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Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!

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A narrow hallway with a wooden bench on the right, a rocking chair in the center, and a bed at the end. - Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! (Hartsburg)
A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, two bar stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave. - Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! (Hartsburg)
A house with a red train car attached to the side. - Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! (Hartsburg)
A red boat with a deck, furnished with metal chairs, a table, and a bench. - Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! (Hartsburg)
A well-lit, spacious room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair. - Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! (Hartsburg)
Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroom23 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!

  • Our charming Katy Caboose is located right on the Katy Trail in Hartsburg, MO, offering a truly unique stay. The caboose features a spacious outdoor area with a large deck, table seating, a hammock, and Adirondack chairs for relaxation. Inside, you'll find a cozy kitchenette, a full bed, and a twin trundle bed, comfortably sleeping four. The private bathroom is located in the cottage next to the caboose, reserved exclusively for guests of the caboose.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 250 square feet

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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 11:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the area

Hartsburg is home to this cottage. Cole County Historical Society and Missouri State Penitentiary Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cooper's Landing Marina and Turkey Creek Golf Center. Visit our Hartsburg travel guide
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Hartsburg, MO

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a cave entrance surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
    19 min drive - 33.3 km
  • A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and columns, a fountain, and well-maintained greenery.
    Missouri State Capitol
    20 min drive - 32.5 km
  • A large white dome building with a red brick base, surrounded by green trees and a clear blue sky.
    University of Missouri
    24 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Katy Trail - North Jefferson City Trailhead
    18 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Lincoln University of Missouri
    22 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson City Station
    28 min drive
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woody's Pub & Grub
    13 min drive
  • Jose Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Hartsburg Grand Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Hitching Post
    1 min walk
  • Woodys
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! located?

Situated in Hartsburg, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Missouri River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mark Twain National Forest and Three Creeks Conservation Area. Cooper's Landing Marina and Charles W Green State Wildlife Management Area are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Unique traincar stay at the Katy Caboose! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute fun place to stay for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the 3 taverns in town. Great vibe in a tiny town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a unique property! Convenient to the trail and town. Loved the history and information on the caboose. The amenities of the property were great and the added touches for travelers was thoughtful and appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. A nice stop on the trail. I would recommend this place for anyone who is coming through on the trail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

My wife and I stayed for two nights to celebrate our 19yr anniversary. We got a bike ride in on the Katy and checked out local watering holes. The Katy Caboose was cute. We enjoyed the deck on a beautiful starry night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very cool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Caboose was nice and cute. But I was not able to get there until much later in the day, and it was so dark out where the caboose is located, that I could not find it for a bit. It would be nice to have a light left on outside. I was not there much, I was at my sisters wedding for most of the weekend, but it did the job. I liked that there were snacks you could purchase.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

We REALLY needed an overnight stop in Hartsburg while biking the Katy Trail! About 20 miles per day is our limit!!! Your emergemcy stash of food for sale covered our lunch need, while we waited for the restraunt to open for supper. The caboose is a cute stay but probably way more comfortable when it is not so hot outside. The a/c made a valient effort to manage the temp. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
When we arrived the access code given via email did not work. I called several times, sent a messge through VRBO and did not get a response back from the host until the next morning. If I had not called several other 'known associates' that I found online we would have been locked out all night in the cold. The host does not offer an alternate contact option. Then the second night it was rather cold at 12 and only 1 of the heaters was working. The information binder indicated extra blankets but we did not find any in the drawers as stated. The deck is slippery with green algae and the shower water was warm at best. The sink water for hand washing was hotter than the shower. Dog hair covered the couch and while we love pets we did not expect our uniforms to be lint rolled on their entirety. The informatuon binder had been wet and was difficult to read in places, a simple reprint would fix that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy stay! Loved that dogs were welcome, and there’s plenty of grassy space outside for walking them around (and of course, you’re right on the Katy Trail for walking as well!). Being directly across the street from the Burg made for an easy dinner and drink spot, and walking just one minute to get back to our lodging, which was fantastic. They also take quiet time serious - even though they were really busy that night, the patio was silent by bedtime, everyone was really respectful of nearby neighbors. Only notes are to please, please don’t underestimate the description saying the bathroom is “in the cottage next door.” There is very minimal lighting (which is necessary or there would be bugs galore!), and you have to go down a step out of the caboose, then down another short set of steps, then use your code to go through one locked door into a pitch black, eery basement, then use your code to get through the locked door to the bathroom… it’s quite a chore if you need to potty often. With the bathroom being such a hassle to get to, it would be really, really lovely for the caboose to have maybe a pitcher of water on the counter or one of those freestanding water refill jugs for ease of filling water bottles or a dog water bowl? And Kleenex, since toilet paper isn’t accessible if you need to blow your nose?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025