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The Garden Carriage House

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Outdoor dining
Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Garden Carriage House, a 10-acre nature oasis on the edge of Blue River Valley. Reflect, unwind or explore with activities like catch-and-release fishing, forest hiking trails and stargazing. Visit our friendly ducks and chickens or enjoy cozy fires with loved ones.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Garden Carriage House

Nature oasis of intimate gardens, lush forests, peaceful pond, and scenic views.

The Garden Carriage House is a lovely garden setting on 10 acres. We are located on the south end of Overland Park, Kansas on the edge of the Blue River Valley. This nature escape is surrounded by lush forests, a peaceful pond with a stone bridge, and intimate garden walkways designed by Artist and Photographer Kelly Daniels. This space is perfect for one to reflect, a couple's romantic getaway, or a fun family vacation (children LOVE exploring here). 5 minutes to grocery store, great restaurants and 20-30 minutes to Downtown Kansas City and The Country Club Plaza!

Some activities for you to do here:
Catch and release fishing in the pond.
Hike along the forest trails.
Enjoy a fire - cozy up with your loved ones or roast s'mores
Watch the sunrises and sunsets light up the entire sky
Stargazing
Enjoy our friendly ducks at the pond
Visit our chickens in their coop
See the local wildlife of turkeys, hawks, deer, and foxes
Get family portraits taken by photographer Kelly Daniels on her property
Drop in for a nature connection event hosted here

A Native American Tipi is also on the land for educational purposes and must be reserved for special retreats.

If this is booked during the time you are looking, check out our other rental on the property - The Garden Suite!

**If you plan to bring pets, we know they will love it here, too! Please keep them on a leash. If you leave the house, pets are required to be kept in a kennel. $30 pet fee.**

Please be nice, friendly and respectful. This is a quiet area, not meant for loud events. We want people who appreciate nature in a peaceful setting.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

If you have a pet, please keep on leash. If you leave the property, pet is required to be in kennel.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: Case by case basis - please inquire

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very kid friendly! pond, woods, ducks, firepit

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House
The Garden Carriage House
The Carriage House Stilwell
The Garden Carriage House Stilwell
The Garden Carriage House Private vacation home
The Garden Carriage House Private vacation home Stilwell

About the neighborhood

Map
KS, Stilwell

What's nearby

  • Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Overland Park Soccer Complex - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Overland Park Convention Center - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium - 30 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Legends Outlets Kansas City - 32 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Lee's Summit Station - 32 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Woodfired Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Carriage House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Carriage House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Carriage House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Carriage House located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of AdventHealth South Overland Park, Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and Saint Luke's Community Hospital - South Overland Park. Ironhorse Golf Club and Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Garden Carriage House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is a must see; it's very serene/quaint, and tucked off away from others. A total escape from the hustle of NOLA.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

Great property to explore, helpful and thoughtful hosts, great price, perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for me and my dog

I needed an Airb&b close to the working dog competion that we were participating in. It is a great venue with plenty of room to walk and exercise my dog. I loved the horses, chickens, ducks and especially the fresh eggs. Great service as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

Exactly as described, perfect for our family! Little guy loved being able to see the animals and walk the trails! So much fun despite the rain
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

joel h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen well l stocked. House was mostly clean but floors had a dirt film and several bugs were crawling around. Bedroom on the second floor and bathroom on first with creaking steps meant being woken in the middle of the night. Grounds could be really nice with a little bit of pruning and cleaning. Gazebo was dirty. Pond had several boats available but life jackets were strewn on the ground and filthy. Setting was very quiet. Nice shopping with good groceries and restaurants within a couple of miles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful hidden gem

What an incredible place for a young family to use as a home base for a long weekend. The zip line and trails were great activities and getting to watch the wildlife from the living room and deck was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay!

Great place for a family getaway! The kids had a lot of fun using the zip line and kayaks and it was so peaceful and relaxing at the carriage house. Kelly was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay in Overland Park

We were in the area to visit a family member. The house was very charming and comfortable. While it was in a quiet, pastoral location, it was very conveniently located, making it easy to get around
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Getaway

The host was very communicative and accommodating. The area was secluded and extremely peaceful. It was a wonderfully relaxing place to come back to after being out and about during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Food for the Soul

Kelly is a dream to work with. Cottage was in a meadow with small pond and stone bridge. It is idyllic!! Serenity at its finest! The upstairs loft bedroom is right out of a romance novel! The animals were icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

We enjoyed this country-ish escape so close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderfully relaxing

We had a great time ! We needed a get away to just chill and relax. Given we were in KC we thought we may check out some of the local things , But after getting to the cottage we decided we didn't need to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs!

Great communication and Kelly was very accommodating and easy to work with- nice location and it’s such a cute little place with a country setting but still reasonably close to shopping and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend trip

Property could not be easier to find. Very easy to access & probably the best/easiest checkout instructions of any property we've ever used on vrbo. Very nice & quiet location & surprisingly comfortable bed. An easy 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia G., Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Easy check in, very clean and everything you need it enjoy your stay. We had a mom and daughter thanksgiving with our two dogs. Loved seeing the horses every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peacefulness

Beautiful property. It was the perfect spot for nature walks - a favorite pastime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Cute place that looks the same as pictures. Good location close to many restaurants and activities. The only down sides are that there only one tiny bathroom downstairs and the bedroom is upstairs and that if you visit in winter, make sure to turn the heat all the way up ASAP or it is chilly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anna W.

Dog friendly, spacious

Very dog friendly. Kelly was very kind. Although expected based on location- a lot of bugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Waylon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice!!

In a nutshell, it was just awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

John

Great
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice country

The location was nice, lovely country setting while still close to shopping, etc. Enjoyed the horses, ducks, and chickens. Comfortable accommodations, but being in the country there were quite a few box elder and pill bugs in the house. The humidity did bring out some previous pet odors as well. We did appreciate being able to bring our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M., West Allis, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and Relaxing

Lovely carriage house with large living room, upstairs loft and large deck. Beautiful views, and chickens! We were kindly allowed to feed them, and my grandson was able to harvest an egg to his delight. Horses too. Bedroom felt like we were in a treehouse, lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Nice getaway but close to the city

We had a great experience here. I was a little worried pulling up seeing the wedding tent, but it appears to be set up for the season and there was no wedding while we were there. The set-up worked well for us with young kids, as there was a door at the bottom of the stairs to close. So peaceful with the pond and ducks, and the chickens were a favorite of my kids (and the dog was super interested too). Because of the location by fields, there were quite a few spiders that found their way in the front door, but nothing unexpected given the location. Plenty of space upstairs for an extra air mattress and a pack and play for the kids to sleep too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

John S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as clean as we expected.

More like going camping than staying in a cottage. Bugs were rampant on the first floor. We were vacuuming several times a day so we were not stepping on them. Woke up to horses by the driveway leaving their manure along the driveway, wedding tent and pond. Some had been there for quite some time. The bathtub drain and bathroom sink drain did not drain properly. Both filled up immediately upon use. The kitchen faucet fixture was loose, not completely connected to the sink. Upstairs bedroom had no bathroom. It was not mentioned in the information that it was a 2 story with upstairs bedroom. Photos of property need to be updated. Our main concern was cleanliness. It did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023