Prairieside Cottage: Charming Private Property Nestled In The Flint Hills

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Entry, flexible living space and staircase to loft

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Matfield Green, KS

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Office

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Prairieside Cottage is an idyllic family-friendly retreat nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas. It is located in the tiny and energetic creative community of Matfield Green. The property is adjacent to town and privately situated with 8 acres of beautiful tallgrass prairie beside the cottage. Stargazers will delight in the rural location of Prairieside Cottage which has spectacular night skies within a truly dark site for astronomical observation.

Nature lovers, artists and vacationers looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway will enjoy Prairieside Cottage. The main house features a full kitchen, dining room, living room, office space, bedroom and bathroom (with a deep soaking tub), as well as a custom loft space that is perfect for reading and dreaming.

The second bedroom is in a semi-private office that has a comfortable full-size futon. The office room is separated from the main space with a curtain. The property also has a quaint one-room studio building that can be used as an artist’s or writer’s studio.

Families and children are welcome. Nature walks are possible on the property, which hosts abundant wildlife and a variety of plants and grasses. Trains run close by, art galleries are just around the corner, the sky is a constantly beautiful canvas, and there are many local attractions and historical sites to explore in the area.

The cottage is newly remodeled and welcomed the first guests in May 2014.
Prairieside Cottage was featured on DesignSponge in May 2017:

Property manager

AMY JONES

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matfield Green

Located in Matfield Green, this cottage is in a rural area. Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch and Chase County Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Swope Park and Bates Grove Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Matfield Green, KS

What's nearby

Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
Chase State Lake - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
El Dorado State Park - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
Emporia State University - 45 min drive - 61.5 km
Marion County Lake - 51 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Hitchin Post - ‬3 min walk
‪Surly Mermaid - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairieside Cottage: Charming Private Property Nestled In The Flint Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prairieside Cottage: Charming Private Property Nestled In The Flint Hills?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prairieside Cottage: Charming Private Property Nestled In The Flint Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prairieside Cottage: Charming Private Property Nestled In The Flint Hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 8.8 mi (14.2 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

7 March 2025

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

Reader's Retreat

Loved this quiet getaway close to the prairie!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

5 December 2024

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

Great place

We needed a place to stay for our friends wedding this little cottage is so cute and cozy!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S., Kansas City

19 March 2023

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

Great home

Lovely home, enjoyed our stay. Would definitely come back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

20 November 2023

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

A Peaceful Getaway

We've stayed here before and there's a reason we keep coming back. It a special spot to get away, relax and take in the prairie. Thankful for this respite!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

29 May 2024

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

Tranquility

This was a return visit for me. I enjoyed my stay last October so much, I booked for May. I love this house, everything about it. And I especially love Matfield Green!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

6 October 2023

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

Prairie bliss

I loved every minute of your home.. perfection for me. Excellent books, interesting rocks, well appointed kitchen, and a genuine happy feel to this cottage

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

20 September 2021

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

Incredible Property

We absolutely loved our stay in Matfield Green. The house was immaculately clean and impeccably designed. Can’t recommend it enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

24 June 2023

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

Starting a 2 week vacation

We needed a quiet escape for a couple of days before going on a busy vacation, a wonderful rest to start!! The house was charming, perfectly clean and just what we needed, We hope to be back next time we head to Wichita!! Thank you very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

23 September 2023

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

Prarie cottage

Well supplied cottage on the plains of Kansas. Close to Tall Grass Prarie preserve...be sure and bring food that you need as you won't find other than basic groceries near by. If you're over 55, you get a discount on booze!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Pat S., Kansas

7 April 2015

Peace and relaxation on the Prairie

This cottage is so well designed, so comfortable, and it is, quite literally a work of art, as you see as you open the door. The hosts have thought of every need for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended! It has an extensive library. The kitchen is well stocked with essentials and more. The bath has a huge vintage soaker tub for deep comfort with shower. The views of the prairie are calming and beautiful. We have two restaurants that we always visit, the Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls, for Dinner, and the superb Ad Astra Cafe in Strong City (Only Open Friday-Sunday), for lunch. We can't imagine a nicer place to stay. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Overland Park

