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Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion

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A porch swing for enjoying the quiet tree-lined street in historic OWL.
Our bungalow is the middle of three, built by a father for each of 3 daughters.
Both quiet and centrally located, beautiful Old West Lawrence is the best location for getting to both Campus and Downtown.
Living area
The Purple Bedroom is great for napping before a Game or an evening on the town.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 288.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lawrence, KS
  • Place, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lawrence Arts Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Purple Bedroom East

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Single Futon

Yellow Bedroom (West)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion

Our sunny bungalow is in lovely Old West Lawrence, a historic residential neighborhood. It is 5 blocks to Downtown, a straight shot up the Hill to Memorial Stadium, and well within walking distance to the rest of Campus. We have two full bedrooms and a four-season porch. The porch and deck make a lovely place to enjoy the good weather. While your group will be close enough for creating special memories, there are still private spaces to discover and enjoy in this cozy, well-designed home.
Please note: High-Speed data is only available 3 business days after your confirmed reservation. If your stay starts before then, kindly bring your own "hot spot". Thank you for understanding!

After sleeping soundly in our hide-away bungalow, in ten minutes you will arrive at the bespoke venues, shops, bars, and restaurants in beautiful Downtown Lawrence.

This 900-square-foot gem is fully remodeled and pristine. She is a beautiful "middle sister" to two identical bungalows on either side, all lovingly built in the 1920s by a father for each of his three daughters.

You will have access to the entire house, including the front porch and back deck. The basement is inaccessible to guests.

This is our stay-cation house so we are only five miles away for answering any questions or help you out as best we can!

Tree-lined, streets, painted ladies, Edwardian/Victorian/vernacular architecture abound in this gold nugget neighborhood.

Walking is a great way to get to Campus and Downtown from our home. That being said, there is ample on-street parking on our block (unless its Game Day!)

Our well-equipped and pristine home is ideal for well-behaved, responsible, and considerate guests. We have great neighbors and would like them to feel the same way towards us. We want to show you the best that Lawrence has to offer and can only do so if everybody's respectful.

Please note: The initial rate assumes up to two guests; there is a small incremental fee of $10 per guest-night for Guests 3 - 5.

Thank you for understanding.

*Safety First: You’ve come to the right place! I never advertise this listing on the website beginning with a male first name.*

With a cleanliness rating of 4.9/5.0 and reviews that, unaidedly, compliment the cleanliness of the home, please know that well-before the covid-19 epidemic I have prided myself on offering guests a sparkling clean home.

I am not the least expensive short-term rental in town and this is in part because It takes me an average of 4 hours to clean after each stay; sheets and towels are purposely white cotton, so bleached, floors are mopped, and surfaces are washed with detergent or soap and water.

In addition to these pre-existing measures to clean and disinfect, I have adopted the CDC's recommendation to clean commonly-touched surfaces with a bleach-water mixture. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention-treatment.html

Should you have any requests, please feel free to contact me.

Warmly,
Leda

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
About the space: You have complete access to the indoor and outdoor areas only on the main floor. The cellar and attic are not part of the listng.
Welcome! We appreciate your cooperation in making your short-term rental with us the best Lawrence has to offer!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lawrence

Located in Old West Lawrence, a neighbourhood in Lawrence, this holiday home is near a water park. University of Kansas and Hobbs Park Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 23rd Street Brewery and Regal Southwind. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Lawrence Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
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Lawrence, KS

What's nearby

  • Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Massachusetts Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Kansas - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lawrence Arts Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lawrence Visitor Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 14 min walk
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Logie's on Mass - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burrito King - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$204, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Old West Lawrence - Minutes to beautiful Mass St, KU, Sports Pavillion located?

Located in Old West Lawrence, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Massachusetts Street. Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit and Health Care Access Clinic are also within 15 minutes. Lawrence Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & cosy home
Stayed 38 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy E.

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

Great location and perfect accommodation in Lawrence

Easy check in, convenient to Massachusetts shopping and eating, perfect for 2 couples or small family. We loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, Great location.....short walk to JayHawk stadium and the downtown bar scene.....wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Great location

The house is convenient to the campus and Mass St. on a nice, quiet street. Lots of special touches add to the charm of this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

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

Best Cozy Lawrence Getaway

Wow! This property is perfect for our small family. Located close enough to Mass St and the KU football stadium to walk, in a gorgeous quiet neighborhood, and very well equipped for our Thanksgiving dinner... we can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Quaint and comfortable

Had a nice weekend in Lawrence visiting daughter. Having a small home conveniently located with an extra bedroom for the daughter to feel like she can stay the night with us is great. This is our second time staying at this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Lovely home for a Lawrence Visit!

