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The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Living area
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Wellman, IA
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa32 min drive
  • AirportIowa City, IA (IOW)32 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Iowa Hospital and Clinics34 min drive
  • Popular LocationKinnick Stadium34 min drive

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The price is CA $143
per night
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Wellman

In Wellman .At this Wellman vacation home, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Kalona Historical Village and 20 miles (32 km) of Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. Sunset Park and Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kalona Historical Village - 12 min drive
  • University of Iowa - 32 min drive
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 34 min drive
  • Kinnick Stadium - 34 min drive
  • Mercy Hospital - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dj's Casual Cafe - 10 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
  • Bender's Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
  • Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza - 12 min drive
  • Cilino's - 9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉

All the comforts of home…..One bedroom shanty with the ability to sleep six plus one on the couch. Refrigerator and cupboards are stocked with breakfast staples and variety of snacks. Fully equipped kitchen including basic cookware. Bathroom with shower. Washer and dryer. Linens provided. No internet but there is a dvd player and a variety of movies. TV gets local stations. Located 30 minutes SW of Iowa City. Variety of attractions and things to do within an hour drive. Kalona historic/shopping, Riverside Casino, Amana Colonies, Iowa City, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead’s Children Hospital. Coral Ridge mall, the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk….., English River Wildlife Area offers hunting and non hunting activities. https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/English-River-Wildlife-Area-7

Property manager

Jennifer aka the Iowa Auntie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Ask for special accommodations

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Max guests dependent on planned use of space.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: Max guests dependent on planned use of space. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Great time and great host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Cant say enough great things about the house and hospitality from Jennifer. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow factor
When you walk in the door the first word is “wow”! It’s really nice, clean and cozy. It’s like being home. The refrigerator, freezer and cupboards were stocked with food, drinks and snacks! My bf and I just kept saying wow! The super sweet host did not forget about pets with treats, bowls, etc! My dog made herself at home too! We came from Wisconsin and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

josephine c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey and welcoming, and an accommodating host.
I loved having a real kitchen since I like to cook my own meals. There was a great field to walk my dog. Everything in the house was impeccable and our host offered snacks for both me and my pooch. There's no WiFi so it's best to do all your WiFi business before you come. It's near the Kalona Museum about the active Mennonite community nearby. Wish I'd had time to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warmth Hearty Home
Yes we definitely will rent it again May for sure, we love it so much it’s sooooo PEACEFULLY and HUMBLING in God’s hands home for sure… We enjoying wanna more stay there until we got our new home in Iowa City Iowa
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best spot!
We loved staying here. Jennifer was so incredible! She was responsive, helpful, kind — she even helped us book a night early. The shanty is spotless, the beds are comfy, and the kitchen is well-stocked. It was the perfect haven!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shanty>Everything
What a wonderful stay! I often visit family throughout the year and am glad to have found this place. I will definitely be renting the shanty every stay now. The Iowa Auntie really knows how to make you feel at home and goes above and beyond in her interactions. She's very transparent and thoughtful. 10 star if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Shari M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Comfy
We were happy to find this little house, it was comfortable, quiet and very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My little house!
Just me in an area where you would not expect to find anything like it. I did and it was just what I needed. Quiet and clean and easy to use. Very happy to have found this unit and will use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little spot for visiting family
We were visiting for a weekend to celebrate my grandfather’s birthday and needed a place to stay close to the facility where he lives. This spot was the perfect location for us to get a good night’s sleep while being a short drive from the weekend’s festivities. Jennifer was very accommodating and made sure the house was well-stocked and comfortable for us. We will look for this place again next time we are in town :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024