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Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed

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Beautiful living room w/ flat screen tv.
Watch your favorite streaming app on the flat screen tv.
Come on in!
Well decorated home with the utmost attention to detail.
Perfect spot for any work needs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Topeka, KS
  • Washburn University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stormont Vail Events Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Topeka Performing Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Topeka, KS (TOP-Philip Billard Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed

Sprawling centrally located Topeka home!

Located in the College Hill District. Walking distance to many of Topeka's best restaurants, music venues, cafes, bars and Washburn University! Voted Topeka's best neighborhood.

The entire house, yard and driveway is all yours. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and everything else! New hardwood floors, new countertops, pillow top beds, and new appliances, you are going to love it!

Enjoy coming home to this cozy, comfortable and well appointed ranch style home. Feel uplifted thanks to modern updates, professional decor, and fun features throughout, plus luxury touches like pillow-top mattresses. Access to everything all on one floor, including the laundry area.

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I love to take a leisurely walk in the historic College Hill district and enjoy the older detail and architecture of the historic homes in the area.

Reserve now as you won't find another like this one!

The space

THE WHOLE HOUSE WITH ROOM TO SPAIR!!

Ranch style home, so everything is on one floor.

The area is the center of the trendy part of town, walking distance to Washburn University. Close to new restaurants, breweries and music venues. Big events every Friday and Saturday nights. Walk to many places including Tortilla Jack's and Henry T's.
You have access to the entire home, accommodating for a large family, couples, or work groups. The full kitchen and eating area allows for you to stay and cook or take in some of the local restaurant cuisine, you have to experience it as much as you can!

Beds in our home:
•2 Pillowtop King beds
•1 Pillowtop Queen bed
•2 Twin beds

This home includes:
✔High speed WI-FI and smart TVs
✔Luxury linens and towels
✔Fully equipped kitchen
✔New stainless steel appliances
✔Coffee Station with Keurig
✔Pillow top beds
✔Huge Fireplace
✔ Private drive and garage
✔Barbecue grill
✔Washer and dryer
✔Toys for the kids

• Walk to Washburn University
• 2 minutes to downtown
• 3 minutes to Stormont Vail Event Centre
• 25 minutes to Lawrence, Kansas and Kansas University
• 50 minutes to Manhattan, Kansas and Kansas State University
• 65 miles to airport, MCI
• 10 minutes to Topeka's premier shopping mall, Westridge Mall
• 5 minutes to the park, zoo, and a fishing pond!

The College Hill Fourth of July activities include a neighborhood parade, turtle races and other activities and finishes up with free ice cream sandwiches in the Boswell Park.

Guest access

Guests have access to the entire property.

Coded lock on the front door for easy, no hassle access. If arriving in middle of night, no problem!

About our Staff

Chela and Claudia have been cleaning and caring for my guest homes for seven years. Chela and Claudia do a wonderful job as experienced experts in preparing the home for your stay. To insure our guests safety, we have increased the frequency of cleaning door handles, outlets, walls and have continued the use of high grade disinfectant. All linens, bedding, mats are laundered between guests. As it has always been, the safety and security of our guests and team members remains our highest priority.

Chela and Claudia take pride in their work! They receive extra incentives to do their best preparing the home for you; a bonus is provided to Chela and Claudia for any notes or reviews from our guests that highlight the cleanliness and care provided for your stay.

In addition to cleaning and preparation for your stay, my guest homes also have a full-time maintenance assistant at your service. Also, myself and my  husband Larry, are always  available to you for anything you may need assistance with during your stay.

Chela, Claudia, Maintenance, my husband Larry and myself all comprise a service team of five people to oversee the care and condition of 9 houses. We are scaled to the right size to allow for the time to give plenty of attention to the care of each and every guest home.


To ensure you get settled in and have a great start to your stay with us, we have provided an initial supply of small items around the house including toilet paper but these may not be enough for your entire stay and you may need to purchase additional supplies.

Property manager

Brandie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
• $75 unauthorized late check out fee for each hour any guest in your group occupies the house past the check out time.
• No more than the number of guests booked in or on the property after 10 PM. Violation of this rule will lead to the immediate removal of all guests.
Smoking outside - We respectfully ask to not put butts in the yard or flower pots.

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
Property Registration Number STR23/38

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topeka

Located in Topeka, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kossover Tennis Center and Regal West Ridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaw River State Park and Perry Lake Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Topeka Zoological Park and Sports Center. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Topeka, KS

What's nearby

  • Washburn University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stormont Vail Events Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kansas State Capitol - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Topeka Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Topeka Zoological Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Topeka Station - 9 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Centenario - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bobo Drive In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed located?

Located in the centre of Topeka, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Washburn University and Mulvane Art Museum. Kansas History Center and Stormont Vail Events Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Great Place/Great Host

I house a team of my employees in Topeka for the last several months. This is one of the locations and host we try to stay with as often as possible.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

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

Wonderful

Great stay best overall wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

Great reunion

8 friends made great memories in this spacious home that was nicely decorated. Upgraded kitchen worked well. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Z.

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

Convenient stay from Stormont Vail Event Center

We stayed at this house during a 4 day horse show. It was super convenient, clean and comfortable! We had more than enough room for 2 teens, an 11 year old and 3 adults. I was a little concerned about the driveway parking for our large vehicles, but there was more than enough room right across the street. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again the next time we're in town. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nila S.

