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Magnolia House
20’ x 40’ pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Wichita, KS
  • Wichita State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Greenwich Place Shopping Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Stryker Sports Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Witchita, KS (BEC-Beech Factory)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Ginger’s Room (Bedroom 4 over master bedroom)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Millie’s Room (Bedroom 3 over the garage)

1 Queen Bed

Nala’s Room (Large basement bedroom 5)

1 King Bed

Roxie’s Room (bedroom 2 above dining room)

1 Queen Bed

The Magnolia (Main floor Master en suite bed and bath

1 King Bed

Upstairs loft

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

2nd floor bathroom

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

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

heated pool, Hot Tub & deck, large media & game room, lots of room indoor & out

Welcome to Magnolia House. Magnolia House is named after our Cavapoo, Magnolia who is our foundation dog for our Cavapoo Puppies that we also breed. When you enter our 4200 ft.² three story house you will immediately want to relax and kick off your shoes. Immediately in front of you is a large living room with comfortable seating, a large tv, and during the summer a view outback of the 20 x 40’ swimming pool. Between the five bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, loft and multiple areas for inflatable beds. This house can easily accommodate 20 people.

This has been our family’s home for over 30 years and has recently been remodeled from top to bottom with a modern farmhouse vibe. If you enjoy cooking, you’ll be delighted with the chefs kitchen, complete with a 48 inch gas stove and all new stainless appliances. The copper farmhouse sink is just an added pleasure. There’s plenty of seating so guests can keep the cook company at the round table in the kitchen or on bar chairs at the handmade island that came from Amish country in Pennsylvania.

From the kitchen, you can head out the door to enjoy the 1000 square-foot deck that wraps around two sides of the house and during the summer, on out to the 20x40 ft swimming pool with diving board where you may just stay for the rest of the evening. Poolside you can enjoy grilling your meal, hanging out under the pergola and roasting hotdogs or making s’mores around the fire pit. The best conversations are had at night where you can see the stars and still enjoy splashing in the pool.

All those wet towels will be easy to take care of on your way back inside , when you toss them in the washer in the laundry room on the main floor. In the dining room is a large table that’s great for eating, playing games or cards or working a puzzle. You’ll find a good assortment of games and puzzles on the shelves at magnolia house. The last room on the main floor is the magnificent master bedroom complete with shiplap, a brick wall, floor to ceiling bookshelves and in the master bathroom there’s a soaker tub that’s unforgettable.

Back out into the living room and up the hickory stairway. You’ll find three more bedrooms each with its own TV, a bathroom and a loft area with a 55” television, queen sleeper sofa and comfy chairs.

We’ve saved the biggest surprise for last! When you come back downstairs to the main level and head on down the the rustic shiplap boarded stairs you will be amazed at what awaits you! There is almost another whole home down here with a full kitchen, one and a half bathrooms and the second master bedroom complete with a king size bed. Four theater chairs and 2 full leather couches accommodate a large crowd as you gather to pop some popcorn and watch your favorite movie on the 75 inch screen. The basement has a character all its own with lots of secondhand brick visible in the kitchen, bathroom, and around the windows and fireplace. Your little ones will enjoy playing in the children’s nook created for our grandchildren underneath the stairs. They might even find a play kitchen tucked away inside one of the cabinets.

If you really must work, when you’re supposed to be playing, we’ve left a computer set up at the workstation just for you.

In the evening feel free to stroll to the end of the street crossover and enjoy a walk along the commons areas in our beautiful green fairway that boasts newly refurbished children’s area and covered picnic areas. The entire neighborhood area has miles of sidewalks and you are free to enjoy them. Just around the sidewalk to the north are two small lakes, where you’ll frequently see people on the sidewalk with their poles in the water.

The great plains nature center is just across Woodlawn to the west and just north of 29th St. there you’ll find lots of paths for outdoor hiking and when it’s open, a building that houses a few small animals.

We’re just a hop, skip and a jump from Wichita State University if you enjoy a rousing game of college basketball during the winter.

