Discover a rare blend of comfort, income opportunity, and rural charm on this 2.68-acre property just ten minutes from Clay Center, offering convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, fast food, the farmers market, and the county fair. Bear Bottoms Retreat & Red Barn Lodge is a one-of-a-kind property designed with versatility for private living, homesteading, or generating income through hospitality ventures. The property is already established as a lodging and entertainment destination, making it an ideal turnkey opportunity for Airbnb, Vrbo, or other vacation rental platforms. With its expansive accommodations and resort-style amenities, it is perfectly suited for overnight stays, weekend retreats, weddings, reunions, and corporate events. Guests can enjoy the large man-made pond with fountains, sandy beach areas, and floating docks, as well as swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with gardens, water features, and prairie views, providing a picturesque backdrop that keeps guests returning year after year. The primary residence is a 1,408-square-foot, energy-efficient berm home built with insulated concrete forms for durability and low-maintenance living. It offers two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept floorplan with a stone fireplace, and a primary suite with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. A detached garage, hot tub, patio pond, chicken coop, garden, and apple trees enhance the appeal for both full-time living and long-term rental options. The 2,400-square-foot lodge is the true centerpiece of the property and a proven income generator. It features five private and semi-private sleeping areas that can comfortably host up to eight guests, along with three and a half bathrooms and two kitchens. Entertainment is endless with a game and meeting room equipped with a pool table, ping pong, projection TV, and sound system. Outside, the lodge offers a spacious gathering patio and pavilion complete with grill, firepit, and seating for over thirty people-ideal for group events and celebrations. Additional amenities include an 1,866-square-foot workshop and barn with storage, a greenhouse, and a corral suitable for livestock or equine. A charming cottage provides extra accommodations for guests or family, further increasing income potential. Beyond short-term rentals, the property could also serve as a destination winery, retreat center, or headquarters for an event or landscape business. With its established reputation as a lodging and event venue, convenient location, and unmatched versatility, Bear Bottoms Retreat & Red Barn Lodge offers a true income-producing opportunity. Whether you envision it as a family retreat, a thriving Airbnb or Vrbo business, or a unique hospitality destination, this property stands ready to deliver both lifestyle and financial rewards.
For sale
$387,500
505 Meridian Rd, Miltonvale, KS 67466
2beds
1,408sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
2.68 Acres Lot
$356,400 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceResort-style amenitiesEnergy-efficient berm homeChicken coopFloating docksHot tubLarge man-made pond
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Listing updated: 22 hours ago
Listed by:
785-243-5365,
Bowers Land And Home Realty LLC
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11563241
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Open
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Electric, Other
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,408
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Water
- Waterfront features: Dock Rights, Pond
Lot
- Size: 2.68 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), General Outbuilding, Guest House
- Parcel number: 2010100000004000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Private Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Miltonvale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,534
- Date on market: 8/26/2025
- Date available: 08/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
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