New owner has RUINED The Villa. Making up all kinds of crap about the house/contents/occupants. Charging astronomical fees. And FAILING to uphold previously booked AND paid for dates!!

I have previously visited and investigated the Villa and was genuinely looking forward to returning. Unfortunately, my experience with the new ownership has been incredibly disappointing, and based on that experience, I cannot recommend booking this property.My concerns began when I had difficulty getting a simple confirmation that my daytime investigation, which I had already paid for in full, was actually on the calendar. One person told me she could not see the booking yet. Another told me he could see it and would send me an email confirmation. That email never came. When I followed up again, the next person I spoke with could not find the booking at all. I ultimately provided documentation of my payment and the communications I had received to establish that the reservation had in fact been made.I had previously left a very positive review of the Villa years ago. After the change in ownership, I saw the new ownership responding to older positive reviews in a way that gave me the impression they were taking credit for the reputation and experiences established before they took over. At the same time, I had begun seeing behavior surrounding the new ownership that raised some legitimate questions for me.Because of that, I no longer felt that the glowing review I had previously left accurately reflected how I felt about the business under its new ownership, so I updated my review to voice those concerns.What happened next was extremely disappointing. Before I had cancelled my reservations, before I had requested a refund, and before I had even had my scheduled September visit under the new ownership, my concerns were publicly dismissed as a “fake review” and a “smear campaign.”I wasn't claiming to have had a bad experience during a September visit. I was voicing concerns about the new ownership based on what I had observed and the difficulty I was already having getting clear information about a reservation I had paid for. I was still willing to give them the opportunity to prove those concerns wrong.Eventually, I decided I was no longer comfortable moving forward and cancelled my reservations. I then requested refunds for my payments. It was after the cancellation and refund requests that the weeks of back-and-forth communication began.During that time, I communicated with multiple people, including Lance (Owner of US Ghost Adventures), in an attempt to resolve the matter. I asked straightforward questions and made numerous attempts to get clear answers, but repeatedly received vague, open-ended, or unclear responses. What should have been a relatively simple process became unnecessarily frustrating.I made every effort to resolve the situation directly and privately. As of September 8, my refund requests remain unresolved.What bothers me most is that I was never looking for a reason to leave a negative review. I would have been perfectly happy to return from my scheduled September 19 visit and change my review if my experience had proven my concerns unfounded. I genuinely wanted to be wrong.Instead, the difficulty confirming a paid reservation, the decision to characterize my concerns as a “smear campaign” before I had even cancelled, the weeks of unclear communication afterward, and the unresolved refund requests have completely changed my opinion of this business.I would strongly encourage anyone considering booking to think very carefully before doing so. Based on my experience, I would not book with this company again, and I cannot recommend that others do either.A business earns trust through transparency, clear communication, accountability, and how it treats customers when concerns arise. Unfortunately, that is not the experience I have had with the new ownership.

I made my apt before the new management after Stephanie. (She was always incredible). But after telling me my reservation hadn’t been made (by new management) and then the day before wanting to know if I’d paid the rest of the deposit. Well no bc I you can’t talk to a real person here. I still have not received a call from owner, which I requested after multiple emails unanswered and even trying to contact on Instagram…. Tell me: who wants to drive 5 hours after having no clue what you’re walking into even if you can get in? Etc?! It was a birthday gift for myself. I invited a few friends and my husband. We booked the whole Villa. If they had gotten back that would be different but this strange back and forth with someone over text named Alissa has given me absolutely no confidence at all to drive up there. How could anyone plan a visit with zero information? Would you trust that? Ask yourself that before you think about staying. Awful management/ kinda sketchy too.

My time at the 1889 McInteer Villa in Atchison, Kansas, was an unforgettable blend of historical elegance and intense, palpable paranormal activity. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the stunning, meticulously restored Victorian architecture and its imposing tower that dominates the hillside, creating an instantly spooky yet welcoming atmosphere. Throughout my stay, particularly in the darker hours, I was unnerved—yet thrilled—by unexplained occurrences, ranging from the scent of phantom perfume to the unsettling creaks of unseen footsteps on the upper floors. Whether exploring the eerily quiet second floor, where visitors often feel watched, or hearing the haunting sounds of slamming doors, the McInteer Villa truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most active, haunted destinations I have ever experienced.

The house is stunning. The owner is amazing. So kind and so welcoming. The house feeds off her energy. Having her on the investigation is a definite plus. Very active location. I habe been doing this for 25+ years and have never even considered leaving a location until this one. At times you feel uncomfortable like the house doesn't want you there. It's very interactive. She has cameras all through the house which is a bonus as if you hear something or see something you can message her with the time and area of the house and she can check those cameras to see if it caught anything. I'm ready to go back to this place. It's my favorite place to go!