Title: Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91066306&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU Vacation home with a hot tub, steps from University of Kansas ## Photo gallery for Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU ![Property grounds - Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91066400/91066306/w1014h683x5y0-ea1d3c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91066400/91066306/w1016h683x4y0-76cf0f66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91066400/91066306/w1016h683x4y0-9010f631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91066400/91066306/48f1b091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU (Lawrence)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91066400/91066306/w1016h683x4y0-7c2c25e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched near the top of the hill, this historic home offers an exquisite setting for your stay in Lawrence. With its treehouse-like back deck and spacious gathering spots, you'll feel right at home amidst tasteful decor and modern amenities like a fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU An elegant, historic home with modern renovations, steps from the KU campus (museums, libraries, cafes, Allen Fieldhouse) and blocks from downtown. Open and airy with windows and ceilings two stories tall, this one-of-a-kind house is nestled near the top of the hill. The back deck's exquisite setting presents a treehouse feel. Tastefully decorated, hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and spacious gathering spots allowing you to enjoy your time together. #STR-19-00017 The space This home is one of a kind. Built in 1904 and lovingly remodeled over the years, including by renowned architecture firm Gould Evans. It's modern touches are quite unique for a house this old, with very high ceilings, large bay windows and skylights allowing light to flow throughout. Although it retains some old home character, the entire house was recently updated. The interior architecture abounds with elegant details . The large kitchen is fully equipped allowing you to cook and share meals together. Feel free to eat casually in the kitchen (seats 6) and gaze out at the acrobatic squirrels (our favorite spot!) or in the separate dining room that looks out to campus (also seats 6). We have all modern appliances, a good tea selection, and multiple options for brewing coffee. There are two living rooms, one with a flat screen TV and an Amazon Firestick (no cable), the other perfect for conversation late into the night. There are two stairways to the upstairs. The entryway stairs goes to the 3 guest bedrooms and one guest bath at the front of the house. The back stairs leads to the master bed/bath. There's a skywalk upstairs with new glass guards (not pictured) that connects the front and back bedrooms. The window filled master closet has plenty of room to be used as a bonus bedroom. It includes a twin bed and trundle (not pictured) and the french doors provide a little bit of privacy. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds. One has a full and a spiral stairway to a loft with a twin. The bedrooms do not have TVs. If you like watching shows in bed, please bring your own device to watch it on. The back deck is a wonderful place to gather in the evenings. It's perched up on a hill, looking over the backyard, trees, play set, swings and fire pit (which you're welcome to use, too.) A perfect spot to share a meal cooked on the provided gas grill. A laundry room with a washer and dryer is available as well. There is room for four cars in the drive, parked tandem. Parking on the street (if you can find it) does not require a permit. The more people that stay in the house, the more work it is to clean -- especially all the bedding and laundry! We pay our cleaners a living wage, and the cleaning fee does not cover the full cost to prepare the space for you. Please do your part to help keep cleaning costs down. Guest access The main floor, the second floor and the backyard are yours to use. The basement and attic are not available. Other things to note I live/work out of the house when it is not being rented, and and have a studio in the basement. Occasionally I need to access the studio during a booking. It has a separate entry from the outside so it will not impact your privacy. Although there are two fraternities across the street, this is a residential neighborhood and it's imperative to respect our neighbors. We want you to enjoy our awesome backyard, but keep your voices at a conversational level, and avoid loud music. Our backyard neighbors are tucked in right next to us and any noise travels well. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. If you are going to be outside after that, there is absolutely no music allowed and voices must be kept low. I will try and accommodate early check-in or late check-out upon request. This is dependent upon the ability to clean the house between bookings. The home is a wonderful place to gather. You are welcome to have family visit you during your stay, but parties are prohibited. If you would like to host an event (i.e. wedding, graduation, not raging house party), please message me with your request. We’re open to considering this for an additional fee. The home is Lawrence city rental code compliant and has passed the city inspection. License # STR-19-00017 I try and keep the house as chemical free as possible by using natural cleaning supplies. There are baby gates and kids toys available upon request. No commercial filming or photography on the premises. Absolutely no smoking in the house. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Gym ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117467300/117467288/1b3d3156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 night or more. 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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 University Place, a neighborhood in Lawrence, is home to this vacation home. South Park Wading Pool and Booth Family Hall of Athletics are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Park Plaza and Broadway Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Allen Fieldhouse or David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. [Visit our Lawrence travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lawrence.dx8613) [View more Vacation homes in Lawrence](https://www.expedia.ca/Lawrence-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8613-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.956882,-95.23909&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ssxlFhkhdQ%3FS%3FS%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%3FSBS%40U%40S%40SBSBQBSBSBSBQBSDQDSBSDQDQDQDQFQDSFQFODQHQFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOJMHOHMHMJOHMJMJMJKJMJKJMJKJKLKJILKLKJGLKLILGLILILGLGLGNGLELGLENGNELCLGNCNCLCNENANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNFLBNDLFNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLHLFJHLJLFLJJJLHJJJJLJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJLHLHNHLHNHNHNFNHNFNHPFPFNFPFPFNDPFRDPFPDPDPBPDRDRBPDRBPBRBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARATCRARAPCRCRCPCRCREPCREREPCREPEPGPEPGPERGNGPGNGPGPINGPILGPILIPILININILKLINKLILKJKLKJKLKJMLKJKJMHKHMLMFMHKJMFMHMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMFODMBODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEMCOEOGMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMIMIMGMKMIKGMMMIKIMKKKKMKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKOIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIQGMIQGOGOGSIOEQGOGSEQGQEQEQEQESCQESESCQCSCSCQCSCSCQASASAUCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0H0Slecwmf1VImsLq3DFDwYFHGk=) Lawrence, KS ### What's nearby - ![Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8613/2b075ba0-888e-45df-a9b5-64f95e6bd54f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Kansas 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Theatre Lawrence 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Allen Fieldhouse 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Lawrence Arts Center 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Haskell Indian Nations University 20 min walk \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Lawrence Station 4 min drive - Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Bullwinkle's Bar 7 min walk - iQ Café 10 min walk - Jayhawk Cafe 7 min walk - Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream 17 min walk - Louise's Bar Downtown 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU? ### What time is check-out at Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU? ### Where is Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Modern Magical on Mt Oread | Steps to KU 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin D. Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House in the Heart of Jayhawk Country Marc is wonderful to work with and the house is better than advertised and you will not be disappointed in this location! Walking distance to all main areas on KU's campus and great open spaces and natural light, rooms and bathrooms upgraded and all the amenities! ##### Kevin D. 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