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Peaceful, Spacious, Artsy Home in woods , 5 min to Kirksville & 1000 Hills Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kirksville, MO
  • Place, Thousand Hills State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, A.T. Still University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Truman State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirksville, MO (IRK-Kirksville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kirksville

Located within a leisurely stroll of Thousand Hills State Park, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Northeast Regional Medical Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Thousand Hills State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A.T. Still University - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Northeast Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Truman State University - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • La Plata Golf Course - 24 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • La Plata Station - 24 min drive
  • Kirksville, MO (IRK-Kirksville Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mizu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • Wendy's
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Peaceful, Spacious, Artsy Home in woods , 5 min to Kirksville & 1000 Hills Lake

STAY! in this Spacious & Peaceful home on 3+ acres of forest just outside of Kirksville. Only 5 min. east into town or the same going west to the Thousand HillsLake & State Park. Nine minutes to Truman University, A.T. Still University or the downtown square.
OR Stay home & enjoy the peace, quiet of this welcoming home.

NATURE! Enjoy the woods, wildlife & birdsong from the huge back deck & sun room. Cardinals, nuthatch, woodpeckers, blue jays & many more love the feeder on the deck. Deer graze the yard, usually in early morning. Squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys, raccoons all show up. Nature abounds.

SUN ROOM: The sun room brings the outside in for your enjoyment year round. It provides a second living room where family can gather to rest, lounge, play games or visit. Daylight is cheering from the abundant skylights and windows. A forest of oaks surrounds you.

KITCHEN: The home includes a fully equipped, large kitchen. It's a pleasure to work in. Open to all living areas of the home, cooks are part of all the action. All you need bring is your groceries. Full size fridge. Convection oven. Keurig Coffee Maker. We provide spices, oils, & coffee pods. There's a blender, a mixer, grown up cooking & baking pans too.

ARTFUL HOME: The home is spacious & thoughtfully decorated to be a home, not a hotel. The bedrooms & baths are situated on opposite sides of the house. Great for 2 couples traveling together. Inside dining seats 6 or 8. Outside dining table & chairs for 4 is provided on the deck. More outdoor chairs and a grill show up in warm seasons. Books and games for all ages.

DEDICATED WORK SPACES:
Work spaces are located in the living room & master bedroom, as well as a table in the sun room. High speed internet.

QUEEN BEDS: Comfy Queens in both bedrooms, as well as a nice foam Queen folding floor bed. Also a Double pulls out in the living room sofa. These you will make up yourself.
Bedrooms are huge. Bedrooms & baths are situated on opposite sides of the house.

LOCATION & ACCESS:
Our home is very private on over 3 wooded acres, still very easy to access. Short drive to the Thousand Hills Lake or into Kirksville. Directions will be simple with address.

HOST: Willi here, I'm your host, & happy to answer questions. I'm quick in answering requests. I've been a sculptor & potter for over 35 years. You'll see some of my pottery & many friend's artworks in our home. Our family are all makers and enjoy hand crafted items. Laura, my daughter, is my co-host. She lives in Kirksville and is a professor at Truman.

We hear often that our guests feel right at home entering our place. We hope you will enjoy what our home has to offer.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Change of bedsheets is available on request.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave used towels in the bathtub. Sheets from sofa bed or floor bed in bathtub as well.
Please put Thermostat to 62 in Winter. Put Thermostat to 80 in Summer
Put trash from all indoor receptacles in trashcans by garage. Trash pick up is on Tuesday, early morning from end of the driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please! Leave no cigarette butts or other trash anywhere but the trash in bags.
Please be kind to our furniture, rugs and flooring. Use coasters.
We are on a septic system. Flush only toilet paper. No wipes of any kind. Thank you.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Home not baby proofed. Damages will result charges

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kirksville within a short 8-minute walk of Thousand Hills State Park.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Peaceful, Spacious, Artsy Home in woods , 5 min to Kirksville & 1000 Hills Lake?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Peaceful, Spacious, Artsy Home in woods , 5 min to Kirksville & 1000 Hills Lake?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Kirksville, MO (IRK-Kirksville Municipal), which is 12.3 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Peaceful, Spacious, Artsy Home in woods , 5 min to Kirksville & 1000 Hills Lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Peaceful, Spacious, Artsy Home in woods , 5 min to Kirksville & 1000 Hills Lake comes with a balcony.

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