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Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Virginia City, NV
  • The Washoe Club Haunted Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Virginia and Truckee Railroad
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Delta Saloon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Virginia City

With a stay at this apartment in Virginia City (Virginia City Historic District), you'll be steps from Mackay Mansion Museum and 4 minutes by foot from The Washoe Club Haunted Museum. .This apartment is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Virginia and Truckee Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Mackay Mansion Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Washoe Club Haunted Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Virginia and Truckee Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saint Mary's in the Mountains Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Delta Saloon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Reno Station - 38 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1st & 10 Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Road Runner Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!

Authentic 1950s caboose converted into a private guest suite that captures the glory days of train travel. Enjoy the famous 100-mile view from the cupola as you sip your coffee in the morning or your cocktail in the evening. Watch the steam engine (or the wild horses) go by from your private covered deck. Easy access to the V&T Railroad, bars, restaurants, museums, and all that VC has to offer. Welcome to town. Choo choo!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker.
This apartment offers designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
If it's hot, please leave ACs at 73. If it's cold, please leave stove at 68.

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 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

Reviews

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our experience and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful and charming, exactly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in the Ruby Caboose was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy o.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved Ruby the Caboose!

My husband and I stayed only one night in Virginia City but we absolutely loved it! Ruby the caboose was decorated so nicely...very thoughtful. We also really loved the gazebo and the views from Ruby. Easy walking distance to the cute town and all the old time-y saloons and such. We will absolutely recommend Ruby to friends- It was a very unique and comfortable VRBO!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay if you're wanting to enjoy VC for a few nights. The caboose is super cute & comfy. Plus it has an amazing view at night of the hillside & sky (we even had a horse eat right next to us at night). This place is definitely special from it's history & style, to being the place my guy proposed to me! We will definitely be back here in the future & highly recommend it.
Interior.
Bedroom.
Exterior.
View from the gazebo at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary b., Yamhill

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming caboose with amazing views

We had a wonderful stay in this well appointed caboose. The owners have made great use of its space and put so much detail into its decor. The bed was super comfortable and the air conditioning kept up with the hottest time of the day. There are some steep steps up to the caboose, but if you have no mobility issues it’s well worth the trek up to its charming space. We even walked the short distance to the railroad and toured several antique railcars, engines and cabooses. The location is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So fun to stay in the Red Caboose!! Very comfortable. Loved all the little touches inside. So much to look at. I enjoyed waving to the Virginia &Truckee Train as it went by. The main part of town was easy walking distance (some hills) and had a fabulous breakfast at Crazy Calamities. Sitting out in the gazebo was relaxing and I was happy to have several deer walk past!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time staying here with my grandson the night before taking a ride on the V&T Railroad. The caboose sits on the hill right above the train station, so you can just walk right down to the trains. It also has a wonderful eastern view for sun/moonrise. We loved climbing up top to the comfy seats in the cupola for evening reading. It IS a vintage railway car, so of course there are some “quirks” but they are part of the charm and fun of the unique lodging experience. We were a 74 year old and a 12 year old and both had a great time here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a caboose has always been something we've wanted to do. It was a very unique and memorable stay! Comfortable, fun with lots of train memorabilia throughout. Nice patio and close to Main Street in historic Virginia City.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy with great view

We enjoyed our stay at the caboose in Virginia City. It is both close to the main street and somehow out of the way. The view towards the hills is magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruby Caboose

Such a quaint little spot to stay! Perfect for two people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann D., Las Vegas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and Special Stay

The details made the stay truly special. We utilized the Bluetooth old-fashioned looking speaker to listen to a book on tape while we sipped from gorgeous cut glass cups. The space is private, cozy, and just fun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and convenient. Nicely furnished. Warm even during winter. Checkin, checkout simple.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in "Ruby" but it definitely won't be my last. First off the communication from the host was amazing she was so fast at getting back to me that it was almost like we were texting each other in real time. The caboose itself is absolutely amazing, the decor is awesome and everything you need is inside. I showed my friends who were staying down the street and they said that they were going to stay there next time they're in Virginia City. I can't wait to come back. Five stars for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once in a lifetime experience

I will have to say what many others have said, it is an amazing experience to spend the night in a real caboose. The owners have gone out of their way to make it as authentic as possible short of rocking it while you are sleeping. My favorite part though was that how in a town that sometimes feels like Disneyland you have the luxury of quiet, privacy and a beautiful view just steps from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little tough for older people.

While the 'Caboose' is very cool, clean, and fun, it requires you to carry everything up about 12 steps from your car to the level of the tracks. Then another moderate incline to the Caboose, then a couple more steps. I inquired beforehand about any steps, and was told there were only a couple of steps! I was told that if we required help with the bags, to let her know. When I did, there was no response.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique property! I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ORyan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very clean rail car, nicely restored/maintained, quiet neighborhood, great view to look at with morning coffee, Im sure the local motels are nice too, but this was a fun experience, I would definitely stay again next time in vc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruby's a beauty

Such a unique experience!!! What a magical place to stay in VC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruby the caboose

It was a very comfy and cost little place , would definitely stay there again 👍😁
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Little GetAway!!

My husband and I were in town for a friends wedding and I was so lucky to have found this listing! The owner was so pleasant and welcoming! As we approached the caboose were were both so excited to see how ever this could be converted to a little studio but oh my!! It was literally perfect!! The host had coffee and tea and such thoughtful touches. I would definitely recommend staying here if your visiting VC
Stayed 1 night in May 2024