Title: The Santa Fe Boxcar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Santa Fe Boxcar ## Photo gallery for The Santa Fe Boxcar ![Interior - The Santa Fe Boxcar (Hutchinson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90450800/90450718/654090d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Santa Fe Boxcar (Hutchinson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90450800/90450718/253ffb0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Santa Fe Boxcar (Hutchinson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90450800/90450718/w544h683x240y0-04a2def5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - The Santa Fe Boxcar (Hutchinson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90450800/90450718/6b8ec841.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets - The Santa Fe Boxcar (Hutchinson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90450800/90450718/c4e17c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the unique 1941 Santa Fe Traincar, now a charming guesthouse with original wood-lined walls and modern comforts. Enjoy your private yard with a table, chairs, fire-pit, charcoal grill and outdoor games. Take in breathtaking Kansas sunsets from this peaceful retreat. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Santa Fe Boxcar Have you ever slept in a boxcar? now's your chance! A Santa Fe Traincar, built in 1941, recently (2020) converted into a unique, comfortable and modern guesthouse ready for you to experience! located just 5 minutes south of the quaint little town of Yoder, 10 minutes from South Hutchinson, and only 30 minutes from Wichita! The space This boxcar has the Original Wood lining the inside of the walls, with a loft and a bed built in one end and a bathroom in the other end. We believe this boxcar was originally built in 1941 and had been used on the ATSF Railroad. Guest access You will have the entire boxcar to yourself with a table and chairs in the backyard for you to enjoy as well as a privacy fence. There is also a fire-pit, a charcoal grill , tetherball, and corn hole game..feel free to sit outside and watch our Awesome Kansas Sunsets and Sunrises!! (Please bring your own fire wood and charcoal) There is no oven available but there is a toaster oven, a hot plate and a microwave for you to use. Other things to note The boxcar is located on the edge of our farm and you will be able to see our houses from the boxcar but you have your own private yards and the boxcar is your private stay as well Please note! This boxcar is only set up for 5 guests. If there happens to be more than 5 guests-we will need to be notified. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Hutchinson is home to The Santa Fe Boxcar. Kansas State Fair Grounds and The Alley Hutchinson are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Strataca and Kansas Cosmophere. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fun Valley Sports Complex or Hutchinson Sports Arena. [Visit our Hutchinson travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hutchinson.dx7755) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.908005,-97.89701&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cxkfFhootQ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40SBS%40S%40QBSBSBS%40QBSDQBSDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFODSFQDOFQFQFOHOFQFOHOHOFOHOHMHOHMJMHOJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJKLKJILKLIJILKLGLIJGLINGLGLGLGNGLGLENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNCNCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40PBL%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNBLDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLFLJLHJHLJJHLJJJLJJLHJJJLLHJJLHLJLHNJLHLHNHLHNHNFNHNFNFPHNFNFPFPDNFPFRDNDPDPFPBRDPDRBPBRDPBRBPBR%40RBR%40PBR%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAR%3FRAPARARCRAPCRARCRCPCREPCRCPEREPCRGPEPEPEPGPGPENGPGPGNIPGNGNINGNININILININKJINKLILKLIJMLKJILKJMJKJMJKHMJKHMHMJMFKHMFMHMHODMFMFMFOFMDODMDMDOBODMBOBOBMBOBO%40M%40QBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOCMCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMEOIMIKGMIMGMKKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKMIOKKIOIOIMIOGOIOIOGOGOIQGOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQESEQCSEQCSEQCSAQCSCSCSAQASCSASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_3XuGhReXStC0RJ2rQqRaOVMbso=) Hutchinson, KS ### What's nearby - Strataca 16 min drive \- 21.7 km - Hutchinson Sports Arena 21 min drive \- 28.9 km - Hutchinson Community College 22 min drive \- 29.3 km - Hutchinson Regional Medical Center 23 min drive \- 28.5 km - Kansas State Fair Grounds 24 min drive \- 28.6 km ### Getting around - Hutchinson Station 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Carriage Crossing Restaurant & Bakery 9 min drive - Bull's Eye Grill 9 min drive - The Second Table 10 min drive - Bulls Eye Grill 9 min drive - Roots Coffee Co. 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Santa Fe Boxcar pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Santa Fe Boxcar? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Santa Fe Boxcar? ### What time is check-out at The Santa Fe Boxcar? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Santa Fe Boxcar Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### katie Dec 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a fun experience! Very nice and my kiddos loved it!! The train car is awesome! My youngest is in love with trains and this was just the Cherry on top of visiting family in Hutchinson! Clean, quiet and perfect! ##### katie Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brady W. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### JENGA By far the most comfortable place to stay in the area. ##### Brady W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanie E. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little hideaway! Don't let the size fool you, this was the perfect place to stay! Owners have used the space very well, and it's super cute! ##### Joanie E. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndi D. Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Off the beaten path Unique stay perfect for our family of 4\. It's a cute place, quiet, serene, and comfortable. We played with the tetherball outside, played with a few games inside, and also read part of the boxcar children book set that was available! ##### Lyndi D. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill F. