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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 23464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dearborn, MO
  • KCI Expo Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Zona Rosa Shopping Mall
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Worlds of Fun
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Individual

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

+2
6 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Back Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy a Beautiful Colonial Home and All The Kansas City Area Has to Offer

Our home is a large colonial farm home located on five picturesque acres and surrounded by hundreds of acres of farm land. Located 20 miles north of the MCI Airport between Kansas City and St. Joseph, MO, one has access to all the attractions and activities in both cities and everywhere in between.

Absolutely NO parties or events of any sort without prior approval from property owner. Barn is not included in property rental. Weddings at The Journey Home Event Venue cannot be booked via VRBO. Cropland surrounding property does not belong to us, absolutely NO TRESPASSING. A rental agreement is required for all stays and must be signed within 48 hours of booking or reservation will be cancelled.

The home boasts 16 rooms within its spacious 5,000 square feet including:
• 6 bedrooms which comfortably sleep 23 people total
• a group room
• library
• dining room
• Large kitchen
• upstairs gathering room
• courtyard
• and a screened-in porch

Open acreage between the home and barn, allows your imagination to run wild. The grounds offer a large, level area that is as large as a professional football field. It can accommodate any outdoor event -- from an outdoor picnic to a football game at a family reunion.

With its location being 20 miles north of the Kansas City International Airport it provides the perfect location for out of town guests coming for any occasion.

It is also close to shopping in Weston, Zona Rosa, Atchison, St. Joseph, and is just 45 minutes from the Plaza. For guests who want to explore the area, we provide a list of restaurants and nearby shopping to make a fun experience as convenient as possible. We are close to several state parks, wineries, historical sites, museums, and sports arenas, race tracks, theme parks, and more.

For those who want to make the most of their time at the home, you may also cook your own meals in our gourmet kitchen or hire outside caterers. We have two ovens, two stoves, two refrigerators, a dishwasher, microwave, and ample counter space. We have dishes and silverware you may use as well.

For groups who do not have a specific agenda, we have books, games, and music that guests may borrow to enhance their experience. Free wireless Internet is available as well.

The house comfortably sleeps 23 adults. Our mattresses were custom-made by Hawn Bedding in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Sixteen of the beds are extra-long twins and the remaining four beds are unique bunk beds with attached stairs and plenty of storage. The extra-long twin beds can easily be joined to create a larger sleeping area.

Take in the fresh air and beautiful scenery that surrounds the home. You will find yourself stepping back into a piece of American history during a simpler time filled with sun-brightened days, warm afternoons in the shade, and natural beauty as far as the eye can see. Whatever the season, the home offers a relaxing and rejuvenating environment.

The home offers a warm, safe, beautiful environment where you can relax, get energized, brainstorm, or accomplish whatever you wish. When you reserve the home for the weekend, or the week, your group is the only one in the residence, which gives you complete privacy. However you spend your time, you can be assured that it will be a special personal experience. We believe your experience will be so positive that finding a reason to come back is all you think about as you drive away.

We do have a TV with Roku access so you may login to your subscriptions and a DVD player. **Use of the barn is not included nor is use of the garage.

Property manager

Julia Johnson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Owner approval required.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Owner approval required
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside ONLY in designated areas.
1. A rental agreement is required for all stays and must be signed within 48 hours of booking or reservation will be cancelled.
2. Pets are allowed but must be cleaned up after in the yard, leashed, not be on the beds, and kenneled if left alone in the house.
3. Absolutely NO parties or events of any sort without prior approval from property owners.

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
Note from host: Owner approval required.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dearborn

Dearborn is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Platte Falls Conservation Area and Guy B. Park Conservation Area, while Edgerton City Bandstand and Weston Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dearborn, MO

What's nearby

  • KCI Expo Center - 26 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Fort Leavenworth - 30 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Zona Rosa Shopping Mall - 32 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Harrah's Casino - 43 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Worlds of Fun - 48 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook's Corner Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dearborn Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scoops On Third - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tank'n Tummy - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a Beautiful Colonial Home and All The Kansas City Area Has to Offer pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a Beautiful Colonial Home and All The Kansas City Area Has to Offer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a Beautiful Colonial Home and All The Kansas City Area Has to Offer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a Beautiful Colonial Home and All The Kansas City Area Has to Offer located?

Situated in Dearborn, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Camden Point Park, Edgerton City Park and Edgerton City Bandstand. Jowler Creek Winery and Platte Falls Conservation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Family Christmas!

This was the perfect property for our large family’s Christmas gathering. It was nice to have a bed for anyone and a lot of space for the children to run and play. The round tables were perfect from for meals and playing games.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Beautiful Property

My family stayed in the colonial for a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

Perfect!

