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Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood

Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood

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View of the dining room, kitchen and hall with a glimpse of the second bedroom
Close up of the front door, flower beds and brick sidewalk
Shaded yard in front of house with gas grill and seating for four on the deck
Sitting room inside the front door complete with chaise, recliner and loveseat
View of entrance from inside the Sitting Room

Overview of Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Manhattan, KS
  • Popular LocationFlint Hills Discovery Center7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKansas State University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBill Synder Family Football Stadium8 min drive
  • AirportManhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming Cottage--Modern Amenities-Quiet Downtown Neighborhood

Houston Street Cottage is a 1460 square foot Victorian Cottage built in 1904. Retaining much of its historic charm, the home is now modern in all of its amenities. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath house is located in a quiet neighborhood on Manhattan’s historic Houston Street. Upon arrival, guests may park on the street in front of the house or, off street, adjacent to the alley out back. Original limestone curbs line the Street and brick sidewalks carry pedestrians past the historic homes. A smaller brick sidewalk leads you to the front porch where you enter into a domain of peace, relaxation and tranquility.

Once inside, guests will immediately notice the attention to detail and eclectic decorating style throughout. You’ll first be greeted by the comfortable parlor that includes a chase lounge, loveseat and reclining chair. Next is the living room decorated in modern décor, with its large sectional couch, swiveling chair and 43” HDTV with Blue.ray player. Connecting the living room to the Kitchen and Dining areas is the gracious hallway with the bedrooms occupying opposite sides of the hall. The dining room is set up with a table that seats six and a buffet/serving table to the side. Tasteful trash and recycling bins occupy this space as well. Adjacent to the dining room is the spacious kitchen with full sized appliances, including a full sized washer and dryer. The cabinets are stocked with all the items necessary to cook your favorite meal and there is still room in the cabinets for your dry goods. Off the dining room is the ¾ bath, which is a little odd yet oddly convenient. Both bedrooms feature queen sized beds, night stands with lamps, full sized dressers with mirrors and armoires with extra towels and blankets. The master bedroom also has the attached full bath and a private deck.

We have designed the Houston Street Cottage to be quaint and charming yet spacious and comfortable enough for you to spread out and truly relax. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we enjoyed creating this place for you.

Cheers! Your hosts,
Michael and Judine Mecseri


Keywords: house, bungalow, historic, charming, quaint, cute, single story, downtown, quiet neighborhood, off street parking, hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, modern amenities

Property manager

Judine or Michael Mecseri

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Manhattan

Located in Manhattan, this cottage is in the city center. Tuttle Creek State Park and Konza Prairie Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Flint Hills Discovery Center and Sunset Zoological Park. Konza Prairie Research Natural Area and Playground Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

What's nearby

  • Flint Hills Discovery Center - 7 min walk
  • Kansas State University - 3 min drive
  • Manhattan Medical Center - 7 min drive
  • Bill Synder Family Football Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Fred Bramlage Coliseum - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Starbucks - 15 min walk
  • Chick-Fil-A - 18 min walk
  • HuHot Mongolian Grill - 11 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 19 min walk

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything excellent
Look forward to next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dannie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Houston Street Cottage
We have stayed several times at this unique cottage on Houston Street. It is very clean and comfortable. It is in a great location within walking distance to downtown with restaurants and shopping. The cottage offers basically everything we needed, especially the kitchen. We definitely will plan to stay there again if it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma visit
Family and grandchild visit. Very clean inside, but huge disappointment with the grill. I like to cook out, but it was so dirty and covered in ants!! The $$ cleaning deposit should be refunded to be for that! I had everything ready to grill, and couldn't. Just really disappointed!! The parking in back is nice, but residents across alley cannot comprehend that someone may be staying across the alley. Be very careful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The cottage was very clean and beautiful. Beds were very comfortable, spacious kitchen/dining and living rooms. Perfect location for walking downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

5/5 Excellent

Judith, Andover

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute, cozy, and accommodating home for a quick college reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Judine or Michael Mecseri

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We (Michael and Judine Mecseri) both grew up in the mountains of Colorado but, moved to Manhattan in the late 80s to finish our college degrees. We ended up staying, building careers and raising our daughter. Manhattan has become “home” and Michael runs his own design/build business, Timber & Stone while Judine is a Care Manager at CenterPointe Physicians. We enjoy Manhattan and all it has to offer and wanted to make a place that would allow others to do the same, if only for a short while. It is such a pleasure to live in a community that is constantly improving itself. It's fun to see all the progress and take part in a town that's 'on-the-move'. As much as things have changed over the years, Manhattan still retains the great small town atmosphere while providing some great amenities.

Our vision for the Houston Street Cottage is to provide a home-like setting for visitors to Manhattan while they are enjoying and experiencing the town. Houston Street Cottage is a second home for Michael’s parents, who live in Colorado. It is a place they can call home while visiting with their children and grandchildren. From our house to your home—we hope you enjoy your Home Away from Home at the Houston Street Cottage!

Michael and Judine Mecseri
Proprietors

Why they chose this property

Houston Street Cottage is excellently located in downtown Manhattan where guests can walk to many of our best amenities. Just a few steps away, you will find Manhattan’s downtown historic district which boasts the Strecker Nelson Art Gallery, the Wareham Opera House and, Manhattan’s new convention center, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Union Pacific Depot, Houston Street Ballroom, Riley County Courthouse, Manhattan Public Library, Several Churches, the Town Center Mall and some fine eateries. One can enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Chef Café rated “Best Breakfast in Kansas” by the food network and super Coffee is at Radina’s Coffee House right across the street from the Chef. Della Voce Italian restaurant is just around the corner as well. Jump in the car and you’ll find Kansas State University a hop, skip and a jump away with McCain Auditorium, The Beach Museum of Art, Bill Snyder Family Stadium and much more for anyone interested in all that is K-State. Other nearby attractions include historic Aggieville with its unique assortment of bars, restaurants and shops, City Park, with the aquatic center, spray park and park pavilion, Sunset Zoo, Linear Park Trail and Manhattan Marketplace to mention but a few and all, minutes away. Want to get in a round of golf? Call for a tee time at one of Manhattan’s premier golf clubs; Colbert Hills, Stagg Hill or Wildcat Golf and Fitness. For those who enjoy hiking, the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area will certainly not disappoint with its unbeatable views of the Flint Hills and gorgeous Kansas sunsets. Want more options for outdoor activities? Try visiting Kansas State University Gardens, Tuttle Creek Lake, Tuttle Creek State Park or Wildcat Creek Sports Center all within 10 – 15 minutes by car. So much to do, so little time…

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