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Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Experience the warmth of a family-friendly house in a quiet neighborhood. With laundry, kitchen necessities, and WiFi at your fingertips, you'll feel right at home. The small back deck and propane grill invite outdoor gatherings while children's toys and books keep little ones entertained.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard

Family friendly house located in a quiet residential neighborhood accommodated with laundry, kitchen necessities, small back deck, propane grill, fenced back yard, children's toys and books, wifi and television with access to streaming services and dvds. Note the garage is not available for car storage.

Located 2 miles (6 min) from Faurot Field and Mizzou Arena. 3 miles (10 min) from "The District" or downtown Columbia. Walkable or a short drive to grocery, shopping and restaurants nearby. 3 minute walk to Rock Bridge Children's Park.

Property manager

Caitlin Passalacqua Ruth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

Exterior

Charming 4-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in delightful Columbia

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
2.0 out of 10, 1 review
The price is CA $114
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Charming 4-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in delightful Columbia

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly With Yard Columbia

About the area

Map
Columbia, MO

What's nearby

  • Mizzou Arena - 4 min drive
  • Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive
  • The District Downtown Columbia - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Mall - 9 min drive
  • University of Missouri - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪HuHot Mongolian Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fuzzy's Taco Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard?

As of Feb 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard on Feb 11, 2025 start from CA $168.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cosmo-Bethel park and Bowden Park. University of Missouri is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Welcome to the Midwest - Family Friendly with Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stereotype
The property was great , it was in a great location. I thought that we were stereotyped once we were seen on the camera of the property. we are in our 50s and 60s we have no time for loud parties. Overall the experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet ranch
Didn't stay there long but clean quiet place to stay. We have stayed here in the past as well. Will come back in the future as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Noah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good, Two-Family-Friendly (if not the cleanest) Home
The space worked well for our two families with 6 young kids (who loved the toys and books). We basically just used the home as a place to sleep and eat breakfast while we visited local family, and it fit our needs. The living/dining room would have felt a bit cramped if we’d all been trying to eat or sit together, but it was as pictured in the listing so no surprises. Only issue was the cleanliness: a thorough dusting was needed and pots and dishes in the cabinets had food on them still, among other things.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaSheena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate accommodations
Nice to have 2 levels for older kids to stay downstairs and adults upstairs. There was no WIFI so that was a bit of a bummer. The host tried to resolve it but it was not remedied during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Property was perfect for us. Exactly what we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

CAROLINE W.

Family friendly in quiet neighborhood
Self check in was easy with very easy to understand instructions. Host was very responsive to messages. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and even had some spices and coffee/oatmeal was available. Back deck and yard were a plus. Lots of games to play! House could definitely have been cleaner but it wasn’t that much of an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room
The house was great! Lots of room to spread out. We had 2 families with children and there was lots of room. We had one issue with the dishwasher and Caitlin came over to fix it right away.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim E.

Great location
This property is located in a quiet neighborhood and great location to access everything quickly. Beds were conformable. It could use better cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Todd G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
The location and size were perfect for our large family. The home was not as clean as we expected it to be, especially based on the previous reviews and the cleaning checklist left in the welcome binder.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andreas J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Serious TLC
There were several things wrong, the doors did not close and latch properly. There was and probably still is a toothbrush in the record player upstairs living room. Didnt want to touch it very gross. The upstairs main bathroom shower was dirty. Has someone else's hair stuck on the side of the tub. The kitchen stove was very old and stained with grease or something. The toaster oven didnt look like its been cleaned for several uses. Kitchen trash was not emptied from previous use. The garage when putting our trash out there before we left on our last day stunk, like it still has trash in it from several users ago. No remote for the upstairs tv to turn on and off. had to do it manually, then had to adjust volume the same way. House was extremely cold when we got there. Had to turn the heat on and leave it on in order to get it warmed up. No laundry baskets to put dirty towels in. Left them in the main floor bathroom tub. Ceiling fans were extremely dusty and dirty. The area was not bad at all. The house manager came and tried to replace the remote batteries and the remote wasnt the correct one for the tv at all. wifi had to be reset after contacting the house manager. no i dont think we will be using this location again if we were to ever come back to Columbia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Was close to restaurants and Mizzou for the state wrestling tournament which is what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D., Austin, texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to mizzou campus!
We stayed at this property for a football weekend and the location couldn’t be beat! Easy to get to campus, restaurants and grocery close by and lots of sleeping space. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
MIZZOU Family Weekend Stay
It worked perfectly for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house lots of space
This is a cute home in a quiet community. Was very cost effective and clean. Was close to Where our tournament was and was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stu W., El Dorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Perfect for our group. Have annual family reunion will call you next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental.
Everything was well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house was clean, in a great location and everything advertised. It was the perfect size for our trip for 8. Easy check in and communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan F.

It Serves It's Purpose
All in all it served the purpose without any troubles. The water pressure for the showers was low and the toilets are small and the tv's are small. Basement has only one way out which is where half the sleeping quarters are. They do have board games and cards and puzzles, nice deck off the master bedroom and nice size back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was the perfect property for us to stay in for our event.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little raised ranch
Nice little raised ranch, nothing super fancy by any means but clean, with no issues. I would recommend and we will come back here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. C P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swim meet at MIzzou’s Area
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

KAREN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Columbia Missouri
Easily accessible to a gas station, grocery store, and restaurants. Property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and disappointing
We’ve stayed in several vacation home rentals across the country. It’s hard to believe this house is rated 4.8. Maybe the Columbia market is more forgiving than others; however, I felt compelled to write this review in fairness to other VRBO stays that actually earned a nearly 5-star rating. We rented this house for 6 adults and 3 small children to attend a family reunion. We were very disappointed with our stay as this house was extremely dirty, bug-ridden, had inadequate seating for the advertised guest limit, and in poor working condition. The children slept downstairs but not very well as there were numerous noisy live crickets in the basement. We also found spiders between their bed sheets. There were cobwebs throughout the house - in the closets, in the basement living quarters, in the windows, in the front porch eves, in the garage, everywhere. The air returns were filled with dust, in excess. The floors and baseboards were so filthy that when I dropped my pillow on the floor, I could no longer use it to sleep. I wish we could post our pictures. I read in a review reply from the host that she has a great cleaning crew and checked personally for spiderwebs. I would recommend re-evaluating the cleaning crew, deep-cleaning the house, and hiring an extermination service for regular maintenance. A few of the doors did not shut, which was problematic trying to dress in the bedrooms. One bathroom door even had a sign, “Door does shut! Push in toward hinges. That darn humidity.”. If you must put a note on the door, something is wrong. To set the record straight, that door did not shut. Having lived in Columbia for 25 years, and having built the house across the street, humidity is not an excuse for doors not shutting. It is a reason to fix the doors. We had to use a suitcase to keep the doors from opening on their own. In all fairness, we did not reach out to the host concerning these issues. In all fairness to us, we shouldn’t have had to. We were on vacation and the remedy for this house would require a deep cleaning, fumigation, and some carpentry work on the doors. Not something we could or should have to schedule while on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022