Historic Limestone Estate in the Tallgrass Prairie

Entire home in Manhattan, Kansas

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Rebecca
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Rebecca is a Superhost

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One of the most unique properties in the region, StoneHouse was originally the farmstead of Sam Kimble, one of the early settlers to the Manhattan area. Respectfully restored, this 1860’s-era limestone estate features unsurpassed elegance in its amenities, while celebrating the heritage of its past by leaving many of the original elements exposed, including field-milled rafters, hand-hewn timbers, ancient limestone walls, and wide-plank wood floors with their original square-head nails.

The space
With a farmhouse-inspired kitchen, dynamic great room, four bedrooms, luxury bathrooms with deep-soaker tubs, and lush courtyard with saltwater hot tub, this is a dream destination full of frontier charm. Perfect for friend or family getaways, business retreats, or small events, StoneHouse is highly versatile, intentionally intimate, unusually private, and thoroughly welcoming.

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ABOUT PRAIRIEWOOD: For countless ages, the Flint Hills have sustained life, as an inland sea, as grazing and hunting grounds teeming with bison, and as agricultural land that feeds millions. Envisioned with the purpose of continuing this legacy of connection to life-giving land, Prairiewood is nestled amongst 600 private acres set aside specifically as a tallgrass prairie preserve. Located just a mile west of Manhattan, Kansas, Prairiewood offers first-class accommodations, event space, and community programs, all thoughtfully assembled to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Whether an individual or couple looking for a place to rest and renew, family or friends seeking an inspiring retreat, a bride-to-be planning her perfect day, or a board of directors requiring a state-of-the-art meeting room, Prairiewood won’t disappoint. We invite you to come see how the rare privacy, unparalleled service, and stunning beauty of this special place will exceed your highest expectations.

Guest access
Guests have full access to the main house and all outdoor spaces, including the courtyard and roofless barn patio; Prairiewood's Walnut Pond picnic area, its surrounding Bird, Bee & Butterfly Sanctuary and canoe landing with available canoe; and miles of hiking trails on Prairiewood's 600-acre tallgrass preserve to explore.

Other things to note
OTHER PROPERTIES NEARBY FOR RENT: This property is uniquely equipped to accommodate a large number of guests, and we have three other properties, Prairiewood's Cottonwood Suite at HomePlace (Airbnb #22715269) and Willow Suite at HomePlace (Airbnb #22775224), as well as our sister brand, Sunset Cottage (Airbnb #28222340), located nearby and can be combined to allow multiple families or friend groups to stay close in close proximity.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub - available all year

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Manhattan, Kansas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

As part of Prairiewood Tallgrass Preserve, access to Prairiewood's private walking/hiking trails, Walnut Pond picnic area, and Wildcat Creek's fishing and canoeing are included as part of a stay at StoneHouse.

Meet your host

Superhost
751 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Brushpoint
Speaks English and Spanish
We operate a boutique hospitality company in our hometown of Manhattan, Kansas, where we have spent the better part of our adult lives crafting sacred spaces that capture the magic and enchantment of our favorite places. Currently, our offerings are located in Manhattan, Kansas and on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. With both of us native to Kansas, we made our first foray to the Northwoods of Minnesota in 1994, shortly after being newly married. Little did we know that initial 5-night paddling trip, launched from the end of the Gunflint Trail outside of Grand Marais, would lead to a lifetime of pursuing the Northwoods and everything it represents. In Kansas, we now own and operate a tallgrass prairie retreat & preserve in the Flint Hills outside of Manhattan. Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve has become a labor of love for us, and we thrive on offering distinctive lodging and event venues, nestled into the rolling hills of this prairie landscape. We love the gentle beauty of the prairie - a sublime beauty the soaks slowly into your soul rather than hits you abruptly! We find the Northwoods of Minnesota to be similar in that regard. Whether the quiet lapping of waves against a rock shore, the distant haunting call of a loon, the silent rise of a full moon over Lake Superior, or the crackle of a wood fire on a frigid snowy night, we find the essence of the Northwoods to invigorate our hearts and spirits. We can't think of anything more fulfilling than sharing some of our favorite places in the world, in hopes that they will be as enriching to our guests as they are to us. Welcome to our little slices of heaven!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection