Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

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Jefferson City, MO

Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
‪2 min walk‬
Lincoln University of Missouri
‪10 min walk‬
Missouri State Capitol
‪14 min walk‬
Jefferson City, MO (JEF-Jefferson City Memorial)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Lester Parker property, the neoclassical revival home built in 1905, is on the National Register of Historic Places and sits on the corner of historic Capitol Avenue and Lafayette Street. Diagonally across the intersection is the old Missouri State Penitentiary and directly across Lafayette Street is the Missouri State Penitentiary Museum and Penitentiary Tour Ticket Office.

Centrally located, Parker’s Place is the best place to stay to discover Jefferson City and all it has to offer! Recently renovated with new furnishings throughout, this beautiful home overlooks the oldest state prison west of the Mississippi River and much of Missouri’s capitol city. The master bedroom holds a king size bed, desk and smartTV. The sitting room includes a queen sofa sleeper. The family room is a large, elegant space to gather and relax, with beautiful ceiling work that is over 11' tall. Included is a grand 8' tall viewing mirror. The back sun porch has 150 sq/ft. of great space to store bikes or other travel gear. The kitchen is equipped for anything you'll need during your stay.

Parker's Place is now a destination for families and friends to connect with each other and the fascinating history of Lester S. Parker and his wonderful red brick neoclassical mansion, built in 1905 with prison labor. The central location is within walking distance of the State Capitol and the old Missouri State Prison, which both offer tours; shopping and dining in downtown Jefferson City; and the Katy Trail, a popular hiking and cycling trail with rental bikes available. Enjoy your stay at Parker’s Place, with all its intriguing stories, at the historic crossroads of Capitol Avenue and Lafayette Street in Missouri’s capitol city. Contact us today to book your getaway.

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Kevin Callaway

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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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 deadlock

About the area

Jefferson City

Located in Jefferson City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Oak Hills Golf Center and Turkey Creek Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit CrossRoad Marketplace and Capital Mall. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.

Jefferson City, MO

What's nearby

Missouri State Penitentiary Museum - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Lincoln University of Missouri - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
The Missouri Governor´s Mansion - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Missouri State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Supreme Court of Missouri - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

Jefferson City Station - 13 min walk
Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Central Dairy - ‬17 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Arris' Pizza - ‬14 min walk
‪Ice Cream Factory - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place?

As of 25 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place on 18 May 2025 start from NZ$388.78, 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.

What time is check-in at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay In The Center of It All at Parker's Place located?

Located in the heart of Jefferson City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Missouri State Penitentiary Museum, Cole County Historical Society and Lincoln University of Missouri. The Missouri Governor´s Mansion and Community Park are also within 15 minutes. Jefferson City Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Karyn J.

17 October 2024

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

Great Historic Location

We very much enjoyed our stay in this historic property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne H.

13 July 2024

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

Perfect Girls Trip

Met in Jeff City for a concert in the park. Perfect location close to many local eateries. (Plate & Pour bakery/cafe for breakfast is a must!). Interesting & cozy home was the perfect place to catch up with friends over a bottle of wine while relaxing on the porch.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kerri R.

23 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stay at Parker's Place

The access code didn't work, manager didn't answer phone, and doesn't sleep 6, only two beds. Upstairs tenant heard us, came down and called someone who answered only to send us to a building next door, the access code worked there but someone was inside sleeping, so they sent us back to parker's place where there is a king bed and sofa pull out, no way that sleeps six. Without the tenant we wouldn't have even got into the place. Still no response from manager on VRBO.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

11 November 2023

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

Training Trip

The unit was clean and well-kept. I hope to stay there again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

24 October 2023

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

Nice trip

The place had plenty of room. Was clean and street parking was easy, right in front of the place. Quiet area, maybe it is busier during the week. About 30 minutes from Mizzou driving down a open highway most the drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

2 October 2023

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

Close to everything

Very nice accomodation. Roomy, clean. Only negatives were no extra T-paper and icemaker did not work.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

16 August 2023

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

Short and sweet

Fascinating history of a beautiful old home. Only here for a night but appealed to our historic interests. Beautiful structures on Capitol Ave - wish they could all be restored. Glad we had the chance to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

