Lilly - Our family enjoyed the guesthouse so much. We definitely recommend it for anyone wanting to stay several days. We felt like we were home.  The historic house is so elegantly decorated and Ann's egg souffle is absolutely wonderful.  It was so nice to have a hot hardy breakfast to start our busy day.  We will be back next year when we get together again. 

Nov 30 We're here again for our annual deer hunt.  The guesthouse makes the best hunting lodge we've ever stayed in.  It's even better with the great hunting ground Tony's got.  I recommend the Kansas Hunting Adventures and the Vintage Charm Guesthouse/Hotel.

Dec 22, 2010 Our family stayed at this beautiful guesthouse for my fathers funeral.  Ann hospitality and the comforts of this house made this difficult time so soothing.  If your looking for a place to stay for a long term.  This is definitely the place to stay.  Thank you Ann and Tony 

Dec 24, 2010 Christmas was very unusual this year.  Tony and Ann let us use the  Vintage Charm Guesthouse for our Christmas Day Dinner.  It was fabulous with all the nice china and silver serves.  It felt like the old times when we would have Christmas at home as a children. We really recommend this house to traveling guest.

 Jan 3,2011 Best place ever to have a New years Eve party. The guesthouse has all kinds of PS 2 games. We'll do it again.

5-30-11

Tony & Ann,I really appreciate your hospitality during my recent turkey hunt in Kansas.  Your B&B is a really nice setup.  It was very comfortable and restful.  Waterville was a really nice place, too.  I was glad to find rural living was still alive and well.  It was nice not to see a Walmart anywhere close!  Tony, the hunting was great.  I don’t know how it could have been any better, except for the rain- not much we can do about that though.  It was a long trip back because I had such an enjoyable time while in Kansas.  I look forward to seeing you again next year, good Lord willing.Tony, If you could send me the pictures you took and some type of acknowledgment for the deposit I left, I would appreciate it.

 2012

Feb 8, 2012 Marysville Chamber of Commerce upcoming events:  May 11,12 & 13, 2012 Flea Market and Chicken BBQ, June 1 & 2 Big Blue River Days, July 27 & 28, 2012           Sidewalk sale, September 21, 22, & 23, 2012 Citywide Garage Sale - Highway 36 rummage sale. 

Feb 12,2012 Lee Dam Art Center is having an art exhibit with refreshments.

Month of February and March are the Vintage Charm Guesthouse/Hotel - Spa Retreat Special.  Call me for special weekend rates 785-363-2327

Feb 12, 2012 The Discovery Center in Manhattan, Kansas is having their open house April 14, 2012.  This will be an exciting event. 

2013

Jan 13, 2013 The bald eagles are beautiful sitting high in their treetops observing their prey at Waterville Kansas.  Watervile Lake Idlewild waterfalls are flowing fast with ice covered tops. Matter of fact we saw an eagle today out by the Valley Heights High School.

Feb 2 thru March 17, 2013

The Way We Worked exhibition at Blue Rapids Museum.  A partnership site to the Smithsonion Institution's traveling exhibition. Call 785-363-7228 or go to http://brhistory.wordpress.com

Feb 12, 2013

Get your tickets to the "LOVE". An elegant dinner and fund raiser for the Marysville Chamber of Commerce.  Call 785-562-3101.

2-26-2013 We really enjoyed our stay.  What a lovely house.  Thank you so much for the taking care of the switch for me.  We had such a good time.  Hope you don't get too much flack from Colene. Ha! See you again. Beverly

3-2-2013  Dear Ann, I've really enjoyed my stay here with my sister.  We made ourselves at home. I loved going through all your magazines, reading the comments in these books and reviewing your work on this house photo album. What a project you took on. It was really fun visiting with you especially about the houses previous owner!  The cheesecake and the breakfst were perfect!  So many wonderful stores we enjoyed in the 18 mile radius of Waterville. Thanks for everything. Connie

March 30, 2013

As a foreman of a out of state construction company, I would recommend this guesthouse to any contractor with a small crew.  The house is so roomy and comfortable almost better than home.  We were here for 3 months and Ann and Tony made our stay very accomodating.  The use of the fully equipped kitchen, grill and washer and dryer were awesome.  The guys liked the restraurent and convenience store just a block away.   I would definitely recommend this place to say. It's the best place our guys have ever stayed in. David

April 20, 2013

Whistle Stop Ride April 20, 2013 

The 2nd Whistle Stop Ride is  planned for April 20. Passengers will arrive at 9:30 in Waterville at the 1925 caboose across from the Weaver Hotel.  The passengers will board previously arranged transportation to the east end of the line onthe Dean Constable farm.  The price is $30.00 a ticket with a limit to 35 passengers.    Itinerary:  Introduction of the Central Branch RR from Atchinson to Waterville.  The ride will proceed to the trestle for a short photo op and discuss the surveying and the relacation of the tracks due to the construction of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Then history of the Georgia Pacific Mill, the Hannah Plant, Orphan Train, New York Giant's game in Blue Rapids, hobo along the way and next stop Waterville.    A lunch will be provided at the Weaver. 

