Designed & built by Dan Rockhill, distinguished professor of architecture at KU, this home is an architectural masterpiece. It features sculptural steel and glass elements that bring abundant sunlight into modern living spaces.

In-ground pool w/outdoor shower & private patio
Rooftop terrace
2-story solarium
2 balconies
Retractable staircase
Loft office
Fully stocked kitchen
Expansive bedroom suites
Large bathrooms with jetted tub & walk-in showers
Park-like flower gardens

** Check out our weekly (25%) and monthly (50%) discounts! **

MAIN LIVING AREAS:
The home is composed of two wings connected by a central staircase. The first wing has the main living room, dining room, kitchen, and loft office. A guest bedroom is located below, next to the pool and solarium. The second wing has three bedrooms and a second living room.

The first wing extends along the street and has a gabled slate roof. You enter the front door and are greeted by an exposed steel and glass structure that contains the shared spaces for living, cooking, dining, and entertaining. The living room has a large TV w/ Amazon Fire. The dining room table has seating for six. There’s also an eat-in kitchen table that seats four people. The kitchen features oversized slate countertops and custom cabinetry. It is fully equipped to cook and share meals together. There are modern appliances, a good tea selection, a Keurig, and a pour over coffee maker. We stock coffee for both, which you're welcome to use.

Above the kitchen is a loft office, which is accessed by the retractable staircase. The loft area features a skylight, glass and steel shelves, and exposed steel rafters. There is a desk and chair for setting up a workstation.

The guest bedroom is located below the kitchen in a finished portion of the basement. To get there, you take the stairs down from the living room, just past the solarium. The guest bedroom looks out onto the pool and surrounding patio. It has its own door to the pool area that opens to a wisteria arbor. It has a TV w/Amazon Fire and a bathroom with a large Italian shower and separate vanity.

The other wing of the home sits above the built-in three car garage. To get there, you take the staircase from the living room up to the second floor and enter a secondary living room with a sectional, TV w/Amazon Fire, balcony access overlooking the pool and gardens, and a full bathroom with jetted tub. You’ll also find yoga mats to help you find your perfect Zen moment. A hallway connects the second living room to a bedroom. On the way, there is a stackable washer/dryer which you are free to use. This bedroom has a king-sized bed, mirrored closets, and lots of natural light.

The third floor has two bedrooms that are connected and share a bathroom. You first enter the main bedroom, which has a king-sized bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a separate double vanity, and a fully screened-in balcony with a hammock. The second bedroom is connected to the main bedroom and has two twin beds, a large exercise mat with weights, and mirrored closets. There is a privacy curtain (no door) between the two bedrooms, so they are not fully private. This would be perfect for a family who wishes to sleep on the same level.

The final stop is the rooftop terrace! To get there, climb the ship’s ladder from the third floor landing up to the terrace. The rooftop terrace offers great views of the surrounding neighborhood and campus. It’s also a great place to watch the sunset and stargaze.

EXTERIOR SPACES:
The backyard has a private, seasonal, in-ground pool and large patio area. Complimentary pool towels, pool toys, and flotation devices may be found on the basement level in the “pool room” (adjacent to the guest bedroom). The patio has outdoor furniture, including a sectional and a dining table, so you can enjoy meals outdoors. Be sure to plug in the string lights around the pool at night to make the space even more magical!

Once you’ve cooled off, step around the pool’s privacy fence to admire the park-like gardens with stone paths and native plants.

* Please note that the pool is seasonal only and is closed for the winter as of 10/9/23. *

You will have access to all spaces except the garage.
HOUSE RULES:
** The following rules are in addition to custom rules posted on VRBO. **

Parties:
We want you to enjoy your stay! You are welcome to have up to 2 additional family members or friends visit during daytime hours (7am-10pm). The maximum number of people allowed on the property at any time is 10. Guests are not allowed to host parties.

Overnight Guests:
The capacity for overnight guests is 8 people. There is a sectional that could accommodate one extra overnight guest for a fee of $100 per night. Additional bedding will be provided for the sectional. All guests must be registered with the host for security purposes. Full names and ages of all overnight guests are required prior to booking approval.

Visitors:
Prior to your booking, please let us know how many people will be staying overnight and how many people will be visiting. We allow a maximum of 2 visitors during daytime hours only (7am-10pm). If there are more people staying overnight or visiting the home than we agreed-upon, we will cancel the booking.

Events:
Events are considered to be gatherings of more than 10 people. We require event approval prior to booking. Events are subject to an additional charge and an additional contract. If you would like to host an event, please message us to let us know what kind of event you are planning and how many people will be attending. Food and beverage for events must be provided by a licensed and insured caterer.

Pool:
* Please note that the pool is seasonal only and is closed as of 10/9/23.

We pool water may need to be tested during your stay. We will contact you to find a time that works for you. Please remove toys and flotation devices from the pool after each swim. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Quiet Hours:
We want you to enjoy the pool and backyard! Please respect our neighbors by keeping voices at a conversational level and avoiding loud music. Outdoor music must be at "conversational level" and be turned off completely at 10:00 p.m. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. If you are going to be outside after that, there is absolutely no music allowed and voices must be kept low.

Doorbell Cameras:
There are two actively recording exterior doorbell cameras. One at the front door, and one at the back door.

Other:
No pets are allowed on the premises.

No commercial filming or photography on the premises.

Absolutely no smoking in the house.

The home is Lawrence city rental code compliant and has passed the city inspection. License # STR-23-00010

This vacation home is located in Lawrence. University of Kansas and University of Kansas Natural History Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Booth Family Hall of Athletics and South Park Wading Pool. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Allen Fieldhouse or David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.