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Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!

Cabin in Emmetsburg with kitchen and patio

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Stepping inside the front door, this is your view.
Here is the kitchen and the bathroom is directly behind the kitchen.
View of the fireplace and TV. The door takes you to the porch and hot tub.
The kitchen seats six people.
The entire shop can also be rented. This shows the pass through window open.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Emmetsburg, IA
  • Place, Watson Heritage Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Five Island Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Five Island Lake City Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!

Our shouse is located just outside of Emmetsburg. It is a central hub for a number of activities. Acres of public hunting surround our property and provide will hours of enjoyment watching the animals in the adjoining 1,000 (+) acres public land. Our herd of miniature Highland cows will also provide entertainment while you relax under the covered porch or in the hot tub.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Emmetsburg

Located in Emmetsburg, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watson Heritage Area and Bluestem Meadow Wildlife Area, while Victorian Museum on Main and Palo Alto County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emmetsburg, IA

What's nearby

  • Watson Heritage Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palo Alto County Health System - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Basswood County Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Five Island Lake - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Five Island Lake City Park - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Don Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kirby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Watson Heritage Area and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bluestem Meadow Wildlife Area and Brown-Robins Park. Emmetsburg Public Library and Harrison Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this relaxing country getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed using the Hot tub and sitting outside listening to the breeze and the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super fun and cozy stay, really enjoyed the hot tub on the cold nights. Beautiful views all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was absolutely stunning!! Looked exactly like the pictures and we really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a spectacular experience on this beautiful property, gazing at the stars, the moon, the sunrises, and enjoying the quiet. The hosts were very welcoming, and invited us to enjoy the mowed walking path around their property (which we did twice!). This was truly a respite for my husband and me, and we had so much fun interacting with the Highland cows and sitting on the patio just being. We highly recommend this property to anyone wishing to reconnect with nature and each other!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ScottandCarmel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great community hosts, great place to stay away from town but not to far if you need something! Lots of activities including walking path!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was very clean and exactly as described. We enjoyed the peaceful, rural area and enjoyed watching the Highland Cattle from the hot tub. Really lovely view. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive. It has a great area to gather and talk and the kitchen has all you need. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Family Time

We enjoyed our stay immensely at the Shouse at Highland Hills Hideout. It was clean, cozy, and super comfortable. The hosts were warm and welcoming, very easy to communicate with. Then there are the cows! It was very relaxing. We visited the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend while we were there. Wonderful.Plenty of cafes in Emmetsburg if you don't feel like cooking.We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed the quiet environment, hot tub, and the views of land and livestock. It’s located just outside of town and within driving distance of plenty of things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Northwest Iowa Hunting Trip

This is a great property in the middle of prime hunting land. The house is new and the host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Birthday getaway

This was our 2nd stay this year and enjoyed our stay just as much as the first time. Amazing host and place. Will definitely be back many times! One of our favorites!!!!! Thanks a ton!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was stocked very well with amenities! The built in fireplace was really cool and the hot tub was amazing!! The views of the countryside and the animals was relaxing and entertaining. We will definitely find a reason to come stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andee W.

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

Beautiful place

We had such a nice time staying here! The accommodations were great, everything was so clean, and we had everything we needed for an amazing girls weekend! The only criticism I would give was on our second night, a man let himself into the Vrbo which we thought was a little odd. Such a comfortable place to spend the weekend, would definitely recommend to others/come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Perfect Getaway in Emmetsburg

We found this hidden gem while planning for a family reunion near Emmetsburg. It was absolutely perfect for our family. The property is well-equipped and convenient to town. The host went beyond measure to ensure our stay was pleasant and we felt welcomed. I’d highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Amazing and peaceful getaway

The SHOUSE was beautiful and just what me and my family needed to celebrate my birthday and completion of cancer treatments. The hosts were friendly and easily accessible when needed. The highland cows were beautiful and great to watch while relaxing in the clean, spacious and relaxing hot tub. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

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

Beautiful place!!

