Modern Strawbale on 10 Private Acres

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a table, and a potted plant.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a visible ductwork system.
A large, single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small deck.
A blue house surrounded by sunflowers and other wildflowers.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a stainless steel sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Perry, KS
  • Place, Perry Lake Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Perry Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Floor bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Sleeping Loft

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor - Jack and Jill Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Basement bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Perry

Located in Perry, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. University of Kansas and Hobbs Park Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Perry Lake Recreation Area and Hall Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Perry, KS

What's nearby

  • Perry Lake Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Perry Lake - 13 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Lawrence Visitor Center - 17 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Rock Chalk Park - 18 min drive - 30.9 km
  • University of Kansas - 20 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 22 min drive
  • Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captains Grille - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Perry Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gambino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Joint - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Road Bakeries - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Strawbale on 10 Private Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Strawbale on 10 Private Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Strawbale on 10 Private Acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Strawbale on 10 Private Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Strawbale on 10 Private Acres located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Perry Lake Recreation Area and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Riverfront Park off-leash dog area. Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Lawrence Arts Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! Plenty of room and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a small group
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Friendly and prompt communication, excellent amenities- had everything we needed and more! Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very unique place and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cute. I didn’t realize it was off a dirt road and super rural but the inside was very cute and modern. Beds were good. Overall really liked it just didn’t realize it was so rural and off a long 3.5 miles of dirt road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area for my son's wedding at Chrisman Manor and were so happy to have found the Strawbale house. The property is beautiful, quiet and so serene. It could not have been more perfect! This is a beautifully equipped/furnished, very spacious house. Three bedrooms plus the loft was separated into two different sleeping spaces for privacy. We only had 7 people sleeping overnight, but my son and his groomsmen got ready here and had plenty of space and bathrooms for all. The beds were very comfortable with lots of blankets and pillows and very comfortable mattresses. Annie has really thought of everything in furnishing this home with a full laundry, toiletries in the shower, plenty of towels, dishes, iron/steamer, games, etc; everything you can think of and more. Each floor/area has its own thermostat, which was wonderful especially for the third floor. Great TV and game rooms in the basement was fun for football night. I wish we could have stayed longer and I would highly recommend the Strawbale House if you are ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great time at the strawbale. Plenty of space, beds, and bathrooms for our party of 7.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for out-of-town family

A nice getaway with an amazing arcade to keep the guys / kids busy. Our family loved the uniqueness of the house
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Great space. I would highly recommend this place. Annie was friendly and accommodating. The kitchen was so well stocked. Lots of space to spread out!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roomy, Quiet & Peaceful Family getaway

Plenty of room for our multi-family gathering. The basement game room was great for the teenagers!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Property

What a great house and surrounding property. Everything we needed was there, all the bed and bath linens were soft and the house was super clean. We loved every minute of being there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Strong straw smell. Didn’t see in details of house that interior walls were made of straw. Also had some difficulty with air conditioning in master room. Had to shut off other vents to get some air to come in that room. Was very prompt to get back to us with problem and even sent someone out the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Respite

We were in the area for a basketball and the Meadow house was an excellent place to unwind away and rest between games. I will definitely look at renting this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing, so much space, so tastefully decorated, so quiet. My friends and I didn't want to leave and said they had more fun staying here than when we stayed in Quebec City last summer. It was a lot of fun to watch hawks and deer from the deck, as well as play vintage arcade games in the basement on hot afternoons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious to accommodate all the guest. Got to see some deer in the yard as well as a coating of snow.....which made it feel like Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

It was clean and Annie the host was very friendly and helpful. I felt with the open stairways it would've been nice to have a couple of baby gates. I think a firepit outside would've been nice and a few more lawn chairs would've been nice. I do however that they should have people use Google maps to give them directions. My GPS took me to 35th st. That road was washed out and very narrow. Google maps had us turn onto 46th St. which was a much better road. I did kind of think the location was very isolated and off the beaten path.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Country Stay

Great house with lots of room. Games for teenagers and nice appliances and well maintained. The host was great and very quick on responses. If ever in the area again we will definitely stay there again. It was cool checking out the unique house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends

Enjoyed our stay. We have a group of 4 couples that stay close to Perry Lake every year. We played Foosball, ping pong, corn hole and created our own par 3, four hole golf course. We had no issues with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas Gathering

We were so impressed with this property, we are trying to come up with an excuse to stay again! The property was amazing and perfect for a family Christmas. We cooked Christmas dinner and did our Christmas baking together. The kitchen was VERY WELL equipped with top notch appliances and stocked with all the basics a much more. Annie, the property host was very responsive and accommodating. Our stay was perfect in every respect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total Relaxation

The house is in the perfect setting to get away and just be! Our family came to enjoy some college football. After the game, we returned to the house and played games, watched movies, read, and had supper. The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of space to be, and everything mentioned in the listing was as advertised. We had an amazing time and look forward to the possibility of staying here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property

The property was perfect for our weekend wedding. The venue was only 6 miles away in Oskaloosa. Everyone was pleased with the amenities of the house. We were all intrigued by the straw bale architectural design. The only drawback was my daughter’s allergies kicked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place for a family!

Everything was really great. The house was clean. Check in was a breeze. The game room downstairs was a hit with everyone…we had a ping pong tournament. Waking up to deer in the field was nice. And the host was very responsive. My sister-in-law left her glasses, and the host is mailing them to her. Just tremendous service all around. We’ll definitely go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool, unique place in a quiet country setting

This house worked perfect for our our group of five but easily could have accommodated many more with its three main bedrooms and third floor with two queen and two single beds. It was exactly as it appears in the listing. The house is big and spacious and very unique with its straw bale construction. We had everything we needed and enjoyed just hanging out and playing games. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WARNING: Owners give excessive claims!

I was having a pleasant experience. We cleaned the property right before checkout to make sure everything was in order. 1 week later, I receive a charge of almost one thousand dollars! They gave beyond excessive claims for "damages". Please be very careful with these hosts. I hope no one goes through what they are currently putting us through. Please look for other properties in the area; I'm sure you'll find a better dollar value as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2023
We've never encountered this situation before where the property has been left in such disarray, and this is the first time we've ever kept any of the security deposit from a guest. Our cleaner has been with us for a long time now, and she also has never seen the property treated like this. Unfortunately, because of the amount of damage done to furniture, and the amount of linens that were ruined, we had to deduct from the security deposit to help cover the cost of putting the property back into service for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway to the Kansas Countryside

The property is breathtaking, comfortable, incredibly spacious, and just so well-equipped. The fact that it is a strawbale home makes it all the more interesting. We loved the many photos, prints and maps, representing Kansas and the area. The space allows you to choose to cozy up in the den, spread out across 4 floors or take in the greatness of the open space surrounding, from one of the decks. We had a few friends join for a brunch. The open kitchen/living space lends very well to this type of gathering. If it were a little warmer, we would have spent more time on the sunporch and grounds. Another visit! All ages enjoyed the basement game room. Many rounds of ping-pong and foosball were played! Honestly, it was difficult to leave the peace and quiet on the day we checked out. The aesthetics were so pleasing and inviting. Despite the fact that we live just 20-30 minutes away, we will be back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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