Title: Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations Family-friendly apartment with water park and fitness centre ## Photo gallery for Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations ![Smart TV, books, music library, video library - Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23370000/23361200/23361107/a57c5f98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23370000/23361200/23361107/f6dd9f9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23370000/23361200/23361107/ace34b90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23370000/23361200/23361107/7b40333f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations (Hays)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23370000/23361200/23361107/6e49f7d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies From the 2nd story Chestnut Loft, you can oversee downtown Hays, overlook large stone churches and view Kansas' amazing sunsets every evening. This charming loft is within walking distance of parks, entertainment districts and shopping while offering proximity to Fort Hays State University. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4962 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Gym £269 includes taxes & fees 7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations Newly built in 2017, the 2 bedroom, 962 sq ft, Chestnut Loft resides on the northern border of the Historic Downtown Hays district. From this 2nd story apartment loft, you can oversee all of downtown Hays, overlook many of the large stone churches, view the amazing Kansas sunset every evening, and wake up to the morning sun shining through your oversized picture window. This property is within walking distance of 2 parks, convenience stores, the entertainment, arts, dining, shopping, and business district of Downtown Hays as well as located along the Hays Bike Trail system. Looking to get to Fort Hays State University, it's under 5 minutes away! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: NO smoking on any of the property! ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Gym - Water park - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 962 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96760000/96755300/96755273/04a9620e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lawft, Suite 3, 2King Beds each with its own bath,No Cleaing Fee or Stairs Russell - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 22 reviews £150 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=96755273&PinnedHotelID=96755273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70270000/70265100/70265078/de58d60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trinity House Hays - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 80 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=70265078&PinnedHotelID=70265078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71490000/71489300/71489269/0fd1abb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet Small Town Stay La Crosse - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 34 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=71489269&PinnedHotelID=71489269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111979200/111979157/870fdbad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Das Stein Haus! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Stay Historic Downtown Hays Upscale Accommodations Apartment Stay Historic Downtown Hays Upscale Accommodations Stay Historic Hays Upscale Ac Stay in Historic Downtown Hays in Upscale Accommodations Hays ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.87699%2C-99.32792&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dYiK0WLnswWCNdN4EzwA_cAEbhk=) Hays, KS #### What's nearby - Hays City Boot Hill \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Fox Theatre \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Ellis County Historical Society Museum \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Fort Hays State University \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Fort Hays State Historic Site \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Hays, KS (HYS-Hays Regional) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Defiance Brewing Co. - ‬12 min walk - ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬16 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations? ### How much is parking at Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations? ### What time is check-in at Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations? ### What time is check-out at Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations? ### Where is Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stay in historic downtown Hays in upscale accommodations 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 94 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kansas 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was very nice and modern. We were impressed with how well thought the accommodations were furnished. ##### Kansas Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad L. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The owners have done a really nice job creating the perfect place from which to explore Hays. Their attention to detail is impressive. The loft was extremely clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect...just a short walk to downtown. ##### Brad L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rita s. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet loft get away Very comfortable stay. ##### rita s. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie F. 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick overnight stay Everything went very well especially considering that we booked w/in a wk of our stay. Beautiful, clean space! Very convenient location!! ##### Julie F. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher O. 12 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice place to stay It was clean and as advertised. Also nicely furnished and decorated. ##### Christopher O. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise H. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hays Kansas Great place to stay, perfect location, clean and comfortable ##### Denise H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben G. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hays stay Excellent location for walking downtown Hays. Very restful stay while traveling out west ##### Ben G. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Urlene G. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming loft in great location Great oasis after spending time with family sorting the holidays. Beautiful loft with great charm in a great location. James was absolutely wonderful answering questions and responded quickly. ##### Urlene G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andy l. 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr. This place was clean, quiet and comfortable. Owner was very responsive and worked with us due to weather related change of dates. The gym access was awesome! Highly recommend!! ##### andy l. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conor B. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience! Great place in the heart of downtown Hays. James was very accommodating, and the property is beautiful. The yard area was sublime, very well manicured with a great seating area. The loft seemed brand new, with everything we needed. ##### Conor B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher K. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Family Road Trip Stopover We were taking a cross-country road trip, with a family of 4 (2 parents, 2 year old, 9 year old), and this was an excellent stopover on our way. The rooms were excellent, and the location was great for family -- just a few blocks from the nearest playground. Check-in instructions were straightforward and easy to follow, and the rooms were clean and well organized. We really enjoyed our stay in Hays, and would highly recommend! ##### Christopher K. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Enjoyed our stay immensely. Girls weekend, enjoyed Rock Haven Spa. The food in Hays was excellent. Location of the VRBO was ideal and great family to work with. Definitely would recommend. We’ll be back ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory C. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, Clean and Cozy Super cute and clean apartment. Will definitely stay there again. Great communication as well. Everything was as described. ##### Cory C. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mellissa g. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Loft Apt Very clean and organized well. Thoughtful stock of kitchen and very well laid out apartment. The courtyard is special and it feels very safe ##### mellissa g. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### L N. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy stop for the night Stayed here on our way to Montana from Oklahoma. Perfect first night stopover!! Clean and cozy! Great AC. Met the host on our way out. Nice guy! Will stay again if the need arises!! ##### L N. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara S. 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute place!! My mom and I thought the place was immediately clean, decorated adorably, and had very comfy beds. They had everything you would possibly need to cook in the cute kitchen. It was quiet and we both got a great night sleep. It was in a very safe neighborhood and across the street from the Fire department. The outside sitting area was a huge plus. We will definitely stay again! ##### Sara S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise H., Yukon 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Jem in Hays Kansas We loved this place! Super updated, clean and perfectly decorated. We came to town to celebrate with our son on his birthday and this location was perfect for a family dinner away from home! Will be back if the occasion arises! Thank you! ##### Denise H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim D. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Halfway meeting spot. My son lives in Colorado Springs and I live in Kansas City. Hays is a perfect halfway meeting spot for us. We were able to meet for the weekend and stay here. The Condo was very clean, updated and comfortable. The owner was very quick at responding to any questions that I had. Wonderful time! ##### Kim D. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kale D. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the place! Very cozy and has everything you need. Its nice to be a short walk to downtown. ##### Kale D. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie F. 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay Wonderful place, great upkeep. Love the backyard seating, was enjoyable & out of the crazy KS wind! Close to everywhere we needed to be! ##### Julie F. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura O. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great It was cozy and wonderful ##### Laura O. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon D. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FHSU Spring game Got this place for us, son and his fiancé to stay at for the spring football game. Was easy to get to, very clean and nice! Will refer to others needing place to stay!! ##### Brandon D. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M., United States, CO, Centennial 2 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property in a perfect location! The pictures don't do this place justice - it's a wonderful property! Perfect for our family to be comfortable in, had everything we needed - will definitely stay here again! ##### Stephen M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gin M. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection Nice, clean and inviting!!! Property access/info was precise and easy!! Thank you! ##### Gin M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine H. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Clean, convenient and comfortable with very communicative hosts. Will return! ##### Katherine H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ---