Welcome to Locust Estate – A Stylish Retreat Overlooking Gillham Park
The beautifully renovated Locust Estate offers guests a perfect blend of historic charm, modern updates, and a prime midtown Kansas City location. Overlooking the scenic Gillham Park, this stunning home is the ideal escape for families, friends, or business travelers looking to relax, recharge, and reconnect.
Host will not be on site during the stay but is a phone call, text or email away!
Explore the Best of Kansas City from the Locust St. Estate
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the city, the Locust St. Estate places you just minutes from Kansas City’s most iconic neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, and local favorites. Whether you’re here for history, shopping, dining, or sports, this central location gives you easy access to it all.
Just a short drive away is The Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s premier shopping and dining destination, filled with upscale retailers, stylish boutiques, and top-rated restaurants. Art lovers will enjoy a visit to the nearby Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a must-see for its world-class collection and breathtaking architecture.
For nightlife and entertainment, head over to Westport, where you’ll find a lively mix of breweries, bars, music venues, and casual eateries. If you're looking for something more relaxed, the Brookside district offers quaint shops, bakeries, and the iconic Roasterie Café, a Kansas City favorite known for its locally roasted coffee.
In nearby Waldo, enjoy a slice of local flavor with pizza at Waldo Pizza or indulge in authentic Greek cuisine and dancing at Tasso’s—a long-standing KC institution.
You're also just minutes from UMKC, Rockhurst University, Downtown Kansas City, and major highways, making it easy to explore other parts of the city. Sports fans will appreciate being just 15–20 minutes from Arrowhead Stadium (Chiefs) and Kauffman Stadium (Royals), and travelers can reach Kansas City International Airport in about 20 minutes.
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, the Locust St. Estate offers an unbeatable location with everything Kansas City has to offer right at your fingertips.
Guests will have private access to the entire home. Home has private driveway to the right of the home, can accommodate 3 vehicles or off-street parking is available on a first come first serve basis. Just a few min Uber ride to Westport and Plaza.
Welcome to Your Midtown Escape – Spacious, Stylish & Steps from Gillham Park
Perfectly located in the heart of Midtown Kansas City, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. Enjoy peaceful surroundings just minutes from Westport, the Country Club Plaza, and Downtown, all while being within walking distance to scenic Gillham Park. You’re close to the action, but just far enough away to enjoy some well-deserved quiet.
Whether you're visiting for work, a family getaway, or a group gathering, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has everything you need to settle in and feel right at home.
What You'll Love About This Home:
4 super cozy bedrooms (2 king beds + 2 queen beds)
Smart TVs in the living room and 2 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms upstairs + 1 half bathroom on the main level
Dedicated workspace for remote work
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Large dining table for up to 10 guests
Private walkout deck with outdoor seating
Private driveway parking + free street parking
High-speed Wi-Fi, board games, and thoughtful touches throughout
Living Room
Step into the welcoming living room, complete with a huge, comfortable sectional, Smart TV, armchair, and decorative fireplace. It's the perfect gathering spot for movie nights or lazy mornings.
Plush sectional with pillows
Coffee table & accent chair
Smart TV
Board games
Decorative fireplace (non-operational)
Kitchen & Dining
This fully remodeled kitchen was designed with both functionality and style in mind. Enjoy granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all the tools needed to cook a full meal or enjoy takeout from one of KC’s great restaurants.
Coffee lovers rejoice! The full coffee bar includes a Keurig, French press, drip coffee maker, and pour-over setup—with coffee, creamer, and sugar included.
Kitchen includes:
Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Toaster, blender, hand mixer
Spice rack and cookie trays
Pots, pans, mixing bowls
Dinnerware, drinkware, and wine glasses
Paper towels, hand towels, and cleaning supplies
Right off the kitchen, the dining room seats up to 10—great for meals, games, or a shared workspace.
Bedrooms
All four bedrooms are beautifully furnished with soft linens, plush beds, ample storage, and USB charging stations. Two bedrooms feature Smart TVs, and all include a combination of dressers, closets, bedside lighting, and thoughtful extras.
Second Floor Layout:
Bedroom 1: King bed + Smart TV
Bedroom 2: King bed + Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Queen bed
Closets, dressers, hangers, bedside lamps with charging ports
Iron & ironing board
Laundry baskets
Bathrooms
The home features two full bathrooms upstairs and a half bath on the main level. One full bath includes a tub/shower combo, while the other (ensuite to the primary) features a walk-in shower.
All bathrooms are stocked with Tommy Bahama luxury bath products, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. Guests will also find:
Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
Dark makeup towels
Hair dryer, hand soap, and toilet paper
Outdoor Space
Step out from the main-level office to your own private walkout deck, a great spot to start or end your day. Enjoy coffee in the morning, catch up with friends, or sip wine as the sun sets.
Outdoor seating
Dog waste station with bags
Fully fenced yard
Private driveway + free street parking
Additional Amenities
High-speed Wi-Fi
Central air conditioning & heating
Washer and dryer in private laundry room
Streaming services available on Smart TVs
Easy access to major KC highways
We can't wait to host you and ensure your Kansas City stay is both relaxing and memorable.
Professionally managed by Cozy in KC
All Cozy in KC properties are properly registered and licensed with the city, permit number: NSD-STR-01167
Everything KC is within minutes. Drive or rent scooters to Downtown Kansas City, Westport or The Plaza or take a quick Uber or Lyft ride.
*BOOK YOUR STAY WITH CONFIDENCE! THIS HOME IS PROPERLY REGISTERED AND LICENSED TO HOST!
*IDENTITY VERIFICATION and PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with SafelyStay, Inc. to provide all reservations with damage protection of up to $1,500. This protection plan is $45 for all stays under 29 nights, and is included in the cost of your booking. Stays 30-59 nights will be required to pay an additional insurance premium of $305 directly on our website. Stays longer than 59 nights will be separately charged for damage protection extension at the rate of $130/30 days. Please note, guest screening is also required for any bookings made through VRBO or direct. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be contacted by Safely to complete an identity verification before your reservation date for any direct or VRBO bookings.
*PARTIES - All gatherings must be limited to 10, this is monitored and guests violating this rule will be charged a mandatory $700 fine. NO EVENTS OR PARTIES ARE ALLOWED.
*PETS - We do allow pets with host approval. If you are planning on bringing a pet please notify us once you complete your booking. There is a $75 fee for one pet or $100 for two that is collected once the booking is confirmed and paid in full. Contact us for questions. (Guests are required to pick up after their pet, host provides dog bag stations.) The backyard is not fully fenced, however, there is plenty of space to walk your furry friends! There is a $500 fine for any unauthorized pets.
*CANCELLATION POLICY - Guests can receive a full refund minus processing fees (approximately 4%) if they cancel up to 5 days before check in. No refund will be provided if cancelling less than 5 days before check in.