Title: Garden View Lodge - 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 # Garden View Lodge Vacation home in Lucas with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102088700/102088625/w555h683x235y0-b81eacf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102088700/102088625/a03b1f89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102088700/102088625/w449h683x289y0-a69c6134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102088700/102088625/d056ff56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102088700/102088625/w1023h683x1y0-02f13fbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Garden View Lodge in Lucas, Kansas offers a charming retreat with a small-town feel. Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen, cozy sitting and dining room, or explore the surrounding art sites like Garden of Eden across the street. With DIRECTV and lawn chairs available for relaxation. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Garden View Lodge About this space We do charge per guest. Pets are allowed but we do ask that you tell us ahead of time you are bringing them, they are not left unattended, and you clean up any messes inside and outside. COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS The advisories from Kansas Department of Health change often, and are too lengthy to post here, so please see: coronavirus.kdheks Travel-Exposure-Related-Isolation-Quarantine Garden View Lodge is located in Lucas, Kansas, directly across the street from the Garden of Eden art site. Story has it that it was built for a son of the Garden's creator, Samuel Perry Dinsmoor, in the 1920s. It may have been a kit house that was delivered on the railroad. It's a neat, clean, and cozy house that has been well preserved, with a small town feel. It reminds us of visiting our grandparents’ farmhouse. It is a fully equipped house located in Lucas, Kansas, Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas and one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. We have a kitchen for your use, but please be advised that we do not have a dishwasher. For those of you traveling on I-70, Lucas is 18 miles North of the Wilson exit. You will have full access to the house and plenty of privacy. Just 8 miles from Wilson Lake, it's a great location for swimming, boating, fishing and hunting trips. You can see the Garden of Eden art site across the street, as well as the Miller's Park sculptures, and you can walk downtown in three short blocks. It's a quiet setting. Besides being the Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas, Lucas is also one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. There is a lot to see in this small town of 400 residents. You could spend a full day touring all of the sites. Garden View Lodge is close to the Garden of Eden, Miller's Park sculptures, the World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Things, Grassroots Art Center, the Florence Deeble House and Rock Garden, Bowl Plaza, Fork Art Park, Switchgrass Art CoOp, the Dada Museum, Post Office, liquor store, hardware store, library with an internet hotspot, convenience store/gas station with bait shop, restaurant, and a first-run movie theatre. This is a small town and most everything is closed by 10 pm, so please keep this in mind if arriving late (like for meals or gas). A recently added attraction is Bowl Plaza, a very original and highly decorated take on public restrooms! You can walk to all of these locations. For those of you who are general aviation pilots, the Lucas airport, 38K, is 1485 MSL. Its asphalt 17-35 runway is 2940 x 50 feet with constant overnight lighting. You can taxi to the adjacent gas station for unleaded gas. (No av fuel available.) It is a walkable distance to our house. We have DIRECTV , 2 TVs, and 2 DVD players. Feel free to bring your own video DVDs, or the library has videos for checkout. There's a free wireless hotspot at the library, at the intersection of Second and Main Street, and most smartphones receive good service in the area. Many guests rely on bringing their laptops or tablets for entertainment. For Wi-Fi, you can use the Garden of Eden’s service, which does not require a password. We have lawn chairs, a picnic table, and a Weber grill available if you'd like to use the yard. Best of all, this is a quiet setting where you can enjoy a night's rest. Guest access We do charge per guest. Pets are allowed but we do ask that you tell us ahead of time you are bringing them, they are not left unattended, and you clean up any messes inside and outside. Kitchen, bathroom, a sitting/dining room, and four bedrooms. You can use our grill and lawn chairs. There is a stereo with an audio cable to plug in your iPad or phone. Linens, sheets, blankets, coffee, tea and creamer are provided. We have shampoo if you need some. Our hostess, Mary Ann, lives nearby, and works at the Garden of Eden and the Library, but you can check yourselves in with our keypad lock whenever you need to arrive. Other things to note We do charge per guest. Pets are allowed but we do ask that you tell us ahead of time you are bringing them, they are not left unattended, and you clean up any messes inside and outside. Please note that Lucas is 16 miles north of Interstate 70 in central Kansas. The route from I-70 to Lucas is a scenic 20 minute drive which passes by the east side of Lake Wilson and across its dam. Traveling this Post Rock Scenic Byway is a pleasant way to wind down from