Title: Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6058336&destination=Hays%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=107079843&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown ## Photo gallery for Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown ![Exterior - Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107079900/107079843/665b919c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107079900/107079843/b3fec3ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107079900/107079843/95112929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107079900/107079843/cb3704c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107080000/107079900/107079843/645cc997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Unwind in this historic limestone house, a 1/2 block from Main Street. Savor the charm with antique decor, fast WiFi, and fresh local coffee. Relax on the wrap-around porch or by the fire pit with farm eggs and organic cotton towels. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £232 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown Traveling with a large group or want the entire place for yourselves? Rent the entire house! This historic limestone house is located 1/2 block from Main Street. This 4 bdrm, 2 bath was split into two apartments but is connected by a back inside staircase. Walk to shopping, dining, FHSU, pool & park. Relax with antiques, books, Turkish cotton towels, cotton sheets, fresh local coffee, farm eggs, fast wifi, Roku tv, wrap around porch, driveway parking, grill and fire pit! Skip the ordinary with our historic stone house! The Rupp Loft (upstairs) has two bedrooms and one bathroom. King Temper-pedic mattress, and a full size pillow top mattress with medium firmness. Enjoy our 100% organic cotton sheets and Turkish cotton towels. Note, the ceiling in the shower may be low for guests over 6ft. Schlyer Place (first floor) has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Enjoy the Queen pillow top mattress (medium firmness), and a full size pillow top mattress with medium firmness. For extra guests, a queen sized firm pull out couch. Each bedside table has a sound machine for your use if you are a light sleeper. We offer complimentary high speed WIFI, Roku tv, in apartment air conditioning and off street parking for each apartment. We provide fresh local coffee, tea, creamer, and organic eggs fresh from our hobby farm and basic cooking supplies. Also local honey when in season. Enjoy the antique newspapers found during renovations and local art! Enjoy the outdoor fire pit, the amazing wrap around front porch and charcoal grill. We also have laundry facilities in the first floor closet and basement that guests may utilize. \*\*\*We would love a 5 star rating! If any issues arise during your stay please notify us immediately. We would love the opportunity to attempt to correct any issues. This is an old historic house. Please read through the entire listing and look through all the photos to make sure this is the right fit for your needs! :) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Eco-friendly toiletries - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68049000/68048978/99ba3d6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### avid hotel Hays by IHG Hays - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 864 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=68048978&PinnedHotelID=68048978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2191700/2191692/37d4760f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Plus Butterfield Inn Hays - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=2191692&PinnedHotelID=2191692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/23000000/22997900/22997897/1a34c320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hays Hays - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 729 reviews £117 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=22997897&PinnedHotelID=22997897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/220000/212700/212674/7782af22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Hays Hays - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.2 Very good 754 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=212674&PinnedHotelID=212674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55430000/55422000/55421975/7242a871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Garden Inn Hays Hays - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 966 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=55421975&PinnedHotelID=55421975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1635900/1635848/6b5d484e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Hays-North of I-70 Hays - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=1635848&PinnedHotelID=1635848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7320000/7316600/7316553/5e0827e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fossil Creek Hotel And Suites Russell - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Kids’ pool 8.8 Excellent 673 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=7316553&PinnedHotelID=7316553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109980000/109975100/109975092/3a246ed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny House On The Plains Gorham - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £116 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=109975092&PinnedHotelID=109975092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116050000/116043600/116043510/99cfb8b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Condo 2BD/2BA/Grill/Laundry-8PP-Pet Friendly RUSSELL - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 4.0 1 review £256 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=116043510&PinnedHotelID=116043510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107080800/107080793/c1524180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MIDMOD ON SIXTH - Fun retro house downtown! 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Steep stairs and antiques ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 ## About the area Hays is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lark's Park and Treat Playground, while Ellis County Historical Society Museum and Hays Community Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lewis Field Stadium or RPM Speedway. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Buffalo Haus: Entire House, Welcoming Historic Limestone House Downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dyan C. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Buffalo haus It was a great location, the home was immaculate and comfortable. We would recommend this home to all! ##### Dyan C. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight Stay The house is lovely and just as described. It was very nice for our overnight stay on our long journey out West. It worked out perfectly. Also easy to find and a nice safe neighborhood. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dyan C. 23 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Love this house, we have stayed twice and it is always so clean and nice. ##### Dyan C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle D. 15 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a beautiful place to stay! It worked perfect for getting ready for my wedding! ##### Gabrielle D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason P. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect stop on our drive from Denver. ##### Jason P. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candace M. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay Owners have done a great job of restoring this historical home and my family enjoyed our stay! ##### Candace M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea G. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Plenty of parking, water park and downtown across the street, quiet neighborhood ##### Andrea G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Lacy C. 5 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Welcoming and in good condition ##### Lacy C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom K. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, historical and close to downtown. Wonderful wrap around porch ##### Tom K. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet M. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great house for a family meet up ( from 4 different states!)We enjoyed having the whole house.Check in was easy and we could walk to the Hay’s Aquatic Center !! ##### Janet M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will P. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome house! ##### Will P. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce K. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a large group. This histiric 4 bedroom place was quaint and like sleeping in a museum. All present enjoyed our stay. ##### Joyce K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki D. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Like staying in a piece of history - but with modern conveniences! Hosts have thought of everything to make for a comfortable stay. Our little one loved the park right down the street! 5 stars all around ##### Nikki D. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda F. 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a reunion of 5 college friends. We all attended Fort Hays 50 years ago! This location was lovely and unique. I will never forget the fun we had singing and playing guitars together, and exploring the lovely shops downtown. We all loved the house and it was a perfect fit for us. The host quickly responded to all communications. ##### Linda F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina H. 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gathering 6 friends met in Hays to play music and socialize. The house was perfect for this gathering! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/403ce075-c64d-4a64-b963-cc26691807c6-1750506364685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sabrina H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca K. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kahler Beautiful house, very warm and inviting. ##### Rebecca K. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Revery J. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Buffalo Haus is a hidden gem The Buffalo Haus is listed as a quaint historic house in the heart of Hays, Kansas. The information in the listing was all accurate, however, could not convey the charm and feel of the property. We were absolutely pleased with all facets of the stay, from the reservation and initial greeting/information packet provided by the host, through check-in, stay, and departure. This is an exemplary property and host situation that should be duplicated by others wanting to be successful. Thank you for making our stay during a family reunion feel yet more special. ##### Revery J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Carla S. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Carla S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca K. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rebecca K. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ---