"Happiness is checking into an Airbnb like this." Voted one of the top Airbnbs to stay at in Kansas & the most affordable! Around the corner to everything you possibly could need. Come have a little fun in our Cottage home. The entire home is all yours! In a wonderful neighborhood near the city center, you are close to it all. Restaurants, theatre, parks, & the Stormont Vail Event Centre all around the corner. Spend less than any hotel & live in luxury. Search 'Gingerbread House - Topeka, Kansas' on youtube for a video fly through. Loaded with amenities, and special touches we invite you to come on over! Quoted directly from the article, "The 11 Best & Most Unique Airbnbs in Kansas" "Why you should stay: One of the most picture-perfect airbnbs in Kansas at an incredible price. The owners decked out this historic home with both luxurious and cozy touches, making it great for the entire family. The house is in a well-established neighborhood with large trees and historic homes. You can easily head out for a walk, jog, or bike ride right from the front door. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Topeka, you’re just a few minutes away from what the city offers, like the state history museum, a kid’s discovery and science center, and the low-key-cool Evel Knievel museum. This is actually the most affordable of the airbnbs in Kansas on this list. If you pack the house, it’s less than $13 per person per night." “This is a truly lovely and comfortable cottage, beautifully appointed, and with attention to every detail. The bedding, bathrooms and kitchen are each immaculate. This is a top-notch choice. Brandie is very accommodating and responsive. The location is excellent as well. We will definitely want to stay here again the next time we are in Topeka.” - Elise We are very excited to present 'The Gingerbread Cottage' to you! This is a one of a kind home. It was built with love and a purpose. Our open floor plan makes this house feel so spacious and comfortable. From the swinging bed and a completely remodeled kitchen with marble backsplash and new appliances you are going to enjoy every part of the home. Living room has a wonderful fireplace and flatscreen tv (with cable and Netflix of course). Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and all the little special details we could possibly think of! We invite you to stay in our home this year. Master bedroom is on the main floor with a pillow-top king bed and flat screen smart tv. There is a second large bedroom on the main floor with a pillow top queen mattress and flat screen smart tv. Third bedroom features the swinging queen sized bed and work area. (Please note the swinging bed is. only for 'the look' and is stationary for everyone's safety). Fourth bedroom has a pillow top king mattress as well. The home has 2 bathrooms. One is a tub/shower combo. and the other bathroom features a large walk-in shower. There is a lovely dining area for sit down meals as well as a charcoal grill in the private backyard along with a fire pit and lots of outdoor seating! Washer and dryer in the unfinished basement for those sticking around awhile! From families, to groups, to business travelers, we have you covered! We grew-up in Topeka so we know all the ins and outs! Pick our brains if you like. We provide information about our favorite sights, sounds, tastes, and experiences found only here! This home includes: ✔High speed WI-FI and cable TV ✔ Fenced backyard ✔Luxury linens and towels ✔Fully equipped kitchen ✔New stainless steel appliances ✔Concrete countertops ✔Keurig coffee machine ✔ Private drive ✔Backyard dining and seating areas ✔ Fire pit ✔ Fireplace ✔Barbecue grill ✔Washer and dryer ✔Toys for the kids ✔Pack'N'Play Located: • 1 mile to Washburn University • 3 minutes to St. Francis and Stormont Vail hospitals • 5 minutes from Topeka's premier mall, Westridge Mall • Excellent restaurants and bars right down the road • 10 minutes to downtown • 10 minutes to Stormont Vail Event Center (Kansas Expocentre) • 25 minutes to Lawrence, KS and Kansas University • 45 minutes to Manhattan, KS and Kansas State University • 65 miles to the airport, MCI About our Staff Chela, Claudia, maintenance, my husband Larry, and myself all comprise a service team of five people to oversee the care and condition of 9 houses. We are scaled to the right size to allow for the time to give plenty of attention to the care of each and every guest home. Concierge Services Available! Are you staying for an extended period? * We are happy to provide housekeeping services upon request. * Need a reservation or recommendation? Just let us know. We are happy to help! This home does not accept pets, however, we have some other homes that do take pets. Please message me about one of those if bringing a pet or if the dates you are needing are not available for this home. We have many lovely homes of multiple sizes and different areas of town. Enjoy the area's art galleries, museums and architecture and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Topeka. Renowned for its zoo, shopping and sporting events, this city welcomes all visitors. Guests have access to the entire home, yard, and driveway. It is all yours! I’ve designed this space to be accessed at any time (late check ins are just fine). My day job does keep me busy so most likely I will not be there to greet you at the door, but I have a servants heart and I am easily reached. Upon check in if you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to shoot me a text or give me a call and I will be happy to help. I also know where all the best local dining is based on your tastes!! The Gingerbread house neighborhood has big trees and many picturesque English Tudor, Colonial and Cape Cod style homes. A stroll through this area in warm weather and you'll notice residents on their porch swings or dining outdoors. The area is bound by Oakley Avenue on the west, MacVicar Avenue on the east, Huntoon Street on the south, and 10th Street on the south. It was developed in the early 1900s. Nearby Collins Park is a large green-space extending from 15th Street four blocks to Huntoon. You can easily get around by car or bike. Wonderful neighborhood to jog, bike, or go for walks in. Topeka Transit buses travel just near the house, therefore, taking a bus is a breeze. For driving, it is reasonably close to I-70. Topeka streets are on a grid. The numbered streets run East and West, and the named streets run North and South. I will be happy to give local directions. Quiet paved streets if you feel like a bike ride. Plenty of parking in driveway for multiple vehicles. Topeka is accessible from the following: I-70, I-335 and I-470; U.S 24, 40 and 75; KS 4. I-70 east of Topeka to Kansas City is a toll road. I-335 is also a toll road which head south to Emporia where it joins I-35 out of Wichita. Topeka Fun Gage Park (1 mile) Topeka Zoo (1 mile) Kansas Children's Discovery Center (1 mile) Kansas Museum of History (4 miles) Heartland Park (10 miles) Gage Bowl (0.7 miles) Topeka Performing Arts Center (2.5 miles) Great Overland Station (4 miles) B&B Theatre (3.5 miles) Sky Zone Trampoline Park (3.5 miles) Around the corner from restaurants, bars, Washburn University, zoo, Stormont Vail Event Center, and downtown. To ensure you get settled in and have a great start to your stay with us, we have provided an initial supply of small items around the house including toilet paper but these may not be enough for your entire stay and you may need to purchase additional supplies. The fireplace is for aesthetic appearance only. However, there is a really cool firepit area outside.