Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed
Sprawling centrally located Topeka home!
Located in the College Hill District. Walking distance to many of Topeka's best restaurants, music venues, cafes, bars and Washburn University! Voted Topeka's best neighborhood.
The entire house, yard and driveway is all yours. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and everything else! New hardwood floors, new countertops, pillow top beds, and new appliances, you are going to love it!
Enjoy coming home to this cozy, comfortable and well appointed ranch style home. Feel uplifted thanks to modern updates, professional decor, and fun features throughout, plus luxury touches like pillow-top mattresses. Access to everything all on one floor, including the laundry area.
More information I love to take a leisurely walk in the historic College Hill district and enjoy the older detail and architecture of the historic homes in the area.
Reserve now as you won't find another like this one!
The space
THE WHOLE HOUSE WITH ROOM TO SPAIR!!
Ranch style home, so everything is on one floor.
The area is the center of the trendy part of town, walking distance to Washburn University. Close to new restaurants, breweries and music venues. Big events every Friday and Saturday nights. Walk to many places including Tortilla Jack's and Henry T's. You have access to the entire home, accommodating for a large family, couples, or work groups. The full kitchen and eating area allows for you to stay and cook or take in some of the local restaurant cuisine, you have to experience it as much as you can!
Beds in our home: •2 Pillowtop King beds •1 Pillowtop Queen bed •2 Twin beds
This home includes: ✔High speed WI-FI and smart TVs ✔Luxury linens and towels ✔Fully equipped kitchen ✔New stainless steel appliances ✔Coffee Station with Keurig ✔Pillow top beds ✔Huge Fireplace ✔ Private drive and garage ✔Barbecue grill ✔Washer and dryer ✔Toys for the kids
• Walk to Washburn University • 2 minutes to downtown • 3 minutes to Stormont Vail Event Centre • 25 minutes to Lawrence, Kansas and Kansas University • 50 minutes to Manhattan, Kansas and Kansas State University • 65 miles to airport, MCI • 10 minutes to Topeka's premier shopping mall, Westridge Mall • 5 minutes to the park, zoo, and a fishing pond!
The College Hill Fourth of July activities include a neighborhood parade, turtle races and other activities and finishes up with free ice cream sandwiches in the Boswell Park.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property.
Coded lock on the front door for easy, no hassle access. If arriving in middle of night, no problem!
About our Staff
Chela and Claudia have been cleaning and caring for my guest homes for seven years. Chela and Claudia do a wonderful job as experienced experts in preparing the home for your stay. To insure our guests safety, we have increased the frequency of cleaning door handles, outlets, walls and have continued the use of high grade disinfectant. All linens, bedding, mats are laundered between guests. As it has always been, the safety and security of our guests and team members remains our highest priority.
Chela and Claudia take pride in their work! They receive extra incentives to do their best preparing the home for you; a bonus is provided to Chela and Claudia for any notes or reviews from our guests that highlight the cleanliness and care provided for your stay.
In addition to cleaning and preparation for your stay, my guest homes also have a full-time maintenance assistant at your service. Also, myself and my husband Larry, are always available to you for anything you may need assistance with during your stay.
Chela, Claudia, Maintenance, my husband Larry and myself all comprise a service team of five people to oversee the care and condition of 9 houses. We are scaled to the right size to allow for the time to give plenty of attention to the care of each and every guest home.
To ensure you get settled in and have a great start to your stay with us, we have provided an initial supply of small items around the house including toilet paper but these may not be enough for your entire stay and you may need to purchase additional supplies.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, 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.
• $75 unauthorized late check out fee for each hour any guest in your group occupies the house past the check out time.
• No more than the number of guests booked in or on the property after 10 PM. Violation of this rule will lead to the immediate removal of all guests.
Smoking outside - We respectfully ask to not put butts in the yard or flower pots.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR23/38
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$296, 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 Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heart of Topeka ~ Walking Dist. to Washburn U ~ King Bed located?
