Hills and Stagg golf courses; and 7 miles from Tuttle Creek State Park.
What makes this property unique
Sunset Cottage is one of the most magical homes we have ever experienced. The combination of its history, its architecture, the spaciousness of its lot, and the idyllicness of its surrounding neighborhood make this one of the most dynamic and enchanted properties we've ever experienced. As K-Staters ourselves, we love sharing this very special property!
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