About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Architect's Modern Castle in Lawrence offers a villa with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property features a spacious living room, private pool, and a sun terrace. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy water sports facilities, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and a beautifully maintained garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa. Convenient Location: Located 70 km from Kansas City International Airport, the villa is a 17-minute walk from Kansas Memorial Stadium. Nearby attractions include Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City (46 km) and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas City (48 km).

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Property highlights

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Games room

  • Solarium

  • Water sport facilities on site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
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Hosted by Sarabeth Morgan

Sarabeth Morgan
Designed & built by Dan Rockhill, distinguished professor of architecture at KU, the Epard/Porsch house features sculptural stone, steel, & glass elements that bring abundant sunlight into modern living spaces. Walking distance to Allen Fieldhouse and Memorial Stadium In-ground pool with expansive private patio Rooftop terrace 2-story solarium 2 balconies Loft office Stocked kitchen Spacious bedroom suites Large bathrooms, jetted tub, walk-in Italian shower Driveway parking for 6 cars Built in 1997, the Epard/Porsch house is one of Rockhill's most audacious projects. It is bold, imaginative, and unapologetically unique. The home sits atop Mount Oread, just a few blocks west of campus. It takes around 5 minutes to walk to the Chi Omega fountain, 15 minutes to walk to Allen Fieldhouse, and 18 minutes to walk to the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The house 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 another living room and bedroom on the second floor, and two bedrooms on the third floor. The two bedrooms on the third floor are connected and share a bathroom. 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. 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! Then step around the pool’s privacy fence to admire the property's park-like garden bursting with native plants.
As proud KU alumni, my husband James and I live in Lawrence with our two daughters (11 & 13). I am an elementary gifted teacher, while James works as an architect and has an online business. During his time at KU, James studied under Dan Rockhill, the architect of our home. We enjoy gardening, biking, trips to the lake, exploring nature, and walking on campus. We're excited to share our unique home with you!
Close to downtown and most importantly- KU! The home sits atop Mount Oread, just a few blocks west of campus. It takes around 5 minutes to walk to the Chi Omega fountain, 15 minutes to walk to Allen Fieldhouse, and 18 minutes to walk to the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

The Architect's Modern Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$315 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Architect's Modern Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$315 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.