Cottage Amenities:
Central air, answering machine, computer and printer with wireless DSL Internet access. Fully Equipped Kitchen for six, including microwave, island stove with griddle, trash compactor, dishwasher, garbage disposal, instant hot water tap. Fresh hot pastries delivered in the morning. Three bedrooms, two baths with showers. Satellite dish television in living room and bedroom. Stereo and CD collection, library, private backyard garden with evergreens and perennials, large brick patio with outdoor furniture for your enjoyment. Scampering squirrels and swooping birds at no extra charge!

Airport Information:
Marquette Cottage is located approximately 10 minutes from Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport. The airport has a 4000 foot runway, 24 hour self-service fuel and free nightly tie downs. An airport courtesy car and pilot's lounge are provided. To reach Airport Manager Scall 816-380-5039.We are approximately 55 minutes drive from Mid Continent International Airport ( Kansas City International Airport)

Local Attractions:
Courthouse Square Historic District placed on National Register of Historic places in 1994. Includes 1915 brick lined streets, buildings built of local brick from 1880-1915, and the Cass County Courthouse a three-story Italian Renaissance Style building of buff brick. The City Park is a destination that is sure to please anyone who enjoys being outdoors. The two lakes draw countless birds and there is a 9 hole golf course nestled among the trees. A state of the art community center offers a full compliment of exercise equipment, indoor pool and single day rates for those folks determined to stay fit.

A Self-Guided Driving Tour of 15 historic structures sponsored by the Cass County Historical Society. This tour includes homes and churches built 1847-1957. The Sharp-Hopper Log Cabin is one of the few local structures to have survived Order No. 11 in 1863.

For the antique enthusiast we have numerous antique shops & malls featuring hundreds of booths full of local collections. The Added Touch, Back in Time Antique Mall, Carriage House, Harrisonville Trade Fair, Keeper's Antique Mall, Treasures on the Square and many others within 20 minutes drive in Greenwood, Peculiar and Pleasant Hill.

Our countryside is rich with the pleasure of Locally Marketed Products, the following is just a sampling:

Greenhouses:
Southfarm Greenhouse
Garden City Greenhouse
Stutzman Greenhouse

Pumpkin and Tree Farms:
Pumpkins and Pines, whether you are looking for pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, a fresh
Christmas tree or just a nice wreath to hang over the mantle this is your spot.

Kurzweil's Country Meat
Farm raised smoked meats, catering, homemade pies & Missouri wines, seasonings, dry goods as well as other local products.

Ramsey's Feed and Farm Supply
A great variety of unique items for gardening, pets, and feed for almost any animal. There are also several dry goods in bulk.

Farmer's Market
Open: April through October - Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings

Our close proximity to the Kansas City Metropolitan area allows for easy access to nearly every kind of retail center, cultural amenity and entertainment opportunity one could desire The following are a few suggestions:

Attractions within 30-45 minutes drive:

Lone Jack Civil War Museum, the Kansas City Zoo, The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. The Kemper Museum, Muriel Kauffman Garden, Starlight Theatre, Missouri Repertory Theatre, The New Theatre(dinner theatre), Major League Sports including Arrowhead home of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kauffman Stadium home of the Kansas City Royals, Harry S. Truman Home and Library, Independence Square, Truman Lake for fishing and outdoor enthusiast. We are located near Longview Community College, UMKC and Avila College. We are approximately 45 minutes from many major regional retail centers including, The Country Club Plaza, Town Center, Oak Park Mall, Independence Center, and Ward Parkway Shopping Center.

Attractions within 45-60 minutes drive:

Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun Amusement and Water Parks, 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District, Riverboat Gambling Casinos, Steamboat Arabia Museum, Kansas Speedway, Cabela's Outfitters, Historic Fort Leavenworth, Powell Gardens, Central Missouri State University, Johnson County Community College, University of Kansas, Overland Park Convention Center, Kansas City Merchandise Mart, Bartle Hall, and Kemper Arena.

We are approximately 2 1/2 hours drive from Branson, Missouri - the Live Entertainment Capital of the World, and the Lake region of Taneycomo, Bull Shoals and Table Rock Lakes.