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Historic charm, college proximity, and local flavor – your cozy, retreat awaits!

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Unwind on the porch swing amid birdsong as neighbors walk their dogs.
Tea for two on the front porch while listening to the birds singing
Welcome to our cozy cottage where you will instantly feel at home!
Entertain or just relax while watching the neighbors walk by with their dogs.
Extra seating if you don’t mind sitting in the fireplace bricks!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Salina, KS
  • Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kenwood Cove Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oakdale Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Salina, KS (SLN-Salina Municipal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic charm, college proximity, and local flavor – your cozy, retreat awaits!

Escape to our charming cottage on historic Highland Avenue, a stones throw away from the vibrant heart of the city. Immerse yourself in the local charm with a cozy retreat within walking distance to Kansas Wesleyan College. Savor the flavors of the neighborhood at Bogeys, renowned for their famous burgers and shakes. Our cottage offers more than just a comfortable stay - it’s an experience. Keep up with your workload at the desk and feel free to use the printer/copier. Impress your friends and family with your Bbq skills on the backyard Charcoal grill and propane griddle. Relax around the fire pit, perfect for memorable evenings under the stars. Venture just one block to Santa Fe Ave. a bustling hub of pubs, unique eateries the art cinema and trendy boutiques. Immerse yourself in outdoor entertainment and grab a bicycle rental for a leisurely ride through the charming streets. We know how important it is to get a good nights sleep, so only the best for our guests! We offer luxurious comfort mattresses and bedding that promise a good night’s sleep. 💤
Our Guests rave about the comfy queen-sized bed on the main floor, with easy access to the full bath adjacent to the bedroom.

Venture upstairs to discover a beautifully designed loft that boasts both a king-sized bed and a queen-sized bed, making it ideal for larger groups.

The loft is thoughtfully arranged with cozy sleeping areas that are on opposite ends of the room and separated by a privacy curtain, allowing everyone to enjoy their own space while still being close together. With a spacious dressing room and walk in shower just steps away, you’ll have all the comforts of home at your fingertips.

Whether you’re here for a weekend of relaxation or an adventure-filled vacation, our cozy retreat offers the perfect base for your stay. We can’t wait to welcome you and help you create unforgettable memories!

Please note that our stairway to the loft is a characteristic feature of the era, with an incline that reflects the architectural style of the time. While the stairs add to the vintage charm of the house, they may require extra caution, especially for those with mobility concerns. We are pleased to provide a sturdy handrail to assist guests as they navigate the stairs. We recommend taking your time while using the stairs to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

--- Make your stay unforgettable with us - where convenience meets character, book your cozy retreat today! Long Term is Available. Security camera in southwest corner of front porch facing northeast. Parking in front of garage as well as on the gravel pad adjacent to driveway, and curb parking in front of house.

Property manager

Colleen Dossett -Shaft
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Please be aware that our home is not childproof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only. Please dispose of cigarette/cigar butts.
Please turn the thermostat to 75 degrees in the warm months and 62 degrees in the cold months before you check out.
Please supervise your children and clean up after them.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Salina

Salina is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lakewood Park and Saline State Fishing Lake, while Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts and Smoky Hill Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kenwood Cove Water Park and Prairie Lavender Farm. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Salina, KS

What's nearby

  • Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kenwood Cove Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Oakdale Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Smoky Hill Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lakewood Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Salina, KS (SLN-Salina Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic charm, college proximity, and local flavor – your cozy, retreat awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic charm, college proximity, and local flavor – your cozy, retreat awaits!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic charm, college proximity, and local flavor – your cozy, retreat awaits!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic charm, college proximity, and local flavor – your cozy, retreat awaits! located?

This family-friendly Salina cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Park, Elmore Center and Oakdale Park. Kenwood Cove Water Park and Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Great house

Cute house in a nice neighborhood quiet and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Charming home with comfortable beds

Dan & I enjoyed the cozy home reading & playing games in front of the fireplace. The TV room with reclining sofa was perfect for watching the Super Bowl. We slept well every night in comfortable beds and ate out at several places we don’t have at home. We would stay here again and would recommend it to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H.

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

Cozy Christmas stay

Great house. Enough room for our family to open gifts during Christmas. Charming fireplace to leave cookies for Santa.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amberly B.

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

Cozy home steps away from Kansas Weslyan

Great, comfy, clean, and well stocked home near KW. This was perfect for a weekend getaway to visit a friend’s child at college and watch his soccer match. The hosts were friendly, welcoming, and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

3 quilters

Had a lovely stay in the home. Beautiful- very pleasant place to be. Thank you so much- can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabbitha H.

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

Great stay

We loved the property and the communication was great. The only thing that we were shocked by was that the “2 bedrooms” upstairs was really only one room. Which we were not prepared for. Overall it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia G.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at this property while moving our daughter back to KWU. Very comfortable home away from home. Hopefully it is available the next time we stay in Salina!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Great Home

Very comfortable and will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie B.

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

Perfect

The home was a dream. The historical craftsman was cozy and comfortable. A place you could definitely call home and come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

College drop off

My family and I traveled to Salina to drop off our oldest child at KW to start his college career. The house was very clean, cozy, and well equipped. It was also only a few blocks away from the dorms on campus, so the proximity to the school was great. We loved our stay, and would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Very enjoyable and comfortable stay

Loved the home. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Journey to our roots

Ideal location for us. Well stocked. Beautiful facility. Provided for all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah J.

