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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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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7 1100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- 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!
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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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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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.
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
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Hosted by Kevin and Heidi Bohr

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