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The Night Owl Cottage

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Located near downtown, this 161-year-old home offers a charming retreat with a gas fireplace and full kitchen. Enjoy the patio, Wi-Fi, and washer/dryer convenience. With its unique character and restored charm, this historic home is perfect for couples seeking privacy yet close to all amenities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Night Owl Cottage

Historic 161 year old 800 square feet one bedroom queen bed full kitchen washer dryer gas fireplace microwave patio Wi Fi One mile to downtown 2 miles to MU bike trails fast food groceries Walmart Sams 1/2 mile like being in the county yet city at your finger tips. This home is full of character. Fully restored great for a couple who wants privacy yet so close to all the hustle and bustle !!!

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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

The Night Owl Cottage Columbia
The Night Owl Cottage Private vacation home
The Night Owl Cottage Private vacation home Columbia

About the neighborhood

Map
Columbia, MO

What's nearby

  • Stephens Lake Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Women's and Children's Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mizzou Arena - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • University of Missouri - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walk-Ons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Delia’s On Stadium - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Night Owl Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Night Owl Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Night Owl Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Night Owl Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Columbia, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Women's and Children's Hospital and 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of Missouri. Stephens Lake Park and Missouri Heart Institute are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Night Owl Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot for a weekend visit

Very welcoming and clean weekend home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cozy

Great place for a couple. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best kept secret!

This is the best little house! So convenient and clean. Bed was so comfy and place just overall so comfortable. We loved our 2 nights there and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Columbia

Very nice area and cabin..would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage!!

Perfect cozy cottage for a weekend in COMO! Beautiful surroundings, comfy bed, well appointed kitchen and everything you need for a comfortable cozy stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As special as advertised- 10 stars

Perfect place for a single person or couple. Great location to Downtown, the Stadiums, or campus. Very quiet and cozy. I’ll be back for game weekends for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Morgan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable and perfect.

Night Owl Cottage is a perfect little haven! It's well decorated, comfortable, and cozy! The hosts are amazing! I highly recommend this little gem for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy and AL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mizzou Dad’s weekend at the Nite Owl Cottage

We really enjoyed the cottage and the beautiful property. It was a better alternative than a hotel room while visiting our daughter at Mizzou. Cottage was clean, cozy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL S., Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit As Good As The First

Highly Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay

Great hidden gem by Mizzou. We stayed for homecoming weekend. We were not in the home much as we were with our daughters but it was clean and cozy. Meet Bill on his way to the parade, very polite. Will book again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My mom and I stayed at the Night Owl cottage while visiting my daughter who is a senior at MIZ. We cannot say enough great things about this little oasis - neat as a pin, cutely decorated, has all the amenities and then some, nice parking spots, great communication with the owners, and so close to campus. I cannot wait to come back! Thank you Bill and Pamela for a memorable visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful!

This cottage is adorable! It’s small, cute and comfortable. Also, it’s so nice and quiet which was what we were looking for. The bed is extremely soft, which I love and my husband doesn’t so mixed reviews on that from us, lol. All on all it’s perfect for a quiet getaway for two people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

This was such a cute home. I really enjoyed my stay there. It was quiet, tucked back of a busy road. There were horses across the street and deer in the back yard! Perfect! I was thinking I could really live in a small house like this. I loved the porch in the front where I sat and read. I also loved how you have decorated it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL S., Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect For Our Needs

The cottage is lovely and well maintained. The location is semi-rural and quiet, but close to Columbia's attractions. We used it as a base for biking portions of the Katy Trail. Recommended without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in the Columbia area

We have been to Columbia and the surrounding area numerous times. This little house has the best location we have stayed. You will feel like you are in the country right in town. Very nice, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diadette L., Algonquin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Cute Place

Super, super cute cottage. Very, very clean. Can't think of anything negative to say about it. It had everything we needed for our weekend stay plus added breakfast items, bagels, fruit, coffee. Thank you Bill for allowing us to use your beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

We had a great time at the cottage. It’s very clean and comfortable with a great yard and plenty of privacy. The location is a short drive from downtown. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Brandin H., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nite Owl Cottage

The property was not as secluded as we expected. Outdoors there was a lot of road noise from a very busy thoroughfare to the north. However, indoors The Nite Owl Cottage is well insulated and so very quiet. Our property managers, the owners, were fantastic--warm and friendly and gracious. We appreciated the welcome we received. But for the proximity of the property to busy streets, we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019