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Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious!

A converted church retreat on 1.5 acres where guests can unwind in spacious rooms, stroll through gardens, or enjoy the playground while staying connected

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Tranquil Sanctuary Retreat transforms a historic church into a unique getaway with an open floor plan and large windows showcasing peaceful grounds. The property offers ample parking, a laundry area, and free WiFi for staying connected during this countryside escape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Columbus is home to this farm stay. Van Berg Municipal Golf Course and Vanberg Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wilkinson State Wildlife Management Area and Airport Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Memorial Stadium or US30 Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our Columbus travel guide
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Columbus, NE

What's nearby

  • Santander, Spain - April 20, 2017: Monument to Christopher Colombus caravel Ships copys of America discovering, in the Magdalena park, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
    Airport Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Glur Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Columbus Public Library
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Platte County Historical Society and Museum
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Central Community College
    8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • Quiznos
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Village Inn
    4 min drive
  • Casey's
    3 min drive
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
    4 min drive

About this property

Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious!

  • Family-friendly farm stay
  • You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Games, barbecues and books
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious! feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
    • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
    • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

All extra guest must vacate property by 10:00 pm

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All extra guest must vacate property by 10:00 pm
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious! located?

This family-friendly Columbus farm stay is within 1 mi (2 km) of Airport Park and Glur Park. Clocktower Court and Hanover Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Home Away From Home: From Abandoned to Luxurious! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine G.

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

Fabulous!

So clean, well decorated & stocked. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Comfy/cozy

Super nice, clean property with plenty of space. It is as advertised. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Amazing retreat

We stayed in this wonderful home while we were in town for our class reunion. It was perfect for our group of 5. The layout was great, everything was very clean and in working order. The kitchen was well appointed. Check in and check out was easy! We would definitely stay again if anything brings us back to Columbus!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great Weekend of Baseball

Stayed at the property during State Baseball Tournament. The property has some old accents but is quite modernized and very open floorplan in the living room/kitchen area. Will definitely look for the property to be open when I come to the Columbus area in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

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

Retreat with ladies

Nice place, kitchen lovely prepare to bring all toiletries for bathroom and your own coffee, etc We used smart tv to watch online training the couch & love set need replaced way past their prime! Everything else was lovey but because we sat for about 20 hours + for our training We were very uncomfortable in Livingroom
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large great room was perfect for catching up with family. Property was clean with lots of space. Within short driving distance of everything in Columbus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri E.

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

Family holiday

Had my parents and two of my siblings and their spouses ( 6 adults) stay over thanksgiving excellent experience! nice option for a place to stay when visiting for the holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Great Place for Families

Beautiful transformation from a church to a place to gather with family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gray H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee N.

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

Great Place

We hosted a baby shower and Christmas dinner here. It was beautifully decorated and had large enough space to fit everyone. Hosts also respond quickly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambrosia D.

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

Beyond Expectations!

We traveled from out of state for a funeral. We were happy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

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

Team Clara

Truly a wonderful experience! The Neighborhood Sanctuary exceeded all our expectations! Plenty of space for all our guests! Shae and Adam went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay! We definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Very nice property

The only thing the kids commented on was the shortage of additional towels, otherwise they were very positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Thanksgiving

Our friends came to spend thanksgiving with us from Colorado. The three of them and our family of 5 prepared our thanksgiving meal here and enjoyed a great meal in a great relaxing setting
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Beautiful, serene

Very serene and well decorated. Key code did not work but key box with code worked. Could use better insulation between rooms, and tallwr couches that are easier to get out of!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brieanne M.

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

Fun For Family Gathering

We stayed at the Neighborhood Sanctuary for three days with extended family for a family reunion and it was great! It was such a convenient location for us, just down the street from my parents, and Columbus definitely needed a space like this for large families to gather. Shalynn did a lovely job with the remodel, there was plenty of space for our whole family, and the outdoor play space was a huge bonus for the kiddos! Shae was super accommodating with our large group, responded in a timely manner any time we contacted her, and was receptive to alleviating the few minor things that came up. The discount coupons that she offered for local businesses were a nice perk! We utilized one to rent a bounce house from Spacewalk, they were super easy to work with, and the kids LOVED having a bounce house there! The only other advice I would give for larger groups or families staying there with small children is to try and put them in the upper room if they're a light sleeper. The lower rooms are right off of the main area, but we just used a white noise machine on high to drown out any noise in the main room for naps and bedtime and it worked out pretty well! Overall, we had a wonderful stay at the Neighborhood Sanctuary, it was a great place for a family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PJ W.

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

Granny's 90th

It was totally amazing!! Perfect for my family to stay all together plus having the birthday party for our Mom/Granny was absolutely the BEST!! Everyone raved at how perfect the venue for the party was inside and outside. I would recommend it 100% and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022