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The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie!

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Smart TV
Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tonganoxie, KS
  • University of Kansas
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kansas Speedway
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Legends Outlets Kansas City
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Tonganoxie

With a stay at this apartment in Tonganoxie, you'll be 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Legends Outlets Kansas City and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from University of Kansas. .This apartment is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Kansas Speedway and 21.9 mi (35.2 km) from Fort Leavenworth.
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What's nearby

  • Azura Amphitheater - 17 min drive - 23.1 km
  • University of Kansas - 21 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Kansas Speedway - 22 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway - 22 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Legends Outlets Kansas City - 23 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Station - 18 min drive
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ajuua Mexican Grill And Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gambino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Myers Hotel Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie!

Historical church converted to a home located in downtown Tonganoxie. Just a short drive to Lawrence and KC. Home is setup for entertaining large families with an open-concept kitchen and living space, large dining room table, all the kitchen essentials, including an icemaker. Main bedroom has a cozy king bed, television, dresser and en-suite bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower, private toilet and double vanity. The open loft has a bunk bed with a full bed on bottom and a twin bed on top and its own television, great for kiddos! For additional sleeping the living room couch pulls out to a comfy queen bed. Off of the living room is another full bath with a walk-in shower. You won't have to take any dirty laundry home; we have a laundry room with a washer and dryer. This space is perfect for hosting your family for the holidays or just a quiet weekend stay. Don't forget the lovely patio space for grilling out!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

The Black Thistle a historical church in downtown Tonganoxie! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Black Thistle Church! The space was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our family gathering. We hosted a dinner for about 25 people, and the owner went above and beyond by providing extra chairs and two folding tables, which made everything so much easier. They even let us check in early and were incredibly kind and accommodating throughout our stay.The property itself is unique, spacious, and very well cared for, it truly added something special to our family event. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or a more thoughtful host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star! The Black Thistle was perfect. If you are in the area I definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family visit to Tonganoxie

Fun and relaxing time at The Black Thistle! Wonderful property with plenty of space. Everything was just as described. Fantastic host and zero problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend in Tonganoxie

We enjoyed our stay at Black Thistle! It's a fun and inviting, unique stay in an old church. There was plenty of room for our group of three adults and three children. The town is cute and quaint with a few good dining options and two cute coffee shops. Close to the big city but just far enough to escape the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie G., phoenix az

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute town

Well kept rental, comfy beds. Will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering for Holidays

We had an amazing time at the house! Would 100% recommend if you have family gathering to spend time for any occasion especially the holidays! We made the best out of the open space playing games, cooking, and eating dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This is the most beautiful houses I've ever stayed in. Everything about it was perfect and our stay couldn't have gone better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Black Thistle

Highly recommend. Great location. Very comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting and fun!

I can’t say enough positive things about our stay at Black Thistle! We were in town for a wedding and everyone was in awe at the amount of great space we had and how clean everything was. I also loved how the furniture, bathrooms and decor were all recently renovated and modern. Fortunately we had pleasant weather during our stay and could enjoy many hours on the outdoor patio playing darts. Awesome location with the best coffee shop directly next door, a library across the street, and a restaurant/bar, gas station, and pharmacy all within a 5 minute walk. We will absolutely stay here again if we’re ever back in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Great place to stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic, unique property

This place was perfect for our stay for the Country Stampede concert. Ths hosts were fantastic with information before we checked in and during our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Very nice and will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

This location was wonderful for our family staying in town for a wedding in KC with a reception at Brunswick Ballroom. The living space is huge with a very nice master suite/bathroom and a lofted bedroom with the bunks. The owners did a great job with the mixing the historical feel with modern amenities. The location has easy access to surrounding areas. I would stay here again if I am ever back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Win!!

We can't rave enough about Black Thistle! It provided the perfect setting for both our rehearsal dinner and getting ready for the big day at Brunswick Ballroom, just down the street. The venue's ambiance was incredible, and we even took our wedding photos there – they turned out stunning! We absolutely loved the combination of the dark wood and black accents
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Louis Family Stay

The property was amazing. Clean, great decor, luxurious and well-supplied. The host went out of her way to make us feel welcomed and answered all questions without delay. Very impressed with the experience and enjoyed our stay immensely. We will stay again if the opportunity arises. Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jayhawks and Chiefs Games

The Black Thistle was very clean and comfortable. The property looks just like the photos. The main gathering area is very large. The host replied to my questions very quickly. It is close to Lawrence and KC for any plans you may have there. If you need a place to stay in this area this is a great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023