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Centrally located in the NE Iowa Driftless Area!
Family-friendly vacation home in Monona
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61333 sq ft
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Monona, IA
- Place, Froelich Foundation Museum8 min drive
- Place, Volney Park10 min drive
- Place, Spook Cave16 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Main Floor Powder Room
Toilet
Upstairs Full Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Centrally located in the NE Iowa Driftless Area!
Monona is centrally located 35 minutes from Decorah, IA; 10 minutes from Yellow River, and just 20 minutes from the scenic river towns of Marquette & McGregor, IA and Prairie Du Chien, WI.
You’ll have the entire fully furnished home with room for up to 6 guests. The living room is equipped with a 50 inch flat screen TV and a comfortable couch. High speed Wi-Fi included. Full kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher and eat in dining area overlooking the backyard. The master bedroom has refinished hard wood floors and a comfortable queen size bed. The other two bedrooms are adjoining rooms with full size beds, separated by accordion style doors for privacy; this set up is perfect for guests staying with little ones. The full bathroom is newly renovated with modern finishes. All bedrooms and the full bathroom are on the second floor.
Outside there is a brick patio and deck seating area with a gas grill and picnic table, plus a wood fire pit area (wood included). The home is located in a neighborhood at the edge of town with backyard views overlooking fields and a pasture. An occasional train goes by and there is a small farm next door with chickens, a dog, and two horses.
You’ll have the entire fully furnished home with room for up to 6 guests. The living room is equipped with a 50 inch flat screen TV and a comfortable couch. High speed Wi-Fi included. Full kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher and eat in dining area overlooking the backyard. The master bedroom has refinished hard wood floors and a comfortable queen size bed. The other two bedrooms are adjoining rooms with full size beds, separated by accordion style doors for privacy; this set up is perfect for guests staying with little ones. The full bathroom is newly renovated with modern finishes. All bedrooms and the full bathroom are on the second floor.
Outside there is a brick patio and deck seating area with a gas grill and picnic table, plus a wood fire pit area (wood included). The home is located in a neighborhood at the edge of town with backyard views overlooking fields and a pasture. An occasional train goes by and there is a small farm next door with chickens, a dog, and two horses.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack n' play, highchair, books/toys included
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved dogs allowed, bring own pet supplies.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Monona
Located in Monona, this vacation home is in a rural area. Froelich Foundation Museum and McGregor Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Driftless Area Wetlands Centre and Eagles Landing Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monona, IA
What's nearby
- Froelich Foundation Museum - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
- Volney Park - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
- Spook Cave - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
- Driftless Area Wetlands Centre - 17 min drive - 26.4 km
- Casino Queen - 18 min drive - 28.2 km
Restaurants
- Center Street Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
- Subway - 19 min walk
- Luana Tap - 6 min drive
- TJ's Pizza (monona) - 2 min drive
- K G K Freehand/Freelance Art - 12 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Bridget & Tim Schlein
I grew up in Illinois but after graduating from college in Dubuque, Iowa, I loved Iowa so much I decided to stay. I met my husband Tim at our mutual friend’s wedding and we got married in 2010. We always thought we would stay in Dubuque but found ourselves wanting our children to have the same small town experiences we had growing up. A few years ago, we decided to relocate to Tim’s home town of Monona to be closer to family. We love the many outdoor activities and experiences our family is able to do here. We hope you enjoy your stay!
Why they chose this property
Tim and I were excited to purchase this home in 2019 after the prior owner approached us about buying it. I love to decorate and we are “do it yourselfers” as much as possible with the help of our supportive family. We thought this was the perfect opportunity for us to have a space for our family and friends to stay when they visit and fill the lodging gap in our community.
What makes this property unique
From original woodwork to the hardwood floors, this house has lots of historical charm. The front porch is the most peaceful place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the world go by.
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