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

Excellent place to stay

Overall a great place to stay. Host was very responsive on messenger with any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devyn B.

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

So cute!

The house itself is gorgeous. The exterior and interior are both really well-kept and you can tell they put a lot of thought in what they leave out for their guests to use. We had everything we needed and more. If it’s important as a guest to have 3 separate bedrooms, please note that it is only one bedroom downstairs and a shared loft area upstairs with two beds on either side of the stairs. The bathroom up there is huge, so plenty of space. The host kindly explained there’s no way to list 3 beds instead of 3 bedrooms, but I think it’s worth mentioning that there are technically only two private bedrooms, in case you are really needing the third separate room. We did run into an issue with the AC while we were there, but the host called someone immediately to come over and get it resolved asap. Overall, they handled it really well and were so, so nice in being accommodating and understanding. I would book with them again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Perfect charming home

Stayed two nights for graduation and this home could not have more perfect! The layout is great for family. Beautiful front porch to sit on, fabulous back yard to hang out in. We loved loved this place! The owner was very easy to reach and I enjoyed speaking with her. Lovely, charming house on a beautiful tree lined street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Jaden’s graduation

Very clean and unkept. Upgrades through out the house and everything was available to be used during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Beautiful place!

Great place to stay! Comfortable, roomy, clean and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Colleen Dossett -Shaft

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Greetings from Salina, Kansas! 🌻 Allow me to introduce ourselves - we're a dynamic duo, deeply rooted in this charming Midwestern town. I'm a proud Salina native, raised amidst the sweeping plains and big skies of Kansas. Entrepreneurship runs through my veins, driving me to seek new opportunities and adventures at every turn.

Gerald is a retired lieutenant from the Salina Police Department, with decades of service under his belt. His dedication to our community and his unwavering commitment to safety have left an indelible mark on Salina.

Together, we make quite the team. When we're not busy with our respective endeavors, you'll often find us exploring new horizons, whether it's jetting off to locales or just exploring the cool spots around us that we never knew existed - that's the real deal!. We thrive on immersing ourselves in different cultures, savoring new cuisines, and forging connections with people from all walks of life.

Hosting brings us immense joy and fulfillment. There's something truly special about opening our doors to travelers and ensuring they have a comfortable stay, even though we won't be there in person. Whether it's providing detailed guides to the area's best attractions or being just a message away for any questions or assistance, we're dedicated to making your stay memorable. Come experience the warmth of Midwestern hospitality and discover the beauty of Salina in your own private retreat!

Why they chose this property

In the heart of Historical Highland Ave., there lies a neighborhood that embodies the essence of a bygone era, where the pace is slower, and the sense of community is palpable. As a VRBO host, I have come to cherish this charming community for its unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.

One of my favorite pastimes is sitting on the porch swing, watching children play and neighbors walking their dogs. It's a scene that feels straight out of a nostalgic novel, where everyone knows each other's names and a friendly chat is always just a doorstep away.

The neighborhood's convenience is another highlight. Guests can easily walk to locally owned eateries, savoring the area's unique flavors and soaking in the cozy ambiance. For those seeking a bit of activity, Genesis Health Club offers a range of amenities for fitness enthusiasts.

Families will find this neighborhood especially welcoming. Children can roam freely, playing outside while parents unwind on the porch swing or join in the neighborhood's various activities. There's a real sense of belonging here that makes everyone feel like part of the community.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by the array of adventures awaiting them. Bicycles can be rented nearby, allowing guests to explore the scenic beauty of the neighborhood at their leisure. Discover a peaceful oasis at Sunset Park, just a short walk away. Its serene surroundings provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

But perhaps what truly sets this neighborhood apart is its local flavor. From the quaint eateries serving up homemade delights to the friendly faces you'll encounter on your walks, guests can truly immerse themselves in the heart and soul of this community. It's a place where memories are made and friendships are forged, making it the perfect destination for those seeking a truly authentic experience.





What makes this property unique


Upon entering my property on Historical Highland Ave., guests are greeted by a cozy living room, complete with a fireplace that adds warmth and charm to the space. This inviting area is perfect for relaxing with a book or enjoying a cup of coffee.

Adjacent to the living room is a separate TV room, offering a comfortable spot for guests to unwind and watch their favorite shows or movies. The kitchen, with its old-world vibes, is fully equipped with everything guests need to prepare and enjoy meals together, including a pantry for storing groceries and a washer and dryer for added convenience.

Upstairs, the spacious bedroom features both a king bed and a queen bed, adorned with luxurious bedding and Beckham pillows for a restful night's sleep. The walk-in closet provides ample space for guests to unpack and feel at home, while the bathroom offers a shower and dressing area for added convenience.

For guests who need to take care of work during their stay, a desk, office chair, and copy machine are available, providing a convenient workspace. This feature adds a touch of convenience for business travelers or those who need to stay connected during their stay.

On the main floor, a second bedroom features a queen bed, dresser, and closet, providing a comfortable retreat for guests. Adjacent to the full bath, this bedroom offers convenience and privacy for guests staying on the main floor.

With its blend of comfort, convenience, and charm, my property offers guests a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of a family-friendly neighborhood.










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