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The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ainsworth, NE
  • Place, Brown County Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ainsworth Public Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sellers Barton Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the area

Ainsworth

With a stay at this vacation home in Ainsworth, you'll be just steps from Brown County Park and Ainsworth Public Library. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sellers Barton Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from East City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Brown County Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ainsworth Public Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sellers Barton Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • East City Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Pine State Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Circle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big John's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The (402) Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental!

Not just a vacation rental.....but a retro experience!

Tune up your spirits *Re-fuel & Rest * *Step Back in Time!


We purchased this old gas station building in 2016 and spent 3 years restoring it. We opened for business in the spring/summer of 2019.
We’ve kept as much of the original building’s elements as possible while restoring it with a mid-century vibe and local history. There are many vintage items to help you immerse yourself in the '50s. The bay area has been converted into living/sleeping space including TV & seating area as well as queen-sized bed & dresser. The futon folds down to sleep one person. The back room has 2 twin beds and dresser as well. It leads to a fenced backyard with shaded patio and gas grill. The kitchenette features refrigerator, stove top, oven & microwave. Cupboards are stocked with dishware/utensils/cookware. The dining area has a formica table and seats 3 or 4. The bathroom has a tub/shower unit with toiletries. (Not ADA compliant). The utility room offers a washer and dryer. Plenty of parking available to side and front of building.

Service dogs are welcome.

Much nearby outdoor adventures:
Cowboy Trail: Close to the Cowboy Trail for biking trips.
Long Pine State Park: Picnic, hike and tube the creek.
Scenic Niobrara River: Canoe, kayak or float the river.
Smith Falls State Park:. Picnic, hike to the falls, wade in the river.
Keller State Park:. Picnic, hike and fish the ponds.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put used sheets, pillow cases and towels in laundry room.
Wash dishes. Make sure coffee pot and oven are turned off.
Please text host when you are checked out. Thank you!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

The Philing Station: Restored 1920's Gas Station. A retro vacation rental! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the place! Marsha was a great host and communication was excellent. The town was quaint and charming lots of places to eat and grocery stores near by. We really enjoyed the Western store in town that Marsha recommended. Would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend Marsha’s place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Philiing Station is very interesting, comfortable, and clean. The decor is beautiful. The owners are available and helpful. We appreciated the treats. We would find unique things to look at each day. I enjoyed sitting at the 50's kitchen table with with coffee each day, taking in the surroudings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect walking distance for everything. So retro and clean. The semis going down the highway were loud which sucks if your a light sleeper; bring earplugs. Very informative and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell E., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Nostalgic Vacation Home in the center of town, close to what Ainsworth has to offer. Centrally located between Long Pine and Valentine, good for visiting both areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a wonderful stay at the Philing Station! Phil and Marsha have done such an incredible job restoring this building and creating a truly one of a kind experience. It truly made our first Nebraska trip so special. Thank you both so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away

Exactly as advertised and then some. The stay was perfect and the property divine. We were comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Westward trip return

After a week in Montana, this was a perfect place to relax. Loved the history of the Philing Station! Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kierstin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest Stay EVER!

This property is the cutest place you will ever stay! It looks exactly like the pictures but better! The owners were so kind and are very well known around town. There were so many things to look at within the place and so many great details. I was only there a short time but it was comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh L.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandhills Ranch Expo

This property was amazing, so much time was put into the renovation of it taking it back to the 1950-1960 down to many of the dishes in the cupboard! True experience of what Nebraska was and is all about. "The Good Life"
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Comfortable, and Welcoming

The house was a great stay! It was welcoming and, it had a very cool history. I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique lodging

5 star experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back in Time

The property tells a story. It brings back a lot of memories! Can imagine they loved shopping for retro items! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay!

Loved our time at the Philling Station! It was the perfect spot to stay while in town for a wedding and everything was extremely clean and well cared for!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very charming!

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and amazing in every way

Stayed for a girls weekend to view the meteor shower. This place has been lovingly restored and is seriously fun. We were in awe of the place and its design and decor. The hosts thought of every detail. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was well kept and well stocked!

Couldn't have asked for a better experience from booking to checkout. The entire process was very smooth!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outdoor getaway

Beautiful look into the past, with the modern comforts of today
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Balance- Nostalgia with the Comforts of Home!

The Philing Station was absolutely incredible! There were all the comforts of home mixed with retro vibes. We loved reading the little notes sharing their progress in restoring the building as well as taking in all the memorabilia that is beautifully displayed throughout. Conveniently located, easy to check in and out, plenty of space- the Philing Station is a gem! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique & Well Done

Like staying in a museum.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Great Stay

We enjoyed all automotive memorabilia, appreciate all the hard work to restore this historic place. Bed was comfortable, the place was clean, loved the bbq grill and patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

TOM S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two nights

Clean, well stocked. Easy check in, and prompt responses. Travelers should note that 4th street address is also Hwy 20. We saw on checkout that earplugs were thoughtfully provided, and you may need them. Place is in a walkable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Philing Station

What an amazing property!! SO very comfortable-appreciated the beds/pillows and especially 100% cotton linens!! Every detail and aspect of the Station’s renovation and decor has been so well thought out and completed, my compliments to our exceptional hosts!! Clean-clean-clean, super simple check-in/out, easy parking, excellent Wifi…if I could give the station and the hosts 100 stars, I would!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024