2 Best Hotels in Council Grove, Kansas

Along the Santa Fe Trail, this guesthouse holds the title as Kansas's oldest private residence. Built in 1860 by Council Grove's first recorded physician, and later used as apartments, its 2007 remodel added modern amenities for the ultimate private homestay. There are three guest rooms, with access to common areas—gardens, living room, dining room, den with flat-screen television and satellite channels, and backyard seating. Renting the entire house also grants use of the indoor kitchen and outdoor barbecue-grill area.

Each guest room in this Prairie Victorian building is uniquely decorated with period antiques, but you'll also find modern perks like high-speed Internet, cable television, and a coffeemaker to create a home-away-home vibe. Private bathrooms have either a stall shower, a whirlpool tub, or a clawfoot tub. The Honeymoon Cottage features a delivered breakfast and romantic amenities such as a whirlpool tub for two and French doors covered with lacy curtains, plus a kitchenette and living room for relaxing.