Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh H.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
The Carter House 1866 also known as the Marriage House
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Explore the area
Shell Rock, IA
- Benny Gambaiani Public LibraryPlace, Benny Gambaiani Public Library5 min walk
- Hoyt Elliot Memorial ParkPlace, Hoyt Elliot Memorial Park6 min walk
- Shell Rock Wildlife Management AreaPlace, Shell Rock Wildlife Management Area9 min walk
- Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Carter House 1866 also known as the Marriage House
The historic Carter House was built by it's namesake J.H. Carter in 1866. Carter was one of the most prominent and influential residents of Shell Rock. He was a founding father of many of the community's businesses. The House remained in his family until 1952. In 2022, the Carter House was purchased by Star Valley Hospitality and was completely renovated. This stylish single family home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is now an inviting short-term rental.
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About the area
Shell Rock
Shell Rock is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shell Rock Wildlife Management Area and Shell Rock Bend Wildlife Management Area, while Shell Rock Historical Museum and Neumann Auditorium are cultural highlights.
Shell Rock, IA
What's nearby
- Benny Gambaiani Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Hoyt Elliot Memorial Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Shell Rock Historical Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Shell Rock Wildlife Management Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Shell Rock County Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
- Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
- VFW - 11 min drive
- Scooter's Coffee - 10 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 8 min drive
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Ken Z.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite neighborhood
Work trip
Ken Z.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steve m.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great option if staying in Waverly-Shellrock
This home was a great option for my group as we could walk to the Shellrock downtown local pub (very friendly) and a very short drive to Waverly as we were in town for a Wartburg College event. Smooth communication with the property manager.
steve m.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alesha N.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa Reunion
This house was amazing in its location to town and the history it holds! My kids loved being able to walk to the river. The enclosed porch is perfect for a relaxing afternoon. The house was very well furnished!
Alesha N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah B.
9 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had a great stay at this beautiful, recently updated home. Lots of space and a big yard/deck. Very thankful to have an option like this in the Shell Rock area.
Leah B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Celebration
We enjoyed a relaxing stay! Used the charcoal grill to prepare a cook out and also used the fire pit for s’mores! Home is cozy and quaint. Neighborhood is quiet. It is clear that the owners live here from time to time as the closets were full of things (we wanted to hang some dress clothes so we had looked)… but that didn’t bother us. Home was clean. Owners were easy to communicate with. Thank you!
Laura H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cristi S.
19 Jan 2026
Cristi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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