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Fran's Cottage

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A single-story house with a beige exterior, a brown roof, and a number 515 on the front door.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a floral quilt, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table with a floral tablecloth, and a built-in shelving unit filled with various items.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser with a floral container, a trash can, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, a comfortable armchair, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ottumwa, IA
  • Place, Wildwood Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Ottumwa Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Quincy Place Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fran's Cottage

Entire home. 2 Bedrooms, one with Queen Bed, one with Full Bed. Sleeps 4 comfortably. 950 sqft. No stairs, one level home. Wifi, Free washer/dryer, quiet neighborhood. A very relaxing and cozy home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure to wash & dry all towels & washrags and put them away. We will strip the beds & do those linens after your departure.
If you brought a pet, please make sure that all excrement has been removed from the yard.
Please make sure that all furnishings are in their original locations.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you bring a dog, you must clean up after your pet daily and dispose of the waste as directed in the house rules (3 ring binder in the dining room).
No long-term stays.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3529010vb
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Ottumwa

Ottumwa is home to this holiday home. American Gothic House and Davis County Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quincy Place Mall and Market on Main.
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Ottumwa, IA

What's nearby

  • Wildwood Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Greater Ottumwa Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quincy Place Mall - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bridge View Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rathbun Lake - 43 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Ottumwa Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fran's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fran's Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fran's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fran's Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fran's Cottage located?

Situated in Ottumwa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wildwood Park and Greater Ottumwa Park. Quincy Place Mall and War Memorial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very welcoming clean and nice location to things.host was great to work with. Everything was great for sure b back if in the area. Beds were very comfortable and for great night sleep. deco was very nice. Lots of plug ins for electronics.thanks for the snacks :) great amenities as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for being wonderful guests! You are welcome back anytime!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We had a great stay, and were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Softball Getaway!

Fantastic little comfy cottage! Extremely clean, property owners are lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2025
Awww! Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again!😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All of the comforts!

Another fantastic weekend at Fran’s cottage! Cutest & cleanest little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again!

We had a lovely stay at Fran’s Cottage! Extremely clean and inviting. A lot of thought has gone into this rental between little snacks, drinks, information about Fran herself, and even the local delivery menus! Highly recommend staying and we would stay again at Fran’s cottage 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and Community

We enjoyed our week in Ottumwa. The home was everything it advertised and more. There were all the comforts of home plus those added touches that make you feel like family. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood and especially liked Shiki carry out. The hosts were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Charming

We traveled to Iowa for the Tulip Festival in Pella. This house is absolutely charming! It's an older home with so much character. The house is filled with antiques and paintings that belonged to the family. The house has absolutely everything you need... they thought of everything! There were even snacks/candy in many of the rooms and drinks in the fridge. It was also immaculately clean. It was the perfect size and needs for myself, my daughter, and my mom. The home is located on a quiet , safe street that is close to many restaurants and stores. The only negative thing was that the sink makes a gurgling sound quite often. It was not bothersome...we got used to it and affectionately named it "gargoyle". It is definitely not a reason not to stay here. I would recommend this house to anyone and would stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Fran’s Cottage very much. It’s just perfect if you’re looking for a comfortable “almost like home” place to stay in Ottumwa. The hosts have thoughtfully appointed the house with all the comforts of home! The cottage is located on a quiet street but not far from all services and event locations in town. We highly recommend Fran’s Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, lots of thoughtful touches (board games, wifi, brochures for nearby attractions, snacks and drinks for guests). Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property appeared to be clean and well maintained. For the purpose of our trip the location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very detailed. Home was very cozy and comfortable. Great communication from host. A very little delay in getting in was handled promptly. Would recommend Frans Cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for letting us host you & your family! We hope to see you again!🌞
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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