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Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

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Joplin Vacation Rental | Studio | 1BA | 750 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Caboose Exterior | Driveway Parking (2 Vehicles)
Studio Interior | Central Heating & Air Conditioning
Entryway | Stairs
Unit Entrance | Self Check-In

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Joplin, Missouri
  • North Park Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Erie Wine Country
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Precious Moments Chapel
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

All aboard for an unforgettable visit to Joplin, MO, at this one-of-a-kind vacation rental! Situated inside an old-school Santa Fe caboose, the studio hosts 1 full bath, a stocked kitchenette, free WiFi, and a Smart TV. In the surrounding area, discover a variety of attractions that are almost as unique as the home itself, like the Route 66 Mural Park and the Precious Moments Chapel. And don't forget to snap photos — this property is one you'll want to remember!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | ~5 Mi to Joplin Attractions | Propane Grill Available

Studio: Queen Bed

TRAIN CAR FEATURES: Converted Santa Fe caboose w/ Smart TV, dining set, board games, & modern decor
KITCHENETTE: Cooking basics, hot plate, microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, spices, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, central heating & air conditioning
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access only by stairs, homeowner on-site (separate units), exterior security camera (1, facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Northpark Mall (4 miles), Route 66 Mural Park (6 miles), The Precious Moments Chapel (7 miles), Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center (9 miles), Cars on the Route (13 miles)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Frisco Greenway Trail (5 miles), King Jack Park (5 miles), Ruby Jack Trail (10 miles), Cunningham Park (10 miles), Grand Falls (10 miles)
HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS: Supertam on 66 Ice Cream Parlor & Superman Museum (5 miles), Joplin History Museum (8 miles), Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum (12 miles), George Washington Carver National Monument (12 miles), Red Oak 2 (15 miles)
AIRPORT: Joplin Regional Airport (9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking or vaping
- Pet friendly with a $40 fee (+ taxes & fees, dogs only, max 1)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate building, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 security camera, located in the entryway foyer, facing the unit entrances. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior living spaces. The camera actively records video and sound while guests are in residence

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Joplin

Joplin is home to this apartment. Battle of Carthage State Park and George Washington Carver National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carver Prairie and The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. Maccaroo Gyms and Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone are also worth visiting.
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Joplin, Missouri

What's nearby

  • North Park Mall - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lake Erie Wine Country - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mercy Hospital Joplin - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Candy House Chocolate Factory - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 18 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio located?

Situated in Joplin, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bartley Memorial Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Apple Park. Maccaroo Gyms and Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had a very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat little getaway
Just outside of Joplin, so quiet but minutes from anything you might want to do. Love the way they converted the caboose into basically a tiny house. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Amy
We loved our stay and can't wait to come back!!

10/10 Excellent

Roseann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
This was a perfect place to just enjoy peace and quiet and be relaxed. The owner was gracious to give us some of his time to tell us a little history about the location and train cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary stay
My partner is obsessed with trains so i surprised him with this getaway for our anniversary. HE LOVED IT!! It was the perfect getaway with the privacy we needed while still being close enough to shopping and a few sightseeing locations to occupy our Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Best caboose in the west
We just had a wonderful experience there nothing better than pulling up to a caboose to stay in for a couple nights just a once in a lifetime experience will be going to other states to stay in other cabooses this is our first stay and it won't be our last thanks

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red Caboose
Our stay was exceptional. The Red Caboose provided a unique and memorable lodging experience for our weekend getaway. It offered all the comforts of a hotel, and more. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memory Maker
Great place to make memories and explore! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Get Away
Awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest place to stay
This was by far the cutest place we have stayed. Easy to get to. A lot of activities close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

A Great Stay
So much fun and convenient to Joplin and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Train a Day in this get away
Comfortable and unique get away, requires a train. We didnt even feel the train moving. Very smoooooooth
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can say I stayed in a caboose....
Thank You
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Sweet and simple little space. We loved staying here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tiff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 2 night stay !
Just as listed , very clean , quiet , easy to find and access. The only thing id say is that the two nights I was there it was very cold, heater works great but as soon as the heater would kick off it was very cold . Not much regulating temp inside caboose , perhaps a bit more insulation, but other than that it was a perfect stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

K B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
The caboose was clean and charming. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol Munoz

Great stay!
We rented the caboose while in town visiting family. It was the perfect getaway. We will definitely stay again next time we are in town.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint
We stayed here our anniversary weekend and it was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and cozy
Cutest little studio! Perfect for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Caboose
Fun stay in a nice caboose. The work they did inside was neat. Great place close to Joplin to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Weekend get-a-way
The place was awesome it was super cozy and had everything we needed. Joplin has a lot of things to do and experience within driving distance from it. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Terry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
Great experience. Very nice inside and out and great "train" atmosphere. Bed was comfortable and the features were just as described. i would stay there again if ever in Joplin again. we were there for a baseball tournament in Pittsburg KS.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This caboose is first in line!!!!
Can’t say enough about how perfect this getaway was for my mom and me. Down to the natural light over the kitchen area from the caboose windows, the water pressure and temperature in the sparkling clean bathroom, and the pillow soft bed that allowed both of us to sleep through the night!!!! Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for a unique gem in Joplin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quant
Nice location easy in and out, helpful host !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get a way
We enjoyed eurika springs the first day then all the casinos and mo kan drag strip the second day it was a great trip over all. I used to live in Joplin and we enjoy the atomosphere over that way. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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English, French, German, Spanish