Welcome to "The Home Place"

This two story farmhouse was probably built before 1900. The property was first purchased, from the railroad about 1874 and has only been owned by two families. Located off 31 Highway, 1 mile west and 1 mile south of Melvern, Ks. A short 3 1/2 miles from Melvern Lake. "The Home Place" is a great place for a weekend get away to the country, reconnecting with family and friends, or your hunting and fishing adventures. It has good sized yard for running around and a big front porch, just made for relaxing. The rate is $65 per night which includes one bedroom. 4 more bedrooms are located in the upstairs. They are $25 each per night. Each bedroom is equipped with a window air conditioner and base board heating for your personal comfort. We have supplied "The Home Place" all the comforts of home. Blankets for snuggling up to watch tv, fans in each bedroom for "noise", directv, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, bandaids and clock/radios in each room. The tub is a "soaking tub". Relax and let your worries float away. Swimming, fishing, boating or hunting are available at Melvern Lake. Melvern has many fine parks for your enjoyment. A Riverfront Park located on the banks of the Marais des Cygnes River, at the north edge of town. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or bring your bike and ride along the banks of the Marais des Cygnes River. Follow the paths along the river across a quaint wooden plank bridge or veiw the former hermits dugout. The Railroad Park is located one block off Main Street at the southern edge of town. It includes a caboose car and a platform for viewing trains. You feel as if you are standing on top of the trains, as they pass underneath you. A Skateboard Park adjoins the railroad park. A Jones Park is right on Main Street. Complete with slides, swings and restrooms. All these parks are located within 8 blocks of each other. We are centrally located between Emporia, Burlington, Ottawa and Topeka. COME VISIT US!!!!.