You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown
An old and quirky house located in central Columbia close to the downtown area but about 15 minutes to anywhere in town. This colorful home backs right up to Worley Street Park and is walking, uber or driving distance to many downtown establishments. Note the garage is not available for car storage.
Property manager
Caitlin Passalacqua Ruth
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Soap
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Fenced yard
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property is also known as
The Purple House Central
The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown Columbia
About the neighborhood
Columbia, MO
What's nearby
Columbia College - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
University of Missouri - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Columbia Mall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Mizzou Arena - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 20 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
Flat Branch Pub & Brewing - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 20 min walk
Olive Garden - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown located?
This family-friendly Columbia vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Museum of Anthropology and Daniel Boone Regional Library. University of Missouri is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
The Purple House - Central - Close To Downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Scott M.
10 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Scott M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Sunny M.
24 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Neighborhood concerns
We rented this property for my husband to visit our daughter for dad’s weekend. While the house itself was fine, aside from smelling heavily of grease, the neighborhood was concerning.
On the first evening, as my daughter and husband were heading out they were approached by the police to ask if they had heard the gunshots that had been. Uoon
Sunny M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Tonya M.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Overall, we enjoyed our time in Columbia. It was a short weekend trip and we really only slept in the home. The neighborhood was not as nice as other neighborhoods we’ve stayed in, but it seems the town is older and there was work being done during our weekend to help improve the area. Volunteers were every where cleaning and helping the city. The home was just enough space for us.
Tonya M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan M.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at The Purple House
Everything went smoothly from booking to check-in. The house was great and perfect for our needs. It was our first homecoming at Mizzou and we had a blast!
Megan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline B.
26 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The house was so cute and comfortable. Cozy beds and all. The bathroom had plenty of extra shampoo etc to borrow. My daughter goes to Mizzou so it was a very short drive. Nice neighborhood. Owner very responsive and available for questions. Thank you again!
Jacqueline B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Jeff S.
19 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
great value
5 guys enjoyed a Mizzou Dad's weekend. The host was super easy to communicate with. Had an issue that was quickly resolved regarding one or two futons...there is only one. Host was super apologetic and rectified quickly. Would recommend and plan to stay there again.
Jeff S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Philip S.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for a quick trip
Was a good spot for me, my wife and daughter to stay during a swim meet in town. We ran into a few issues but the owner went above and beyond to make things right for us. Close to campus and downtown.
Philip S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim M., St. Louis, MO
12 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Campus
Stayed here for moms weekend. For 2 people it’s a great spot to lay your head after your sons wear you out! So easy to get to from downtown Columbia.
Kim M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
sandy j.
27 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly
We spent a weekend there with our family and pup. Perfect little place with a park behind the house.
sandy j.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Craig M.
24 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Mizzou Homecoming Weekend
House was great for our stay for Homecoming.
Craig M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
sandy j.
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Little but perfect
Small home but had that was needed. Check out at 10am was a bit hard for us, but plan on staying here again!
sandy j.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Helen K.
14 September 2022
Review
The futon was really uncomfortable and when I got there the floors were really dirty. I was a little nervous with it being jus off of Worley(I used to live in COMO) but the neighborhood was really quiet.
Helen K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
7 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Purple House in CoMo
Great location! Perfect for a family of 4 with little ones. Excellent response time & very hospitable. Appreciate the little things provided to make you feel right at home... away from home.
Barbara M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
College roommates reunion/girls getaway
Perfect little house for our long weekend/roommate reunion. The backyard area was very nice to hang out in for evening drinks. The property was a very quick Uber ride to the downtown area. Will definitely be back the next time we visit Columbia!
Laurie M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
25 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Property is well appointed and clean and the owner was very responsive. She was very helpful when we left something behind and let us return to pick it up.
Paul B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Carol H.
20 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Our family needed a place to stay for Mizzou weekend. This place was great for that. Bedrooms and kitchen were perfect size for us and back yard was nice to relax in. Tv remote was missing and host offered to find us one but no big deal as we were not there often. Host was responsive and nice to communicate with. Would recommend and would stay again.
Carol H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Beth W., Bend, USA
15 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay- Highly Recommend
The purple house was a great stay for our group. Location is close to everything in town and the neighborhood is quiet. Caitlin was quick to respond to any questions we had and was an accommodating host. Check-in/check-out was super quick and easy. The house is stocked with everything you might need. Overall value is excellent considering the price. I will definitely look to stay here again if/when back in the area!
Beth W.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2021
6/10 Okay
Niki M.
16 May 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dissatisfied
Was disappointed in the cleanliness of this house. Cobwebs, dead bugs in the tub and tile in the shower falling off. Paid for 2 nights and only stayed 1. Ended up getting a hotel for the second night.
Niki M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura V.
8 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Purple house
Nice place to stay! Great backyard!!
Laura V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Maryann H., Iowa
24 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting friend in Columbia
Caitlin is a great hostess, and we had everything we needed.
Maryann H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
12 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Accommodating!
The Purple House is so cute! I absolutely loved staying here!