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A short walk to great coffee shops and restaurants.
Step back in time as you relax on the front porch of this historic home.
Delightful living space with electric fireplace, 55"TV. ( Hulu, Disney+, ESPN )
Spacious dinning area.
Well stocked kitchen with new appliances. Keurig with pods.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Fort Dodge
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Olathe, KS
  • Place, Johnson County District Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kansas State School for the Deaf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Dodge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Historic Chestnut House

The health and safety of our guests is of paramount importance to us. We clean with CDC recommended disinfectants and protocols.

Treat yourself to an experience in this historic home that has character and charm in every room. Unwind on the front porch in a quiet neighborhood. Relax in front of the electric fireplace or in the whirlpool type tub. Spacious office with high speed internet. Large screen TV in living room. Second TV in master bedroom with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra charge to you!
The Loft Room upstairs is a delightful place where children love to hang out. It is well-equipped with games, toys, stuffed animals and 100's of the best classic children's books. There is a children's playground at the local elementary school one block away, which is available when school is out.
Located two blocks from the Johnson County Courthouse. There are numerous coffee shops and great restaurants near by.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1128260vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Olathe

Located in Olathe, this holiday home is in the city centre and near a water park. Kansas State School for the Deaf and Fort Dodge are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Moonlight Plaza and Oak Park Mall. Consider Ball Event Center for a night out or Epic Indoor Sports if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
Olathe, KS

What's nearby

  • Johnson County District Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kansas State School for the Deaf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort Dodge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Legends Outlets Kansas City - 23 min drive - 41.1 km
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 29 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Chestnut House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Historic Chestnut House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Chestnut House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Chestnut House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Chestnut House located?

Located in the centre of Olathe, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Johnson County District Courthouse and Kansas State School for the Deaf. Ernie Miller Nature Center and Fort Dodge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and home! Perfect for the family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Great little house
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little house with one bathroom with a nice shower! Several people had issues with the indoor air quality; not sure exactly what the problem was, assuming it had to do with an old house. Smell was more relevant in the playroom upstairs. Loved the Paito and chairs, there is a cat that likes to sit in the chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location

Stayed 8 days and the house was simply wonderful for comfort, space, and central location. Equipped with everything you need. Beds were very comfortable and we slept well. Myself, son and grandson enjoyed our stay immensely. The front porch was fantastic and favorite place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long term stay

We were in Olathe to support our daughter and son in law after the birth of our first grandchild.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chestnut House was a very comfortable option for us. The thing that really stuck out to us was the thoughtfulness of the host. A bottle of wine was left for us, an ample supply of coffee available, lots of toilet paper and kitchen supplies. The house had everything we needed including a desk for my wife to work at. It is an older house and so some of the spaces are small like the bathroom and kitchen, but it was completely functional and nicely done given the space limitations.
Master bedroom
Living Room
Dining Room
Single bedroom
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jackie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kansas family time

We had a fabulous time at the Chestnut house. It was a great location for going back & forth from family in Lenexa and our grandkids absolutely loved the play area upstairs!! House was clean, comfy, lovely and quiet. Hosts were kind and wonderful too. We would definitely stay again. Thanks Larry and Babbie!! J. & J.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding find! Fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good historic house

House is conveniently located in Johnson County, KS, clean and well-equipped. Kitchen is well-equipped, but bathroom is small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little house in a great location!

We needed a place to stay while waiting for our house to be built. The Chestnut House was so much better than having to squeeze our family of five into a hotel room or friends’ basement for a few weeks. We loved having a playroom upstairs for our boys to “be boys”—and so many books to read! Larry was very accommodating. Thank you!
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great location. House was great! Property owner was great to deal with. Can’t beat it!
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood

It was so nice to be in a home away from home.Our kids enjoyed the upstairs play room and playing on the front porch exploring. We even saw a few bunnies roaming in the yard. What a delight:) Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a family get together. My wife and I and 2 daughters and 2grandkids survived with one bathroom. No problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place and neighborhood.

I enjoyed my time at the Chestnut House. The weather was so hot I didn't get to use the lively front porch .very much but did get to walk the neighborhood and explore early in the day. Highest marks to Larry Fry for answering requests and replying to messages in a speedy manner. I understand why he is a superhost.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Lovely property very comfortable had an issue with the air conditioners the day before we checked out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical Getaway

This historical house was a great place for our family to get away. The neighborhood was quiet and the front porch was a delight. We were very comfortable here and loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean & Bonnie J.

Beautiful weekend with our grown children.

As several reviewers previously stated, "the front porch is the place to be!" We spent lots of time just visiting and soaking up the warm sunshine on the porch. The Historic Chestnut house was clean and comfortable. Living room has lots of seating. Kitchen was well-equipped and beds were cozy. Larry was nice to work with and very accommodating. We had a great time on our mini-vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

Very nice!

It was very convenient for our race. The place was very well stocked with with everything we needed for our stay. Easy walking distance to some nice coffee shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Awesome Home W/Character

We loved staying here for a few days when we were in town looking for homes. We have two little kids and they loved the playroom upstairs with all the toys. Grandma that came with loved the front porch and we sat out there every night. I would highly recommend staying here next time you are in town. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Chelce C.

Chestnut house

The only reason it doesn't have 5 stars is because of only having one bathroom. We stayed over the Thanksgiving holidays to be closer to family and had a great time. The house is fully stocked with everything you would need to feel at home. The only kitchen accessory that was missing was a cookie sheet but we improvised! My kids also had a wonderful time with the upstairs play room. Thanks Larry!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt M.

Very Nice

Great place to stay. The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is the bathroom is tiny, it’s the only one in the house and it’s between the 2 bedrooms. That’s not the owners fault, just beware if you are staying there with a larger group of people. The house is very nice and clean and the owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh O.

Great home for the family

Beautiful home. Our kids loved the play room upstairs and tried there best to read all the books in the shelf during our long weekend. Larry was a great host and very responsive throughout the process. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Beautiful cozy historic home! This house is loaded with charm and comfort.

We enjoyed our stay at the Chestnut House. We were there for a little over a month to visit our daughter and family. Larry is a wonderful host!! The location of this house is perfect. A quick walk to the library and coffee shops. Also very close to restaurants and shopping. Our grandkids came over a few times and they loved the room upstairs. They played with the toys and loved the easel for drawing! Our 3 year old loved the fire truck!! The dining room has a beautiful long table for family eating! The master bedroom has a comfy king size bed with a nice office attached. The fire place in the living room was cozy. We can’t say enough about how wonderful our stay was!! We joined the Olathe Community Center for a month. This is a beautiful facility. We used the exercise equipment, the pools and hot tub. Just a short drive away. We enjoyed the dinner theater named the New Theater, we saw Cindy Williams in “Barefoot in the Park”. Fantastic show!! Favorite restaurants were Kmachos (Mexican food), Strips, Dub V’s, Joe’s BBQ, Granite City, Llewelyn’s, Chili’s, Schlotzky’s and Sheridan’s Frozen Custard. Thank you Larry!!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Bonnie C.

We loved the house with its character and charm

The children loved the upstairs playroom. We had Christmas dinner with family and all of us enjoyed the spacious dining room
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Larry Fry

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I love being an host because I get to meet fascinating people from all over the world. I love to hike and enjoy sharing my favorite places with my guests.

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located just blocks from the Johnson Co. Courthouse and historic downtown Olathe.

Languages:

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