Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna Near Des Moines

The true definition of rest & relaxation, this unique tiny house is situated on a three-acre pond suitable for catch and release fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding. Bring your gear and leave your worries behind.

Built with special touches and details including stained glass windows and intricate woodwork, this tiny home boasts warmth throughout. Wake up to bird songs and coffee with the sunrise. After a day of fun, take a soak in the wood-burning sauna and relax by the campfire.
The space
This Charming Tiny House sits on the edge of a three-acre pond, surrounded by nature. A cozy full-sized bed welcomes you to sleep easy or sleep late, because there's no need to rush and nowhere to be, unless you want --

This unique tiny house has its own space on our 22-acre property, centrally located and close to Des Moines. With just a few nearby houses you'll feel secluded enough, but enjoy the option for quick access (23 minutes) to downtown Des Moines, (17 minutes) to shopping at Jordan Creek Mall, (6 Minutes) to Middlebrook, Iowa's first agri-hood, The Mercantile, and Wilson's Orchard.

Bring your bikes (or rent from our recommended shop) and hop on the Great Western Trail, just a 2 minute drive down the road. On two wheels you can explore eclectic places to grab a bite to eat, a drink or coffee, and live music in the summer. Don't worry about planning, we'll give you the route and all the details to make a full day of riding one to remember!

Prefer to stay close? Get cozied up with a book from our shelf and a coffee, watch the sunset over the pond on provided kayaks and canoes, or walk through the trees on our property. Start or end your day with a one-of-a-kind sauna experience in our traditional wood-fire sauna, perfect for rejuvenation, improved sleep, and warming up in the winter months.

The tiny house is 98 sq ft with a micro-dining table for two, a two-burner propane stove, electric kettle and Chemex for pour-over coffee, and mini-fridge for your use. There is a window A/C and radiant heater to make sure you're comfortable no matter the outside temps.

Enjoy the outdoor seating area, which centers around a fire pit with chopped wood stocked and situated nearby.

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*Note: Smoking is not allowed in or around the tiny house. The designated smoking area is located on the gravel road near the parking. Due to the proximity to water this rental is not suitable for children under the age of 12.

*Please note, this home is not suited for those with mobility challenges due to it being situated at the bottom of a large hill.
Guest access
You'll enjoy the tiny house downhill from our main home, which sits on 22 acres.
Other things to note
*Winter Rules / Notes:

There is no running water in the tiny house during the winter months. There is a modern bathroom with attached wood-burning sauna at the top of the hill (125ft away). This is where you fill water jugs, provided by us, for use during your stay. There is hot water, a shower, sink, and flushable toilet.

Please use the outdoor sink at the shared bathroom to wash dishes. There is a dish stainer in the tiny house you can use to bring the dishes up and down.

Please do not leave water in the kettle or Chemex when you leave the cabin.

The heater is an electric oil heater. You can turn it on to your desired warmth during your stay, it doesn't take too long to warm up so please turn off when you are not in the cabin.

Walking on the ice when the pond is frozen is prohibited. This includes fishing, skating, or use of any kind. Please stay off for safety reasons.

The tiny house does not contain a bathroom. There is a shared, modern bathroom and wood-fired sauna approximately 150 ft away. As we have two rental properties, the sauna can be reserved on a first-come basis as designated on a sign-up sheet during your stay. If the sauna is in use or reserved, please return shortly to enjoy your turn. We provide headlamps and all paths are lit with solar lights for evening walks and bathroom visits.