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Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!

Apartment in Virginia City with kitchen and patio

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Virginia City, NV
  • Place, Mackay Mansion Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Washoe Club Haunted Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia and Truckee Railroad
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Virginia City

Located in Virginia City Historic District, this apartment is adjacent to Mackay Mansion Museum and within a 5-minute walk of The Washoe Club Haunted Museum. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Mackay Mansion Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Washoe Club Haunted Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Virginia and Truckee Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Delta Saloon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 38 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Fuel Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Road Runner Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!

Authentic 1950s caboose converted into a private guest suite that captures the glory days of train travel. Enjoy the famous 100-mile view from the cupola as you sip your coffee in the morning or your cocktail in the evening. Watch the steam engine (or the wild horses) go by from your private covered deck. Easy access to the V&T Railroad, bars, restaurants, museums, and all that VC has to offer. Welcome to town. Choo choo!
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
If it's hot, please leave ACs at 73. If it's cold, please leave stove at 68.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Virginia City Historic District, just steps from Mackay Mansion Museum and Virginia and Truckee Railroad, and within a short walk of The Washoe Club Haunted Museum. You'll also find Delta Saloon and Western Historic Radio Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV! good for couples?

Amenities at this apartment that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each apartment with kitchens in some.

Does Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV! have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO), which is 22.6 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe), which is around 26.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!?

Yes, every apartment at Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV! comes with a deck.

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean accommodations and Seamless check-in process. Host was very communicative and pleasant to interact with. Enjoyed the History of the Train car and the local surroundings. Always a good time in Virginia City.The neighborhood that the train car is in is very quiet and close to all things Virginia City has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our experience and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful and charming, exactly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in the Ruby Caboose was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy o.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved Ruby the Caboose!

My husband and I stayed only one night in Virginia City but we absolutely loved it! Ruby the caboose was decorated so nicely...very thoughtful. We also really loved the gazebo and the views from Ruby. Easy walking distance to the cute town and all the old time-y saloons and such. We will absolutely recommend Ruby to friends- It was a very unique and comfortable VRBO!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely recommend this adorable Kaboose! Nice quiet area, easy to get to, adorably decorated. Just a nice relaxing stay! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay if you're wanting to enjoy VC for a few nights. The caboose is super cute & comfy. Plus it has an amazing view at night of the hillside & sky (we even had a horse eat right next to us at night). This place is definitely special from it's history & style, to being the place my guy proposed to me! We will definitely be back here in the future & highly recommend it.
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Bedroom.
Exterior.
View from the gazebo at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary b., Yamhill

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming caboose with amazing views

We had a wonderful stay in this well appointed caboose. The owners have made great use of its space and put so much detail into its decor. The bed was super comfortable and the air conditioning kept up with the hottest time of the day. There are some steep steps up to the caboose, but if you have no mobility issues it’s well worth the trek up to its charming space. We even walked the short distance to the railroad and toured several antique railcars, engines and cabooses. The location is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So fun to stay in the Red Caboose!! Very comfortable. Loved all the little touches inside. So much to look at. I enjoyed waving to the Virginia &Truckee Train as it went by. The main part of town was easy walking distance (some hills) and had a fabulous breakfast at Crazy Calamities. Sitting out in the gazebo was relaxing and I was happy to have several deer walk past!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time staying here with my grandson the night before taking a ride on the V&T Railroad. The caboose sits on the hill right above the train station, so you can just walk right down to the trains. It also has a wonderful eastern view for sun/moonrise. We loved climbing up top to the comfy seats in the cupola for evening reading. It IS a vintage railway car, so of course there are some “quirks” but they are part of the charm and fun of the unique lodging experience. We were a 74 year old and a 12 year old and both had a great time here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a caboose has always been something we've wanted to do. It was a very unique and memorable stay! Comfortable, fun with lots of train memorabilia throughout. Nice patio and close to Main Street in historic Virginia City.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy with great view

We enjoyed our stay at the caboose in Virginia City. It is both close to the main street and somehow out of the way. The view towards the hills is magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruby Caboose

Such a quaint little spot to stay! Perfect for two people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann D., Las Vegas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and Special Stay

The details made the stay truly special. We utilized the Bluetooth old-fashioned looking speaker to listen to a book on tape while we sipped from gorgeous cut glass cups. The space is private, cozy, and just fun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and convenient. Nicely furnished. Warm even during winter. Checkin, checkout simple.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in "Ruby" but it definitely won't be my last. First off the communication from the host was amazing she was so fast at getting back to me that it was almost like we were texting each other in real time. The caboose itself is absolutely amazing, the decor is awesome and everything you need is inside. I showed my friends who were staying down the street and they said that they were going to stay there next time they're in Virginia City. I can't wait to come back. Five stars for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once in a lifetime experience

I will have to say what many others have said, it is an amazing experience to spend the night in a real caboose. The owners have gone out of their way to make it as authentic as possible short of rocking it while you are sleeping. My favorite part though was that how in a town that sometimes feels like Disneyland you have the luxury of quiet, privacy and a beautiful view just steps from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little tough for older people.

While the 'Caboose' is very cool, clean, and fun, it requires you to carry everything up about 12 steps from your car to the level of the tracks. Then another moderate incline to the Caboose, then a couple more steps. I inquired beforehand about any steps, and was told there were only a couple of steps! I was told that if we required help with the bags, to let her know. When I did, there was no response.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique property! I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ORyan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very clean rail car, nicely restored/maintained, quiet neighborhood, great view to look at with morning coffee, Im sure the local motels are nice too, but this was a fun experience, I would definitely stay again next time in vc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024