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The Garden Carriage House

Escape to a peaceful haven where sunrises light up the sky. Discover local wildlife while connecting with nature.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 486 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Garden Carriage House

Nature oasis of intimate gardens, lush forests, peaceful pond, and scenic views.

The Garden Carriage House is a lovely garden setting on 10 acres. We are located on the south end of Overland Park, Kansas on the edge of the Blue River Valley. This nature escape is surrounded by lush forests, a peaceful pond with a stone bridge, and intimate garden walkways designed by Artist and Photographer Kelly Daniels. This space is perfect for one to reflect, a couple's romantic getaway, or a fun family vacation (children LOVE exploring here). 5 minutes to grocery store, great restaurants and 20-30 minutes to Downtown Kansas City and The Country Club Plaza!

Some activities for you to do here:
Catch and release fishing in the pond.
Hike along the forest trails.
Enjoy a fire - cozy up with your loved ones or roast s'mores
Watch the sunrises and sunsets light up the entire sky
Stargazing
Enjoy our friendly ducks at the pond
Visit our chickens in their coop
See the local wildlife of turkeys, hawks, deer, and foxes
Get family portraits taken by photographer Kelly Daniels on her property
Drop in for a nature connection event hosted here

A Native American Tipi is also on the land for educational purposes and must be reserved for special retreats.

If this is booked during the time you are looking, check out our other rental on the property - The Garden Suite!

**If you plan to bring pets, we know they will love it here, too! Please keep them on a leash. If you leave the house, pets are required to be kept in a kennel. $30 pet fee.**

Please be nice, friendly and respectful. This is a quiet area, not meant for loud events. We want people who appreciate nature in a peaceful setting.

Property manager

Kelly Daniels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 925 sq ft (86 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: Case by case basis - please inquire

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very kid friendly! pond, woods, ducks, firepit

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House
The Garden Carriage House
The Carriage House Stilwell
The Garden Carriage House Stilwell
The Garden Carriage House Private vacation home
The Garden Carriage House Private vacation home Stilwell

About the neighborhood

Map
Stilwell, KS

What's nearby

  • AdventHealth South Overland Park - 4 min drive
  • Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive
  • Overland Park Soccer Complex - 8 min drive
  • Museum at Prairiefire - 9 min drive
  • Overland Park Convention Center - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Lee's Summit Station - 32 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freddy T's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Carriage House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Garden Carriage House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Carriage House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Carriage House located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of AdventHealth South Overland Park, Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and Saint Luke's Community Hospital - South Overland Park. Ironhorse Golf Club and Overland Park Soccer Complex are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Garden Carriage House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
We enjoyed this country-ish escape so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia G., Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Easy check in, very clean and everything you need it enjoy your stay. We had a mom and daughter thanksgiving with our two dogs. Loved seeing the horses every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Cute place that looks the same as pictures. Good location close to many restaurants and activities. The only down sides are that there only one tiny bathroom downstairs and the bedroom is upstairs and that if you visit in winter, make sure to turn the heat all the way up ASAP or it is chilly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacefulness
Beautiful property. It was the perfect spot for nature walks - a favorite pastime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waylon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice!!
In a nutshell, it was just awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anna W.

Dog friendly, spacious
Very dog friendly. Kelly was very kind. Although expected based on location- a lot of bugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John
Great
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice country
The location was nice, lovely country setting while still close to shopping, etc. Enjoyed the horses, ducks, and chickens. Comfortable accommodations, but being in the country there were quite a few box elder and pill bugs in the house. The humidity did bring out some previous pet odors as well. We did appreciate being able to bring our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M., West Allis, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and Relaxing
Lovely carriage house with large living room, upstairs loft and large deck. Beautiful views, and chickens! We were kindly allowed to feed them, and my grandson was able to harvest an egg to his delight. Horses too. Bedroom felt like we were in a treehouse, lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Nice getaway but close to the city
We had a great experience here. I was a little worried pulling up seeing the wedding tent, but it appears to be set up for the season and there was no wedding while we were there. The set-up worked well for us with young kids, as there was a door at the bottom of the stairs to close. So peaceful with the pond and ducks, and the chickens were a favorite of my kids (and the dog was super interested too). Because of the location by fields, there were quite a few spiders that found their way in the front door, but nothing unexpected given the location. Plenty of space upstairs for an extra air mattress and a pack and play for the kids to sleep too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