30 January 2018

A winter weekend in the Prairieside Cottage

This place has a lot of character and looks exactly as depicted. Located in the small community of Matfield Green, the cottage feels isolated as it is blocked by trees near the front entrance and a field behind. The interior is well-done and clean. I stayed for a long weekend in January when the temperatures dipped to the single digits: this cottage remained toasty warm. Bring provisions: the closest grocery store is about 20 minutes away. Eggs in the refrigerator were a nice touch - there is a chicken coop located on the property (abandoned for the winter?), and I'm not sure if those eggs were local or not. This property was a great stay, and I'll be sure to book again in the spring or early summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

9 October 2022

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

Paint the tall grass prairie

The place was very suited for our art retreat and we immersed ourselves in the tall grass prairie and rolling hills of early fall.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

30 April 2022

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

Amazing Peace

What a great time! The cottage was immaculate and had everything you need to be comfortable. Immediately behind the cottage is 20+ acres of tallgrass prairie which is amazing. Matfield Green, the town, was quiet except for the train that rumbles through hourly, but it is a good half-mile away and not bothersome at all. Peace and quiet, and relaxation is abundant. Cottonwood Falls is a short drive north with alot to see and do. Chase County State Fishing Lake, just west of Cottonwood falls was astounding if you want to hike and see great waterfalls.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tiffani l.

26 April 2022

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

Peaceful

We had a really nice stay. It was mostly quiet, except for the trains. We were disappointed to find that the near by restaurant was permanently closed. The shower was awkward and difficult to use with no good place to put stuff, but otherwise it was great and a very relaxing long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon w., KS

22 February 2022

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Great house!

Super cute and clean house. Loved all the decor ideas and colors. Love the location and the deer family visiting was a great bonus. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe K., Kansas City, MO

3 August 2021

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

Flint Hills Fun

Fantastic place to relax, enjoy family without distractions and think. Peaceful colorful prairie surroundings, a great book and art collection and kitchen and eating area fully equipped for cooking and enjoying each other.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sydney E.

13 June 2021

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

Symphony in Flint Hills getaway

Second time staying here. Love it. Well appointed, thoughtfully decorated. Great book shelves…no TV! :) unplug and relax!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

21 May 2021

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

Gorgeous cottage

This property has everything one could need for a comfortable stay. Lovely decor, great kitchen, books, porches and decks. Lots of windows to take in the lovely pararieside views. Beautifully decorated and spotless. We will certainly return.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

2 May 2021

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

Fantastic!

Such a cute little house. Love the decor!! A peaceful get away for a few days. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. Definitely would recommend this host. Thank you we had a wonderful time

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert I., Kansas City

30 April 2021

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

A fine spot to explore the Flint Hills

The property was perfect for our needs and and private. Open fields to the east (perfect to watch the sun rise over breakfast) and a Kansas juniper wall to the west to block off neighbors. Very nicely appointed in the kitchen for preparing meals (and you might plan on it since the entire area is very rural. A few nice places in Strong City, Cottonwood Falls and Council Grove, however. One thing to note: there are a lot of freight trains passing by about a quarter mile away. You can hear them though the sound in the house is quite muffled AND since there are no crossings, there are no horns etc. We can hear trainssix miles away in KC and blowing their horns at every crossing, so . . . we did not consider it a problem.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K.

27 March 2021

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

Short Retreat

Perfect for short retreat. The home had everything I needed and was the perfect setting to re-center my heart and mind.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

30 November 2020

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

Great Getaway weekend!

The wife and I spent a weekend here. Great cottage, well furnished everything we needed. Love all the books especially the ones about the area. We would like to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Pat S., Kansas

28 October 2020

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

Excellent!

Peaceful, colorful, clean, comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

10 September 2020

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

Wonderful country getaway!

We had such a wonderful stay! The house was even better then I pictured! This was the perfect place for our mini family vacation. The house has everything you could need. We are already planning coming back at the end of the year!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by AMY JONES

We are frequent visitors to the Flint Hills region, and we are now putting down roots of our own in a place we love.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Office

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property