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The Garden Carriage House

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Come enjoy some peace and quiet in our garden setting...
Dining table seats 8-10
Dining
Full Kitchen
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Stilwell, KS
  • AdventHealth South Overland Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Overland Park Soccer Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Olathe, KS (OJC-Johnson County Executive)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Garden Carriage House

Nature oasis of intimate gardens, lush forests, peaceful pond, and scenic views.

The Garden Carriage House is a lovely garden setting on 10 acres. We are located on the south end of Overland Park, Kansas on the edge of the Blue River Valley. This nature escape is surrounded by lush forests, a peaceful pond with a stone bridge, and intimate garden walkways designed by Artist and Photographer Kelly Daniels. This space is perfect for one to reflect, a couple's romantic getaway, or a fun family vacation (children LOVE exploring here). 5 minutes to grocery store, great restaurants and 20-30 minutes to Downtown Kansas City and The Country Club Plaza!

Some activities for you to do here:
Catch and release fishing in the pond.
Hike along the forest trails.
Enjoy a fire - cozy up with your loved ones or roast s'mores
Watch the sunrises and sunsets light up the entire sky
Stargazing
Enjoy our friendly ducks at the pond
Visit our chickens in their coop
See the local wildlife of turkeys, hawks, deer, and foxes
Get family portraits taken by photographer Kelly Daniels on her property
Drop in for a nature connection event hosted here

A Native American Tipi is also on the land for educational purposes and must be reserved for special retreats.

If this is booked during the time you are looking, check out our other rental on the property - The Garden Suite!

**If you plan to bring pets, we know they will love it here, too! Please keep them on a leash. If you leave the house, pets are required to be kept in a kennel. $30 pet fee.**

Please be nice, friendly and respectful. This is a quiet area, not meant for loud events. We want people who appreciate nature in a peaceful setting.

Property manager

Kelly Daniels
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very kid friendly! pond, woods, ducks, firepit
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Case by case basis - please inquire
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have a pet, please keep on leash. If you leave the property, pet is required to be in kennel.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Overland Park

Located in Overland Park, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ironhorse Golf Club and Deer Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Museum at Prairiefire and Seville Home are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stilwell, KS

What's nearby

  • AdventHealth South Overland Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Overland Park Soccer Complex - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Museum at Prairiefire - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Overland Park Convention Center - 12 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Lee's Summit Station - 32 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freddy T's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Carriage House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Garden Carriage House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Carriage House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Carriage House located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of AdventHealth South Overland Park, Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Saint Luke's Community Hospital - South Overland Park. Ironhorse Golf Club and Overland Park Soccer Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ally S.

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

Peaceful stay

Great property to explore, helpful and thoughtful hosts, great price, perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Beautiful hidden gem

What an incredible place for a young family to use as a home base for a long weekend. The zip line and trails were great activities and getting to watch the wildlife from the living room and deck was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

Food for the Soul

Kelly is a dream to work with. Cottage was in a meadow with small pond and stone bridge. It is idyllic!! Serenity at its finest! The upstairs loft bedroom is right out of a romance novel! The animals were icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Relaxing Stay in Overland Park

We were in the area to visit a family member. The house was very charming and comfortable. While it was in a quiet, pastoral location, it was very conveniently located, making it easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle I.

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

Quick Getaway

The host was very communicative and accommodating. The area was secluded and extremely peaceful. It was a wonderfully relaxing place to come back to after being out and about during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

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

Great weekend stay!

Great place for a family getaway! The kids had a lot of fun using the zip line and kayaks and it was so peaceful and relaxing at the carriage house. Kelly was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

wonderfully relaxing

We had a great time ! We needed a get away to just chill and relax. Given we were in KC we thought we may check out some of the local things , But after getting to the cottage we decided we didn't need to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy P.

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

Short weekend trip

Property could not be easier to find. Very easy to access & probably the best/easiest checkout instructions of any property we've ever used on vrbo. Very nice & quiet location & surprisingly comfortable bed. An easy 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph J.

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

Perfect for our needs!

Great communication and Kelly was very accommodating and easy to work with- nice location and it’s such a cute little place with a country setting but still reasonably close to shopping and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

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

Peaceful getaway

We enjoyed this country-ish escape so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia G., Lawrence

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

Beautiful spot

Easy check in, very clean and everything you need it enjoy your stay. We had a mom and daughter thanksgiving with our two dogs. Loved seeing the horses every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

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

Good stay

Cute place that looks the same as pictures. Good location close to many restaurants and activities. The only down sides are that there only one tiny bathroom downstairs and the bedroom is upstairs and that if you visit in winter, make sure to turn the heat all the way up ASAP or it is chilly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

Peacefulness

Beautiful property. It was the perfect spot for nature walks - a favorite pastime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waylon H.

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

So nice!!

In a nutshell, it was just awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anna W.