12 July 2022

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

Relaxing Stay

Parker's place was a very relaxing place for our family to hang out! The apartment was very clean, and Kevin was very responsive and attentive. Parker's Place is very accessible to downtown Jefferson City. We were able to walk to several restaurants, and visited several downtown highlights, such as the Capitol, the Governor's Garden, and Adrian's Island. We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Wreneta

8 July 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

I am disabled. We rented this property because the advertisement said the property came with a hot tub, which helps with my pain level when I travel. There was no hot tub. I messaged the manager about it and never received a reply. The photos show easy access and a nice concrete walkway that would make it easy to get our suitcases, etc. into the house. The entry pictured is not even where you are renting. You rent an apartment on the side and back of the property. There is a steep rise from the street, steep stairs, then stairs up to the porch that have no handrail. One of the main things I was looking forward to was the unobstructed view of the capitol building for the 4th of July fireworks display. We found one spot in the apartment where you could see a small bit of the display if you stood at the bedroom window and looked past the addition on the back of the building. The door code was changed once we were already on the road to the destination and we had to find a place with free wi-fi in an unfamiliar city before I could pull up the e-mail and find out why we couldn't get into the apartment. Once in, my husband went into the bathroom and there was urine all over the rim of the toilet. All of the dishes looked spotted and dirty. Absolutely was not the weekend that I had planned or what was promised by the ad. I was extremely disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

15 July 2023

Liked: Amenities, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H., Warrensburg, MO

6 November 2022

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

Comfortable, Convenient and Cool!

Parker's Place is literally steps from the Penitentiary and Museum. Both were quite interesting. The location is convenient to about anything. The king bed was luxurious and comfortable. Everything was clean and as described. The house and history were really cool! Be sure to use your phone cam to scan the QR code on the card on the table for history of Mr. Parker, as well as check out the books on the desk. We had our own bag chairs in the car and enjoyed using them to sit out on the oversized (shared) front porch when the rain came in. Be sure to look down the street to see the Capital lit up at night. It's beautiful! Places we enjoyed while in town: Oscar's for breakfast!; Sweet Smoke bbq; Last Flight Brewing Co.; Prison Brews (cool gimmick with good food) and Canterbury Hill Winery (outdoor dining).

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen J.

1 October 2022

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

Love staying here!

Second time staying here. Close to downtown Jefferson City. Very spacious, clean and homey feeling.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rusty W.

25 September 2022

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

Stayed the weekend

My birthday weekend was great! This place is so beautiful and clean and homey.. loved every second.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

28 August 2022

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

Perfect Location!

House is right across the street from the State Pen for tours and the museum. Also right down the street to the State Capital. Very easy to find. Entrance is on the side of the house.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

11 June 2022

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

Perfect location.

The space was very roomy and the bed incredibly comfortable. Extra everything, towels, pillows, etc. Visiting my mother who is in assisted living in JC and it was a perfect location . We picked her up every day and spent the afternoons in the apartment. She isn’t very mobile, but was able to access the apartment easily. It was a great visit as we were able to get her away from her assisted living facility and spend time with her in a comfortable setting. We walked every evening after returning mom to her assisted living. Great neighborhood for walking. Quiet location as well. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

krisona s.

30 October 2021

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

Amazing Poperty & Owner!

I cannot express enough how much we enjoyed our stay. Not only is the property super cool but the property owner was easy to communicate with and made sure everything was perfect. I will 110% recommend this place to everyone.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierce C.

27 October 2021

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

Perfect

We visited the Missouri Capitol and old state prison and were excited to stay in the proximity. The location was ideal, as we rode our bikes and walked to several of the sites and restaurants. Kevin was a gracious host, attentive, and had everything ready for us. Thanks for suggesting the locked back sunporch for our bikes, most appreciated! The apartment itself was beautiful, grand, tall, big but comfortable and relaxing – and clean! Historic meets highly functional. The ease of using the digital punch code to get in and the wifi was blazing fast. A great experience and we will be back to stay again!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kater M.

24 October 2021

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

Great location, easy check in

A simple 1br apartment in a classy house.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

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1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

Sitting Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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