During the weekends, there’s an active nightlife to be enjoyed in old town, frequent concerts at INTRUST and Hartman Arena, restaurants at The Waterfront and Cabela’s Shopping in Greenwich Plaza. And we’re close enough to hear the outdoor concerts at Yaya’s on Saturday nights. If ypu head west you’ll find the Sedgwick County Zoo and Tanganika Wildlife Park.

This amazing vrbo is pleasantly located on a cul de sac in Waterford in Northeast Wichita just a couple minutes from K 96, upscale shopping and If you forgot anything Walmart is just a half a mile away and the grocery store just another half mile. We hope ypu enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Jim and Bev Harstine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
2 guests vehicles can park in front of home
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must have 5 star rating to book instantly
Limit smoking of vaping to back yard Clean up after yourself Alcohol inside home or in back yard
Don’t interact with neighbors This is a residential neighborhood They’re not wanting to interact with different guests each week

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: 2 guests vehicles can park in front of home
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wichita

Wichita is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Plains Nature Center and Belaire Park, while Crown Uptown Theatre and Murdock Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Koch Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Charles Koch Arena. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Wichita, KS

What's nearby

  • Wichita State University - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Greenwich Place Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Stryker Sports Complex - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wesley Medical Center - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • INTRUST Bank Arena - 13 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does heated pool, Hot Tub & deck, large media & game room, lots of room indoor & out have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is heated pool, Hot Tub & deck, large media & game room, lots of room indoor & out pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at heated pool, Hot Tub & deck, large media & game room, lots of room indoor & out ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at heated pool, Hot Tub & deck, large media & game room, lots of room indoor & out ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is heated pool, Hot Tub & deck, large media & game room, lots of room indoor & out located?

This family-friendly Wichita holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Great Plains Nature Center, Koch Aquatic Center and Bowlero Northrock. Belaire Park and KU Wichita Center For Healthcare are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

MCAA

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Girls trip

Great home in quiet cul de sac
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dana T.

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

Good Family Place

Great space for family including grandkids.Outdoor area might be great in summer.But for winter, furniture and sitting area not maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Duck hunting in kansas

The house was exactly as described. Plenty of room super nice and everything decorated to the t. Could not have been happier with the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Chris

Wonderful home. Enjoyed our stay.God bless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Wichita House

The house worked great for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Family Gathering

This is a beautiful home it was above our expectations. It has high end kitchen appliances. The three levels of living have space for everyone. The game room was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvis K.

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

Family fun

Our entire family was impressed by this property. This enjoyable stay met all of our expectations and would recommend to a family looking for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Comfortable and entertaining

Great for family visiting and kids loved the pool. Family enjoyed it so much that they are already talking about doing it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Wonderful Large Gathering House

This house was wonderful, and they were super accommodating when we needed to deal with some inclement weather that came through. It comfortably slept a full house of adults with plenty of space. Everything you could need in the kitchens to cook large meals and several small kitchen appliance options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia N.

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

Family Christmas

This house was great- roomy enough for all 14 of us- teenagers & adults. Hot tub & games in basement were enjoyed. Beautiful Christmas tree !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D.

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

Amazing place for a group

Gorgeously decorated with everything you need, and the hosts are super responsive. We had a large group in town for a church conference and the house worked perfectly for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wilma D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Weekend with Family

I splurged and booked this property for a long weekend with my mother and adult children. It is a gorgeous house and property and was very well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

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

Wonderful Stay

We were the first guests to stay at this new listing and it was wonderful. Theres plenty of room and the host really went out of his way to ensure my family was comfortable. Our kids LOVED the pool at the end of each day. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha K.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a beautiful property, and just as expected from the listing. The couches and beds were comfortable and all of the spaces had sufficient amenities (pillows, blankets) to make things cozy - it really felt like home! The space was great for a family BBQ & baby shower, and the kids loved the pool and playing air hockey in the basement. The owners are attentive, kind, and highly responsive. Highly recommend this property for a family getaway or get together!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Lovely

We loved staying here during a conference we attended. The pool and hot tub were fantastic extras and we enjoyed swimming a couple of afternoons. The bedrooms were great for our group and the sleep number bed in the master bedroom was so comfortable. We ordered pizza in one evening and the dining room table was a very nice place to gather around for conversation and food. We thoroughly enjoyed the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Wichita

Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD B.

