Historic KC Firehouse #8 - 40

Entire condo in Kansas City, Missouri

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Lance
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

In the Crossroads Arts District

Galleries, restaurants, and coffee shops are walkable from this Crossroads Arts District firehouse.

A converted 1885 firehouse

KC's oldest standing fire station, built in 1885 and fully renovated in 2021 with eclectic decor.

Standout decor and a responsive host

Guests highlight the fun, unique decor and how responsive Lance and his team are throughout each stay.
🏆 Named the “Coolest Airbnb in Missouri” by Good Housekeeping!

Stay in a piece of Kansas City history! Nestled in the vibrant Crossroads Art District, the historic No. 8 Hose and Reel Firehouse is the city's oldest standing fire station. Enjoy one of KC's most entertaining areas while experiencing the charm of this historic landmark. Your unique adventure awaits!

The space
This firehouse was originally built in 1885, which was 17 years after K.C.F.D. had its commencement in 1868. The firehouse was fully renovated in 2021 by a world famous interior designer and architect, Kennedy Van Trump, from Columbia University. The downstairs has also been converted into a charity to support firefighters across the city!

This penthouse sits within walking distance to the whole Crossroads Arts District, which is Kansas City's eclectic enclave of boutique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, creative businesses, studios, art galleries and home of 1st Fridays entertainment. You are less than 1 mile from the Power and Light District as well as the T-Mobile Center, less than 1.5 miles from the River Market, and the Kansas City streetcar is only a few blocks away! Don't forget to explore the city's street art culture by embarking on a Kansas City Graffiti Tour of some of KC's finest murals while in the Crossroads.

You can Uber anywhere you want downtown for less than $10 and Bird in less than 5 minutes. In addition, you can eat at one of Kansas City's most famous restaurants only a block away! Grinders was featured on Food Network's "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives" with their famous Chili Bomb Pizza. Something to definitely try while you're in town!!!

The unit includes high-end furniture, fully equipped commercial kitchen with top of the line appliances, large Samsung TVs, washer, dryer, and two sofas. In the penthouse, you will find four king size beds as well as 2 queen sized beds including luxury bedding down to the mattress, renovated bathrooms with disco balls, and high-end shower-heads. In addition, the master bedroom offers a massive closet and area to get ready designed for all the ladies who like to overpack! Penthouse sleeps 12 comfortably, 1 covered parking space(plus street parking), & plenty of amenities

Guest access
During your stay, you'll have full and private access to this unit and you're welcome to use any of the amenities provided

Other things to note
Pets are welcome for a nominal pet fee -$40 per pet. $100 per pet for long term stays.
Pets must be crated while unsupervised, house trained, and are not allowed on the furniture or in the beds.

No parties or gatherings.
The number of people in the unit may not exceed the guest count on the reservation unless special permission has been granted. This extends to the building amenities as well.

Local area residents (Kansas City, MO and surrounding area) with 0 reviews are not allowed to book the property and those with reviews must first be approved for stay and host may require a security deposit.

Registration Details
NSD-STR-01937

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

City skyline view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free carport on premises – 1 space

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 176 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Downtown is Kansas City’s busy business and culture hub, with a vibrant waterfront shopping and dining area at River Market. The striking, shell-shaped Kauffman Center showcases symphony, opera, and ballet, while grand Union Station, from 1914, includes a planetarium. Penn Valley Park offers skyline views and contains the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Other museums trace Negro Leagues baseball and American jazz.

Meet your host

Superhost
13,677 reviews
4.75 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: Owner Karat Vacation Rental Management
Speaks English
I am a KC native and love to welcome people from all over the world to experience all that Kansas City has to offer. I own Karat Vacation Rental Management which owns and manages 60+ airbnbs in the KC area. In my spare time I volunteer with local nonprofits and love hosting a great event.

Lance is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Shae

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