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Sunshine House

Family-friendly holiday home in Ellis

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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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  • Place, Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home
  • Place, Ellis Railroad Museum
  • Place, Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum
  • Airport, Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional)

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.

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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: 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 Ellis Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tebo Village and Big Creek Crossing. Travelling with kids? Consider Hays Aquatic Park, or check out an event or a game at RPM Speedway. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Map
Ellis, KS

What's nearby

  • Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ellis Railroad Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ellis Baptist Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Hays State University - 21 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Shady Lady Saloon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A&W All American Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Country Club - ‬6 min walk

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

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice house with lots of room for our family. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

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

Sunshine House

Very spacious and the patio out back was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Great setup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Andrea R.

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

Great!

In town for a wedding, house is located with in a couple blocks. Beautiful patio. Great stay! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home in Ellis

Nice comfortable home! I would definitely stay here again anytime I am in the Hays area. Headed to Colorado? Check it out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Awesome house

We stayed here on our way through to Colorado and it was better than expected! The house is big enough for everyone to stretch out and there was plenty of movies and tv entertainment for the kids at night! We walked across the street to play at the school playground and the kids really enjoyed it as well. The host is fantastic and when I asked about batteries for the remote she was there in 5 min with them. Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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

Joshua P.

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

Clean property with a retro vibe

Very easy access from I-70. We stayed on our way home from a Colorado vacation with a total of 8 people: 2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 4 kids. Plenty of room to spread out. There were only a couple of things you should be aware of: 1) the air mattress did not hold air, and 2) the water is extremely hard, which leaves a residue on the dishes and has clogged much of the shower head. The remaining open holes of the showerhead create a very focused stream of water that makes showering a bit challenging. Communicating with the hosts was a breeze, and the property was more than adequate for a one-night stop-over!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Great Stay

This was the second time we stayed here on an overnight stopover during our summer vacation. The house is easy to find. Not far off the interstate but far enough that you can appreciate the small town feel. Plenty of room for our family of five which includes our disaed adult daughter. In addition to the spacious, comfortable home, the back patio is perfect for relaxing in the evening. We booked our next stay before we checked out. Looking forward to spending a weekend away from it all in this wonderful place where the family can enjoy the peace and comfort, while I explore the nearby history. Especially looking forward to the Ellis Railroad Museum. (Im a bit of a train geek) We love this home, and anytime oir travels take us past Ellis, we'll probably spend a night or two here relaxing from the rigors of the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

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

HQ for a weekend event in the area

Exactly what we needed as a homebase for events in the area for our group of seniors. Several very comfortable areas encouraged our group activities and conversations. Kitchen had all we needed for food prep. Great local area for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Family Reunion

Stayed one night to visit family in the area after our reunion. It is a fun place to stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Great place, great hosts!

Could not have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect place to stay. It doesn't get any better than the Sunshine House!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

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

Perfect for what we needed

My son and I stayed one night while fishing area lakes. The car port was a great place to park the boat and re-charge the batteries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Great stay

Homey place and very big for a large group! Was perfect having bedrooms on two sides of the house, too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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