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

Birthday Gathering

Great property and exactly as advertised. Will definitely look for another opportunity to visit and book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

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

Graduation gathering!

Our family gathered from around the US to celebrate my granddaughters graduation. This house was perfect. There was room for everyone. The pool was very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha P.

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

Beautiful & Serene

Extremely welcoming & comfortable. Very clean & lots of time & thought put towards the guests needs. 10/10 definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Suzann D.

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Wonderful reunion for forty year old friendships!

We used all levels of the house, with gathering places to fit all 8 of the group and smaller areas to accommodate smaller/singular activities. The swimming pool was large with multiple areas to lounge and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Gorgeous house!!

This house was amazing!!! Beautifully decorated & immaculately clean. The pool was fabulous!! Stayed for a girls' weekend getaway & it was the perfect oasis! Would definitely recommend this house & hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Nephew's wedding

We came to Wichita for my nephew's wedding, with the whole family from Chicago. The Magnolia house was Perfect for our family! The teens had fun in the basement & hot tub. The kitchen was absolutely a dream come true to cook in. Jim & Bev responded immediately to our request for towels & even had brand new towels delivered to us. Great hosts, great home & will be our 1st choice every time we visit Wichita.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Incredible house with all the Amenities!

We loved our weekend stay in this gorgeous house and recommend it to anyone! At the end of our trip no one wanted to leave! The decor and aesthetic is stunning, they have tons of entertainment, convenient location, and the backyard is the perfect spot to relax. We loved the pool and can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Southwest Bowling Tournament

Very relaxing property where friends can hang out, play games or just be alone. Plenty of space. Great kitchen for breakfast. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Bev Harstine

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We re a retired married couple who raised our family in this home. We recently completed a full renovation on the property. We have relocated to the Dallas area to be near a daughter and grandsons but didn’t want to let go of this property we call home. VRBO seemed the perfect answer. We can share the home we love so much with others and still be able to use it when we come back. We have many friends and neighbors willing to step up if our guests ever need anything. We ve always enjoyed having guests and having a home that was open and available for Bible Studies, overnight company, foster children, and friends. This seems like a natural extension of what we’ve done for over 40 years and a perfect fit. I, Bev, enjoy decorating and trying to make this feel relaxing and comfortable for our guests. We appreciate good reviews and private messages giving us your ideas for how we can make this wonderful home even better.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved our neighborhood because of our wonderful neighbors, beautiful and abundant green areas, children’s play areas and accessibility to everything we could ever need.

What makes this property unique

Obviously in the summer, our beautiful 20x40’ pool and diving board is a huge draw. We re continually reinvesting in our property to add more amenities and make it even more special. Our plans include soon purchasing a hot tub for the cooler months of the year. We just purchased a pool heater that will allow us to open our pool sooner and keep it open later in the season .
Inside, the 4200+ sq feet, great kitchen, multiple sleeping, cooking and conversation areas lend our house well to family reunions, bridal parties, small group retreats, quilting and sewing group retreats, and just about everything else you can think of. The only groups we are not open to are groups who will disturb the neighbors we care about or who will tear up or damage our home. If you’ve read this far that’s probably not you! :)
We want to make your stay amazing and will go out of our way for you. Just let us know what you need and how we can help you.
We wanted to provide a place where you could just hang out. If you want to be on the go some, we’re located close to the best shopping and dining Wichita has to offer. We have zoos, nature habitats, children’s museums and other museums, music theatre, plays, and just about anything else you could want.

Languages:

English

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