About Our Rental Properties
Your Hosts
Your hosts, Kris and Larissa Munsch, rehabilitate old forgotten properties to share with guests. They also perform home inspections and have a business called Oldhouselove Restorations that focuses on period inspired rehabilitation of homes. Kris and Larissa also run a business called Restore and Clean, where they help customers through disasters such as fires, floods, and water leaks. They have a small hobby farm located on the edge of town where they take in rescue animals. Kris and Larissa live at their farm but are always available for guests needs. Never hesitate to contact them with questions or concerns.
FAQs
The Buffalo House is a historic home that was converted into two apartments sometime after the 1980s. The first floor apartment being Schlyer Place and the second floor apartment, Rupp Loft. Each apartment has its own unique look and is decorated with antiques, history and art local to the area. We ask that if not renting the entire house, guests be respectful of other potential guests in the house.
We utilize a self check-in system using a coded door which will be provided after booking for all of our rental options.
Buffalo Haus has forced zoned air conditioning and boiler radiator heat. Midmod has forced heat and air conditioning.
Breakfast is not served at any of our locations but you have a private kitchen in your apartment. We do provide coffee, tea and creamer. Also farm fresh eggs when in season.
FAQs Cont.
Buffalo Haus and Midmod are located downtown and is walking distance to food, drink, shopping and the university.
Complimentary Wifi is provided with a flat screen TV located in the living room of each apartment equipped with ROKU TV.
We do not have a pool or hot tub. Each apartment bathroom has a standard tub and shower combination. Midmod has a walk in shower.
The Parsonage is located just a few blocks east down 6th street from Buffalo and Midmod. The Parsonage also uses a self check in system and has heated floors, split air conditioners, as well as antiques.
We are 8 minutes from Hays regional airport. 4 Hours from KCI ( Kansas City)and 5 hours to The Denver Airport.
Give us a call to find out about discounts for long stays!
Give us a call to discuss groups for parties, bridal showers, wedding parties and more
Policies
Check in and Check out Buffalo, Midmod, and The Parsonage
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Check-in anytime after 4:00pm: We have a coded lock. You will be given the code after booking via your emailed Guest Link. If checking in later than 10pm, please be respectful of other guests in the other apartment, keeping noise minimal. ( If booking Schlyer or Rupp)
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Check-out: 11am
Pets
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We do allow pets at Midmod and Buffalo Haus
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We have a $30 pet fee, per pet, per night.
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You must follow all rules below:
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No pets on any furniture for any reason
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Any accidents must be reported to us and cleaned up promptly
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Excrement in the yard must be cleaned up before check out. Bags are provided.
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If your pet causes damage or extra cleaning, you may be subjected to additional fees.
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Rental Policies
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Guests DO NOT have access to the entire house at Buffalo Haus unless you booked the entire house. The Schlyer Place apartment consists of the first floor of the house and the wrap around porch. Also a labeled off street parking pad. Rupp Loft consists of the entire Second Floor and the backyard. Also a labeled off street Parking Pad.
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Weapons and firearms not allowed.
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Four guests limit in Rupp Loft. Schlyer Place has a 6 guest limit. The entire house sleeps 10. Midmod guest limit is 6.
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Please be aware both apartments have antiques (Buffalo Haus). This may not be suitable for children. Any damage is the responsibility of the guest that booked.
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Events and gatherings and parties welcome with owner/host approval. Large events may be subject to extra fees.
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Accessibility: Schlyer Place is located on the first floor. Rupp loft is located on the second floor. We do not have an elevator. Midmod is all one level and has no stairs. The Parsonage has a first floor bedroom and bathroom but does have stairs to the second floor.
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NO SMOKING in the house or apartments at any time for any reason! Smoking in the house or suite will result in a $250 fine.
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No candles, no incense or other items that burn or have a strong smell may be used in the apartments.
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We are privately owned and operated. We will not be responsible for guest accidents or injury, or for the loss of money, jewelry, or valuables of any kind.
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Any damages, stolen items, or broken items occurring during the stay will be the full financial responsibility of the guest, including anyone traveling with the guest. Any special clean-up resulting in damages caused by the guests will be charged to the credit card. Charges may need to be applied after guest departure as deemed necessary by the owner.
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Guests are asked to clean up after themselves in the kitchen. Guests are also asked to wash their dishes and cooking utensils. Midmod and The Parsonage we ask you load and start the dishwasher before leaving.
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We dry and put away all kitchen items. We take the trash out at all properties.
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Accidents Happen! Please report all spills and/or damages to the owners promptly to help us preserve this historic house.
Terms and Conditions
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Credit card required for room booking. We require full payment upfront if not booking through Airbnb.
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Cancellations: If booking direct through our website and not Airbnb, you must cancel 48 hours ahead of time for a 50% refund. You must cancel 7 days prior for a full refund. No shows will be charged the full amount.
*By Booking with us you are agreeing to abide by our house policies listed above.
Privacy Policy
We consider the privacy of our guests a serious responsibility. This policy declares how we will use and treat information we collect from and about you. This policy is an agreement that is legally binding. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information by us as specified below.
We commit with all sincerity to:
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never sell your information;
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never use your information to market our lodging to you for future stays without requiring your "opt in" and permitting your "opt out." To date, we have never performed such marketing;
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only collect the minimum of information as is customarily necessary to provide lodging;
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only share information about you when (a) required by law or (b) required by situations that demand immediate action that are to your clear benefit (i.e., "emergencies").
Please be aware:
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that you may book our lodging without using this website and if you do so you are only protected by the privacy policies of those companies providing the booking service;
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that the online booking accessible on our website is provided by Smoobu and we do not control the privacy policy of Smoobu
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that changes to this policy will only be posted here on this privacy-policy webpage (we do not wish to invade your privacy by sending you emails about changes to the policy).
IMPORTANT: By booking with us you agree to abide by all terms and policies