Inn Details

SERENDIPITY* BED AND BREAKFAST (*an aptitude for making fortunate discoveries accidentally!) Our 1887 3 story brick house is the ultimate Victorian Experience! Our guests call this a museum you can sleep in!! You'll be transported back in time to the true romance of the Victorian era by the hundreds of details which have been added to the basic setting of antique walnut furniture, rugs and period lighting! The details include Victorian children's books and toys, a myriad of china figurines and vividly colored glasswares adorning shelves and tables, and antique pictures in profusion on the walls. Stereoscope viewers wait to be enjoyed by present day visitors while strains of music box tunes waft through the air. The dining room is filled with the luxuries that a middle class family could obtain from the latest Sears and Wards catalogues of the 1890's! From century-old books sporting antique bookmarks in the bookcases to antique medicine bottles and shaving paraphanalia in the bathrooms--this house is overflowing with genuine articles of daily life that a 1900 era family might have used and enjoyed. Antique clocks tick and chime throughout the house. Interesting sights wait outside in the gardens of the home. The brick-edged flower beds blaze with color from spring to fall. The side porch shelters the house plants in summer and provides a quiet place for watching the world go by. Benches, a hammock, and swing provide peaceful spots to reflect on life and into the Victorian gazing balls or listen to the bubbling fountain. The owners have created this atmosphere for their own pleasure and enjoyment. Now you can share the surroundings of this private home! Click on the blue "Serendipity Bed & Breaksfast" immediately below to view 28 color photos and if you like what you see, phone us at 1-800-203-4299 for speediest response to inquiries about availability or to make a reservation.

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Just 20-30 minutes from most Kansas City sites
    • Lots of historic sites, entertainment and sports
    • Secluded location near Independence Town Square
  • Nearest major city: Kansas City, MO (5 miles west)
  • Directions to property:
    From the East: Take I-70 to Lee's Summit Rd, (exit 14) north to Truman Rd. Go past the stop lights at 39th St, 35th St, and 23rd St. (Mo 78) to the stop light at Truman Rd. Then turn west (left) on Truman Rd. and go 1.6 miles to Pleasant, then south (left) 2 1/2 short blocks to 116 S. Pleasant.
    From the North, (airport I-29 or I-35) or from the south or west: get onto I-435 (on the Missouri side) and go to Truman Rd. (exit 60), then east on Truman 3.7 miles to Pleasant St., then south 2 1/2 short blocks to 116 S. Pleasant.
  • Nearest major airport: Kansas City, MO (MCI) 25 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    east on I-435, then south to Truman Rd. (exit 60). East on Truman Rd. 3.7 miles to Pleasant St., then south 2 1/2 short blocks to 116 S. Pleasant.
  • Meeting places:
    • 1/2 block to local busses
    • 4 blocks to train depot
    • Train

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Full Apartment Suites/Rooms
  • There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 45.00 and $ 80.00
  • Double occupancy rate is $ 95.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00
  • Other Accommodations: Full Apartment Suites
    3 full apartment suites are located in the carriage house behind the main house. Each has a fully equipped kitchen (indluding dishes and utensils), dining table & chairs, and sitting room. They are roomier than the suites or rooms in the main house. 2 are located are the first floor and one is on the second floor. They include the same antique decor and ambiance as the main house rooms. Each has its own separate entrance. They are the Spirit of Independence Suite, End of Trails Suite & the Frontier Trails Suite. Pets are allowed in the Frontier Trails Suite only at an additional $10 per pet per night.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Library
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Videos
    • On Site
  • BBQ grill
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Service
  • Piano
  • Washer/dryer
    • Other Amenitites
  • 1920's car ride (time & weather pemitting)
  • TV with DVD & VCR player & movies in all rooms
  • Tour of 1887 house if you request
  • Sodas, coffee, teas, popcorn, in rooms w/ kitchens
  • Wide variety of books/magazines in all rooms
  • Varied selection of music for CD player

    • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8 AM or sometimes flexible
    • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Candy,, Coffee & tea, Popcorn, Soda pop, Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: High Tea $15, Min. 6 persons
    • Our signature dish is Ham & Cheese Breakfast Quiche
      Our ham & cheese quiche and muffins hot from the oven along with our spiced fruit compote are worth getting up for! We can also provide lunch or high tea for a minimum of 6 persons with advance (usually 2 weeks notice needed) reservations only!

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is not allowed (Smoking allowed outside on sheltered side porch only!)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (Limited-$10/night per pet ( Frontier Trails Suite Only))
    • Children are welcome (Well behaved-charged same as adults.)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (You may bring your own.)
    • Deposit amount required (One nights stay = full amount. On multi-nights = 50% of total is required for a deposit.)
    • Check in time is 4-9PM by appt. and Check out time is 11 AM
    • Cancellations:
      Refund (less $20 handling fee) if cancellation made 7 days (168 hrs.) prior to arrival time.. Less than 7 days: may request gift certificate in the deposit amount (less $20 handling fee). Otherwise deposit is forfeited. After 9PM check-ins allowed in carriage house suites only! Please advise us ahead of time!! Discount must be mentioned at the time reservations are made! We reserve the right to refuse service to those whose behavior is detrimental or abusive to our home, to us, or to other guests!

    Discounts available:
     10%Extended stayMinimum stay: 3 days
     20%Extended stayMinimum stay: 5 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Susan and Doug Walter
      Susan is full-time innkeeper and Doug is as a retired medical illustrator formerly with the UMKC School of Dentistry in Kansas City. They enjoy collecting antiques of the Victorian era.
    • The innkeepers speak: English

    Area Attractions

    Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, 1859 Jail Museum, sports stadiums, Frontier Trails, Jazz & Baseball Museums, Historic House Museums,Mormon history, Civil War Sites, gambling casinos, Genealogy Research Libraries, Harry Truman Home and Museum, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Genealogy Research Libraries & civil war history, Morman & RLDS History, sites & walking tour, Harry Truman Home & Museum & walking tour, Let us know your interests-we'll help you plan!, Walking & bike trails, Exciting places in Kansas City MO & towns nearby, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts

    Independence Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Independence, Missouri.