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Box car This place is so charming and beautiful. Our stay was short but we will book again!! Every amenity we needed was there. Note: the pillows were not very good. And the dogs jumped on us in a friendly way. But could have been bad if it was muddy. ##### Jill F. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Unique Experience How many can say they have slept in a boxcar besides the hobos of yore? This is a fun, fully equipped boxcar with all the amenities you could want. It has nice, personal touches and inspirational sayings to get your day off to a good start. We did not do any cooking, but there was a hot plate and microwave if we had wanted to. ##### Karen K. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandi G. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a cute and fun experience to stay in the box car! It was well done, clean and had all the amenities we could possibly need! Perfect for our visit to Yoder and would definitely stay again! ##### Mandi G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice place on a farm. Peacefull and quiet, fresh air, open spaces! The hosts are accommodating. ##### David R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia M. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy it was amazing!! the area was so nice and well kept, just like the photos. ##### Olivia M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellena H. Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely wonderful!! Even though it rained, it was awesome!! We LOVE the way the boxcar is furnished and everything about how it feels like home!! Our dog was very happy with everything and she behaved very well, also. Celebrated our 51st Anniversary in the boxcar and enjoyed the nature of the atmosphere of simplicity. ##### Ellena H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler S. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Nice place to stay ##### Tyler S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A very quiet and unique setting. Full compliment of items within to make one feel at home. Smoke detector was not working, but otherwise everything is as shared and the price is exceptional. Very worth a stay. ##### James B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle G. May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So fun to stay in a train car! The train car was lovely and really enjoyed staying there. Liked the availability of the coffee bar area. All furnishings very nice. Great communication with property owner. ##### Kyle G. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelby C. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We had such a fun family day in the boxcar!!! Perfect little novelty stay. ##### Kelby C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie L. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Never stayed in a boxcar. Fun touches throughout. ##### Carrie L. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca P. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun overnight stay We were only here for a brief night, but we had fun! Such a unique experience. ##### Rebecca P. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce E. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Salt mine trip The box car was unique, quaint, and perfect for our short day. Host is very responsive and accommodating. Will definitely return. Setting in the country is beautiful! ##### Joyce E. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lawane y. Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome awesome little place we loved it. will be telling others about it. ##### lawane y. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy G. Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace It was a lovely, peaceful place...to just be...and enjoy! ##### Wendy G. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina S. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Went to state fair Really enjoyed it ##### Tina S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GLENN O. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time to gather thoughs Very quiet time on a farm location south of Hutchinson, KS. This gave me time to gather myself and have time with God. I read the second book of The Boxcar Family boois. ##### GLENN O. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gena H. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spur of the moment stop While traveling from South Dakota to Oklahoma, we decided to stop for the night and found the Santa Fe Boxcar on VRBO. Since it was the same day, there was trouble booking online. By contacting the host, Amy, she went above and beyond to make sure we were able to book our night at the Santa Fe Boxcar. It was dark when we arrived but Amy's directions were spot on - even when mentioning we had a trailer and needed room for parking. Upon entering the Santa Fe Boxcar - it was perfect! It had everything we needed - love the history and uniqueness of the Boxcar! Thank you, and we hope to return when in the Kansas area again! ##### Gena H. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ethan R. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cool place but not prepared for our stay The box car was a very cool place and ideal for our stay. However it really seemed like it was unprepared for our stay. There was no pre check in communication from the host. When we arrive the door was unlocked, but the door jamb was busted. There were dirty dishes in the sink, and a full trash can. The bed were stripped and all the dirty laundry from the last guest was on the floor. We had to dig around to find out new sheets and make the beds ourselves. Overall the ace was nice, but the host had clearly not prepared for our stay. ##### Ethan R. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie H. Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful sunrise and sunset. Peaceful and perfect! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da993bdd-2b52-4b3c-bb24-793dd8c82380-1760224596136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laurie H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel F. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The boxcar was really cute and well furnished. We enjoyed a very quiet and cozy night. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3980002c-0e17-4626-ab91-676348a01720-1749084557474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rachel F. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025