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Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

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Interior
Iron/ironing board, free Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Joplin, MO
  • Place, North Park Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercy Hospital Joplin
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Precious Moments Chapel
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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

Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio

All aboard for an unforgettable visit to Joplin, MO, at this one-of-a-kind vacation rental! Situated inside an old-school Santa Fe caboose, the studio hosts 1 full bath, a stocked kitchenette, free WiFi, and a Smart TV. In the surrounding area, discover a variety of attractions that are almost as unique as the home itself, like the Route 66 Mural Park and the Precious Moments Chapel. And don't forget to snap photos — this property is one you'll want to remember!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | ~5 Mi to Joplin Attractions | Propane Grill Available

Studio: Queen Bed

TRAIN CAR FEATURES: Converted Santa Fe caboose w/ Smart TV, dining set, board games, & modern decor
KITCHENETTE: Cooking basics, hot plate, microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, spices, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, central heating & air conditioning
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access only by stairs, homeowner on-site (separate units), exterior security camera (1, facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Northpark Mall (4 miles), Route 66 Mural Park (6 miles), The Precious Moments Chapel (7 miles), Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center (9 miles), Cars on the Route (13 miles)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Frisco Greenway Trail (5 miles), King Jack Park (5 miles), Ruby Jack Trail (10 miles), Cunningham Park (10 miles), Grand Falls (10 miles)
HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS: Supertam on 66 Ice Cream Parlor & Superman Museum (5 miles), Joplin History Museum (8 miles), Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum (12 miles), George Washington Carver National Monument (12 miles), Red Oak 2 (15 miles)
AIRPORT: Joplin Regional Airport (9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking or vaping
- Pet friendly with a $40 fee (+ taxes & fees, dogs only, max 1)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate building, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 security camera, located in the entryway foyer, facing the unit entrances. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior living spaces. The camera actively records video and sound while guests are in residence
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Bartley Memorial Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas. The apartment offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, TVs and fridges
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Bartley Memorial Park and a few minutes from Apple Park
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Joplin apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Reviews

Unique Joplin Gem: Converted Train Car Studio Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robbin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was a fun place to stay. We stayed 2 nights and had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertized good price and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The caboose was perfect for our short stay. Joplin is a great town. People are friendly!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Velvet S., Missouri, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
The grandkids thought it cool to have the entire train for our family weekend. I’m sure they won’t forget this experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Joplin

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kermis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glad we stayed

Love this train. Wish it were ours.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red caboose

The red caboose is such a cute, clean and fun stay it was really spacious and we really enjoyed the creature comforts like good coffe and a place to cook and eat food. My husband and i travel for work and its so important to be able to come back and relax after a long days work this stay offerd that and so much more
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat little getaway

Just outside of Joplin, so quiet but minutes from anything you might want to do. Love the way they converted the caboose into basically a tiny house. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary stay

My partner is obsessed with trains so i surprised him with this getaway for our anniversary. HE LOVED IT!! It was the perfect getaway with the privacy we needed while still being close enough to shopping and a few sightseeing locations to occupy our Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

This was a perfect place to just enjoy peace and quiet and be relaxed. The owner was gracious to give us some of his time to tell us a little history about the location and train cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red Caboose

Our stay was exceptional. The Red Caboose provided a unique and memorable lodging experience for our weekend getaway. It offered all the comforts of a hotel, and more. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a very nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Train a Day in this get away

Comfortable and unique get away, requires a train. We didnt even feel the train moving. Very smoooooooth
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Get Away

Awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

I can say I stayed in a caboose....

Thank You
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memory Maker

Great place to make memories and explore! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tiff

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 2 night stay !

Just as listed , very clean , quiet , easy to find and access. The only thing id say is that the two nights I was there it was very cold, heater works great but as soon as the heater would kick off it was very cold . Not much regulating temp inside caboose , perhaps a bit more insulation, but other than that it was a perfect stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest place to stay

This was by far the cutest place we have stayed. Easy to get to. A lot of activities close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

This caboose is first in line!!!!

Can’t say enough about how perfect this getaway was for my mom and me. Down to the natural light over the kitchen area from the caboose windows, the water pressure and temperature in the sparkling clean bathroom, and the pillow soft bed that allowed both of us to sleep through the night!!!! Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for a unique gem in Joplin!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Must Stay

The property is the most unique place we have ever stayed in! There’s way more room than most hotel rooms! The walk-in shower with rain head had just enough pressure! The Red Caboose is perfectly located to literally EVERYTHING! The accommodations were very surprising and extremely comfortable! Immediate responses from the owner/caretaker via text. Also available via call. Extra pillows, blankets, throws, towels! Absolutely perfect for me and hubby! The mini fridge was a huge bonus and the Keurig was just the perfect touch for this coffee loving duo! Extremely clean and comfortable! Don’t miss out on this hidden, convenient, unique, delightful, comfy, affordable and exceptional stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Sweet and simple little space. We loved staying here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry Y., Fenton, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful

Great experience. Very nice inside and out and great "train" atmosphere. Bed was comfortable and the features were just as described. i would stay there again if ever in Joplin again. we were there for a baseball tournament in Pittsburg KS.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable and cozy

Cutest little studio! Perfect for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

K B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

The caboose was clean and charming. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024