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Columbia's Most Beloved Home! Less than one mile from downtown and Faurot Field

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Columbia, MO
  • Columbia Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Missouri
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mizzou Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Columbia's Most Beloved Home! Less than one mile from downtown and Faurot Field

Welcome to Hearth & Hobbit, Columbia's most beloved home!
Originally built in the late 1800s as a two room cabin, this historic cottage is known locally by many names such as the Gingerbread House, Hansel & Gretel House, or the Elf House. You will love this whimsical and cozy home full of historic details.

Located less than one mile from Columbia's downtown district and Mizzou.

Property manager

Jessie Yankee
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Languages

English
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please contact host for accomodations for infants
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact host for special event usage
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets under 40 lbs are allowed by request
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact host for special event usage
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

About the area

Columbia

Columbia is home to this holiday home. AMF Town Country Lanes and Lazer Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shelter Gardens and Midway Golf and Games. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium or Mizzou Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.
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Columbia, MO

What's nearby

  • Columbia Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Missouri - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The District Downtown Columbia - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mizzou Arena - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Columbia's Most Beloved Home! Less than one mile from downtown and Faurot Field pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Columbia's Most Beloved Home! Less than one mile from downtown and Faurot Field?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Columbia's Most Beloved Home! Less than one mile from downtown and Faurot Field?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Columbia's Most Beloved Home! Less than one mile from downtown and Faurot Field located?

Situated in Columbia, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Shelter Gardens and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Missouri. Daniel Boone Regional Library and Museum of Anthropology are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Historic

Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the story about the home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Cottage in Columbia MO

Historical home close to downtown. It worked out great for us and the owner couldn't have been more responsive to my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Lovely visit to favorite house

I have always loved this little cottage and was thrilled to be able to stay there when we returned to CoMo after moving away 2 yrs ago. Many of my local friends stopped by for a tour. It is a unique property with many features expected of an older historic home (creaky floors and short doorways). Not a place for small children or people with a problem with steps up or down into the various rooms. Good location to get everywhere in town and only mild road noise from Ash and West. I was originally worried about the parking space but had no problems backing out onto Ash.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom Z.

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

One of the best

Easily one of, if not the, best experiences with a Vrbo stay! Everything was perfect and we cannot wait to stay there again. Tom and Teresa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Great stay in Columbia

Second time we have stayed here. Everything is great. House, neighborhood and proximity to everything. We love staying here and it's the perfect size for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne P.

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

LOVED IT!

Wonderful little, big home. Very clean, the beds are so comfortable and the pillows smell great (I always bring my own, but here it wasn't necessary) Lovely garden. The home is equipped with all of the necessaries. Very close to shopping, restaurants and the University. Love old homes very much loved this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Webber O.

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

What a magical little house!

We loved our stay at the Hobbit House. It's a charming little house in a great neighborhood, a five minute drive from downtown Columbia. Communicating with the owner was great, and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed staying in this iconic house when we were in town for Mareck Dance’s fall show. Such a cute place! The owner was super responsive and we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette B.

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

Fun weekend stay

House was exactly as pictured. Was perfect for a quick girl's weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Charming home in great location!

My friends and I loved staying in this house for a long weekend in Columbia! It was the perfect size for a small group of friends and the host had excellent communication in the lead up and throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SJ M.

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

Charming & cozy! ❤️

Charming & cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Yardley PA, USA

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

Unique Housr

Enjoyed our stay. Convenient to our family and other activities in Columbia. Attractively decorated and a beautiful garden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikki E.

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

Historical Home

In a great location. Clean and comfortable. However if you are tall may be a concern. A historical home that has very low ceilings and has step-downs to several of the rooms. Very rustic feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Great location near the University of Missouri

We were here for Mizzou graduation. The home is very close to campus and the downtown area. It was nicely furnished and looked very cute decorated for Christmas. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Wonderful stay!

Stayed in this adorable house when visiting family. Absolutely loved the welcoming home, enjoyed walking in the neighborhood, and appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois N.

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

Cute and quaint

Family visit for granddaughters 1st birthday. 5 adults slept comfortably. Very clean and very quiet. Thought there might be a lot of street noise, but were pleased how quiet it was at night. Comfortable beds. Convenient location. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie R.

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

Fantastic!

A lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Delightfully different

Such a charming cottage. The living room is great for gathering and the 3 bedrooms are cozy. Spotless with a great vibe. Communication, checkin and checkout flawless and fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S., Holland, Michigan

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

Graduation Getaway

What a wonderful place for our family to gather as we were celebrating the graduation of our niece! The garden is beautiful and the house is so charming- every little detail! We felt right at home immediately. Everything we needed was right there! We want to go back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G., Terre Haute, USA

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

Loved the Fairy House!

This is such an amazing property! We enjoyed reading about the history of this house in the materials that were in the living room. There were so many things we enjoyed from the comfy living room furniture to the long table for games to the patio seating area outside. Thank you for sharing this house with everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kami R.

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

Beat place for a girls weekend!

Such a beautiful little cottage. Close to everything in Columbia. The cottage was decorated beautifully and has such fun character. Sunroom has a big ranch style table for a big gathering or crafting. Everything was great will definitely stay there every time I visit my Mizzou Tiger! Thank You Jessie!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Mini Family Reunion

My daughter and I met my dad and my brother to spend some time together after everyone had been vaccinated. We really enjoyed the house. It was clean, well equipped, and beautiful. Exactly as described! We would definitely stay again. Loved the attention to detail and the historic information on the house that was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O., Des Peres, Missouri

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

Perfect in every way

I cannot express enough how perfect this experience was from start to finish. I have stayed in many vrbo rentals and there has never been a location with more charm and history. We were in town for a girls weekend and to visit my daughter. From the moment we pulled up we said it was like we were staying in a fairytale cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed looking through the historical information and the little touches added to each room. Communication with the owner was great and we are already anxious to plan our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T., Nixa, Missouri

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

Charm Achieved

From the second we arrived we were all in love. The charm and details in this house is top notch. We needed to be close to Mizzou for a swim meet. We had 7 in our group. Let me start with the fact that the towels were so thick and fluffy. The bedding arrangements were so soft and plush. They felt so expensive. There’s a huge table in the sun room. We played games that were provided. We wanted to use the fire pit area, unfortunately it rained the whole weekend. There’s not enough stars to give this listing. Jessica went above and beyond. We will be back as soon as we can. Football games or visiting your kiddos at the campus. Do yourself a huge favor and book this house. Details details details are awaiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theri R., O'Fallon, MO

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

You definitely want to stay here!

I have so much I want to say about this property, I'm not sure I can squeeze it all in here. To start communication with the property managers/owners was fantastic. Check in and check out was a breeze. Seriously that was the least amount of effort I have ever had to do leaving a rental property. The house itself is so darling. It sits at the corner of an intersection, we were here over a weekend and we did not find it to be a busy intersection at all. The driveway is actually located to the side of the house which is on the other street. Not a big deal and super easy to figure out. Our stay was during the winter so we didn't get to take advantage of hanging out in the yard but I bet it's gorgeous Spring through Fall. Ok, so the inside......charming! The owners have articles with information on the history of this house, definitely worth a read. You can see so many of the past owners craftsmanship and care through out the home. If you love older homes you will love staying here. The current owners have made this a wonderful place to stay. Well furnished and super clean. They have all the basics there for you, coffee pods, seasoning, pots/pans, etc. plus some little extras :-). We definitely felt right at home and were able to relax for our weekend getaway. They have plenty of games for their guests, which we totally took advantage of. It's also a great location, we were not far from where we wanted to hike. Not to mention lots of great restaurants to choose from. Very easy to pickup food and come back to enjoy a cozy night in. If you have the opportunity to stay here, you should!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jessie Yankee

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We are a local family, not a property management company! We live just blocks away from the cottage and available for anything you need! We love to offer suggestions on restaurants and activities.

Why they chose this property

This historic cottage is a landmark in the Columbia community!

What makes this property unique

Features and attributes of the cottage include:

-Columbia Historic Preservation Commission Most Notable Homes

-Master bedroom was originally created as an in-home preschool that served girls during World War II. The school bell still resides on property!

-Large sunroom boasts 10 foot farmhouse table for meals, games, and more! You will enjoy the multitude of live plants in this room, as well as the provided family games.

-Living room features hearth and cookware original to the home.

-Modern amenities such as wifi on-site, two smart TVs include netflix available

-Washer + Dryer available for guest usage

Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles. Please message host for arrangements for additional vehicles.

-The listing says no pets, however we will allow animals under 40 lbs. Please message hosts to request bringing a pet.

*Pack N Play available for infants upon request*

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