Dog friendly, spacious

Very dog friendly. Kelly was very kind. Although expected based on location- a lot of bugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

John

Great
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

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

Nice country

The location was nice, lovely country setting while still close to shopping, etc. Enjoyed the horses, ducks, and chickens. Comfortable accommodations, but being in the country there were quite a few box elder and pill bugs in the house. The humidity did bring out some previous pet odors as well. We did appreciate being able to bring our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M., West Allis, WI

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

Unique and Relaxing

Lovely carriage house with large living room, upstairs loft and large deck. Beautiful views, and chickens! We were kindly allowed to feed them, and my grandson was able to harvest an egg to his delight. Horses too. Bedroom felt like we were in a treehouse, lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Nice getaway but close to the city

We had a great experience here. I was a little worried pulling up seeing the wedding tent, but it appears to be set up for the season and there was no wedding while we were there. The set-up worked well for us with young kids, as there was a door at the bottom of the stairs to close. So peaceful with the pond and ducks, and the chickens were a favorite of my kids (and the dog was super interested too). Because of the location by fields, there were quite a few spiders that found their way in the front door, but nothing unexpected given the location. Plenty of space upstairs for an extra air mattress and a pack and play for the kids to sleep too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

John S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as clean as we expected.

More like going camping than staying in a cottage. Bugs were rampant on the first floor. We were vacuuming several times a day so we were not stepping on them. Woke up to horses by the driveway leaving their manure along the driveway, wedding tent and pond. Some had been there for quite some time. The bathtub drain and bathroom sink drain did not drain properly. Both filled up immediately upon use. The kitchen faucet fixture was loose, not completely connected to the sink. Upstairs bedroom had no bathroom. It was not mentioned in the information that it was a 2 story with upstairs bedroom. Photos of property need to be updated. Our main concern was cleanliness. It did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

FOUND: Real life fairy garden!

We were fortunate to learn about this separate small gatherings business that shares this magical space with guests. I hosted a shower for thirty under a canopy of trees beside a lake and next to a waterfall. In that space we fit (4) 8' rectangular tables in a long row, a six foot table for food, and another 6' table with a bartender. It was perfect and totally surpassed any expectations we had. There are several arbor entrances that lead you into the garden space, and benchs around the lake to enjoy the view. A highlight was the beautiful gazebo on the lake with chandeliers inside. This is where we set up a "bloom bar" for our guests to make their own floral arrangements. There is also ample room in a grassy area in the sunshine for other tables, this is where our gift table was. The icing on the cake was the flock of ducks, hens, roosters, horses, etc. Our guests were enthralled with them and I'm sure they have never been photographed more! The whole property overlooks a natural space for ecosystem restoration. Just beauty everywhere you look. The cottage was elegant, well-equipped, well... perfect. There was an entrance to the bathroom on the outside of the cottage near the garden for easy access. The second floor had a huge gorgeous bedroom with a balcony. A huge mirror and lots of space made me think it would be the perfect place for a bridal party to prep before the big event. I highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a magical unique space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Curtis M.

Horrible Few Days

The cottage was nice on the inside. However the overall experience was horrible. There are a few things which should have been taken care before arriving. It was very hot outside with temperatures close to 100. When we arrived the air conditioning was off and the upstairs was hotter than outside. We had to unload luggage and go find air conditioning somewhere else for a couple of hours. The glasses that were provided were dirty and we had to wash by hand before using. The cottage sleeps four. We were provided 4 towels and washcloths. This would be fine but the dryer took 6 hours to get the towels to where they were just damp! In earlier review we saw it was mentioned dryer did not work, so still not fixed? The outside could have been helped by cutting the weeds and emptying the trash cans. It appeared aminals had got into them. These are things when you go on vacation you should not have to deal with! Again cottage was nice but very disappointing because owner should have made sure these issues were taken care of for their guests! We have used Home Away before with awesome experiences but it was because the owners took pride in welcoming their guests by taking care of the small things! I Kelly would take more pride in making sure the cottage is ready for guests to enjoy their vacation instead of wasting time doing things which should have been done already!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

S&T B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Daniels

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Creating artwork and a beautiful healing space in the forest for guests and children has been a passion for Kelly Daniels when she designed and built her original home here 30 Years. . . Her property here faces the beautiful valley of the headwaters of the Blue River, which was considered a sacred place and previously the main camp of the Blackbob tribe of Shawnee Indians. She is a certified forest therapy guide with ANFT and takes people on walks identifying the wild edible and medical plants and teaching people how to help themselves heal in nature.
Her artwork and gardens have been featured in national magazines such as Midwest Living magazine, Kansas City Homes and Gardens magazine, Kansas City Home Design magazine, and the Independent magazine among others.. She has been featured with her work on the Women Today show on channel 41, Fox 4 news, and channel 5 news garden shows.
She also specializes in creating scenic portrait art of children, families and weddings in her gardens, reminiscent of the Impressionist style. She embeds photographs into canvas and applies oils and dyes to enhance color and perfect the images, creating very personal pieces of art.

Why they chose this property

Her property here faces the beautiful valley of the headwaters of the Blue River, which was considered a sacred place and previously the main camp of the Blackbob tribe of Shawnee Indians. People are always amazed at how much nature completely envelopes the property of 10 acres as it’s located by 100 acres of Johnson County Parks . It is also only 5 minutes from beautiful grocery stores , restaurants and easy access to downtown Kansas City .

What makes this property unique

Nature escape, yet close to Kansas City local attractions, very rare!

Languages:

English

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