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Dining
1 of 2 carports
back door with patio
back carport
front entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ellis, KS
  • Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ellis Railroad Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ellis Baptist Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sunshine House

This unique house began as a duplex in 1958 but midway through building became a single family home. Since 1958, the house has had two owners, both within the same Nicholson family. It has 4 bedrooms and two baths with large living space in the middle of the house. It is situated on a corner lot with a front driveway and a back driveway. The back entrance is handicap accessible and one bathroom is also handicap accessible. A nice brick patio in the backyard allows for grilling, dining alfresco and relaxing under large trees. The house has floor to ceiling windows in the east living room which allows the morning sun to make the room warm and cozy. This house is perfect for families, couples, family reunions, or girl-friend get-a-way weekends.

Property manager

Sarah Finger
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ellis

Ellis is home to this holiday home. Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Fort Hays State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course and Big Creek Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at RPM Speedway or Lewis Field Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
Map
Ellis, KS

What's nearby

  • Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ellis Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ellis Baptist Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fort Hays State University - 17 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arthur's Pizza & Mexican Foods - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine House?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sunshine House located?

This family-friendly Ellis holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home, Ellis Railroad Museum and Ellis Baptist Church. Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Charming - like a scene out of the Brady Bunch

We SO enjoyed our time at Sunshine. There is plenty of space to spread out and hang with family. The beds are comfortable, and it was nice to have "wings" to the house with two bedrooms and one bath each. It worked great!Our host was very responsive and helpful. I appreciated having a few welcome snacks and some bottled water. The TV has Roku access but not cable. There are LOADS of DVDs available to have a movie night (and popcorn to make, too!).It was just what we needed to gather before and after a family wedding. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

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

Super clean and cool architecture and decor

We would definitely stay here again. Can’t say enough about how clean and inviting the host was. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Time Capsule

Loved the classic 1950-1970 feel. The push button switches and in wall AM/FM radio was really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Fabulous

Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Absolutely Awesome Stay

My family and I were so impressed with our stay here. Our hosts communicated very quickly. Very Spacious.. We would MOST DEFINITELY stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Great Stay

This was a great place to stay for our family. It was wonderful having all the extra room. Home was clean, check in/out process smooth. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

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

Convenient and comfortable

I'm traveling back to Ellis frequently for family affairs. This was the first time I stayed at the Sunshine House. Stayed there with my brother and sister-in-law. The house is layed with bedroom areas are on each end, so we had privacy and didn't disturb others. This house has a ton of character! There was a cozy living area we had late night conversations. We didn't use the kitchen but it looked adequate with plenty of supplies. If you visit during nice weather the patio area looks inviting. It is an older home but was very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Fabulous!

Stays like this are what I love about VRBO. Not only is the property an amazing time capsule but the host graciously considered even the small comforts. Plenty of room to spread out, comfortable beds, lots of thoughtful details. I can heartily recommend staying here and would do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

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

Always Cozy

We had another lovely stay in Ellis! Robin’s home is always cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Ellis Nov 24

Thank you, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

White Tail

House was clean however TP supply, dishwasher soap, and paper towels were not adequate. Had to purchase locally. Cooking skillets need updating. Better organization of kitchen supplies. Overall though a very nice place to relax after a long day in the field chasing whitetails
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Great setup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Loved it

You could feel the family vibe as soon as you got there. You take you stuff to your bedroom, then everyone just meets in the family room and you just relaxed into conversation. Kids started playing on the floor, we popped in a movie and just enjoyed being together. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

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

Great Place to have friends over

I made reservations for friends to stay with us to celebrate a milestone at Ellis Baptist. Would definitely stay and reserve this place again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Great House

Our family was in town for a family reunion and this was a great house. The house had plenty of space for our family. It was a short walk to the the main road in town and the grocery store. We would definitely rent again next time we are in Ellis. It would be nice to have filtered water in the house since the city water is hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

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

Family overnight

All 6 had a place to sleep and room to spread out. The snacks were a hit also!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is exceptional , looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

A handsome surprise on the plains

We normally don't pay much attention to decor and architecture at our VRBO's. Hygiene, comfort, and location are more important to us. But this house is an exception. It's mid-century modern features prompted us to explore all it's nooks & crannies. There are eye-catching surprises everywhere. But on to business. The whole rambling house was very clean. The beds were comfortable. The east bathroom is large & handicap-accessible with a walk-in shower. The kitchen was clean and had everything we needed. And the owners provided some nice snacks. There is a lot of room, and the floor-plan puts 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on opposite ends of the house which provides some privacy for large groups. The Wifi worked fine and we did not use the TV. Communications with the owner was smooth and trouble-free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Great space for spending time and relaxing

We were in town for a family event and this house was great. We had plenty of room and amenities for our time. Close to groceries, playground and other shops. Comfortable furnishings. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming home, much better option for travelers than hotels in Hays.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

Sunshine Stay

Second time staying and we already have next year booked for the same weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Clean

Clean and comfortable home. We just stayed one night as we were passing through, but were very comfortable. The house was fascinating, and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Excellent place to stay

My husband and I stayed at this property with a friend for a wedding. The house was clean and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a quiet part of town. We would stay at this property again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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