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The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ossian, IA
- Place, Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail11 min drive
- Place, Bily Clocks Museum19 min drive
- Place, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Guest room
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen bed- main living area
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Please ket us know if you are bringing a pet
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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 and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Ossian
Located in Ossian, this vacation home is in a rural area. Fort Atkinson State Park and Decorah Bald Eagles reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Ossian, IA
What's nearby
- Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
- Bily Clocks Museum - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 21 min drive - 25.6 km
- Decorah Fish Hatchery - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
- Luther College - 26 min drive - 35.1 km
Restaurants
- PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - 13 min drive
- The zipper - 8 min drive
- The Horseshoe - 11 min drive
- The Bar - 11 min drive
- Tj's Pizza - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Mar 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julienne K.
Mar 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julienne K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
matt R.
Dec 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
matt R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe C.
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy I.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet stay in a calm setting.
Stacy I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shouse is the best!
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ronald R.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super friendly host. Lots of room.

Ronald R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pamela D.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay in the country We were still close to fun in decorah area.
Pamela D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'll stay again and again
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evan T.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Evan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William W.
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
William W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicholette
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicholette
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
May 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location.
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Georgia J.
Aug 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend getaway!
Georgia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Jessica S.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay at the Shouse
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Georgia J.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Georgia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Vicky M.
Sep 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mabel steam engine weekend
Vicky M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tye&Sarah C.
Jun 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, economical and location
Tye&Sarah C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denny B.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet
Denny B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
May 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ossian
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Julie C.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace at The Shouse
Julie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rebecca P.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Rebecca P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Katie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Dan M.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Quiet Place
Dan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edwin
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Edwin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Kevin and Heidi Bohr
Languages:
English
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