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 serene beauty of Hillsdale Lake.Quiet and secluded, a working ranch, less than 30 minutes from Olathe, Kansas. Hunt, trail ride, boat, or fish. Near Wade Branch Boat Ramp at Hillsdale Lake and adjacent to 10,000 acres of Hillsdale Wildlife and State Park.Come find out why Wade Ranch is so special. A Registered Kansas Agritourism Ranch
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.
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 Smoky and Pumpkin. 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.
