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South 40 Lodge: Central Ks Lodging With Amazing Views & Sounds Of The Country

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South 40 Lodge
South 40 Lodge sunrise
Looking east from front porch
Looking west from front porch
Living room & kitchen area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Solomon, KS
  • Oakdale Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Kenwood Cove Water Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Salina, KS (SLN-Salina Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

South 40 Lodge: Central Ks Lodging With Amazing Views & Sounds Of The Country

Located just 10 miles east of Salina, Ks on 40 acres in tranquil setting of eastern Saline Co. Lodge has king size master suite with fireplace & sat TV, queen size bedroom and one full size bunkbed (2 full size mattresses) plus 2 full baths. Spacious kitchen with all appliances and bar that seats 4, plus huge dining/meeting table that seats 10, adjacent to a comfortable living area with fireplace, 75" sat TV and complimentary WiFi. Perfect for a business or small group retreat, family reunion, or just to get away vs commercial lodging. Enjoy the scenic views from the walking path around the 40 acres of native grass, or relax and watch the sunset from the rocking chairs on the large porch. Lots of room to roam and a dog kennel is available on the property. Be sure to check out the video for an aerial view of the property and the amazing views of the South 40 Lodge! A virtual tour video link is also available under the owner info tab. This is not intended to be a wedding venue.. so no weddings allowed. Click on the "Ask the owner a question" tab for direct booking details for savings on your stay.

Property manager

Ritchie Tarn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No cats allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No climbing upon the roof of the house. Not responsible for accidents.

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 are allowed on site
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

Solomon

Located in Solomon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Salina Community Theatre and Smoky Hill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kenwood Cove Water Park and Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Travelling with kids? Consider Greyhound Hall of Fame and Lander Park Carousel. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Solomon, KS

What's nearby

  • Lakewood Park - 28 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Oakdale Park - 30 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Kenwood Cove Water Park - 30 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts - 30 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum - 30 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Salina, KS (SLN-Salina Municipal) - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South 40 Lodge: Central Ks Lodging With Amazing Views & Sounds Of The Country pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South 40 Lodge: Central Ks Lodging With Amazing Views & Sounds Of The Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South 40 Lodge: Central Ks Lodging With Amazing Views & Sounds Of The Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South 40 Lodge: Central Ks Lodging With Amazing Views & Sounds Of The Country located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Lakewood Park, Kenwood Cove Water Park and Elmore Center. Oakdale Park and Sunset Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darin B.

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

Christmas Vacation with Family

Beautiful house, great host. Perfect place to stay for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

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

Great time

It was a great property with a beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maegan P.

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

Home away from home

It was amazing! Absolutely loved the home and location. It felt so cozy and comfy! So nice to just be able to relax! Highly recommend this place! Can’t wait to get to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis B., Denver, CO

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

Amazing

We love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Great payed back stay

The location is out in the country which is what we were looking for. The house is large enough for us to all have our own space but also be able to congregate with space. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis B., Denver, CO

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

Always amazing

Such a great time. Always clean amazing views wonderful rest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis B., Denver, CO

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

Special place

This place is amazing. We’ve been staying here for years and each time we want to stay a little longer. An amazing getaway with great views and everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Excellent property in Central KS

Honestly can’t say enough good things about our stay. House , Amenities, Property, Location, Owner all top notch !!! Hope we can make time to come back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis B.

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

bliss

This has to be one of the most special places on earth. So much sky and space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave K., -

Family Reunion Weekend

The South 40 Lodge was just the right quiet place to gather our family together for a reunion weekend. The lodge is very comfortable and well appointed with plenty of room to spread out and enough space to also entertain guests. Ritchie has a really nice property to stay in the peaceful central Kansas countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

A Fantastic Christmas Getaway!

When we arrived at South 40 on December 22, everything was clean, welcoming, and warm. The Christmas tree was on, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. This house allowed us to gather as a family with our 4 children and 3 spouses. The great setup of livingroom/kitchen allowed us to make pies and snacks while watching movies and playing games. The two fireplaces were a definite highlight to use as well. What an awesome time we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Aderico F.

