Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!

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A two-story house with a well-maintained front yard, including a rock garden and various plants.
A circular fire pit surrounded by a gravel area with benches and a stack of firewood.
A modern living room with a large horse painting, dark sofas, a patterned lamp, and a wooden accent wall.
A living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Northwood, IA
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room

1 Single Bed

Office Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom with Attached Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!

This is an authentic all-American farmhouse where farmers who raised premium bred cattle and hogs lived for many years! This IS NOT a Chip & Joanna Gaines, HGTV or Country Living version of a farmhouse.
This is the real deal!

We love this old farmhouse, and we hope you do too!
We've worked very hard to make this a lovely place to stay, here is what you can expect....

This house has been cosmetically updated, not "renovated, gutted or re-done" which means it might seem a bit old, a bit well worn, a bit quirky but full of charm, some original artwork and history, history, history!

High speed fiber optic broadband Wi-Fi (so grateful, it was still dial up less than 10 years ago)!!

The house is cooled in the summer with window AC units.
Each bedroom has its own AC unit and there's a centrally located window AC unit in the dining room. The house is heated by a (brand new!) counterflow convection heater in the dining room with additional electric units in each bedroom for added comfort. The Sunroom bedroom is a three-season room and not heated during cold winter months (Jan-Feb) when it's consistently below 20 degrees F.
There are space heaters and fans available for use as needed. You may be concerned about not having an HVAC, but I can assure you the house is comfortable year-round with what is in place!

The shower tub is an insert that sits over the existing cast iron tub. These inserts have flexible tub floors to accommodate different tub shapes, so you'll notice a little squish, this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. We've added a new shower head, handrails and anti-slip strips.

We have a new firepit with a gravel surround and built in seating. We currently have a nice supply of wood to burn from our apple tree!

*We have well water, which has high iron. We use a Culligan water softener, but the water still has a sulfur smell from the high iron, this is normal. We provide a large supply of filter water for drinking.
**We are not handicap accessible, there are multiple sets of 2-3 steps around the house.
**We are pet friendly, but dogs have to be included on the reservation. We don't allow dogs in the beds or on the furniture. Dogs that shed and puppies need to be kept in the kitchen. If we find these rules have been violated there is an additional $25 cleaning fee and we will charge the replacement cost for bedding if it can't be cleaned.

**Farm Tours are available at request- Our Farm has been in the family since 1865, we have 3 farmstead locations all within a half mile of each other. Tours may include a wagon ride, viewing a real 1800's log cabin, snuggling with goats, barn kitties and horse kisses**

Enjoy beautiful Sunsets and Sunrises year-round!
Enjoy the firepit (wood provided), Grill and outdoor patio in the Summer and bring your snowshoes and cross-country skis for the Winter time!
Northwood's Country Club with their "Nasty Nine" Hole Golf Course is located behind the house.

Located on the most popular country road in the county referred to as "the loop." People enjoy walking, biking, running and driving the loop because of the paved road, easy access from town, beautiful country scenery and bridge crossing.
Ochee Yahola Park with wooded trails is located just off the loop past Burgett's Bridge, about a 1.5mi from the farm.

*A common North Iowa Farm pest are orange lady bugs, flies, and box elder bugs. We spray multiple times a year, but you may still encounter them around the house and farm.
*Exterior security cameras viewing the property and entrances to all buildings recording 24/7.
*RBR Massage & Bodywork Studio located on the same property, but tucked out of site from the house and has its own parking,

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
NO dogs on furniture or beds, keep dogs in kitchen
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Under NO Circumstances should a guest ever enter any other buildings or pastures/livestock pens without the permission of a host.
Do Not Block Access to any of the farm buildings with your vehicle(s). Please park in front of the door with patio & grill.
If you have issues with the house during your stay and do not inform us or give us the opportunity to fix it for you, don't complain about it.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2683488vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Northwood

Located in Northwood, this holiday home is in a rural area. Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Echoes of the Past. Travelling with kids? Consider Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts, or check out an event or a game at Albert Lea City Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Northwood, IA

What's nearby

  • Diamond Jo Casino - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Fountain Lake - 19 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 19 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Green Lea Golf Course - 22 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 23 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪35 Brew Street Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Woodfire Grille - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Buffet - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Joint - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic early 1900's farmhouse! Cozy, Quirky, full of charm and history! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Diamond Jo Casino, Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Fountain Lake. Albert Lea City Arena and Mayo Clinic Health System are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Paige McClure

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I grew up on this farm, the house we offer to stay in was my grandparents house. I like the ability to offer an authentic farmhouse for people to stay in.

Why they chose this property

Nice small town with all the amenities, so you don't have to go out of town unless you want to.

What makes this property unique

It's been in our family over 100 years. We can offer a true old farmhouse experience with all it's imperfections you wouldn't find in a new home.

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