 April 4, 2013

Located within easy walking distance of DowntownWaterville, this charming B&B is a must for those just needing to RELAX!! One of the Innkeepers met me at the front door and gave a tour of the public areas (wonderfully decorated in rich colors). She recomended nearby local-owned restaurant for dinner. Once back in the room, peace and quiet for some relaxation, then getting in a little knitting time the ultimate way to wind down. The bed was very firm and the down comforter very "snuggly". Breakfast was delicious fare (I'm already craving more of those muffins) and checkout was very so easy and I'll stop by here again. Rose

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  Koester House Museum

The Koester House Museum, nestled in the heart of downtown, is an excellent place to take a look at life in Marysville before the turn of the century. If the walls of this white frame Victorian house could talk, they surely would tell of the early Marysville banking family who built the home, the handsome couple who moved in as newlyweds and had three children before the wife was struck down by consumption at the age of 35, leaving her husband, small son and two daughters.

Central Branch Railroad

 Upon realizing that the historic tracks of the Central Pacific Railroad from 12th road in Marshall County, Kansas to the Marshall/Washington county line were to be abandoned by the Union Pacific Railroad in 2000, a group of concerned citizens and railroad enthusiasts immediately commence with the process of delaying that action in an attempt to preserve these historic tracks and, in doing so, preserve railroad history in Waterville and Blue Rapids, Marshall County and the State of Kansas. The Society was established as a nonprofit organization and raised the necessary funds in 7 days to stop the abandonment. The Society became owners of 11.89 miles of Central Branch railroad track in 2001. CLICK HERE

We bring you wonderful taste of home baked goods in a warm and inviting environment of times gone by. You are family from the moment that you walk through our door. Our superior quality and healthy products are served in an ambiance of warm hearts and open arms. Our goal is to never lose the homemade goodness and never take for granted where our help comes from... "I Am that Bread of Life" John 6:48 Check out the monthly special event dinner schedule Our daily bread, Barnes, Ks

Waterville Chamber of Commerce

Travel Industry Association of Kansas http://www.tiak.org/

North Central Kansas Tourism http://www.cloudcountytourism.com/

Marshall County Travel and Tourism http://www.marshallcoks.com/

Marshall County Fair http://www.marshallcountyfair.org/

Rural Kansas Tourism http://www.getruralkansas.org/

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Leadership Marshall County http://www.leadershipmarshallcounty.com/

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Tony and Ann both like restoring old furniture and houses.

They've restored the Victorian house they live in at 112 Hazelwood Street in Waterville.

In the fall of 2004 they decided to transform an 1876 Victorian house into a Bed and Breakfast, also in Waterville.

In 2007 they sold that renovated Bed and Breakfast to visiting guests that then turned the house into their summer home.

Tony and Ann saved this house from demolition by the city.  Despite the leaking roofs, no running water and infested with squirrels, they renovated the Bed and Breakfast into a home-away from home atmosphere. 

Both of them are natives of Marshall County and enjoy the history their town has to offer. 

This guesthouse is unique in away because Tony and Ann are non-resident Innkeepers.

Tony is the guide for Kansas Hunting Adventures,LLC also located in Waterville, Kansas.

History 

From Condemned to Castle 

Completed in 1909, this Victorian styled home located in Waterville, Kansas has been extensively renovated. 

The house has leaded glass throughout and a grand open, Williamsburg paneled staircase to greet you upon arrival.  Experience comfort, charm and hospitality beyond your expectations when you visit this elegantly decorated Guesthouse Hotel. 

 The main floor includes a large formal dining room, full kitchen and comfortable living room.

Also we have a nice patio area with tables and barbecue grill. 

 In the 8 years the Vintage Charm Guesthouse Hotel has been open we've

had guests from Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Germany,  Argentina and Sweden. 

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This large suite has tapestry and French lace curtains.  Luxurious queen size pillow-top mattress with  300 count Egyptian cotton sheets.  It also has the original built in dressers and closets.  Large private bath with antique marble-top vanity and extra large shower.  All of our rooms have the comforts of home, private baths(with blowdryer), high speed wireless internet, cable TV with DVD players.  Ask about our contractors specials