Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a wooden island with stools, and a window providing natural light.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a concrete pathway, and a wooden fence in the background.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, wooden floor, bookshelf, and a television.
A metal table and chair set in a garden with dense foliage and flowers.
A stone building with a large lawn and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to William Penn University

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness center
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oskaloosa, IA
  • Place, William Penn University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, City Square Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Iowa Fair
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Inspiration Room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa is home to this vacation home. Lake Keomah State Park and City Square Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include McGrew Fine Arts Center and Southern Iowa Fair. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Oskaloosa, IA

What's nearby

  • William Penn University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McGrew Fine Arts Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • City Square Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oskaloosa Public Library - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Southern Iowa Fair - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Full Bloom Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. on Oct 31, 2026 start from $215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. located?

Situated in Oskaloosa, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of William Penn University and McGrew Fine Arts Center. City Square Park and Mahaska Health are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was wonderful, very clean, well furnished , and we appreciated it being pet friendly. The hosts were wonderful. One evening a faulty fire detector went on and off. We called Missie and she and her husband were there in 25 minutes with a ladder and took care of it. We could not have asked for more
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

It was a great place for my daughters to stay and host a family wedding shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2024
Wonderful! Thank you for choosing the cottage for this, Randy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities. Truly a home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here twice before. A favorite for us. Cute, super clean, great location, quiet neighborhood and A hosts.We were visiting our grandson at William Penn. Nothing to worry about, you will be taken good care of here so you can enjoy your trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay

Excellent as always! One of our favorite places to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2022
Thank you, Emily!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

Very clean and nicely appointed! We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
Thank you, Karen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We were visiting from out of state for a family function and rented this beautiful home. It was clean and put together very nicely! We enjoyed our stay and would book again if needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2022
Thanks for staying at The Sunny Chalet, Robyn, and thank also for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of Missy’s properties are so beautiful and comfortable and stocked with more amenities you would every want or need. Missy is always a pleasure to deal with and goes above and beyond for her guests. I’ve rented multiple properties from her over the years and have never had anything but wonderful experiences. The sunny cottage is conveniently located in town close to everything super clean and the beds are SO COMFORTABLE! I throughly enjoyed me stay as usual!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Little Cottage

Great cottage! Great hosts. Perfect for us and our dogs. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2025
You are welcome! Thank you for trusting us for your home away from home, Louis!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

We had a great time there. We were very comfortable and cozy. We felt at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 27, 2024
Wonderful, thank you for choosing to stay here, James! Thank you also for taking the time to share a review. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Trip Weekend

My friends and I loved staying in this home! It was super clean, had everything we needed, and felt comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2022
Thank you, Anna and friends, for staying and we are glad to know you were comfortable and had everything you needed during your time together!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique small town experience

Sunny Chalet was perfect for our family. We appreciated all of the information provided by the hosts and found the property well stocked to enjoy all of the area’s activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2022
We are thrilled you enjoyed the local frisbee golf, state park kayaking and more! Thanks for choosing Oskaloosa and the Sunny Chalet for your family, James.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

This place was fantastic. Close enough to everything so that you're 5 min from anywhere you want to be but you're not in the thick of things. I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2022
Thank you, Ethan, for choosing to stay here. We agree with those benefits!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Great clean place very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Cottage - Comfy and Clean

Very well-appointed cottage in a quiet neighborhood…kitchen equipped with everything from toothpicks to a toaster… generous front and back yard space… a definite return stay for us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
Thank you for your kind words and we are so glad you had just what you needed, Mary! Visit anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WPU Parent

Perfect place for the family to stay while visiting for WPU graduation. It is a great little cottage and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

My wife and I had a perfect stay at the sunny chalet. We ended up having to spend more time at the place than we planned, and found it very warm and comfortable. Christian and Melissa are accommodating hosts and nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2022
We are glad you were comfortable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay. Very clean house. Great selection of kitchen utensils, pots,and pans. Linens were great. Nice seating area in the backyard. Easy to find. Dobt hesitate to book a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed this home and hope to stay here again. Very bright and comfortable. Great layout. No problems at all. Cute place and very enjoyable stay.
Kitchen was well equipped and beautiful!!
Spacious open living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the house. It was immaculate and had everything we could need.

The outside property was really cute with chairs in the front and back. We loved the fire pit and really enjoyed the fire we had one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Nora! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

This home is very cute and homey. The host is very nice and easy to talk to. We will definitely stay in one of their homes again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2022
Thank you, Tonya!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving stay

We stayed over Thanksgiving and accommodations worked perfectly ... cozy and cute and great access to the trail! Instructions were clear and host was easy to work with ... thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2022
Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable home to stay in

Same as above
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick get away.

We enjoyed our stay while making a quick trip to Iowa. Our primary reason for the trip was a return visit to Winterset. We stayed closer on prior visits so we wanted to explore a new town. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2022
Thank you for choosing it, Mickey!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Exactly as described. Worked great for a quick golf trip and ended up surprised by the quality of golf courses around. Grill worked great after golf as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2022
We're glad your golf trip was enjoyable, and that you made use of the grill, Travis.
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