Guesthouse in Lawrence

The bait shop is a private, separate house, with its own entry and parking. It’s very cozy and quiet. It’s a short walk south to the KU stadium, and a ten-minute walk to lovely downtown Lawrence. The house is perfect for a single person or couple. We recently added an outdoor patio area with a barbecue grill for your enjoyment! The space The Bait Shop was built 110 years ago for use as an actual bait shop. At the time, it was an isolated building, set apart from the center of town by a few blocks. In the 1970's, the Community Mercantile (now located at 9th and Iowa) opened its first location directly behind us, and the bait shop then served as a bakery for the Mercantile. Then, in 1994, Dan Rockhill purchased the property, built the "big house" (701 Alabama) as a spec house, and rebuilt the bait shop as a studio living space. Jennifer bought the properties in 1997, and when not traveling, has lived there since. The space is 450 square feet, a studio floor plan, with a private bathroom. It's very clean, bright, cozy and quiet. Guest access Guests are welcome to the house space, its porch, the patio area, and of course the parking spots! Because our dogs bark, it's preferred if guests aren't in the inner courtyard area. There is also a storage basement in the little house that isn't accessible to guests. Other things to note If you’re looking to book my house, that is awesome and I’m happy to host. A few things to consider! 🍓 I’m not a slumlord, house flipper and I don’t have an Airbnb empire lol. I live here and do everything I can to make the house an awesome, beautiful place to stay. 🍾 I am local! 🍉 I don’t have a team of maids at my disposal, which is why cleaning fees are minimal. I want to keep it that way, so I appreciate respectful guests! 🍑 this house is not a good choice for more than two people. Please do not book if you plan on bringing more than one other person, or plan to have any sort of party! that is my LEAST favorite surprise 😂 🧀 if you’ve read all of this, done some soul-searching, and find that you can live within these parameters, I’m happy to welcome you! See you soon 🌸 For guests looking to book my Airbnb for World Cup 2026 – – both June and July are available as month-long stays. Please reach out if you have any questions!