By Vanessa Whiteside on August 5, 2026
Kansas Getaways: Three Vacation Retreats That Double as Destinations
The next time you’re planning a Kansas road trip, consider reserving a vacation rental for a distinctly different lodging experience.
Each one of these properties can accommodate solo travelers or families who want to experience a unique stay.
Miners Loft
Pittsburg
Overlooking downtown Pittsburg, Miners Loft is a two-bedroom, six-guest vacation rental located in a historic building dating back to 1910. The restored rustic-meets-modern space is 1,600 square feet and accessible via stairs at the rear of the property.
Brick-exposed walls and hardwood floors covered in Navajo-style rugs complement an Earth-tone color palette. Guests can connect to a Marshall® speaker via Bluetooth to listen to music while placing bets at the poker table in a second living room. A full kitchen includes a coffee station stocked with beans roasted locally. Nearby shops and restaurants are within walking distance.
Miners Loft
214 1/2 S. Broadway Street, Pittsburg
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The Red Rock Guest Ranch
Soldier
If escaping to a country setting for peace and quiet sounds delightful, consider reserving rooms at The Red Rock Guest Ranch, which doubles as a bed-and-breakfast if you stay in the Main House. A separate two-story tiny home is available for solo travelers or a couple seeking solitude. Large groups reserve The Lodge, complete with bunk rooms, kitchenette and full bath.
After sipping a morning coffee on the porch, guests can explore trails around the Banner Creek Reservoir and drop a line in fully stocked ponds. Paddleboats and kayaks are available. At dinnertime, Mercer BBQ, a five-minute drive to downtown Soldier, is the go-to destination for pit-style barbecue and homemade pie.
The Red Rock Guest Ranch
4340 270th Road, Soldier
(785) 834-2552
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Kaskaskia Place
Paola
History lovers wanting to reserve a room in a 1904 Queen Anne Victorian home will appreciate Kaskaskia Place. Located a short drive from downtown Paola, the home’s innkeepers have restored the property to its grandeur with five uniquely styled guest rooms. Guests walk an impressive staircase to their rooms; each has an en-suite private bathroom, mini fridge and coffee maker. Common areas include a lavishly decorated lounge and billiards room.
Outdoors, the Orangerie or fire pit is the ideal setting for conversation with friends or family. Looking for something to do beyond the inn? Reserve the Miami County Trolley, which picks up at the home to drive guests to area wineries, spending about an hour at each one, before returning them to the inn.
Kaskaskia Place
8 East Kaskaskia Street, Paola
(202) 276-1618
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