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Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot.

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Just across the street from the Temple Lot.
Exterior
Exterior detail
Beautiful Sunsets on the porch
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Independence Square
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Independence, MO
  • Place, Independence Visitors Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Independence Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot.

Our home is a perfect getaway home for a family or two traveling to see historic church sites, the Truman library, Royals games, Chief games, Worlds of Fun Amusement Park, the zoo, the negro league baseball museum and so much more.
The home has 4 bedrooms.
Two of which are master suites with King Beds.
Two additional rooms come equipped with full beds and one with a bean bag.
The master suites have TVs.
The basement has a big screen TV.
Do you love music? We have a studio you can record a song in. A baby grand piano and an acoustic guitar to strum, a lead guitar and amp to rock and a bass guitar to thump.
The dining room seats 10 and the kitchen
has two stoves.
The house also has a garage with a few extra fishing poles, bikes and scooters that you or the kids may use.
Rooms are not on the main floor so if you want a good night sleep you'll need to be able handle the stairs.

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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

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not allow young children to handle the guitars.
Please leave the house as clean as possible. It is a large house and if left too dirty it can effect the next guests check in time.
Please do not leave dishes in sink (Ants). Please run dishwasher before leaving. The maid can unload the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent under sink.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2034962vb
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

Independence

Independence is home to this holiday home. Harrah's Casino and Starlight Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Worlds of Fun and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kauffman Stadium or GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Map
Independence, MO

What's nearby

  • Independence Visitors Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Frontier Trails Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Independence Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 1859 Jail Marshal's Home and Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harry S. Truman Library and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Independence Station - 6 min walk
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mandarin House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪HiBoy Drive-in - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Completely restored 1885 Queen Ann style home located next to the temple lot. located?

Situated in Independence, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of National Frontier Trails Museum, Independence Square and Historic Truman Courthouse. 1859 Jail Marshal's Home and Museum and Harry S. Truman National Historic Site are also within 1 mile (2 km). Independence Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and beautiful home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. We enjoyed every minute of our time there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great for our purposes, only had one question at check in and host was very friendly and helpful. Location was great to bounce between KC, Lee's Summit & Independence
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing house! Everything about this place was cool. Our kids loved it. It was just fun exploring the grounds. Very family friendly, plenty of space for everybody, clean and well appointed with tons to do in the house. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to all messages and any questions that we had! The house was wonderful, very large and spacious with plenty of room! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chandler S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpet is quite dirty. Unfortunately, the guests before smoked a lot of weed in the house and it was inconvenient for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Thanks for your stay and we sincerely apologize about the previous guest. We do everything we can to avoid this situation including ozone treatments, carpet cleaning and fining the guest. With a same day turn around we weren’t able to do that for you. So sorry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chariti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great. House is awesome. Appliances were new and plentiful. We could hear beeping from the traffic light outside, but that is expected in a city. Temperature control was great. We loved having a piano. The primary bathroom was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, awesome house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean house in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was always quick to respondand helpful. House is Beautiful with plenty of room and Amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Just K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house, everything you might need!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old home with all the modern amenities and an absolutely fantastic location for exploring Independence!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly , very good communication with host
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great! Everyone got their own room. The recording studio and game console gave us some entertainment. Lots of space for food prep and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful charming home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Host was quick to respond to messages. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here, and again, we had a fantastic stay! Plenty of space to spread out, great directions for arrival, departure, the alarm system, etc.! Perfect for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! It was a beautiful home with lots of room for our large family.It was easy to get ahold of the owner and his response time was quick.We would recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgic but modern. Great atmosphere. Good location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

beautiful home lots of space great kitchen

would stay in this home again while visiting Kansas City
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thanks so much for the stay!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes D.

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

Just a short stay

We only got to stay 1 night, but the house is very nice with lots of space. The recording studio downstairs was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Lots of activities for my family in the house. Host was nice and had great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Johnathan West

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Hello friends, We are the West Family. Our family of 7 lives on a ranch on Northern Arizona strip. We love ranching, country music, baseball and to travel.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home in 2020 and spent the summer there decorating, furnishing and painting. Are friends became best friends with the neighbors who are also now the property managers.
We were drawn to the area due to the past and future significance of the location as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

What makes this property unique

This property was originally located across the street. It was moved via remote control and wheels. It was placed on a new foundation. At one time it was owned by the Community of Christ and was being remodeled for their Patriarch.
The home is on the registry list as an historic home. The staircase is our favorite as you can see from the top to the bottom 4 stories.

Languages:

Spanish

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