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Sunshine House

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sunshine House

This unique house began as a duplex in 1958 but midway through building became a single family home. Since 1958, the house has had two owners, both within the same Nicholson family. It has 4 bedrooms and two baths with large living space in the middle of the house. It is situated on a corner lot with a front driveway and a back driveway. The back entrance is handicap accessible and one bathroom is also handicap accessible. A nice brick patio in the backyard allows for grilling, dining alfresco and relaxing under large trees. The house has floor to ceiling windows in the east living room which allows the morning sun to make the room warm and cozy. This house is perfect for families, couples, family reunions, or girl-friend get-a-way weekends.

Property manager

Sarah Finger

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Sunshine House Ellis
Sunshine House Private vacation home
Sunshine House Private vacation home Ellis

About the area

Map
Ellis, KS

What's nearby

  • Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ellis Railroad Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ellis Baptist Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Hays State University - 21 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arthur's Pizza & Mexican Foods - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine House?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Sunshine House located?

This family-friendly Ellis holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home, Ellis Railroad Museum and Ellis Baptist Church. Bukovina Society Headquarters and Museum is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Sunshine House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The home is a former duplex that is expansive for our family. Lots of room. Storm thru the night and our cars were safe in the two carports.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This was a great place to stay for our family. It was wonderful having all the extra room. Home was clean, check in/out process smooth. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Awesome Stay

My family and I were so impressed with our stay here. Our hosts communicated very quickly. Very Spacious.. We would MOST DEFINITELY stay again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always Cozy

We had another lovely stay in Ellis! Robin’s home is always cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming home, much better option for travelers than hotels in Hays.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

Stays like this are what I love about VRBO. Not only is the property an amazing time capsule but the host graciously considered even the small comforts. Plenty of room to spread out, comfortable beds, lots of thoughtful details. I can heartily recommend staying here and would do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time Capsule

Loved the classic 1950-1970 feel. The push button switches and in wall AM/FM radio was really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ellis Nov 24

Thank you, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine Stay

Second time staying and we already have next year booked for the same weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities
Great setup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice house with lots of room for our family. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay again

Lovely place to stay the night, we cooked dinner and breakfast, and enjoyed the park across the ally from the backyard. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming - like a scene out of the Brady Bunch

We SO enjoyed our time at Sunshine. There is plenty of space to spread out and hang with family. The beds are comfortable, and it was nice to have "wings" to the house with two bedrooms and one bath each. It worked great!Our host was very responsive and helpful. I appreciated having a few welcome snacks and some bottled water. The TV has Roku access but not cable. There are LOADS of DVDs available to have a movie night (and popcorn to make, too!).It was just what we needed to gather before and after a family wedding. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N., Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and homey

When we stay at the Sunshine House our stay is always relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family overnight

All 6 had a place to sleep and room to spread out. The snacks were a hit also!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine House

Very spacious and the patio out back was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great communication

This place is a find… clean, spacious, and very quiet… we will definitely stay there again when we are in the era
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

My husband and I stayed at this property with a friend for a wedding. The house was clean and the check in/check out process was seamless. The house is in a quiet part of town. We would stay at this property again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

November stay

We love staying at this house! Second year doing so and couldn’t ask for a better place or property owners. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hometown Feel

We really enjoyed our stay. Robin was very flexible and the property was lovely. I grew up in Ellis so it was fun to stay so near the school I went to. I recommend this place for families as well as couples…very nice and roomy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for spending time and relaxing

We were in town for a family event and this house was great. We had plenty of room and amenities for our time. Close to groceries, playground and other shops. Comfortable furnishings. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and comfortable

I'm traveling back to Ellis frequently for family affairs. This was the first time I stayed at the Sunshine House. Stayed there with my brother and sister-in-law. The house is layed with bedroom areas are on each end, so we had privacy and didn't disturb others. This house has a ton of character! There was a cozy living area we had late night conversations. We didn't use the kitchen but it looked adequate with plenty of supplies. If you visit during nice weather the patio area looks inviting. It is an older home but was very clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean

Clean and comfortable home. We just stayed one night as we were passing through, but were very comfortable. The house was fascinating, and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place

This home was quite nice. My whole family loved it. It has a lot of nice touches and character that made it a joy to stay at. There were nice amenities, good communication and it as a whole was a great accommodation. We would happily stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023