Located in College Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Washburn University and Mulvane Art Museum. Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas History Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic stay. We were only in Topeka for a couple of days to visit my 90 year old grandparents. The open floor of this home worked very well for them to get around. The kitchen and whole house has been remodeled and beautiful with lots of windows for natural light and upgraded kitchen equipment that made cooking for my family a breeze. The only suggestion I'd make would be a ramp to make it more accessible for folks that have accessibility difficulties. All in all 5 stars, would certainly recommend. As I told the host, we'll be looking for this place again for our next visit to Topeka
We had a great time the house was cute and clean and close to everywhere we needed to go and the host was amazing at getting back to us. Would stay here again.
Andrea M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2024
Andrea, I’m so grateful for your kind words. It’s always so refreshing to hear that we are doing a good job! Everyone here at loved reading this.
Brandie is an awesome host. She sent the super easy check in and access process via email ahead of our stay. Having the address, door code and parking information made for a smooth arrival for all of us coming from different locations. The house has large bedrooms so everyone could spread out in their own space and come together in the living room to share meals and laughs. We were visiting family on opposite sides of Topeka so the central location of this home made for quick access to get across town. Brandie makes so many amenities available and thinks of everything to make our stay comfortable and fun. Two thumbs up!
8 friends made great memories in this spacious home that was nicely decorated. Upgraded kitchen worked well. Thank you!
Carla M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2024
Thank you Carla! We’re so happy your visit at our home was so relaxing. It is definite goal of ours to have every stay be memorable for our guests! We look forward to having you back again!
Very cozy home. Everything you need is available for a nice stay. Owners very responsive when we reached out to ask about using the fireplace. They are working on having it repaired for use. Very friendly owners. We’d rent there again.
Sandi H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review. We try hard to provide a good experience at our home here in Topeka. We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
We stayed at this house during a 4 day horse show. It was super convenient, clean and comfortable! We had more than enough room for 2 teens, an 11 year old and 3 adults. I was a little concerned about the driveway parking for our large vehicles, but there was more than enough room right across the street. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again the next time we're in town. Thank you!
Ashley Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2024
Reading this review made my day!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. It means so much to us to be able to accommodate such wonderful guests. Your feedback is extremely helpful and valuable to us. Thank you so much for taking the time to do so out of your day!
The listing accurately depicted the property. The property manager was communicative.
Lynne A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2021
Lynne, thank you for the ★★★★★ review!
About the host
Hosted by Brandie
Hey guys, I'm Brandie! I was born in the '70s and recently decided to slow down my horse show career to stay at home more with my two younger sons and husband. In the past, I spent 42 weeks on the road per year, giving me lots of experience staying at vacation rentals while horse showing. This gave me great insight to understand what people want (or don't want!) while traveling for vacation and/or work. I've started this new chapter to help with income while I spend more time with the kiddos and I love decorating! So this really isn't work for me. I'm a 3rd generation Topekan so I can tell you all the good places to go. I look forward to help make your stay in the midwest wonderful! Thank you for checking out my places and I hope to talk to you soon!
Why they chose this property
Location! Located in Topeka's number 1 neighborhood, College Hill. Walking distance to restaurants, cafes, Washburn University, and many beautiful historic homes!
What makes this property unique
Located in historic College Hill, which was recently named the number 1 neighborhood in Topeka! It’s a unique neighborhood, but we really value our history.
More information The neighborhood began in 1880 as a place for professors and staff at Washburn University to live and has transformed into a neighborhood that has a tradition of preserving its history. .Walking distance to Washburn University, coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Boswell Square Park is a wonderful part of the neighborhood, there is a little something here for everyone.
Located just north of Washburn University’s beautiful campus, College Hill is a historic neighborhood with a mixture of American Four-square, Victorian, Georgian Revival and Craftsman homes. College Hill is home to some of Topeka’s favorite local restaurants and businesses near Washburn Avenue.
The College Hill Fourth of July activities include a neighborhood parade, turtle races and other activities and finishes up with free ice cream sandwiches in the Boswell Park.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests