Entire house hosted by Mary Ann
7 guests4 bedrooms4 beds1 bath
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The space
Garden View Lodge is located in Lucas, Kansas, directly across the street from the Garden of Eden art site.
Story has it that it was built for a son of the Garden's creator, Samuel Perry Dinsmoor, in the 1920s. It may have been a kit house that was delivered on the railroad.
It's a neat, clean, and cozy house that has been well preserved, with a small town feel. While it is in the town, it reminds us of visiting our grandparents' farmhouse.

Fully equipped house located in Lucas, Kansas, Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas and one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
For those of you traveling on I-70, Lucas is 18 miles North of the Wilson exit.
Just 8 miles from Wilson Lake, it's a great location for swimming, boating, fishing and hunting trips.
You will have full access to the house and plenty of privacy.

You can see the Garden of Eden across the street as well as the Miller's Park sculptures, and you can walk downtown in three short blocks. It's a quiet setting.

Besides being the Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas, Lucas is also one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. There is a lot to see in this tiny town. You could spend a full day touring all of the sites.

The Lodge is close to the Garden of Eden, Miller's Park sculptures, the World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Things, Grassroots Art Center, Deeble House and Rock Garden, Post Office, liquor store, hardware store, library with an internet hotspot, convenience store/gas station with bait shop, restaurants, and a first-run movie theatre. This is a small town and most everything is closed by 10 pm, so please keep this in mind if arriving late (like for meals or gas).
A recently added attraction is Bowl Plaza, a very original and highly decorated take on public restrooms!
You can walk to all of these locations.

For those of you who are general aviation pilots, the Lucas airport, 38K, is 1485 MSL. Its asphalt 17-35 runway is 2940 x 50 feet with constant overnight lighting. You can taxi to the adjacent gas station for unleaded gas. (No av fuel available.)

We now have DIRECTV and a DVD player. Feel free to bring your own videos, or the library has videos for checkout. There's a wireless hotspot at the library, just south of the intersection of Second and Main Street, and most smartphones receive good service in the area.
Many guests rely on bringing their laptops or tablets for entertainment.
We have lawn chairs and a Weber grill available if you'd like to use the yard.
Best of all, this is a quiet setting where you can enjoy a night's rest.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed

Amenities

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV with standard cable
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Long term stays allowed
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Lucas, Kansas, United States

The street is wide, providing ample parking space even for those of you towing trailers. You may also park in the driveway. There is a fine view of the Garden of Eden, and shops and stores are nearby.
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Hosted by Mary Ann

Joined in July 2014
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Besides being your host, I am a tour guide at the Garden of Eden, city library director, janitorial contractor, freelance editor, and on several committees and Boards in town, including serving as the Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce President, Grassroots Art Center, PRIDE Committee, Post Rock Scenic Byway Committee, Lucas Strategic Planning Committee, Grocery Store Steering Committee, Community Center Committee, Parks & Recreation, Adam's Apple Festival Committee, Lid Off Festival Committee, Sunflower Visual Arts Festival Committee, and the Lucas Alumni Association. In addition, I volunteer at the local theater. I also happen to be a great niece of S.P. Dinsmoor, creator of the Garden of Eden.
Besides being your host, I am a tour guide at the Garden of Eden, city library director, janitorial contractor, freelance editor, and on several committees and Boards in town, incl…
During your stay
Please keep in touch with our hostess, Mary Ann, to advise her of your arrival plans. She will have the house prepared and make sure you get settled in. She's well informed about the community, so she can advise you of resources, activities, and events.
We have arranged for self-check in, and you will have the house to yourselves. If you need anything, you can reach her by cell phone or email.
Please keep in touch with our hostess, Mary Ann, to advise her of your arrival plans. She will have the house prepared and make sure you get settled in. She's well informed about t…
  • Language: English
  • Response rate: 100%
  • Response time: within an hour
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No smoking
Pets are allowed
Health & safety
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Carbon monoxide alarm
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