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Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping

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Exterior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

Overview of Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bloomfield, IA
  • Popular LocationDavis County Historical Society Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Fisher Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMcGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area4 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)93 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

Room options

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About the area

Bloomfield

In Bloomfield .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Davis County Historical Society Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Fisher Park with a stay here. McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Wapello State Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Davis County Historical Society Museum - 10 min walk
  • Lake Fisher Park - 4 min drive
  • McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area - 4 min drive
  • Lake Wapello State Park - 22 min drive
  • American Gothic House - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Ottumwa Station - 23 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 10 min walk
  • Pizza Hut - 2 min drive
  • Diamondz Pizza - 7 min walk
  • Rancho Centinela - 6 min walk
  • Subway - 13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping

No extra cleaning fees! :)
Relax in the charming Steckel carriage house, complete with fresh flower bouquet. It contains a second floor studio apartment with a king ,full, and twin size bed. Settle down with the Victrola record player and a fun selection of vintage records.

There is a small, fully functional Kitchen. The fridge is stocked with water bottles, yogurt and my homemade granola.

There is Smart TV plus an office area with monitors, a printer, 2 office chairs, and Wi-Fi.

There is a children’s play area with books and toys. A pack-n-play crib is available. We also have a large playground close by for our own children that is available for you upon request.

The bathroom and dressing/makeup room is on the first floor.

There is central heating and air.

Linens are washed and dried with All - free and clear laundry soap and dryer sheets to protect those with sensitive skin.

Please be advised that this building is over 100 years old. Light switches are in creative places. :) It is not wheelchair accessible. Please do not book if you have trouble going up steps.

The nature-themed apartment complements the landscaping and numerous songbirds it is surrounded by in the summertime. Outside is an outdoor sitting area, with a locally made bistro table and two chairs.

W.J. and Belle Steckel built the carriage house, in addition to their house, in 1910. It included living quarters for the groundskeeper/chauffeur. The apartment has been kept up-to-date by later owners.

Bloomfield is a unique small town, surrounded by farms. There are old-fashioned stores, a coffee/flower shop, stately Carnegie library, and hiking/fishing/hunting opportunities in the area.

Property manager

Erica Good

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming historic property
Reminded me of the main sitting room of the Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland looking out at the gardens. It felt very welcoming, and the host left a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers. The property was very clean, well maintained and comfortable. The yogurt and granola provided was a welcome touch. I even enjoyed playing the LPs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utterly Charming
We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight in the historic carriage house. The spacious layout exuded warmth and charm. We would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Weekend
Very unique venue. Enjoyed all the quirks of the carriage house. Our recommendation would be to lower the height of the TV. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We enjoyed our time here! There were special touches that made it even better, including the homemade granola and the record player!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Nice place close to town
Pretty picky but the floors needed to be swept/mopped. Coffee provided but no creamer. Just make sure you’re ok with steep stairs, you have to go down 3 short flights to use the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept interior, with excellent climate control. Friendly and kind host makes tasty granola and respects your privacy. Safe neighborhood. Minor issues: I received what seemed to be a wild parsnip burn when sitting outside one day in the carriage house's courtyard after the lawn had been mowed---likely there's some of those plants out there which had had their stems sliced in the process. Kitchen garbage disposal needed either sharpening or some other service; unlike all else in the property, TLC was required for it to work reliably. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in this charming carriage house was very wonderful.
We enjoyed our stay! Charming and quaint. Very clean! The granola for breakfast was amazing. Fresh cut flowers and a personal note was a nice welcome when we arrived. Highly recommend however if stairs are difficult this wouldn’t be a good place for you. Which is very unfortunate because it is very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Unconventional accomodation
Much more intersting than renting a hotel room. Must be good with stairs. Roomy space if you are traveling with one or two small children.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway Place
This little place was perfect for our 2 night stay! Erica was an incredible hostess and replied quickly to any questions. My little girls loved playing on the play set!👏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023