Title: Sunshine House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunshine House Family-friendly vacation home in Ellis ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63490700/63490671/91889ed5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63490700/63490671/a43a6e07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63490700/63490671/33b83dfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63490700/63490671/126cf7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63490700/63490671/f127d3bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a corner lot, this unique house boasts 4 bedrooms and two baths with large living space in the middle. With floor to ceiling windows in the east living room, morning sun warms up the cozy space. Enjoy grilling and dining alfresco on a nice brick patio under large trees. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sunshine House This unique house began as a duplex in 1958 but midway through building became a single family home. Since 1958, the house has had two owners, both within the same Nicholson family. It has 4 bedrooms and two baths with large living space in the middle of the house. It is situated on a corner lot with a front driveway and a back driveway. The back entrance is handicap accessible and one bathroom is also handicap accessible. A nice brick patio in the backyard allows for grilling, dining alfresco and relaxing under large trees. The house has floor to ceiling windows in the east living room which allows the morning sun to make the room warm and cozy. This house is perfect for families, couples, family reunions, or girl-friend get-a-way weekends. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731300/87731298/f4bb319d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 8 Bedroom Lodge Ellis - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=87731298&PinnedHotelID=87731298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339800/96339701/cbc02675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prime on the Nine Hays - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 32 reviews CA $278 CA $472 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=96339701&PinnedHotelID=96339701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3730000/3729600/3729600/a6c5312e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Ellis Ellis - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 1,004 reviews CA $80 CA $92 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=3729600&PinnedHotelID=3729600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 23 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Sunshine House Ellis Sunshine House Private vacation home Sunshine House Private vacation home Ellis ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.93357%2C-99.55931&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZVaSyJ10-qjTHEecNynpoHi3NL8=) Ellis, KS #### What's nearby - Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Ellis Railroad Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Ellis Baptist Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Fort Hays State University - 21 min drive - 31.2 km #### Getting around - Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive - ‪A&W All American Food - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Shady Lady Saloon - ‬9 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ellis Country Club - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunshine House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine House? > As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine House on Dec 2, 2025 start from CA $152.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Hays-Hotels-Sunshine-House.h63490671.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sunshine House? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunshine House? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Sunshine House located? > This family-friendly Ellis vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home, Ellis Railroad Museum, and Ellis Baptist Church. Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunshine House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 78 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy B. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is the perfect place to stay. It doesn't get any better than the Sunshine House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ##### Jeremy B. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin F. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Homey place and very big for a large group! Was perfect having bedrooms on two sides of the house, too. ##### Erin F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith R. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for what we needed My son and I stayed one night while fishing area lakes. The car port was a great place to park the boat and re-charge the batteries. ##### Keith R. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication The home is a former duplex that is expansive for our family. Lots of room. Storm thru the night and our cars were safe in the two carports. ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay This was a great place to stay for our family. It was wonderful having all the extra room. Home was clean, check in/out process smooth. Would stay again. ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. Mar 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Will stay here again ##### Thomas C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Charming home, much better option for travelers than hotels in Hays. ##### Chris Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis F. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super clean and cool architecture and decor We would definitely stay here again. Can’t say enough about how clean and inviting the host was. Loved it ##### Dennis F. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica I. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Awesome Stay My family and I were so impressed with our stay here. Our hosts communicated very quickly. Very Spacious.. We would MOST DEFINITELY stay again!!! ##### Jessica I. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie K. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always Cozy We had another lovely stay in Ellis! Robin’s home is always cozy! ##### Angie K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad P. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to have friends over I made reservations for friends to stay with us to celebrate a milestone at Ellis Baptist. Would definitely stay and reserve this place again ##### Chad P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent R. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunshine Stay Second time staying and we already have next year booked for the same weekend! ##### Brent R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa K. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous! Stays like this are what I love about VRBO. Not only is the property an amazing time capsule but the host graciously considered even the small comforts. Plenty of room to spread out, comfortable beds, lots of thoughtful details. I can heartily recommend staying here and would do so again. ##### Melissa K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ellis Nov 24 Thank you, will stay again ##### Mike M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice house with lots of room for our family. Nice quiet location. ##### Kevin Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay again Lovely place to stay the night, we cooked dinner and breakfast, and enjoyed the park across the ally from the backyard. We will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane L. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home! Very accommodating owners. We love it and will hopefully get to stay there again! Spacious mid century modern home. Perfect for us when we come to town! ##### Diane L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey N., Milton Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and homey When we stay at the Sunshine House our stay is always relaxing and enjoyable. ##### Jeffrey N. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Amenities Great setup ##### Jeffrey Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan N. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunshine House Very spacious and the patio out back was so nice! ##### Joan N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua D. Apr 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time Capsule Loved the classic 1950-1970 feel. The push button switches and in wall AM/FM radio was really cool. ##### Joshua D. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brock L. Dec 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great communication This place is a find… clean, spacious, and very quiet… we will definitely stay there again when we are in the era ##### Brock L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabe T. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### November stay We love staying at this house! Second year doing so and couldn’t ask for a better place or property owners. We will be back for sure! ##### Gabe T. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann C. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay My husband and I stayed at this property with a friend for a wedding. The house was clean and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a quiet part of town. We would stay at this property again!! ##### Ann C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay R. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family overnight All 6 had a place to sleep and room to spread out. The snacks were a hit also! ##### Kay R. 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