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

Cute house on the inside

Cute house in the inside
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paula K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok but underwhelming

The layout was good for our family of 8. Our host was gracious and responsive. The area was convenient but a few sketchy looking neighbors. The cleanliness was not the best - there was a mild sewage smell that permeated the house and several areas that just didn’t seem totally clean. Some of the furniture had broken springs, etc, just generally pretty weathered. The kitchen was stocked sparsely with not quite enough utensils and cook ware to easily prepare a meal. But it was enough to get by. Overall, it got the job done, but it was no luxury experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Great house

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

matt f.

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

Convenient to Stormont Vail Hospital

Property met our needs for supporting a family member having surgery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Nice stay!

We had a great time the house was cute and clean and close to everywhere we needed to go and the host was amazing at getting back to us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danette N. W.

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

Amazing home

Our stay was amazing. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Celia A G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs more attention but overall not bad

The house is unique and has potential but does have a few things that need addressed. The front door doesn't seal at all and can daylight around most of it. The toilets were iffy (1 seat loose, the other wobbles on the base). The floors/rugs were very dirty and left my socks black walking on it. There is one kitchen chair that the seat spring popped out and its not the most stable. The living room tv didn't work, only the bedrooms. Also the tree at the garage door has branches hanging down that scratched the car roof. Overall nice stay but needs some more attention.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Family get together for graduation

Nice and roomy. Nice to have a basket of toys and full kitchen that was well stocked. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roland W., Grantham

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

Nice Property Inside,Needs Outside Attention

Inside nice layout,comfortable,I am being a bit picky but the outside needs a good clean ,windows very dirty and Exteior Doors do not feel like they shut securerly.Owners Very Helpful .We would stay again,and to all others looking at this Property it is a nice place, to the Owners please just give the outside a bit of attention. Roland &Cynthia. UK
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

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

And a garage, too!

Yellow Brick Road Homes are the best! This home is a gem- spacious, beautifully decorated, great location, clean & well maintained. microwave quit working -texted Brandie. 1/2 hour we had a brand new one! Stay at their homes & know you will enjoy our stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Very suitable.

The house suited all of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great place to stay

Property is well appointed. Good location near campus. Always enjoy staying when visiting family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

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

Nice stay!

Very cozy home. Everything you need is available for a nice stay. Owners very responsive when we reached out to ask about using the fireplace. They are working on having it repaired for use. Very friendly owners. We’d rent there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Adequate Crash Pad

The yard was unkempt and there were piles of leaves everywhere that migrated into the garage and into the home through the front door, as they were a lot of leaves gathered on the porch. There was minimal living space, the mud room & the screened sunroom had were made into sleeping spaces. There were towels left in the washer and empty gatorade bottle under the coffee table. There was a potentially hazardous piece of wood in the hallway ceiling halfway hanging down. There was a hole in the living room next to the fireplace that was never repaired. There seemed to be a roach infestation on one side of the kitchen in the countertop appliances (coffee makers & microwave), & the dishwasher. The owners were attentive and kept having the exterminator come, but the roaches never left. I just bought a can of spray to keep them at bay. I never really felt comfortable cooking, more than just using the oven due to the infestation. It appeared to be a 2-car garage, but the owners had taken up almost half the space for storage. The toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, and laundry supplies were rationed and I ran out, so I had to purchase my own. I was staying over 3 weeks, so I required quite a bit more than what was supplied. It was adequate for my needs, as I wasn't really using it as a vacation rental, but more so a crash pad until my new place was ready. The owners were communicative & responsive, but the condition of the property made it hard to relax & get comfortable.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Beautiful Home! Lots of room!

If you’re looking for something affordable and a home away from home. This is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband and I just got married in Topeka and we chose this property to stay in for 2 nights with some of our friends. It exceeded expectations and is a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Charming house

Loved the decor. House is older and full of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Nice and cozy and clean

Nice, cozy and clean. We spent Easter weekend with my son and his teammates. We had plenty of room for dinners and visiting. Loved having the laundry room. It came in handy. Great location to Washburn University. Brandi was very responsive when we had questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia K.

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

A home away from home

Property was clean, very roomy. Nice sized rooms, big beds, and property manager was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy K., Wichita

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

Issue free

Plenty of room and a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brandie

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Hey guys, I'm Brandie!
I was born in the '70s and recently decided to slow down my horse show career to stay at home more with my two younger sons and husband.
In the past, I spent 42 weeks on the road per year, giving me lots of experience staying at vacation rentals while horse showing. This gave me great insight to understand what people want (or don't want!) while traveling for vacation and/or work. I've started this new chapter to help with income while I spend more time with the kiddos and I love decorating! So this really isn't work for me.
I'm a 3rd generation Topekan so I can tell you all the good places to go. I look forward to help make your stay in the midwest wonderful!
Thank you for checking out my places and I hope to talk to you soon!

Why they chose this property

Location!
Located in Topeka's number 1 neighborhood, College Hill.
Walking distance to restaurants, cafes, Washburn University, and many beautiful historic homes!

What makes this property unique

Located in historic College Hill, which was recently named the number 1 neighborhood in Topeka!
It’s a unique neighborhood, but we really value our history.

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The neighborhood began in 1880 as a place for professors and staff at Washburn University to live and has transformed into a neighborhood that has a tradition of preserving its history. .Walking distance to Washburn University, coffee shops, restaurants and bars.

Boswell Square Park is a wonderful part of the neighborhood, there is a little something here for everyone.

Located just north of Washburn University’s beautiful campus, College Hill is a historic neighborhood with a mixture of American Four-square, Victorian, Georgian Revival and Craftsman homes. College Hill is home to some of Topeka’s favorite local restaurants and businesses near Washburn Avenue.

The College Hill Fourth of July activities include a neighborhood parade, turtle races and other activities and finishes up with free ice cream sandwiches in the Boswell Park.

Languages:

English

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