The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Tonganoxie, KS

Azura Amphitheater
‪16 min drive‬
Legends Outlets Kansas City
‪20 min drive‬
Kansas Speedway
‪20 min drive‬
Lawrence, KS (LWC-Lawrence Municipal)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Historical church converted to a home located in downtown Tonganoxie. Just a short drive to Lawrence and KC. Home is setup for entertaining large families with an open-concept kitchen and living space, large dining room table, all the kitchen essentials, including an icemaker. Main bedroom has a cozy king bed, television, dresser and en-suite bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower, private toilet and double vanity. The open loft has a bunk bed with a full bed on bottom and a twin bed on top and its own television, great for kiddos! For additional sleeping the living room couch pulls out to a comfy queen bed. Off of the living room is another full bath with a walk-in shower. You won't have to take any dirty laundry home; we have a laundry room with a washer and dryer. This space is perfect for hosting your family for the holidays or just a quiet weekend stay. Don't forget the lovely patio space for grilling out!

Property manager

Victoria Mance

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

As this is an apartment, we ask that you be mindful of noise levels at all times.

While we love pets, we ask that you help us to keep our property pet-free.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tonganoxie

Tonganoxie is home to this apartment. Lawrence Arts Center and Lied Center of Kansas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Schlitterbahn. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Children's Mercy Park or Kansas Speedway.

Tonganoxie, KS

What's nearby

Azura Amphitheater - 16 min drive - 19.8 km
Children's Mercy Park - 18 min drive - 24.0 km
University of Kansas - 19 min drive - 24.8 km
Legends Outlets Kansas City - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
Kansas Speedway - 20 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

Lawrence Station - 18 min drive
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
‪Helen's Hilltop - ‬4 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
‪Gambino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! located?

Situated in Tonganoxie, this apartment building is within 16 miles (25 km) of Azura Amphitheater, Legends Outlets Kansas City and Village West. Lawrence Arts Center and Children's Mercy Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

20 Apr 2025

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

Great family visit to Tonganoxie

Fun and relaxing time at The Black Thistle! Wonderful property with plenty of space. Everything was just as described. Fantastic host and zero problems.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton T.

9 Apr 2025

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

Long Weekend in Tonganoxie

We enjoyed our stay at Black Thistle! It's a fun and inviting, unique stay in an old church. There was plenty of room for our group of three adults and three children. The town is cute and quaint with a few good dining options and two cute coffee shops. Close to the big city but just far enough to escape the hustle and bustle.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie G.

15 Mar 2025

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

Cute town

Well kept rental, comfy beds. Will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria H.

5 Dec 2024

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

Family Gathering for Holidays

We had an amazing time at the house! Would 100% recommend if you have family gathering to spend time for any occasion especially the holidays! We made the best out of the open space playing games, cooking, and eating dinner!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

30 Oct 2024

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Amazing

This is the most beautiful houses I've ever stayed in. Everything about it was perfect and our stay couldn't have gone better.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

14 Oct 2024

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The Black Thistle

Highly recommend. Great location. Very comfortable. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

30 Sept 2024

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Enchanting and fun!

I can’t say enough positive things about our stay at Black Thistle! We were in town for a wedding and everyone was in awe at the amount of great space we had and how clean everything was. I also loved how the furniture, bathrooms and decor were all recently renovated and modern. Fortunately we had pleasant weather during our stay and could enjoy many hours on the outdoor patio playing darts. Awesome location with the best coffee shop directly next door, a library across the street, and a restaurant/bar, gas station, and pharmacy all within a 5 minute walk. We will absolutely stay here again if we’re ever back in town!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

15 Sept 2024

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Excellent stay

Great place to stay, highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

1 July 2024

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Fantastic, unique property

This place was perfect for our stay for the Country Stampede concert. Ths hosts were fantastic with information before we checked in and during our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

18 June 2024

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Lovely

Very nice and will stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

18 June 2024

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

Family Wedding

This location was wonderful for our family staying in town for a wedding in KC with a reception at Brunswick Ballroom. The living space is huge with a very nice master suite/bathroom and a lofted bedroom with the bunks. The owners did a great job with the mixing the historical feel with modern amenities. The location has easy access to surrounding areas. I would stay here again if I am ever back in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

21 Apr 2024

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

Wedding Win!!

We can't rave enough about Black Thistle! It provided the perfect setting for both our rehearsal dinner and getting ready for the big day at Brunswick Ballroom, just down the street. The venue's ambiance was incredible, and we even took our wedding photos there – they turned out stunning! We absolutely loved the combination of the dark wood and black accents

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

28 Dec 2023

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St. Louis Family Stay

The property was amazing. Clean, great decor, luxurious and well-supplied. The host went out of her way to make us feel welcomed and answered all questions without delay. Very impressed with the experience and enjoyed our stay immensely. We will stay again if the opportunity arises. Highly recommend this location!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

24 Nov 2023

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Jayhawks and Chiefs Games

The Black Thistle was very clean and comfortable. The property looks just like the photos. The main gathering area is very large. The host replied to my questions very quickly. It is close to Lawrence and KC for any plans you may have there. If you need a place to stay in this area this is a great property.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property