This is a great find. Charming home. Quick response from the host! Clean. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Girl Scout trip

We had a fantastic time and had everything we needed!! Julia was very helpful with question’s when they came up!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

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

A Country Christmas

We rented the Journey Home for our family get together after Christmas thru New Years. The house was enormous and just beautiful, with plenty of room for us all to spread out. There even was a lovely Christmas tree lit in the "ballroom" when we arrived! Gorgeous views of the surrounding property from all the windows was outstanding and we enjoyed exploring it all. With the cold weather, the fire pit was a big draw for making s'mores and the fully equipped kitchen made cooking easy. Julia was excellent and easy to work with and quickly answered all our questions. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Columbia, Mo USA

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

Beautiful property

We had an family gathering to celebrate my moms life. The house was perfect for the wide range in ages we had and we had everything we needed. Everyone agreed we should get back together there on a regular basis for family reunions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

high school friends rerunion

ten highschool friends (class of 1964) meet every year at some location chosen by the group. Locations in the past reflect where the friends live and include: Estes Park; Keystone; Mt. Hood, Oregon; Catskill, New York; Millwood Virginia. This year we met in the middle of the country at The Journey Home in Dearborn, Missouri. Delightful accommodations and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell G.

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

Great place for a Family Reunion

Twenty-one members of our family came from Oregon, Utah, and Missouri for a family reunion. Besides visiting some Missouri sites, the kids loved playing hide-and-seek and other games inside the house as well as outside in the spacious yard. Even with 21 of us, The Journey Home provided more than enough beds. The cooks loved the 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators. We loved having a washer and dryer as well as a garbage dumpster.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Perfect for family reunion

I would highly recommend this property. It's been years since my family has been able to get together, and I was worried about finding a big enough place. This property was perfect for us...plenty of rooms with comfortable beds, huge kitchen, a separate area to eat in/play games, peace and quiet and a responsive host all made for a perfect gathering. We could not be more pleased. We hope to return and make this a biannual family event. Thank you Julia!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

5 Stars

So impressed with this home! Great feel, just as described, very comfortable, and excellent communication with the owner! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobe B.

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

Great place for a relaxing weekend

This property was perfect for myself and 18 of my book club friends to get away for a weekend. We had individual beds for all (no need to bed share!) and plenty of space to spread out. The screened in porch was perfect for early morning coffee and reading. We will definitely keep this on our radar for next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Perfect Property for our Group!!

House was absolutely perfect for our Women's weekend!! The house was wonderfully stocked with everything we needed. There was plenty of room to spread out and lots of space to hang out together! Julia was a dream host and was super responsive - within minutes of reaching out, if not instantly. Would absolutely stay here again! Would give a 20-star review if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Christmas Family Getaway

This was our first visit to The Journey Home. What an amazing place! We are a family group of four generations from 6 to 86 and this house worked great for us. We had plenty of room to play games, cook and eat and all be together. I had a few questions before our weekend and Julia was always right back with an answer. Our weekend was fun, the property was excellent, the rental experience was easy and communication was the best I have ever had on any property. Thank you Julia and The Journey Home for a great family weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky Y.

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

Family Christmas

This was our second year to visit this home for our Christmas celebration. Both years were great experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. Good communication with Julia. Ample room and beds! We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Family vacation

This location was a perfect place to get away with our family. With being located between St Joe and KC we had several options of activities for all ages. The rooms worked perfect for both open areas for the kids to play or an area where there are tables for games. Julia was quick to respond with any questions we had! We loved our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MK J., Missouri

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

Quiet rural area

Exactly as listed. Room for all 17 of us. Large front and backyard. Great for grandkids to play. Large kitchen. Great for our yearly family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shauna S.

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

Company Getaway

Great location. Plenty of room. Gorgeous home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Thank you

Our group was blessed in a major way staying at your home. A very peaceful setting for our group to slow down and be together. Lots of space and an incredible location. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chad d.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect house and property for kids and adults to all stay together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Moms trip home.

We went to Missouri to bring my mothers ashes home to St. Joseph where she was born. This home was perfect for our family. The home and the property are beautiful and so well maintained. We love the tranquility and the views of the sunrise and sun set. I especially miss the patio room at the back drinking coffee while I watched the sunrise. Sharon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

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

Incredible

We were so blessed to stay at The Journey Home! We drove down all the way from northern Wisconsin and would do it again just to stay here. What an incredible location, all the amenities needed, perfect rooms, and tons of space inside and out. Julia was super accommodating and very fast to help us leading up to our stay as well as during. We couldn’t recommend this stay enough. 11/10!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Mooresville

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

Perfect home for large groups!

This is the second time my team has stayed at this home. We love it! Everyone gets their own bed, the owner is always accommodating to add tables/chairs to the front room, so we have lots of seating and work spaces, the kitchen is huge and handles lots of "cooks," two ovens and two fridges are super handy, and all of the original features of the house make it beautiful and very special. The owner responds faster than any other VRBO I have ever experienced. Great home and owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

We had a great stay! The property was a little farther out than we anticipated but it was perfect.

Great property, perfect for a large group! Very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Great place for family event

We had 16 of us stay for Christmas--Grandparents to Grandchildren! The house was perfect for a large family gathering. The kitchen was great and the house has plenty of gathering spaces!! The hosts were great and very responsive--even adding some Christmas decorations to the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julia Johnson

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Why they chose this property

The home is the only one of its kind available for rent for hundreds of miles surrounding the Kansas City area. With its 6 bedrooms which comfortably sleep 23 people, group room, library, dining room, gourmet kitchen, two fireplaces, upstairs gathering room, screened-in porch, courtyard all on one property, this home is the perfect getaway for a larger family or group.

Languages:

English