John S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not as clean as we expected.
More like going camping than staying in a cottage. Bugs were rampant on the first floor. We were vacuuming several times a day so we were not stepping on them. Woke up to horses by the driveway leaving their manure along the driveway, wedding tent and pond. Some had been there for quite some time. The bathtub drain and bathroom sink drain did not drain properly. Both filled up immediately upon use. The kitchen faucet fixture was loose, not completely connected to the sink. Upstairs bedroom had no bathroom. It was not mentioned in the information that it was a 2 story with upstairs bedroom. Photos of property need to be updated. Our main concern was cleanliness. It did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FOUND: Real life fairy garden!
We were fortunate to learn about this separate small gatherings business that shares this magical space with guests. I hosted a shower for thirty under a canopy of trees beside a lake and next to a waterfall. In that space we fit (4) 8' rectangular tables in a long row, a six foot table for food, and another 6' table with a bartender. It was perfect and totally surpassed any expectations we had. There are several arbor entrances that lead you into the garden space, and benchs around the lake to enjoy the view. A highlight was the beautiful gazebo on the lake with chandeliers inside. This is where we set up a "bloom bar" for our guests to make their own floral arrangements. There is also ample room in a grassy area in the sunshine for other tables, this is where our gift table was. The icing on the cake was the flock of ducks, hens, roosters, horses, etc. Our guests were enthralled with them and I'm sure they have never been photographed more! The whole property overlooks a natural space for ecosystem restoration. Just beauty everywhere you look. The cottage was elegant, well-equipped, well... perfect. There was an entrance to the bathroom on the outside of the cottage near the garden for easy access. The second floor had a huge gorgeous bedroom with a balcony. A huge mirror and lots of space made me think it would be the perfect place for a bridal party to prep before the big event. I highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a magical unique space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Curtis M.

Horrible Few Days
The cottage was nice on the inside. However the overall experience was horrible. There are a few things which should have been taken care before arriving. It was very hot outside with temperatures close to 100. When we arrived the air conditioning was off and the upstairs was hotter than outside. We had to unload luggage and go find air conditioning somewhere else for a couple of hours. The glasses that were provided were dirty and we had to wash by hand before using. The cottage sleeps four. We were provided 4 towels and washcloths. This would be fine but the dryer took 6 hours to get the towels to where they were just damp! In earlier review we saw it was mentioned dryer did not work, so still not fixed? The outside could have been helped by cutting the weeds and emptying the trash cans. It appeared aminals had got into them. These are things when you go on vacation you should not have to deal with! Again cottage was nice but very disappointing because owner should have made sure these issues were taken care of for their guests! We have used Home Away before with awesome experiences but it was because the owners took pride in welcoming their guests by taking care of the small things! I Kelly would take more pride in making sure the cottage is ready for guests to enjoy their vacation instead of wasting time doing things which should have been done already!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay!
Great place for a family getaway! The kids had a lot of fun using the zip line and kayaks and it was so peaceful and relaxing at the carriage house. Kelly was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderfully relaxing
We had a great time ! We needed a get away to just chill and relax. Given we were in KC we thought we may check out some of the local things , But after getting to the cottage we decided we didn't need to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend trip
Property could not be easier to find. Very easy to access & probably the best/easiest checkout instructions of any property we've ever used on vrbo. Very nice & quiet location & surprisingly comfortable bed. An easy 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S&T B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs!
Great communication and Kelly was very accommodating and easy to work with- nice location and it’s such a cute little place with a country setting but still reasonably close to shopping and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jilayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
I loved the closeness of the city but it felt like it’s own little farm. Great place for a weekend getaway with access to everything within miles!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Nice
What a peaceful and lovely place to stay. The hostess was helpful and took care of a small problem, it was my phone connection. She is prompt and very friendly. If you have problem with knees or legs, the stairs may be a problem. Loved feeding the horses and the cat was so sweet. Close to grocery store and shopping area. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene, peaceful oasis- but close to all!
What a wonderful property! The land is gorgeous and the wildlife is ample. We enjoyed our stay even though it was chilly. We loved hiking the trails and looking at the decor around the gardens. Property owner was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cool stay
We had a great time and the house was very clean. It was lad out was great, the bed room and the deck was great. The pond and ducks was very cool. Thanks For let use stay. Lonnie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merry Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic getway!
It is a great Carriage House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Kelly is awesome. The property is beautiful. Plan on staying there again when I visit if it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrika Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overland Park, Kansas Weekend Visit
This property is special. It is a lovely country cottage with a wonderful view. It is close to everything and secluded - a rare find!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022