The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace

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A staircase with wooden steps and white walls, leading to a room with a green wall and a door labeled "Guest Room."
A two-story brick building with a front porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a well-maintained garden with shrubs and a small lawn.
A covered outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a residential neighborhood.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a marble countertop.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa with cushions, and a decorative deer statue.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lincoln University of Missouri

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Jefferson City, MO
  • Place, Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln University of Missouri
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Missouri State Capitol
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Cell Block 1

1 Queen Bed

Cell Block 2

1 Double Bed

Juvenile Hall

4 Single Beds

Warden‘s Quarters

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Jefferson City

Located in Jefferson City, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Conservation Commission Headquarters and Runge Nature Center, while Missouri State Penitentiary Museum and Cole County Historical Society are cultural highlights. Miller Performing Arts Center and Missouri Conservation Center are also worth visiting.
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Jefferson City, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri State Penitentiary Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lincoln University of Missouri - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Missouri Governor´s Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Supreme Court of Missouri - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missouri State Capitol - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson City Station - 13 min walk
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Prison Brews - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cinco De Mayo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arris' Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Plate & Pour Coffeehouse - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$510, 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 Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Big House, Historic 4-Bedroom Home With Custom Art And Dedicated Workspace located?

Located in the heart of Jefferson City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Missouri State Penitentiary Museum and Lincoln University of Missouri. Cole County Historical Society and The Missouri Governor´s Mansion are also within 15 minutes. Jefferson City Station is 13 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. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay. House was lovely and the central location made the house idea to explore the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at the Big House-centrally located, well decorated, and firm beds which I appreciate!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and the place was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with the perfect ambiance for our group since we were doing the overnight at the penitentiary. Lots of room to spread out and/or hang out together. Very happy with our stay and will stay again again next time we are in Jefferson City! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Goood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very spacious, has everything a big family needs for a place to stay. Will definitely consider it next time again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house it was beautiful & loved the history through out the house. Beds were also great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Need to put rails on the back steps leading down to the back door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, it was great. The whole place was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was conveniently located near the train station and the Capital! It was very clean and had lots of fun games!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you have a lot of stuff to unload can become very tiredsum. But overall we had a wonderful time in this beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House

Awesome property, comfy beds, and perfect location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice, fun place. Close to capital. Be aware of lots of steps everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family event with 8 guests. Communication was great before and during the stay. All questions were addressed quickly. Clean and comfortable beds. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in process was very clear and simpleHouse was decorated in prison theme and beautiful artwork. So fun to learn more history of the area. Kitchen had everything we neededVery spacious for our family to enjoyWould stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing with communication. The house was clean and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I didn’t actually stay. My family enjoyed the history displayed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The big house

We stayed one night in the big house, it was very clean and enjoyable with all the artwork and reading material. Location was great for out tour of the mo state prison.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

This property was amazing. Clean, spacious, cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2025
Thank you! We were glad to have you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family enjoyed our time there. It was the perfect size for us. The home is so well done. The design was well thought out and we loved all of the thought that went into the decor. The host was great at communicating and we will absolutely go back next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ghost tour

We came to jeff city for the ghost tour. The house is huge and beautiful. Awesome location. We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Great service by host and great experience. We enjoyed the prison theme and art.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2025
Thank you. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Biking the Katy

Some buddies stayed here while riding Katy. Clean place very close to restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2024
Thank you for staying with us. You were wonderful guests. We would love to host you again if you ever come back to town.
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