Fall for Wade Ranch. Kansas Farm & Lake Stay. - Paola

Stay at a registered Kansas Agritourism Ranch. Leave the hustle and bustle of city life and experience what Wade Ranch has to offer! Stay in our historic 1869 Kansas farmhouse where rugged ranch life meets the beauty of Hillsdale Lake. Quiet and secluded, working ranch, private deer/game hunts on over 500+ acres, outdoor space for micro-gatherings, less than 30 min from Olathe, Kansas. Hunt, trail ride, boat, or fish. Micro-gathering (under 50- outdoor space on the grounds. Additional fees will apply, guest max overnight house occupancy 12). Adjacent to 10,000 acres of Hillsdale Wildlife and State Park. waderanch. com

The space
Wade ranch is a working ranch. You will see cattle and crops from your bedroom window! We are a Registered Kansas Agritourism Ranch and offer private hunting packages as well. You will have the house to yourself, but please understand that there may be need for the farmer or a hunter to access the drive around the property. The farmhouse was built in 1869 and has a unique and interesting history. While it has been updated, we celebrate the charm of its age. Many unique aspects of the home have been left to preserve and maintain its historic value and character. Even though we are less than 30 minutes from Olathe, we are very secluded and private. You will drive about 2 miles of gravel from either direction around the lake from I-35.

The land here at the home site is adjacent to approximately 10,000 acres of public state park hunting at the Hillsdale Wildlife Area. Hillsdale Lake and Wildlife Area is just a up the road and many lake activities are available to enjoy such as boating, fishing, hunting, a wildlife refuge, marina,swim beach and more. The Saddle Ridge equestrian area has about 32 miles of marked trails available to horseback riders! Hillsdale shooting range is about 5 minutes away on the backside of the dam.

KAYAK rental for guest only:
We have two single kayaks available for our ranch guests to rent for a flat fee of $40 per kayak per day. You will have access to the kayaks for a full 24 hours for the day you select. You will receive an email with instructions on where/how to pick up the kayaks after you have purchased the kayak rental. (location is on property). You will be billed through AirBnB as an add-on, should you choose to rent the kayaks.
Simply load the kayaks into the back of a truck or strapped to the top of a vehicle. Bungee cords are available for this purpose. The Wade Branch boat access point at Hillsdale Lake is located less than 3 minutes from the house on a quiet country road. A State Park Pass is NOT required to use this lake access point.

Rental includes paddle and life jacket. Life jacket use is mandatory for rental. Both life vests are adult sized. Please do not rent the kayak if an adult life jacket will not fit you correctly. You are responsible for properly wearing the life vest.

Kayaks must be returned by check-out time of your stay. You will be responsible for returning your kayak to the pick up location.

Lost paddle fee: $30

Lost life jacket fee:$15

Lost/damaged kayak: up to $250/kayak

"Under Kansas law, there is no liability for an injury or death of a participant in a registered agritourism activity conducted at this registered agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of such agritourism activity."

Guest access
You will have access to the entire home and be the only guests in the house. You can walk the large yard area around the house, the open field to the north, and entrance barn area in the front of the house. Our driveway is a quarter of a mile long, so there is ample space to enjoy there as well. You can wander most of the property visible from the house. The field to the northeast to the tree line is open for you, as well as the driveway and space surrounding the house and entry area.
We do ask that you not go into the machine sheds, barns or open any gates. Please do not enter the fields where the animals are located. We ask that you not go past the machine sheds/silos or enter the barns or garage. We are a working ranch, so we do ask that guests stay out of the fenced areas. We want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest experience, so please be aware of the unique precautions that are necessary on a ranch. Fun fact: We are a registered Agri-Tourism Business with the State of Kansas.
We would like to ask that you keep all the roads and drives clear when parking so our ranch hands can get to the crops, animals and fields. You will see them coming and going throughout your visit.

Other things to note
Wildlife is abundant in the area. Do not be surprised if you hear coyotes, owls and other animals at night.

As we said in the intro, this is a working ranch. Animal and critters are living here too. There might be an occasional harmless pest that will find its way inside. We do treat the home to keep this from happening, but please understand this is not the city and sometimes frogs, bugs, mice, etc make their presence known. We make every effort to prevent this from happening. We have two barn cats that might occasionally come by the house to check things out. Their names are Maverick and Goose. Please have them stay outside so they can continue to work hard keeping those pests at bay! Sometimes, they pretend to nap on the porch. Don’t be fooled, they are not really sleeping. This is their stealth way of catching any wayward critters in the act. At least that’s what they “tail” us! If you will be bringing your own pets and need us to relocate Smoky and Pumpkin for your stay, please just let us know 24 hours in advance.

There are 3 bathrooms in the home:
Main level bath features a shower.
Upper level bathroom features a bathtub.
Basement level bathroom has a tub/shower combination.