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TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Lawrence, KS
  • Place, University of Kansas
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Allen Fieldhouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Haskell Indian Nations University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Topeka, KS (FOE-Forbes Field)
    ‪36 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.

[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat

StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat

Experience Lawrence like a local in this funky, newly remodeled apartment! Just two blocks from Mass Street and the KU campus, you’ll be in the heart of the action while still enjoying your own private retreat. With two bedrooms and one bathroom, there’s plenty of space for friends, family, or a weekend getaway packed with fun.

Your Home Base for Adventure:
The apartment is clean, stylish, and ready for you to make it your own. Lounge in the spacious living room with comfy seating and a flat-screen TV, or whip up a meal in the fully equipped kitchen—stove, oven, microwave, fridge, and all the essentials are included. Both bedrooms are cozy and bright, with ample storage, while the modern bathroom features a shower/tub combo and plenty of fluffy towels.

Relax, Recharge, Repeat:
Curl up with your favorite shows, sip morning coffee, or enjoy a quiet evening after exploring the city. Washer and dryer included for your convenience, plus high-speed WiFi keeps you connected whenever you need.

Prime Location, Endless Possibilities:

2-minute drive to downtown Lawrence
5-minute drive to Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Kansas Jayhawks
Walking distance to KU campus
Whether you’re here for the culture, sports, or the nightlife, your Cozy Retreat puts you in the perfect spot.

Getting Around:
Street parking is plentiful, and we recommend the alleyway for easy access and peace of mind. Lawrence’s bus system, “The T,” is nearby, and ride-sharing options like Uber or Lyft make exploring the city a breeze.

House Rules:

No pets
No food or beverages in bed/furniture
No parties
No smoking indoors or in our patio

Important Guest Info:
This is a self-service rental (not a hotel). Essentials like toilet paper, soap, and batteries are ready for you. Our team responds to messages between 7 AM–9 PM to help with anything you need.

Stay a While—Your Lawrence Adventure Starts Here
Book your stay now and get ready to explore, relax, and make this Cozy Retreat your home away from home.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Kansas. A gym and laundry facilities are available. The apartment offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and TVs
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit and 9 minutes on foot from University of Kansas
[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat offers its guests a fitness centre and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lawrence apartment is smoke free.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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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[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unit was well maintained and clean. Communication with host was excellent. Great proximity to campus (we walked to the football game) and Mass St (also walking distance)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place within walking distance to Mass Street. Super clean and very comfortable. Check in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lariss T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place Quiet and comfortable. Easy access to KU . We had an issue with the AC which happened late Sunday evening. No one could come out to fix it, but the next day it was fixed and worked great the rest of our stay ! Overall very nice place and we enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Tulsa, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Little gem close to Mass

Nicely appointed, close to Mass, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie C., Kansas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment

Lovely apartment. We added the birthday extras and they were perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location in Lawrence!

Perfect location and everything you need for a comfortable stay in Lawrence, Kansas!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it

This place worked out perfect for our family. It is super clean and in a great location. Decorated cute and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

It’s a lovely apartment in a great location! Close to shops and dining! It has everything you need for a a very comfy stay! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T., kansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Really nice place. Professionally run. A real bargain for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Well maintained and updated. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classy & Convenient

This was the perfect place for our quick overnight stay. We will definitely seek Fernando’s property options for future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed. Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We really enjoyed the property. Clean, good location and had everything we needed.We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well stocked. Great location walking distance to KU and Mass Ave w loads of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

We had an excellent time and the location is perfect for taking in all that this great college town has to offer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Lincoln , NE

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay on Tennessee

Great location. Everything was clean and well stocked. Washer and dryer were great to have in the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B J.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little apartment

This is our second time staying at this property and it’s a cute little place that is in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pryscilla

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cozy spot and everything was nicely decorated. Loved staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, walk to Massachusetts St.

Great place within a 5 min walk to Massachusetts Street. Plus the giant TV made watching the Chiefs game all the better!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy

We stayed for 1 night while visiting our KU kiddo. The apt was clean and the bed was comfy. Wed definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay Awhile & Fernando are AMAZING!

Communication with Fernando was quick, efficient and very helpful. The apartment was perfect: a quick walk from Mass St as well as KU campus, the interior is recently (re)finished so “new” and an absolute delight in which to relax. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alumni Visit

Came to town to visit for the weekend with old college roommates. The stay was a perfect location. It was very clean and had everything we could have asked for would definitely recommend and would definitely book again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024