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The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country

Holiday home in Ossian with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Decorah Fish Hatchery
  • Place, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
  • Place, Luther College

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest room

1 Single 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

Take the road less traveled and wind down a peaceful mile long gravel driveway to find our fun and relaxing industrial "Shouse!"
The "Shouse" is built next to our main home on 36 acres of quiet country rolling hills near Ossian, Iowa. We are about 20 minutes from Decorah, Iowa. My husband grew up in the main home and it has a lot of family history as his grandfather helped drive the horses and wagons that carried the wood to build it. We built the "Shouse" originally to house our family screen printing business and then to house a small shrimp farming set up. After we got out of both of those the shed sat empty. A couple years ago my husband, Kevin, and I bought a small cabin in Eastman, WI that we rented on VRBO and it was then that we decided the shed should not sit empty but should be loved by others. That is how the "Shouse" came to be.
It features a small kitchen and an industrial bathroom that has a shower with corrugated paneled walls, wood tiles, and a relaxing rain shower head! There are two bedrooms. The first is a smaller bedroom with twin/full bunk beds and a desk to provide space to work if need be. The main bedroom has a queen bed and features lots of natural light from the patio doors.
The most amazing part of this space is the large open room that provides lots of space to unwind and relax with your loved ones! The living space features a large retro modern couch we like to call "Sherbet." The whole family can snuggle up and watch the 65" TV that is on a rotating wall. When you are ready to go lay down, all you have to do is unhook the wall and spin it so that the TV can be seen in the bedroom. The living space also features a small bar height table and stools and there is a queen sized bed if you have extra guests staying.
Outside the kids can have a good time playing on the wooden swing set and with the outdoor farm cats and two dogs.
If you are willing to take the road less traveled you will find a fun, rustic, industrial piece of paradise tucked away in the rolling hills of the driftless area!

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please ket us know if you are bringing a pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep out of old shed and barn. And if walking, please stay on mowed paths.

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ossian

Located in Ossian, this holiday home is in a rural area. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Ossian, IA

What's nearby

  • Decorah Fish Hatchery - 27 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 30 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 31 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Luther College - 33 min drive - 35.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The zipper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Horseshoe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bambino's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail and within 12 miles (20 km) of Fort Atkinson State Park and Goeken County Park. Bily Clocks Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Heidi Bohr

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