“A 1928 railway car where history and stillness meet on ten private acres”
This Rock Island Railway car has been carefully restored to honor its 1928 origins while offering genuine comfort. The interior moves from a living area with views of the surrounding land, through a full kitchen equipped for real cooking, to a bedroom anchored by a king bed with quality linens. A queen sleeper sofa in the living space accommodates additional guests without crowding the car's natural proportions. The bathroom features a deep soaker tub, the kind that invites you to stay longer than planned. Three mini-split units and spray foam insulation keep the car comfortable regardless of season, a thoughtful update that makes the historic shell livable year-round.
The train car sits on ten secluded acres in Long Lane, Missouri, a short drive from Bennett Springs and the Niangua River. A private pond stocked with fish lies just outside, offering quiet mornings with a line in the water. The surrounding land is yours to wander, with a fire pit and outdoor seating positioned for evening stargazing. The Ozarks night sky delivers the kind of darkness that lets stars assert themselves.
Days here might begin slowly, coffee in hand, watching light move across the acreage. Afternoons could mean fishing at the pond, floating the Niangua, or simply reading in the living area while the landscape does its work outside the windows. Evenings tend to draw guests to the fire pit, where marshmallows and conversation come easily under a canopy of stars. This is a place for couples or solo travelers seeking quiet. The self-check-in and private setting mean you set your own pace from arrival to departure.
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The Rock Island Train Car is a other located in Long Lane, Missouri. It accommodates up to 4 guests.
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