"Shouse" - Ta den mindre trafikkerte veien - for moro og avslapning på landet
Take the road less traveled and wind down a peaceful mile long gravel driveway to find our fun and relaxing industrial "Shouse!" The "Shouse" is built next to our main home on 36 acres of quiet country rolling hills near Ossian, Iowa. We are about 20 minutes from Decorah, Iowa. My husband grew up in the main home and it has a lot of family history as his grandfather helped drive the horses and wagons that carried the wood to build it. We built the "Shouse" originally to house our family screen printing business and then to house a small shrimp farming set up. After we got out of both of those the shed sat empty. A couple years ago my husband, Kevin, and I bought a small cabin in Eastman, WI that we rented on VRBO and it was then that we decided the shed should not sit empty but should be loved by others. That is how the "Shouse" came to be. It features a small kitchen and an industrial bathroom that has a shower with corrugated paneled walls, wood tiles, and a relaxing rain shower head! There are two bedrooms. The first is a smaller bedroom with twin/full bunk beds and a desk to provide space to work if need be. The main bedroom has a queen bed and features lots of natural light from the patio doors. The most amazing part of this space is the large open room that provides lots of space to unwind and relax with your loved ones! The living space features a large retro modern couch we like to call "Sherbet." The whole family can snuggle up and watch the 65" TV that is on a rotating wall. When you are ready to go lay down, all you have to do is unhook the wall and spin it so that the TV can be seen in the bedroom. The living space also features a small bar height table and stools and there is a queen sized bed if you have extra guests staying. Outside the kids can have a good time playing on the wooden swing set and with the outdoor farm cats and two dogs. If you are willing to take the road less traveled you will find a fun, rustic, industrial piece of paradise tucked away in the rolling hills of the driftless area!
Denne ferieboligen ligger i landlige omgivelser i Ossian. Både Fort Atkinson State Park og Decorah Bald Eagles kan friste med vakre naturomgivelser, mens Decorah Fish Hatchery og Amundsons Clothing er noen av attraksjonene i området. Området byr på vannaktiviteter som kajakkpadling og fisking, men du kan også oppleve den flotte naturen gjennom jakt og sykling. Se vår reiseguide til Ossian
Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?
Ja, dette overnattingsstedet tillater hunder og katter (maksimalt 1) med en vekt på opptil 23 kg per dyr.
Hvor mye koster det å parkere på The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?
Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.
Når kan man sjekke inn på The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?
Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 16.00.
Når må man sjekke ut på The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?
Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 11.00.
Hvor ligger The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country?
Feriebolig ligger i landlige omgivelser, 8,5 kilometer unna Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail og 20 kilometer unna Fort Atkinson State Park og Goeken County Park. Dessuten ligger Bily Clocks Museum og St Wenceslaus Catholic Church 20 kilometer unna.
Anmeldelser
Anmeldelser av "Shouse" - Ta den mindre trafikkerte veien - for moro og avslapning på landet
9,8
Suverent
Alle anmeldelser som vises er basert på ekte gjesteopplevelser. Kun reisende som har bestilt et opphold med oss, kan sende inn en anmeldelse. Vi verifiserer anmeldelser i henhold til retningslinjene våre og publiserer alle anmeldelser, både positive og negative.Mer informasjonÅpnes i et nytt vindu
9,8
Renhold
9,8
Beliggenheten
10
Overnattingsstedets bygg og tilstand
Rangering på 10 − Utmerket. 45 av totalt 50 anmeldelser.
10 – Utmerket
45
Rangering på 8 − Bra. 5 av totalt 50 anmeldelser.
8 – Bra
5
Rangering på 6 − Grei. 0 av totalt 50 anmeldelser.
6 – Grei
0
Rangering på 4 − Dårlig. 0 av totalt 50 anmeldelser.
4 – Dårlig
0
Rangering på 2 − Forferdelig. 0 av totalt 50 anmeldelser.
Location was very private, quiet, and peaceful. Amenities are simple and functional, property would be best suited for a couple, a family with up to 3-4 kids, or 4 adults. Good communication with the host!
This is an amazing property. So quiet and peaceful. We used the fire pit at night to really relax. We went to decorah. Waterfalls ate at multiple restaurants that were all fabulous. The downtown decorah is acute quaint community. Everything was very clean and fresh.We would highly recommend this place to stay.
The property was perfect for my trip. I found a lot of good hiking around the area, and good foods. Keven and Heidi have thought of everything. I have every intention of returning in the future
This house perfectly met our needs. It was great for our dog. We could take him for walks in the mornings. Kitchen had everything we needed. We only ate breakfast there. Hosts were very welcoming.
Everything was great and as expected! The owners are wonderful to work with, as I had a few different requests. Very accommodating.
Bodde her 4 netter i desember 2025
Verifisert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Nicholette
26. sep. 2023
Likte: Renhold, fasiliteter, overnattingsstedets bygg og tilstand og kommunikasjon
Wonderful place to stay! Very comfortable and plenty of room. Great location to feel the like you are in the country but a short drive to the surrounding towns. Owners were delightful and provided easy to follow directions. Would definitely stay again!
Great area for us to wind down after busy days. Great room for the kids to sleep in and enough space for everyone else. Hosts were very helpful and the place was very clean, not to mention the beautiful countryside views.
Our 2nd timing staying and we had just as much fun as the first time. Nice and quiet, close to Decorah and Calmar for hiking & breweries! Looking forward to coming back again.
I've stayed at the "Shouse" before and I'll stay again. Perfect location for NE Iowa Decorah area fishing and hiking trails. Hosts will help you with anything you need. Had a great stay again!
Truly a "getaway" in a peaceful setting. Host is nearby, if needed, in a beautiful historic farmhouse, but our stay felt quite "private" nonetheless. Very spacious lodgings in The Shouse would easily accommodate larger family groups. TV viewing space and game-playing space for all.
We had a nice stay - plenty of room for the family. Owners were really helpful and responsive. Close to Decorah which was our main place to visit. Kitchen well stocked with the things we needed for meals and cooking. Plenty of towels and wash cloths.