the intensity of Interstate travel. Exit the Interstate at exit 206 (Wilson/Lucas exit), and drive north on Kansas Rt. 232. At the intersection of Kansas Highway 18, turn left. Lucas is less than a mile away. You can also arrive and depart via Highway 18 from the east or west. Gas and supplies are available on K-18 Highway on the east side of town at Home Oil Service, which is adjacent to K-18 Cafe. The cafe is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is a classic cafe with great biscuits and gravy. Their fried chicken is amazing as well. If you plan to cook at our house, please plan ahead and bring the groceries you need. Lucas doesn't have a large grocery store, but Wilson and Russell have grocery stores. Home Oil Service, on highway 18, stocks basic groceries, sells pizzas, sub sandwiches, beer, fishing tackle, and hunting ammunition. They also have a mechanic on duty. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 5 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96371300/96371201/6d4ca1c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Freshly Updated house near Wilson Lake, Kansas’s nicest lake!!! Lucas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 12 reviews CA $162 CA $324 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=96371201&PinnedHotelID=96371201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 Welcoming dogs and cats only 5 total pets ### 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 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 This property does not have elevators ## 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%7C39.05828%2C-98.53498&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2hkjdw4dCv6zizB3spBvLkuGlv4=) Lucas, KS #### What's nearby - S. P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Wilson State Park - 37 min drive - 28.7 km - World War 1 Monument - 38 min drive - 37.0 km - Gernon House - 51 min drive - 73.8 km - Osborne County Memorial Hospital - 52 min drive - 71.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪K-18 Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬13 min drive - ‪Gençlik Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Linda's Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Las Gaoneras - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden View Lodge pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Garden View Lodge? > As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden View Lodge on Oct 29, 2025 start from CA $100.77, 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/Lucas-Hotels-Garden-View-Lodge.h102088625.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Garden View Lodge? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Garden View Lodge? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Garden View Lodge located? > Situated in Lucas, this vacation home is steps from S. P. Dinsmoor's Garden of Eden and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Wilson Lake. Wilson State Park and Lions Club Park are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Garden View Lodge Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 2.0/10 Amenities ### 4.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa M. Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stop to Arizona We just stayed here a night as a mid way point on our road trip. It was what we needed. ##### Alyssa M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce C. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location If you are fishing lake Wilson this is a great location with several beds. Plenty of room ##### Bruce C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric C. Nov 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden view lodge Great location for us. Only complaint i had is there is no wifi at the house, but there is satellite TV. Owners would be able to reduce monthly cost, but also make guests happier with wifi and a smart TV instead. ##### Eric C. Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jean May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication There is no wifi or cell service at this place. We felt unsafe because the door could have easily been broken into. The museum across the street is very strange and unsettling. All 5 of my family members felt discernment not to stay the night. I contacted the host about it and she didn't get back to me for over 14 hours. There is only one place to eat in town and it was OK. This home and the weird museum are over 15 miles out of the way and very isolated. The beds looked fine but there is also no living space for 5 people to comfortably hang out together. If we had service or wifi or a secure door we may have stayed. The combination of feeling unsafe and the unsettling statues across the street were enough for us to move along. ##### Jean Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Salamanca-Hotels-Seneca-Allegany-Resort-Casino.h2238839.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandusky-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Sandusky-OH.h1183594.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Frontier Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Oberlin-Hotels-Frontier-Motel.h10045189.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Emporia-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Ottawa.h466593.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Golf-Resort-Spa.h4124.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information)