The Charming Chestnut

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Arkansas City, KS

Cowley College
‪1 min walk‬
Paris Park
‪9 min walk‬
Hawksbill Crag
‪5 min drive‬
Ponca City, OK (PNC-Ponca City Municipal)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

This house is full of Character and Charm! Centrally located within walking distance of Cowley College and minutes from great restaurants and other essentials in Ark City. This cozy home has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. 3 bedrooms have queen beds, the kid's room have twin beds, plus a fun tent, chalkboard, and board games. All bedrooms are upstairs and 2 of the bedrooms walk out onto a beautiful patio. Living room has leather sofa recliners, kitchen is fully equipped, and washer and dryer available in laundry room.

Property manager

Rachelle

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please do not block alley if you park at the back of the house.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19

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

About the area

Arkansas City

Arkansas City is home to this holiday home. Ireland Hall and Riverview Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaplin Nature Center and Paris Park. Wilson Park and Winfield Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.

Arkansas City, KS

What's nearby

Cowley College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Paris Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
South Central Kansas Medical Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
La Hacienda Buffalo Ranch - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Hawksbill Crag - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Charming Chestnut pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Charming Chestnut?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Charming Chestnut?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Charming Chestnut located?

Situated in Arkansas City, this holiday home is steps away from Cowley College and Ireland Hall. Wilson Park and Paris Park are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

21 Feb 2025

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

nice old house

We were in town working down the street and the house is a good place

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

2 Mar 2025

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

Charming!

We were in town for a weekend of Cowley baseball games. The Charming Chestnust was centrally located, very clean, roomy and well stocked with everything we needed. Rachelle was very attentive and accommodating to all of our needs. The communication and check in/out process was easy. We will definitely book here again for future trips.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

9 July 2024

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

Nice quiet place to stay with family

Nice Quiet place to stay with family and catch up it's just around the corner from a grocery store. It's in a good neighborhood also located just a few blocks from what looked like a police station.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

5 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful home

Great stay and located well for great coffee!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandilyn K.

8 July 2024

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

Charming Chestnut

Beautiful place, very comfortable and clean. The furniture, finishes, amenities and design were thoughtful and high quality. Loved that the beds were comfortable, and bedding was all soft.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy k.

7 Aug 2024

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

Visiting family

This is our third time staying here over the last three years, i have no complaints. It is always very well stocked with pot, pans ect. Very clean. The AC was great, we always do bring fans with us but we always have fans running at home too. Always stay here when in arkcity.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

9 July 2024

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

Lovely home in quiet neighborhood

We loved staying at this adorable, wonderfully restored home. Everything was clean and well thought out. The hosts were so thoughtful providing cookies and a sweet note about our visit. It was within walking distance to a fantastic little coffee shop. My family and I all agreed when we return to the area we are definitely staying here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mark p.

15 June 2024

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

My stay

Everything was clean and comfortable. There could have been a few more cooking devices, like an electric frying pan and crockpot. Was a nice rest and a comfortable stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

8 Jan 2024

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

Spacious home away from home

Here for a wedding and this is the place we needed, to get away from the crowds and noise. We ate, spread out, and relaxed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna m.

28 Aug 2023

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

Pleasant stay, quiet neighborhood

Well maintained. Lovely craftsman home

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

2 June 2023

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

Getaway

Charming old house with lots of character. We enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

19 Nov 2023

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

In town for a rabbit show

Great place to stay instead of a hotel. Super nice and clean and plenty of room for everyone. Will defiantly stay here again for the next rabbit show

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda R.

4 Sept 2023

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

Cosy, country house

We really enjoyed our stay. It had plenty of room for us, it was very clean, loved sitting on the porch and balcony. Just can not say enough about how nice it was to stay in such a lovely house.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

30 Nov 2023

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

Great house

Great house with lots of room and well stocked. We had a family thanksgiving dinner there and it worked perfect. We will be back when visiting Ark City

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

31 July 2024

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

Warm Summer Days

Good to have a "place of our own" when we come to town, rather than a hotel room. The kitchen could be better supplied with cooking tools (pots, pans, maybe an mixer) and the AC had a tough time keeping up with the 100+ degree days. We do prefer to get groceries and cook, rather than eat out a lot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda J.

20 Aug 2023

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

Wedding stay

This was a beautiful VRBO. Everything you could ask for in a home. Made our vacation even better by having everything that we need right there. Would highly recommend..

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

19 Nov 2023

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

Nice furnishings

The inside of the house was very nice. There were plenty of restaurants and grocery stores near by. There was a park nearby that had an old train steam engine that was a hit with my husband.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda J.

10 Aug 2023

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

Family from Nebraska

Family came in from Nebraska for a wedding. Absolutely loved their stay. Plenty a room for their children. Very clean , everything you would need. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Apr 2023

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

Nice place in Ark City

This home was so nicely decorated and warm, inviting and comfortable. We each had our own room. If you are traveling with kids, this would be perfect since there is a kids room that is so cute. The kitchen is well stocked and even provided kurig coffee pods. Wish we had more time to sit on the porches! There is an upper and lower porch. Just an overall charming home.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

28 Nov 2023

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

Pleasant Home

The home was more spacious than anticipated. Cozy. Comfortable. Roomy. Soft Sheets. Kitchen ware FULLY stocked. We had 6 people (3 males & 3 females) in our party during the stay. Had to manage the bathroom time. 1.5 Bath was just a bit snug. But, we knew it going in. Wonderful place. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

3 Dec 2023

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

Perfect Ark City Stay!

The Charming Chestnut is the perfect place to stay when visiting Ark City. The host, Rachelle, couldn't be more accommodating. All the bedrooms are upstairs along with one full bathroom. The bathroom is a good size and was stocked with everything we needed. The main level was very charming, just as the name says. We enjoyed games with the family around the large dining room table, cooked a build-your-own-tacos for everyone in the well stocked kitchen, and had everything we needed in the laundry room/mud room. The coziness of the home provided the best rest and relaxation between the busyness of family fun. All the beds were comfortable with super soft sheets, and the couches in the living room for those casual moments. We especially enjoyed all the extras. To name just a few: we arrived to a beautiful box of iced sugar cookies decorated like the Charming Chestnut (so cute!), the house was decorated in lovely Christmas charm including a lit tree in the living room, and each bedroom has charger stations with plenty of plugs for USB and standard connectors. Oh, and when I needed to ask the host a question that involved a change in our number of family staying with us, the host replied in like 5 minutes (seriously), and was 100% accommodating! Overall, just a really comfortable, welcoming, and amazing place! Thank you, Rachelle!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

4 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a little trouble with keyless entry but Rachel took care of it in a very timely manner. The only negative is no hand rail for the stairs. I use a cane after a hip replacement and was not comfortable using the stairs. Everything else was very enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

8 July 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay

The charming chestnut was perfect for our family. It is in a great location and very spacious. Rachelle was easy to get ahold of, and very attentive. We would defiantly stay here again!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

24 June 2022

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

This house is charming and well equipped!

My family and I had a great experience staying at this house. It had everything we needed and was very cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property