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Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

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Joplin Vacation Rental | Studio | 1BA | 750 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Caboose Exterior | Driveway Parking (2 Vehicles)
Studio Interior | Central Heating & Air Conditioning
Entryway | Stairs
Unit Entrance | Self Check-In

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bathroomSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

All aboard for an unforgettable visit to Joplin, MO, at this one-of-a-kind vacation rental! Situated inside an old-school Santa Fe caboose, the studio hosts 1 full bath, a stocked kitchenette, free WiFi, and a Smart TV. In the surrounding area, discover a variety of attractions that are almost as unique as the home itself, like the Route 66 Mural Park and the Precious Moments Chapel. And don't forget to snap photos — this property is one you'll want to remember!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | ~5 Mi to Joplin Attractions | Propane Grill Available

Studio: Queen Bed

TRAIN CAR FEATURES: Converted Santa Fe caboose w/ Smart TV, dining set, board games, & modern decor
KITCHENETTE: Cooking basics, hot plate, microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, spices, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, central heating & air conditioning
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access only by stairs, homeowner on-site (separate units), exterior security camera (1, facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Northpark Mall (4 miles), Route 66 Mural Park (6 miles), The Precious Moments Chapel (7 miles), Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center (9 miles), Cars on the Route (13 miles)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Frisco Greenway Trail (5 miles), King Jack Park (5 miles), Ruby Jack Trail (10 miles), Cunningham Park (10 miles), Grand Falls (10 miles)
HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS: Supertam on 66 Ice Cream Parlor & Superman Museum (5 miles), Joplin History Museum (8 miles), Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum (12 miles), George Washington Carver National Monument (12 miles), Red Oak 2 (15 miles)
AIRPORT: Joplin Regional Airport (9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking or vaping
- Pet friendly with a $40 fee (+ taxes & fees, dogs only, max 1)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate building, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 security camera, located in the entryway foyer, facing the unit entrances. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior living spaces. The camera actively records video and sound while guests are in residence

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 1 pet is 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Joplin

Joplin is home to this apartment. Battle of Carthage State Park and George Washington Carver National Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carver Prairie and The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. Maccaroo Gyms and Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone are also worth visiting.
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Joplin, MO

What's nearby

  • Bartley Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Apple Park - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • North Park Mall - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mercy Hospital Joplin - 8 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 19 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Festival - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$155, 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 Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio located?

Situated in Joplin, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bartley Memorial Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Apple Park. Maccaroo Gyms and Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

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

Great place to stay in Joplin

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a fun place to stay. We stayed 2 nights and had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, awesome host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The caboose was perfect for our short stay. Joplin is a great town. People are friendly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Great Stay

We had a very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Cool

Cool place! Clean comfortable and excellent host! Would go here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen

A Great Stay

So much fun and convenient to Joplin and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertized good price and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Memory Maker

Great place to make memories and explore! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

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

Cutest place to stay

This was by far the cutest place we have stayed. Easy to get to. A lot of activities close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Perfect Getaway

Sweet and simple little space. We loved staying here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol Munoz

Great stay!

We rented the caboose while in town visiting family. It was the perfect getaway. We will definitely stay again next time we are in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kermis M.

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

Glad we stayed

Love this train. Wish it were ours.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Quaint

We stayed here our anniversary weekend and it was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Amy

We loved our stay and can't wait to come back!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Velvet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The grandkids thought it cool to have the entire train for our family weekend. I’m sure they won’t forget this experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K B.

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

Short stay

The caboose was clean and charming. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseann H.

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

Great get away

This was a perfect place to just enjoy peace and quiet and be relaxed. The owner was gracious to give us some of his time to tell us a little history about the location and train cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Neat little getaway

Just outside of Joplin, so quiet but minutes from anything you might want to do. Love the way they converted the caboose into basically a tiny house. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Weekend Get Away

Awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Cozy Caboose

Fun stay in a nice caboose. The work they did inside was neat. Great place close to Joplin to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

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

Red caboose

The red caboose is such a cute, clean and fun stay it was really spacious and we really enjoyed the creature comforts like good coffe and a place to cook and eat food. My husband and i travel for work and its so important to be able to come back and relax after a long days work this stay offerd that and so much more
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Anniversary stay

My partner is obsessed with trains so i surprised him with this getaway for our anniversary. HE LOVED IT!! It was the perfect getaway with the privacy we needed while still being close enough to shopping and a few sightseeing locations to occupy our Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Red Caboose

Our stay was exceptional. The Red Caboose provided a unique and memorable lodging experience for our weekend getaway. It offered all the comforts of a hotel, and more. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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