My husband and I felt at home when staying here. Great home for a stay when in Lawrence. The location is great for getting anywhere in Lawrence by foot or by car. The neighborhood is quaint which is great for walks or a run. The chocolate laid out for us in the bedrooms was a nice treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Clean & cozy place to stay

This house was perfect for our group on a visit to KU. The house was clean and had most everything we needed, even a magnifying mirror (which I always need). The only thing we couldn't find was a deck of cards. The beds were comfortable. We loved the front porch swing and sitting out on the back deck. Nice and close to everything we did. Wouldn't hesitate to book this house again on another trip. Such a cute place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Felt at home in this Lawrence Bungalow

I rented the Bungalow in Lawrence so that I could nurse my daughter after wrist surgery. The location was perfect, just blocks from the surgery center. The house is so cute and cozy. The owner was very accommodating. She even came by and poured salt on the walkway in anticipation of an icy night. I was also able to add an additional night. I would rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Lovely home with great location

We were in town to welcome a new grandbaby - this Home was just as advertised and had all the amenities we needed to have a nice stay in Lawrence, Kansas. The only thing keeping me from placing a “perfect” score is that the couches weren’t real comfy for conversation space, and older guests might not have a phone light to help navigate an unlit sidewalk if they arrive after dark. Communication with owners was prompt and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Lovely house

Beautifully decorated home, everything was immaculately clean and well taken care of. We appreciated the proximity to downtown, and the pretty historic neighborhood.
Stayed 106 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great location and well appointed.

We had a family of four stay for a short trip and we found the house to be very nice. Location was great to come and go to downtown and was far enough away that it was very quiet. Beds were comfortable and seemed to be plenty of room. We did not cook during our stay (or even make coffee) but kitchen seemed well stocked for those wishing to eat in. We struggled a bit with the TV (couldn’t figure out the volume, but eventually figured out saying “Turn up the volume” actually worked with the remote). Leda was very responsive. I have no doubt where we will look first on our next visit to Lawrence.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Great property

Great location. Convenient to ROCK Chalk, restaurants and diwntown! So easy to find property and owner responds very quickly with any questions! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Cute house in a great location.

The house worked very well for two couples plus a spare. The proximity to Downtown and campus was ideal.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

Best home away from home ever!

We loved this sweet home! The welcome sign hanging just inside the doorway was just a small taste of the hospitality that awaited us. Everything was very nice, comfortable and cozy. Our stay could not have been any better and was so much nicer than staying in a hotel. We enjoyed our visit very much and recommend this home highly. We hope to visit here again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Mom’s weekend stay

Terrific house. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

michelle f.

Worth the price

Very comfortable and clean, accommodating for myself and my guest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine W.

It was a lovely home just a few blocks from downtown. The trees were beautiful

It was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well appointed. The only thing missing was a mixer which we found at Goodwill. The house was light and airy. The thing we missed was a comfortable place to read that had good lighting.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brice L.

Comfortable and convenient location for downtown Lawrence.

Easy check in and a very clean home. Some peices of the house need updating for proper usage. The extra charge for extra people was off putting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Beautiful home in a great location

First and foremost, Leda and her husband are amazing hosts! The house is in amazing condition, what you see is exactly what you get in the best way possible. They are also easy to reach with any concerns or questions. I rented this property for 6 weeks for a clinical rotation and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to call home. It’s located in a quite and safe neighborhood near KU campus, Mass street, and grocery stores. I would highly recommend anyone staying here! They are amazing people and take real pride ensuring your stay is everything you hope it to be. If I’m ever back in Lawrence, I will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 39 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Excellent location

Besides cute accommodations, the home offers one of the best locations in Lawrence. I adore the historic neighborhood—a true Lawrence experience. And I appreciated the easy walk to downtown. I plan to stay there when I travel to Lawrence again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Great little house in Old West Lawrence

We stayed in this little bungalow for graduation weekend at the University of Kansas. It was a perfect spot, walkable to campus, downtown, and East Lawrence. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, and the house is perfectly appointed. It's a perfect place to stay in Lawrence. Thank you, Leda!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

Great house in a great location

Really enjoyed the house - its in a great location and was set up nicely
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Leda SEDLOCK

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I like dog-walking, market research, my home, and paradoxically, travel! I cannot live without coffee with cream, my dog, Ben, my husband, Charlie, and my 3 kids, usually in that order.

I love Northern California, Vermont, and pretty hiking trails, anywhere in the world.

We often travel with my 80 year-old (young) mom, Penelope, to keep us calm and positive. She's inspirational.

My motto: "No day is over if it makes a memory."

Why they chose this property

This 950 square-foot home is a beautiful "middle sister" to two identical bungalows on either side, all lovingly built in the 1920's by a father for each his three daughters.

We purchased the house over 24 years ago for its perfect size for newlyweds and amazing location. As our family grew bigger, we outgrew it and moved five miles West of Downtown Lawrence. Through the ensuing years we rented it. In Fall 2017 we renovated it, inside and out, and are proud to be able to use her as our stay-cation home.

What makes this property unique

Our 1923 bungalow is in lovely Old West Lawrence, a prime residential neighborhood. It is 5 blocks to Downtown, a straight shot up the Hill to Memorial Stadium, and well within walking distance to the rest of Campus. We have two full bedrooms and a four - season porch. The porch and deck make a lovely place to enjoy the good weather.

After sleeping soundly in our hide-away bungalow, in ten minutes you will arrive at the bespoke venues, shops, bars, and restaurants in beautiful Downtown Lawrence.

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