10/10 Excellent
Billy P.
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Billy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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Elkhart's Historic and Comfy Cottage Inn
Cottage in Elkhart with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16371.6 sq m
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Elkhart, KS
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Concierge Suite
1 Queen Bed
Hunting Room
3 Queen Beds
Master Suite
1 King Bed
Presidential Suite
2 Double Beds
Royal Suite
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Elkhart's Historic and Comfy Cottage Inn
Step back in time at The Cottage Inn, a charming 1918 brick home in peaceful Elkhart, Kansas. Family-friendly and full of character, this cozy retreat blends history with comfort. Enjoy themed rooms, vintage décor, and relaxing spaces inside and out — from the sunroom garden to the shaded courtyard. Stay, unwind, and experience the warmth of small-town Kansas charm.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Elkhart
Elkhart is home to this cottage.
Elkhart, KS
Restaurants
- Pizza Hut - 3 min drive
- Big C's Cafe - 3 min drive
- Wildcat Cafe - 10 min walk
- El Aguage - 12 min walk
- Big A's - 17 min walk
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
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About the host
Hosted by Mica Ratzlaff
I’m Mica, born and raised in Elkhart, Kansas and returning home after several years in Wyoming. My husband, AJ—also an Elkhart native—and I are thrilled to begin this new chapter as the owners of The Cottage Inn.
By day I’m a licensed architect with a master’s in architecture; by heart I’m a lover of all things homemade. I spend my free time canning, blending spices, gardening, baking, and creating a cozy home environment.
Hosting at the Cottage is a dream come true for us. We love sharing this historic 1918 home with travelers and hope it brings you the same sense of comfort, charm, and small-town warmth that we grew up with. Welcome—we’re so glad you’re here.
By day I’m a licensed architect with a master’s in architecture; by heart I’m a lover of all things homemade. I spend my free time canning, blending spices, gardening, baking, and creating a cozy home environment.
Hosting at the Cottage is a dream come true for us. We love sharing this historic 1918 home with travelers and hope it brings you the same sense of comfort, charm, and small-town warmth that we grew up with. Welcome—we’re so glad you’re here.
Why they chose this property
One of my favorite scenes around the Cottage is the quiet, slow rhythm of early mornings in Elkhart. The neighborhood wakes up gently—birds moving through the old trees, a soft breeze through the garden, and that peaceful small-town stillness you don’t find many places anymore.
What makes this property unique
From the front porch and the sunroom, you can see neighbors walking their dogs, kids biking to school, and the sky stretching wide and open in every direction. It feels safe, familiar, and genuinely welcoming… the kind of place where you can breathe a little deeper and settle in.
Around the Cottage itself, I love the way the brick warms in the afternoon sun and how the garden room glows in the evening. It’s simple, cozy, and full of the same charm I grew up with—my favorite kind of scene to come home to.
Around the Cottage itself, I love the way the brick warms in the afternoon sun and how the garden room glows in the evening. It’s simple, cozy, and full of the same charm I grew up with—my favorite kind of scene to come home to.
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