The shouse was beautiful, really wonderful, so modern and clean, but also so comfortable. The king size beds were great. Had everything we needed. The grounds were so beautiful and the animals were really special. Our host were so gracious and friendly, and very flexible with our dogs. We loved it here and will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Loved!

Such a great stay! Three bedrooms with king size beds was awesome for our group, there were toys for the kids (age 2 and 3), kitchen had everything you might need and more! The hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Oh yeah, and the cows… so cute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha G.

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

Peaceful

Our stay at this property was thoroughly enjoyable. Located off a paved road in a peaceful rural setting, the home offered a quiet and scenic environment. The surrounding landscape was beautiful, and our children particularly appreciated watching the cows graze and observing a large storm roll in—an experience that added to the charm of the location.The home was thoughtfully furnished and well-stocked with all necessary amenities. The inclusion of king-size beds in every bedroom was especially appreciated and contributed to a very comfortable stay.The only minor drawback was the presence of a single bathroom, which required some coordination among our group. While we did not have the opportunity to explore the trail on the property, it appeared to be a wonderful feature and is something we hope to enjoy on a future visit.Communication with the owners was excellent. They were responsive and helpful throughout the process, and both check-in and check-out were seamless.Overall, we highly recommend this property for those seeking a tranquil and well-appointed countryside retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Red Power Round Up

We were very impressed with our stay at the shouse during Red Power Round Up. Every detail was thought of and taken care of. Our favorite part was being able to spend time helping to feed the baby calves. The property was very clean and nice with so many included amenities. We would highly recommend this property to our family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Girls trip

Place was amazing. Host made it so relaxing for you the highland cows were very entertaining. They made my 25 year old daughters night by letting her feed the calf she loves her animals. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C., Lakeville

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

Everything was awesome

We had an amazing time relaxing, hanging out in the hot tub, petting the animals and taking walks around the property. The shouse was very clean and awesome but we didn’t want to turn on the fan in the master bedroom due to so much dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Perfect Girls' Weekend Spot

The Highland Hideout was the perfect spot for our girls' weekend! The Shouse was so clean and inviting. The kitchen was well-stocked for all the cooking we wanted to do, and the beds were very comfortable. The owners were so friendly and communicative; we knew exactly what to expect before we arrived and Billie Jo went out of her way to make us feel at home. We enjoyed playing games, using the hot tub, walking on the trails by the river, and feeding the calf and miniature donkey. We loved our quiet weekend in the country and would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

January H.

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

Absolutely amazing!!!

Very welcoming all around!! Quiet and relaxing, enjoyed sitting out in the evenings and enjoying the view and walks to the river. Showed the kids the animals and let them help them out! Absolutely on top of everything, never had to ask for a thing, they thought of it and took care of things before there was even a need to ask! Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

Spur of the moment getaway

My husband and I wanted a quick weekend getaway. The Highland Hideout was exactly what we needed. Hot tub with amazing country views. “Funny farm” animals that were beyond cute to watch. Brand new amenities that enabled us to truly relax like we were at home. The Hideout is close to town so you can run in quick if you forgot something and is a short 20-40 minute drive away from all of the popular tourist sites near Spencer/Okoboji. Thanks Billie Jo & Thad, we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Billie Jo Joyce

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Why they chose this property

Highland Hideout is the perfect place to get away from everything. We have tried to think of the little things to make vacation relaxing. There is a hot tub for you to soak in. We are located adjacent to acres and acres of public hunting land. It's normal to see wildlife wander through our property and hang out with our herd of miniature highland cows.

You will enjoy the sounds of nature, but have plenty to do in our area.
* Wild Rose Casino - 5 Miles
* Grotto of Redemption - 25 Miles
* The Lakes Area (Okoboji) - 40 Miles
* Lots of Local Golf Courses

What makes this property unique

We are located just outside Emmetsburg, but it is all on a hard serviced road. We also have the option of renting out the shop area of our building if you need room to expand while you are staying with us.

We even have an outdoor area that has been used for weddings!

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