Stone-Yancey House Bed and Breakfast  

This 1889 Victorian Inn offers three guestrooms with private baths, king or queen beds, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi, comfy chairs, desk/work area, and more. Relax in the guest parlor; savor a bountiful breakfast; and enjoy all that history Liberty and the greater Kansas City area have to offer.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Gas Fireplace, Fridge, TV, Satellite TV, Stereo, DVD Player, Wireless Internet, and more...

Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled 10 days or more in advance will be refunded, less a 10% handling charge. See our website for details.

We have pets.

Breakfast: A full breakfast is served Scrumptious three-course bountiful breakfast, including juices, coffee, tea, muffins/sweet rolls/pastries, hot toddy oatmeal or granola, and a variety of hot entrees, from eggs Benedict, lemon ricotta pancakes, dutch babies, to creme brulee french toast.

Driving Directions: If you are driving via highway MO 152, it will turn into Kansas Street after you enter Liberty. After you pass the Liberty Junior High School, the street narrows and becomes a one-way street. Three blocks past the town square is a stop sign which is Lightburne St. Turn left onto Lightburne St. (be careful, Lightburne traffic does NOT stop). At the top of the hill you will see a blinking yellow caution light. The Stone-Yancey House is on your right, before you reach the caution light. There is a 30-mph speed limit sign in front of the house. There are two driveways just past the house, turn in the first drive and park at the back of the drive, marked with the Guest Parking sign.

If you are driving via I-35 from the north, take exit 20 to US69. Then turn left onto MO33/Lightburne St. You will pass the Hallmark Distribution Center on your left. At the top of the hill there is a blinking caution light. The Stone-Yancey House is just past the caution light on your left. There are two driveways just before the house, turn in the second drive and park at the back of the drive, marked with the Guest Parking sign.

Local Area Attractions: Wondering what to see and do in the Liberty area? We'll be glad to offer suggestions, and to help you plan an itinerary. There is far too much to see and do to list it all here -- just ask and we can provide much more information.

Shopping: Browse antique shops, home decor, fashion boutiques, jewelry stores, and more on and near our historic town square. There is also much more shopping nearby, with standard stores such as Target and Wal-Mart. We will be happy to direct you.

Museums and Archives: Visit the Clay County Historical Museum, the Jesse James Bank Museum, and the Historic Liberty Jail, all on or near the historic town square. The Clay County Archives and Historical Library is just off the square. Step back in time at the Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Hodge Park just a couple of miles to the west.

Parks: Enjoy Stocksdale Park, with a fishing lake, or several jogging trails around the Liberty area. Visit Watkins Mill State Park just a few miles north, or Smithville Lake a short drive away. And the Cardinal Hill Golf Course is just up the road.

Jesse James sites: Besides the Jesse James Bank Museum, you can visit Jesse's birthplace at the James Farm in nearby Kearney, MO, or where he was killed in St. Joseph, MO (a little further afield). We will be happy to provide directions and further information.

Education: Liberty is the home of William Jewell College, located within easy walking distance from The Stone-Yancey House.

Entertainment: The Corbin Theatre Company, located on the Liberty Historic Downtown Square, provides live theatrical and musical entertainment. The Liberty Symphony Orchestra (made up of William Jewell College students, faculty and members of the Kansas City area community) presents a series of four regular concerts and a series of educational concerts. The Liberty Cinema 12 features first run movies. Just a short drive up the road to Kearney is the Kearney Amphitheater, an outdoor venue featuring some great entertainment.

Other sites and attractions: There are many other sites and attractions in the surrounding Clay County and nearby Kansas City metropolitan area. Just let us know if you need maps, directions or more information.

Seasonal Info: Open all year.