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Frontier Store House Comfortable home with 2 queen bedrooms, 2 baths
Exterior
Living, dining and kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Matfield Green, KS
  • Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chase State Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Emporia State University
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Emporia, KS (EMP-Emporia Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Frontier Store House - With a historic cabin inside the inviting home…

Built between Scenic By-way #177 and the BNSF tracks the Frontier Store House in Matfield Green is as peaceful as can be. It started as a log cabin in 1868. Town “developer” David Mercer, after whom a nearby creek was named, built it and ran a frontier store and post office; a few years later, a stone room was added. Both the log cabin and stone room were preserved when, in the late 1880s, a two-story addition was created.

After having stood empty for more than 40 years, the Frontier Store House was beautifully restored and renewed, and became a comfortable very well insulated family retreat and guest house.
Only steps away from the tallgrass prairie and open range cattle country, this home away from home is perfect for long weekends and vacations.

Ready for a Flint Hills adventure? The tallgrass prairie surrounding Matfield Green is a national treasure worth discovering. Just north of the little town you will find Pioneer Bluffs historic ranch and The Gallery at Pioneer Bluffs. The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is 20 miles north in Strong City. Cottonwood Falls is also worth your visit; check out the historic courthouse and don't forget to climb the stairs to the old jail. West of Cottonwood Falls you'll find Chase State Fishing Lake.
A wonderful daytrip is a visit to the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan, KS. Lots of informative displays and educational exhibits and a great short film about the Flint Hills will keep you captive. Just follow # 177 north.

You'll find restaurants and groceries in Strong City and Cottonwood Falls as well as in El Dorado and Emporia. NO PETS.

Property manager

AMY JONES

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets 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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matfield Green

Matfield Green is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Swope Park and Bates Grove Park, while Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch and Roniger Memorial 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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Matfield Green, KS

What's nearby

  • Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Chase State Lake - 27 min drive - 30.9 km
  • El Dorado State Park - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Emporia State University - 46 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Marion County Lake - 51 min drive - 69.6 km

Getting around

  • Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hitchin Post - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Surly Mermaid - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frontier Store House - With a historic cabin inside the inviting home… pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frontier Store House - With a historic cabin inside the inviting home…?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frontier Store House - With a historic cabin inside the inviting home…?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frontier Store House - With a historic cabin inside the inviting home… located?

Situated in Matfield Green, this holiday home is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch and within 20 miles (32 km) of Roniger Memorial Museum and Chase County Courthouse. Chase County Historical Society Museum and Swope Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin D.

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

Awesome place to stay

It’s an awesome place to stay in a beautiful part of Kansas! Love this place and the flint hills! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Beautiful and peaceful place!

Loved our relaxing weekend in this beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Nice Place

A nice old fashioned and comfortable place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jolene L.

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

Quaint

This is such a jewel in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Beautiful home that had everything we needed and more! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Loved the history!

Such a cute place to stay. We loved the scenery and history of Matfield Green and the surrounding towns.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Flint Hills getaway!

Rustic, vintage, and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Great spot to stay in the Flint Hills

Cute, historic house in a quiet small town. Great location for visiting the Flint Hills.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

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

Relaxing weekend

House is amazing and the location is quiet. Perfect relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

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

Delightful old style home with comfortable amenities in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills

Loved our overnight stay here and appreciated the thoughtfulness of the furnishings and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Quiet and Serene

Love the Frontier House.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

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

Country Weekend

The house was as charming as it was in the pictures. We were there for a wedding at Pioneer Bluffs and the location couldn’t have been better! Our stay took us back to a simpler time that was more carefree!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos Y.

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

A wonderful retreat in the Flint Hills

The home was very well stocked. It had a very homey feel, which we enjoyed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernon U.

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

A peaceful place

It was only 20 minutes from tallgrass praire national preserve and we loved the area. The house has a lot of charm with an essence from another time but with modern amenities. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Historic Flint Hills Home

This cozy restored frontier home is a unique, comfortable lodging centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills right on the scenic drive. Easy base for exploring miles in every direction by car, hike or bike!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

MFG - A Great Place to Stay

Our second time to stay at MFG...love the calming quietness it provides. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

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

Nice older style house

Enjoyed our stay there for the weekend. The train tracks are in the back yard so the trains going by woke us up so that was a little inconvenient. But other than that it was a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Homestead

What a wonderful stay! Love the historical touches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Wedding Weekend

Stunning restored log home in Matfield Green KS. and just one mile from the wedding venue. Super clean and has just the right touch of antiques to make it feel cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend this VBRO
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Flint Hills Home Away From Home

Beautifully decorated home in an idyllic setting!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Enjoyed!!

Wonderful place to relax. Very nice property manager. Took in historical tours in nearby towns that were very interesting and great views. Sunset over the hills beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn R.

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

Cottonwood Falls/Matfield Green

So much to do in the area! Short drive to many fun things! Stay here and enjoy the small historic home visit many surrounding locations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Prairie retreat

Perfect for quiet days and also getting out to see friends and family in the area. The house is much nicer than I expected from the photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Amazing Home and Host!!!

Can’t say enough great things about our stay here! Not only is the house an amazing historical experience but we couldn’t have asked for better hosts. My family is already talking about coming back here to stay soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

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

Fascinating historical property

I loved my stay at the Frontier Store House. The visible history of the structure (those timbers!) combined with the modern comforts were a perfect mix of past and present for me. Very clean and had everything I needed. I even loved the trains. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

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

Comfortable Escape

The house is a comfortable and cozy escape to the quiet and calm countryside of Chase County. Despite being near the BNSF line - the trains don’t honk or ring bells, so they’re relatively quiet and at night definitely helped me sleep. I look forward coming back sometime soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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