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Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Virginia City, NV
  • Mackay Mansion Museum
    1 min walk
  • The Washoe Club Haunted Museum
    4 min walk
  • Saint Mary's in the Mountains Church
    4 min walk
  • Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)
    39 min drive

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Entire place

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

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV!

Authentic 1950s caboose converted into a private guest suite that captures the glory days of train travel. Enjoy the famous 100-mile view from the cupola as you sip your coffee in the morning or your cocktail in the evening. Watch the steam engine (or the wild horses) go by from your private covered deck. Easy access to the V&T Railroad, bars, restaurants, museums, and all that VC has to offer. Welcome to town. Choo choo!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Mackay Mansion Museum. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and fridges
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Mackay Mansion Museum and Virginia and Truckee Railroad

Property manager

Heidi Wallis

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Stay in a REAL train car in historic Virginia City, NV! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once in a lifetime experience
I will have to say what many others have said, it is an amazing experience to spend the night in a real caboose. The owners have gone out of their way to make it as authentic as possible short of rocking it while you are sleeping. My favorite part though was that how in a town that sometimes feels like Disneyland you have the luxury of quiet, privacy and a beautiful view just steps from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little tough for older people.
While the 'Caboose' is very cool, clean, and fun, it requires you to carry everything up about 12 steps from your car to the level of the tracks. Then another moderate incline to the Caboose, then a couple more steps. I inquired beforehand about any steps, and was told there were only a couple of steps! I was told that if we required help with the bags, to let her know. When I did, there was no response.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique property! I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ORyan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Very clean rail car, nicely restored/maintained, quiet neighborhood, great view to look at with morning coffee, Im sure the local motels are nice too, but this was a fun experience, I would definitely stay again next time in vc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby's a beauty
Such a unique experience!!! What a magical place to stay in VC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby the caboose
It was a very comfy and cost little place , would definitely stay there again 👍😁
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Little GetAway!!
My husband and I were in town for a friends wedding and I was so lucky to have found this listing! The owner was so pleasant and welcoming! As we approached the caboose were were both so excited to see how ever this could be converted to a little studio but oh my!! It was literally perfect!! The host had coffee and tea and such thoughtful touches. I would definitely recommend staying here if your visiting VC
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Caboose
I hadn’t been to Virginia City in 40 years, so we decided to take a little get away. I found this place and fell in love with it! When we checked in it didn’t disappoint 😊 It is so unique and decorated for the time period. Loved the books about the history of the city and the people are very friendly in town. Check-in was easy and everything that was listed was accurate! I would definitely recommend and would rent again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
So unique and tranquil, very comfortable bed.. We will be staying again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying in Ruby
Very fun staying in the old caboose. We loved the deck under the gazebo. The pictures and other artifacts lend a very nice railroad type feel. The cupila is so much fun. We really liked the map of the Virginia City mines, so the caboose had a great feel of the history of the area, too. Two small suggestions for the kitchen. 1) A small scrubby pad and 2) a small cutting board would be helpful. But, I quibble. Overall this was a wonderful visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda, San Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Honey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained wonderfully restored to authentic condition. I’d highly recommend this listing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Ruby the Red Caboose
The caboose was decorated in period decor. We loved the entire experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away!
This place was great! We are ready to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and perfect spot
We really enjoyed our stay, well appointed and the perfect spot for our short visit to Virginia City.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecile S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Virginia City Caboose
This was an awesome visit ! The caboose was fantastic and even better than the pictures. Our weather was on the chilly side but we were marvelously cosy in the caboose. The views were magnificent! Virginia City strolling was great. Grab coffee at the Roasting House - it was excellent. There is no stove or microwave; we brought a hot plate just to warm up soup and that worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
My husband & I stayed a night in Virginia City to check out the old gold mining town. The Ruby Caboose was the perfect lodging. The sheets were super soft & all the details inside the caboose were fun to view & added tons of charm. The host, Heidi was responsive, friendly & accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitty Y., Dana Point, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A DREAM COME TRUE !!!
WOW !! We can't possibly convey how utterly delighted we were with every aspect of our stay at Ruby the Red Caboose. Our host, Heidi, did the virtually impossible by making our visit absolutely cozy, comfortable and flawless despite a historic series of storms that virtually paralyzed a good portion of the Sierras in both California and Nevada with tons of snow. We can't thank you enough, Heidi, for the perfection we enjoyed despite the immense challenges you and your entire town experienced. Ruby is a treasure we heartily recommend to everyone. She's beautiful, surprisingly roomy... even her bathing facilities are comfortable for a man! She has 2 lovely heating stoves that kept us toasty warm and comfy as can be. We sipped hot vanilla tea upstairs in the cupola (the eggplant hued suede upholstered seats are gorgeous) and watched gigantic snowflakes race by in countless directions. Those are moments we will always treasure, and we thank you, Heidi, for being such a terrific and generous host, and giving us these memories as a gift. It would be very comfy in Ruby in the summer as well... we noticed there is excellent cross-ventilation with adjustable screened windows, and even air conditioning. The refrigerator, sink and Keurig coffeemaker are handy and the outdoor patio must be heavenly in the summer. Another good reason for us to return !! We hope everyone will visit Ruby, experience her 100 mile view (STUNNING !!!), feel her cozy comfort and her history and have the same unforgettable experience we enjoyed !! Thank you, Heidi, for your excellence as a host... we will remember you. :) Warmest Regards... Cat and Matt
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
cute little caboose
really enjoyed our time in the red caboose. super cute. lots of history books to read heidi communicated everything we needed. the only thing in the winter. never turn off the heaters. we got home last night to 45 degrees. our mistake. all in all it was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D., Guerneville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Magic!
This is one of my favorite stays, ever. Rustic yet super-clean, authentic, historic but modernized. Incredibly scenic and romantic. Cozy and completely decked out for the holidays. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie M., Royal City, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay with Ruby
Such a cute and friendly place. I was even greeted by three deer when I first pulled up to stay. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, North Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruby the Caboose is charming. Owners have done a fabulous job restoring it and making it a comfortable stay. Close to all VC has to offer and the wild horses are a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique/Historic Accommodations and Area
Heidi is an amazing host who provided excellent directions, easy access, and communicated throughout the process. This property is clean, and perfect for a get-away. The town is close by and abundant with history. Perfectly quiet, comfortable, and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022