    Kansas City B&B's - 9 milesPleasant Hill B&B's - 22 miles
    Liberty B&B's - 11 milesBonner Springs B&B's - 25 miles
    Parkville B&B's - 16 milesOdessa B&B's - 26 miles
    Bates City B&B's - 19 milesPlatte City B&B's - 28 miles
    Excelsior Springs B&B's - 20 miles 

    Contact Information
    Serendipity Bed and Breakfast
    116 S Pleasant
    Independence, MO 64050-3638
    USA
    Phone: +1-816-833-4719
    Fax: +1-816-833-4719
    Toll-free: +1-800-203-4299
    Innkeeper(s)
    Susan and Doug Walter
    Rates:
    $45 - $95
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    This cheerful sign echoes the flowers below. This photo shows the Iris of May. Jonquils, daffodils, pink yarrow and lemon yellow daylillies bloom in other seasons!A three tiered fountain provides a delightful bath for many birds that flock to the flower-filled gardens. Although located in the heart of Historic Independence Missouri, the gardens, benches, birds and flowers give a quiet, secluded feeling. As you walk around the grounds, you will find flowers, Victorian gazing balls, bird feeders and places to sit at every turn.
    A full breakfast of ham & cheese breakfast quiche, fruit, muffins, juice and coffee or tea is served in this dining room with antique china and silver. The table is graced by candlelight while a bevy of antique dolls looks on. Breakfast is usually served at 8 AM. Or guests with a kitchen in their suite may request a continental breakfast in their room at their convenienc with 24 hours advance notice.Beautiful Lithophane Stands are used throughout the house and guest rooms. The soothing music box tunes can be heard in all the rooms, too! Lithophanes in their Victorian style stands and music box tunes are both available for purchase. There are several dozen styles of lithophanes and 28 different music box titles (CD or tape) each with dozens of selections. CD: $15.95, + tax; lithophanes: $49.95-$59.95 + tax. Great souvenirs of your visit or gifts for folks back home. These items can be ordered by phone, too!
    The Harry Truman suite on the second floor of the main house contains a 4 piece Renaissance Revival bedroom set with a full size bed in one room and an iron queen-size canopy bed in the 2nd bedroom. Lace curtains, antique lighting, a brass birdcage, candles and music box tunes contribute to the Victorian aura of this suite. 1 person $80; 2 people $95; 3 people, $110; 4 people $125 2 people, separate beds, $110 + tax on all prices quoted. Old time board games are available in all the rooms!The Bess Truman suite is located on the third floor of the main house. This "grandma's attic" suite is great for children! Besides the stock of board games, it contains a child's table & chairs, toys & shelves full of children's books. Many toys of grandma's era are displayed in cabinets. The first bedroom contains a king size bed and the smaller 2nd bedroom has an iron frame full size bed. The suite contains a kitchenette. The kitchen is stocked with soda pop, coffee, tea, popcorn, dishes, silverware, coffee pot, toaster, microwave and fridge. Several candy dishes provide snacks in all the rooms. 1 person, $80 2 people $95; 3 people, $110; 4 people, $125 + tax; 2 people separate beds, $110 + tax.
    The small Garden Room is located on the lower level of the main house. It contains a twin bed and other antique furniture and lights that make even this small room a pleasant Victorian get-a-way. Three windows in the Garden Room give two different views of the garden. There is a sink in the room but the private bath with shower is across the hall. 1 person, $45/night + taxThe "Spirit of Independence Suite" on the second floor of the carriage house is a very roomy two-bedroom suite - ideal for 1 or 2 couples or a family with children! Included are a child-sized table & chairs books, crayons & toys that await visiting children. It contains a full kitchen with dining area, large living room with TV and full bath with tub and shower. One bedroom contains a brass queen size bed and the other has a king size bed. Antique lighting, Victorian accessories, lace curtains, antique pictures, and lots of reading material provide a relaxing atmosphere. Antique stereoscope viewers and cards provide 3 dimentional views of turn-of-the-century scenes. 2 people in queen or king bed $95; 3 people $110; 4 people $125 + tax on all prices quoted. Remember to request an antique car ride (time & weather permitting) and a house tour at the time you make your reservations.
    The End of the Trails Suite is located in the Carriage House on the first floor. This room contains train prints, a bookcase of train books and a real electric train with track and transformer. A king size bed is provided. A sitting area fills one corner and a twin size bed is in al alcove off the sitting area. Suite contains a kitchen and eating area. 1 person, $80; 2 people in king bed, $95; 3 people in king & twin, $110; 2 people in separate beds, $110 + tax on all prices quoted.The Frontier Trails Suite is named for the trails which used to originate in Independence. This suite is located on the first floor of the Carriage House. A queen size bed provides the night's resting spot. A kitchen and eating area are included. Full bath with tub & shower. 1person, $65; 2 people, $80 + tax.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Activities in Indep. to keep you busy for 2-3 days
    • Built in 1887and allows you to step back in time!
    • Relax in gardens or on side porch.
    • Rooms are quiet and have board games
    • Small town atmosphere yet close to Kansas City.
    • Walk to most historic sites & eating, shopping.
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Economical rates
    • Family Travel
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1887
    • Opened for business in 1984
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (Within walking distance of most historic sites & restaurants)