This Kansas Airbnb Is Like Stepping Onto the Set of Modern Scorcese Movie

Kansas isn’t the first place you think of when you think of a Martin Scorsese movie, right? You’re thinking New York, you’re thinking mafia, you’re thinking Italy. Maybe you’re even thinking Jersey. But I bet Kansas isn’t even cracking your top ten, is it? (Even though many famous mobsters served time here.) Well, if you want to get away in Scorsese style but find yourself smack in the middle of the Midwest, have I got a place for you.

Welcome to High Plains Hideaway in Colby, Kansas. I mean, even the name sounds like a mobster’s weekend retreat. This house doesn’t scream "Corn Belt chic." No, it whispers—no, purrs—"clean lines," "moody lighting," and “you better bring your good shoes because this place has vibes.” The moment you walk in, it feels like a camera should be tracking you in slow motion while a Rolling Stones song builds in the background.

This isn’t some retro throwback with shag carpet and faux Italian statues. This is modern Scorsese. It’s The Departed meets architectural digest. Understated luxury. Sleek wood finishes. Shadowy corners that practically beg you to sit down with a glass of something aged. You half expect De Niro to appear from behind the Samsung fridge asking if you want ice... or revenge.

Now, High Plains Hideaway is more than just a pretty face. It's got the kind of amenities that make a stay effortless: a GE gas stove for cooking up something impressive (or heating up gas station pizza with flair), a drip coffee maker and a French press and a Keurig because this place respects your caffeine needs. And if you’re feeling ambitious, there's a dishwasher to handle the mess while you relax under the ceiling fan, reading something brooding and literary.

Let’s talk location. You’re not deep in nowhere, you’re 4 miles off I-70 and just 7 miles from downtown Colby. So yes, you can go get a burger and fries without turning into a pioneer. The place itself sits on a secluded 5-acre property with another glamping Airbnb in the distance (maybe 100 yards away), but the vibe here is total privacy. Think: witness protection, but make it fabulous.

In true Scorsese fashion, the bedroom doesn’t waste time on clutter. It’s sharp. It’s intentional. Room-darkening shades let you sleep like a mob boss after a long night of brooding decisions. And when you do wake up, the bidet and high-end body soap will make you feel like you never left the spa.

Even the sound system comes correct. There's a Kicker setup with Bluetooth, because what’s a hideaway without a perfectly timed soundtrack? May I suggest a little “Gimme Shelter” while you cook dinner barefoot, wine glass in hand?

And if you really want to get into character, bring a copy of Martin Scorsese: A Journey by Mary Pat Kelly. Trust me, it’s the perfect read for the leather armchair and ambient lamp moment this house was designed for.

Kansas may not be Little Italy, but Colby’s got its charm. Head into town and grab dinner at City Limits Bar and Grill, where the steaks are hearty and the small talk could’ve been written by a very polite screenwriter. Then come back to the Hideaway, cue up a Scorsese classic, and pretend you're in the middle of a moral crisis… in slippers.

So here’s your call to action, friend: visit Kansas. Specifically, visit Colby. Stay at the High Plains Hideaway and live your modern Scorsese fantasy without ever leaving the heartland. Capisci?