The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown - Columbia

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Columbia, MO

University of Missouri
‪3 min drive‬
Columbia Mall
‪4 min drive‬
Mizzou Arena
‪6 min drive‬
Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown

An old and quirky house located in central Columbia close to the downtown area but about 15 minutes to anywhere in town. This colorful home backs right up to Worley Street Park and is walking, uber or driving distance to many downtown establishments. Note the garage is not available for car storage.

Property manager

Caitlin Passalacqua Ruth

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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

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

Columbia

Columbia is home to this holiday home. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and Finger Lakes State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shelter Gardens and Lazer Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Midway Golf and Games, or check out an event or a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Columbia, MO

What's nearby

University of Missouri - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
The District Downtown Columbia - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Columbia Mall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Mizzou Arena - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
‪Flat Branch Pub & Brewing - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk
‪Olive Garden - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown located?

This family-friendly Columbia holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Museum of Anthropology and Daniel Boone Regional Library. University of Missouri is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

3 May 2024

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

We had a great stay at The Purple House

Everything went smoothly from booking to check-in. The house was great and perfect for our needs. It was our first homecoming at Mizzou and we had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Philip S.

25 July 2023

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

Good spot for a quick trip

Was a good spot for me, my wife and daughter to stay during a swim meet in town. We ran into a few issues but the owner went above and beyond to make things right for us. Close to campus and downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., St. Louis, MO

12 Mar 2023

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

Close to Campus

Stayed here for moms weekend. For 2 people it’s a great spot to lay your head after your sons wear you out! So easy to get to from downtown Columbia.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

26 Apr 2024

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

Excellent

The house was so cute and comfortable. Cozy beds and all. The bathroom had plenty of extra shampoo etc to borrow. My daughter goes to Mizzou so it was a very short drive. Nice neighborhood. Owner very responsive and available for questions. Thank you again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

great value

5 guys enjoyed a Mizzou Dad's weekend. The host was super easy to communicate with. Had an issue that was quickly resolved regarding one or two futons...there is only one. Host was super apologetic and rectified quickly. Would recommend and plan to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tonya M.

3 May 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Quaint

Overall, we enjoyed our time in Columbia. It was a short weekend trip and we really only slept in the home. The neighborhood was not as nice as other neighborhoods we’ve stayed in, but it seems the town is older and there was work being done during our weekend to help improve the area. Volunteers were every where cleaning and helping the city. The home was just enough space for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sunny M.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Neighborhood concerns

We rented this property for my husband to visit our daughter for dad’s weekend. While the house itself was fine, aside from smelling heavily of grease, the neighborhood was concerning. On the first evening, as my daughter and husband were heading out they were approached by the police to ask if they had heard the gunshots that had been. Uoon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott M.

10 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy j.

27 Nov 2022

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

Pet friendly

We spent a weekend there with our family and pup. Perfect little place with a park behind the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

24 Oct 2022

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

Mizzou Homecoming Weekend

House was great for our stay for Homecoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy j.

18 Sept 2022

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

Little but perfect

Small home but had that was needed. Check out at 10am was a bit hard for us, but plan on staying here again!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Helen K.

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review

The futon was really uncomfortable and when I got there the floors were really dirty. I was a little nervous with it being jus off of Worley(I used to live in COMO) but the neighborhood was really quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

7 July 2022

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

Purple House in CoMo

Great location! Perfect for a family of 4 with little ones. Excellent response time & very hospitable. Appreciate the little things provided to make you feel right at home... away from home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

30 May 2022

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

College roommates reunion/girls getaway

Perfect little house for our long weekend/roommate reunion. The backyard area was very nice to hang out in for evening drinks. The property was a very quick Uber ride to the downtown area. Will definitely be back the next time we visit Columbia!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

25 Oct 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay

Property is well appointed and clean and the owner was very responsive. She was very helpful when we left something behind and let us return to pick it up.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carol H.

20 Sept 2021

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

Nice stay

Our family needed a place to stay for Mizzou weekend. This place was great for that. Bedrooms and kitchen were perfect size for us and back yard was nice to relax in. Tv remote was missing and host offered to find us one but no big deal as we were not there often. Host was responsive and nice to communicate with. Would recommend and would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth W., Bend, USA

15 July 2021

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

Great stay- Highly Recommend

The purple house was a great stay for our group. Location is close to everything in town and the neighborhood is quiet. Caitlin was quick to respond to any questions we had and was an accommodating host. Check-in/check-out was super quick and easy. The house is stocked with everything you might need. Overall value is excellent considering the price. I will definitely look to stay here again if/when back in the area!

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Niki M.

16 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dissatisfied

Was disappointed in the cleanliness of this house. Cobwebs, dead bugs in the tub and tile in the shower falling off. Paid for 2 nights and only stayed 1. Ended up getting a hotel for the second night.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

8 May 2021

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

Purple house

Nice place to stay! Great backyard!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Maryann H., Iowa

24 Jan 2021

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

Visiting friend in Columbia

Caitlin is a great hostess, and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

12 Nov 2020

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

Super Accommodating!

The Purple House is so cute! I absolutely loved staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Caitlin Passalacqua Ruth

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Columbia

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.0/10

10/10

10/10

8.0/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

We had a great stay at The Purple House

Megan M.

8/10 Good

Philip S.

Good spot for a quick trip

Philip S.

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., St. Louis, MO

Close to Campus

Kim M.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Excellent

Jacqueline B.

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

great value

Jeff S.

8/10 Good

Tonya M.

Quaint

Tonya M.

4/10 Poor

Sunny M.

Neighborhood concerns

Sunny M.

8/10 Good

Scott M.

Scott M.

10/10 Excellent

sandy j.

Pet friendly

sandy j.

10/10 Excellent