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

Country Stay

Good location in the country with town close by
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

More Pictures

This is a beautiful property, and the photos online do not do it justice. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks for all of your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Great place!

Second time staying here. Very nice and quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aderico F.

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

Very quiet and well kept

Good communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Wichita, USA

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

Perfect property

We were all so pleased with this property. Upon arrival the home was sparkling clean and smelled amazing too. We had plenty of room and enjoyed the big kitchen & living room. The den was an extra surprise along with the pool table in the garage. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billie A.

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

Highly recommended

We have absolutely no complaints. The property was very clean and comfortable and the host was very hospitable and ensured all of our needs were met upon arrival. I highly recommend this property and we will definitely be returning eventually.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

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

First Family Reunion

Fantastic property, beautiful house, great views at night to just sit and look at the stars or to watch the country side. Has a great walking path around the property the owner was great easy to work with. It had everything that was needed for a family reunion, to me it was the perfect house to see how peaceful and beautiful kansas can be.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Trip to Family Farm

The house is absolutely perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shahana A.

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

Amazing property in the most serene setting

I can’t say enough what an amazing find this house was. We wanted ti break up our drive between Missouri and Colorado and decided to rent this house instead of a roadside hotel. It was like hitting the jackpot. The house was incredibly spacious, spotless, every comfort you could need. The beds were really comfortable. The owner took such care even adding small touches to make the home feel special, by leaving snacks, local information. And the location was so serene. Just waking up and looking out across the property made you feel immediately restful. We stay here twice during our cross county road trip and my only regret was that I didn’t realize how lovely it would be and only planned it as an overnight stop, I can imagine how nice it would be for a longer stay to take in the beauty of the area and relaxing in this quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shahana A.

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

Amazing house, beautiful surroundings

We stayed here overnight for a stop between Missouri and Colorado. What a find! The house was amazing. Huge, exceptionally clean, and the surroundings were so peaceful. It was perfect for our overnight stay but would be a really relaxing place for a longer stay, the perfect place to get away. I can imagine how pretty it would be with the changing seasons. The owner was very responsive and the house lacked no comfort. The internet was blazing fast too, which you might not expect to find! We plan to be back on our return drive. This place really is a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Fantastic!

We had a great time. Awesome place to stay and get away for our officer retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

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

Blissful Solitude

I've stayed at South 40 Lodge several times and it's always an excellent experience! Property is only a short drive (15 mins) from anything you may need but located in the most gorgeous isolated spot where the only sound is nature. House is spacious, well equipped and super clean. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience an awesome view, sunsets and night sky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabian S.

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

What a wonderful place

We stayed 4 weeks at the south 40 lodge. It's such a beautiful place in the country side of Kansas. The yard and the view from the porch are amazing and we enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

All the sights and sounds of country living

We drove to Kansas to experience life in the heart of America. We were a little surprised by the dirt roads but enjoyed seeing sunrise to sunset on the hill at South 40 Lodge. It was super clean, super roomy and Ritchie left plenty of items to ensure we were ready to enjoy our visit upon arrival. While there we visited the Eisenhower Library, Saline and Little Sweden and found great BBQ closer to Kansas City for a day trip. We were happy to bring our truck since the rural roads would have been difficult to maneuver without it and its snow tires. Best of all we hearing the cows, coyotes and birds from afar and seeing the wheat grow in front of our eyes. Really enjoyed our stay and Ritchie’s hospitality. Would have loved to learn more about farming at that scale.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ritchie Tarn

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We are a 4th generation farm with family values. We raise wheat, corn, milo, soybeans & alfalfa and in our spare time enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Hunting, lake activities and sports fills up most of our time away from our farm duties. This property is located just a 1/4 mile from our farm so we are close to be able to care for our guests in anything that arises.

Why they chose this property

An exceptional opportunity to enjoy some peace & quiet away from the city. Views from the South 40 Lodge go for miles in all directions and a one mile walking path around the property to further the sites to be seen.

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English
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