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The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

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Private kitchen
Games room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bonus Room

2 Single Beds

Main space

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

Not just a vacation rental.....but a retro experience!

Tune up your spirits *Re-fuel & Rest * *Step Back in Time!


We purchased this old gas station building in 2016 and spent 3 years restoring it. We opened for business in the spring/summer of 2019.
We’ve kept as much of the original building’s elements as possible while restoring it with a mid-century vibe and local history. There are many vintage items to help you immerse yourself in the '50s. The bay area has been converted into living/sleeping space including TV & seating area as well as queen-sized bed & dresser. The futon folds down to sleep one person. The back room has 2 twin beds and dresser as well. It leads to a fenced backyard with shaded patio and gas grill. The kitchenette features refrigerator, stove top, oven & microwave. Cupboards are stocked with dishware/utensils/cookware. The dining area has a formica table and seats 3 or 4. The bathroom has a tub/shower unit with toiletries. (Not ADA compliant). The utility room offers a washer and dryer. Plenty of parking available to side and front of building.

Service dogs are welcome.

Much nearby outdoor adventures:
Cowboy Trail: Close to the Cowboy Trail for biking trips.
Long Pine State Park: Picnic, hike and tube the creek.
Scenic Niobrara River: Canoe, kayak or float the river.
Smith Falls State Park:. Picnic, hike to the falls, wade in the river.
Keller State Park:. Picnic, hike and fish the ponds.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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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:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put used sheets, pillow cases and towels in laundry room.
Wash dishes. Make sure coffee pot and oven are turned off.
Please text host when you are checked out. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ainsworth

Ainsworth is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Sellers Barton Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Long Pine State Recreation Area and Long Pine State Wildlife Management Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Ainsworth, NE

What's nearby

  • Brown County Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ainsworth Public Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sellers Barton Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brown County Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • East City Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big John's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Silver Circle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪D & B Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental! on 4 April 2026 start from NZ$189, 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 The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental! located?

Situated in Ainsworth, this holiday home is steps away from Brown County Park and Ainsworth Public Library. Sellers Barton Museum and East City Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Philiing Station is very interesting, comfortable, and clean. The decor is beautiful. The owners are available and helpful. We appreciated the treats. We would find unique things to look at each day. I enjoyed sitting at the 50's kitchen table with with coffee each day, taking in the surroudings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Nostalgic Vacation Home in the center of town, close to what Ainsworth has to offer. Centrally located between Long Pine and Valentine, good for visiting both areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

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

Fun stay!

Loved our time at the Philling Station! It was the perfect spot to stay while in town for a wedding and everything was extremely clean and well cared for!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay at the Station! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Very charming!

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
We're glad it worked out for you! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

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

Unique lodging

5 star experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We love having guests discover the history and uniqueness of the restored Station! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Welcoming

The house was a great stay! It was welcoming and, it had a very cool history. I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the Station while in town for the wedding. We love sharing this piece of history with others. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Perfect little get away

Exactly as advertised and then some. The stay was perfect and the property divine. We were comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! That's what we aim for. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect walking distance for everything. So retro and clean. The semis going down the highway were loud which sucks if your a light sleeper; bring earplugs. Very informative and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at the Philing Station! Phil and Marsha have done such an incredible job restoring this building and creating a truly one of a kind experience. It truly made our first Nebraska trip so special. Thank you both so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
You are welcome. So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Station! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Westward trip return

After a week in Montana, this was a perfect place to relax. Loved the history of the Philing Station! Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
We're so happy you had a great adventure and enjoyed your stay at the Station. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Review

Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2024
We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the Station. We hope you'll get a chance to return. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Awesome place to stay

We came to town on our annual hunting trip and this place was just what we needed and it was super cool to boot, lot of cool old history in that place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2023
We're so glad you were able to enjoy your stay at the Philing Station and have a successful hunting outing, too. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kierstin R.

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

Cutest Stay EVER!

This property is the cutest place you will ever stay! It looks exactly like the pictures but better! The owners were so kind and are very well known around town. There were so many things to look at within the place and so many great details. I was only there a short time but it was comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Kierstin, We're so happy your stay was enjoyable. We hope you can stay with us again sometime. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Cute stay with everything we needed

Our kids loved this stay—so cute and so many fun things to see. Accommodations were comfortable and tidy. We definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

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

Weekend getaway

Absolutely loved the historic building, very well restored and all you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
We're so glad you made the special trip to stay at the Station and that you enjoyed it! It was nice to meet you. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria G.

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

Awsome place

Nice and clean great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you can return sometime! Marssha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Back in Time

The property tells a story. It brings back a lot of memories! Can imagine they loved shopping for retro items! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Unique Great Stay

We enjoyed all automotive memorabilia, appreciate all the hard work to restore this historic place. Bed was comfortable, the place was clean, loved the bbq grill and patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Amazing place!

Great hosts! Loved the vibe and the place was so clean! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Perfect place

I stayed for two days on a work trip. The host and accommodations were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! If you have an opportunity, please stay with us again. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Sandhills Ranch Expo

This property was amazing, so much time was put into the renovation of it taking it back to the 1950-1960 down to many of the dishes in the cupboard! True experience of what Nebraska was and is all about. "The Good Life"
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
We're happy you enjoyed your stay. We love for people to experience that retro feeling in a historic site. Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allissa T.

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

Short stay over ranch expo

Wonderful place to stay, even better in person! Wish I could have taken advantage of the backyard/patio area, maybe next time! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you next year! Marsha
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Outdoor getaway

Beautiful look into the past, with the modern comforts of today
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlton C.

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

Property was well kept and well stocked!

Couldn't have asked for a better experience from booking to checkout. The entire process was very smooth!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Phil & Marsha Fuchs

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We are both retired and truly love sharing this historic building with locals and travelers for their get-aways!

Why they chose this property

The Philing Station is in easy walking distance to the Main Street Businesses, coffee shop with breakfast and lunch, groceries, convenience store, park, banks, library and is half mile from the Cowboy Trail. It is close to Long Pine State Park, Keller State Park and within distance of the Scenic Niobrara river for tubing/kayaking/canoeing or swimming. Many hunters come to stay here as well.

What makes this property unique

The Philing Station is in a renovated historic gas station. It's a step back in time for classic car enthusiasts, Conoco Station lovers, local history and a offers a unique atmosphere of retro 50s and 60s down to the last detail.

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