Southmoreland is a historic 1913 Mansion whose goal is to provide hospitality and comfort. It is conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. If your goal is to find a unique alternative to the classic downtown hotel, then look no further!
The Whole Property consists of 14 bedrooms located on all 3 floors of the Main House, as well as in the separate Carriage House building. You will have access to the kitchen as well as all common areas in this Plaza mansion.
Host will not be on site during the stay but is phone call, text or email away!
The Property is located in the heart of the historic Southmoreland neighborhood. It is situated within steps of the Nelson Atkins Art Museum which is world famous and incredibly picturesque, as well as the Kemper Museum for Contemporary Art, and the Kansas City Art Institute. Have a picnic on the lawn of the Nelson and then walk to the Plaza Shopping district for more fun!
The Property features 24 hour secure access. Guest entrance doors and interior room doors are equipped with WiFi enabled locks set to a secure code unique to you during your stay. We want all guests to feel comfortable and enjoy their stay. We offer contactless check-in to allow you ease and flexibility for arrival.
The home is all yours with no staff interruptions, but we are only a phone call away for any questions or concerns, if you have any.
Southmoreland is a historic Mansion, built in 1913 in the heart of the Southmoreland neighborhood near the Country Club Plaza. The main floor boasts a living room with a gas fireplace and a wet bar, a dining room with a lengthy wood table and a sunroom with plenty of seating for all of your guests. The veranda is lined with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the garden in the summer.
The whole property consists of 14 bedrooms, located on all 3 floors of the Main House, as well as in the separate Carriage House building. You will have access to the kitchen as well as all common areas in this private rental of the whole property.
Rooms boast a host of amenities including: shower-tub combos, a few large jacuzzi bathtubs, armchairs in a few rooms, private patios in a few rooms, private toilets, king-sized or queen-sized beds, keurig coffee makers and mini fridges in each bedroom.
Please be advised that this home does require use of stairs, and there is not an elevator. Only two rooms are accessible without climbing stairs - August Meyer on the first floor of the main house, and Charlie Parker on the 1st floor of the Carriage House.
**We do allow events to be hosted onsite, but additional event fees may apply. Please reach out to Management for questions, details, and a tour of the Property if you wish to host an event and use the Mansion for more than simply overnight lodging. All outdoor or evening events require rental of the Whole Property, and a security officer presence, handled by Management.
The House features sumptuous seating and contemporary ease making it a prime location to unwind. Between our harvest dining room, sunroom, veranda and outdoor patio, you can host 28 guests for a stayover, and up to 40 guests for an onsite event. Plan your intimate family gathering, wedding, or corporate event.
Being located so close to the Country Club Plaza and downtown, Uber rides will be a minimal expense. You can also walk to the many beautiful sites near the Southmoreland Mansion.
*5-minute walk to the Plaza or 15-minute walk to Westport.
*5 minutes to all major interstates in the Kansas City area.
*5-minute walk to Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Kemper Museum for Contemporary Art, and The Kansas City Art Institute.
*30 minutes to Kansas City International Airport, Arrowhead Stadium, Kauffman Stadium and most anything else in KC.
Coming in 2025: the RideKC Streetcar Main Street extension will be steps from the Southmoreland Mansion! Stay in Southmoreland and you'll be easily accessible to UMKC, Midtown, Crown Center, Downtown, and the River Market!
*IDENTITY VERIFICATION and PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT: To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with SafelyStay, Inc. to provide all reservations with damage protection of up to $1,500. This protection plan is $45 for all stays under 29 nights, and is included in the cost of your booking. Stays 30-59 nights will be required to pay an additional insurance premium of $305 directly on our website. Stays longer than 59 nights will be separately charged for damage protection extension at the rate of $130/30 days. Please note, guest screening is also required for any bookings made through VRBO or direct. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be contacted by Safely to complete an identity verification before your reservation date for any direct or VRBO bookings.
*PARTIES - All gatherings must be limited to 30 guests, unless an events package is purchased. Event fees may apply for groups wishing to host events for 30-50 guests onsite; this is in addition to using the property for lodging only. This is monitored and guests violating this rule will be charged a mandatory $700 fine.
*PETS - We do not allow pets at this property. There is a $500 fine for any unauthorized pets.
*SMOKING - is not permitted on the property. An additional cleaning fee of $250 will automatically be assessed if smoking occurs.
*CANCELLATION POLICY - Guests can receive a full refund minus processing fees (approximately 4%) if they cancel up to 5 days before check in. No refund will be provided if cancelling less than 5 days before check in.
