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Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.

Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, smart speakers

Overview of Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Oskaloosa, IA
  • Popular LocationWilliam Penn University8 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Square Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouthern Iowa Fair3 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)108 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 7
1000 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Common area
    1 queen bed
    1 single bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.

Light and cozy home with smart grill, fire pit, near biking and hiking trails, kayaking, and several frisbee and golf courses, and much more!

Come for the night or stay for the week! Guests will be given code for entry and keys will be inside upon arrival. House is equipped with full kitchen and everything you would need and more for the best stay ever.

Oskaloosa is home to Iowa’s Best Burger served at highly acclaimed Wood Iron Grill, set on one of our beautiful golf courses. Walk downtown, enjoy our family owned eateries, shops and coffee houses. Bike or jog on miles of trails surrounded by native prairie grasses and bubbling streams or tour the woolly mammoth museum and soon to be finished solar system walk about. You will be close to lakes, a winery & cheese factory. You will have full access to YMCA located within walking distance of this property. Kayak, bike & golf club/discs upon request.

With an active and talented chamber, historical society, arts and conservation board, Mahaska County is a gem for natural learning and adventure.

Bike Trails and Bike Rentals:
We have a wonderful 14 mile bike trail that goes all around Oskaloosa through restored prairies, woods, and farm fields and has a good variety of entry and exit points for most of us who may not have time for the whole route. Travel easy and rent a bike from Nostalgic Rides in Oskaloosa at 207 A Avenue East, right next to the well loved dutch bakery - Jaarsmas. At Nostalgic Rides, there are a few high demand experiences such as the Schwinn bicycle built for two and the adult Tricycle, so if those two would be a must for you, let us know and if they are available, we'll be sure to reserve them for you!

Outdoor Explorers and Nature Enthusiasts:
There are over 1700 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies and parks to explore in Mahaska County and 20 separate parks, river accesses and wildlife areas with over six miles of maintained trails cared for by our local conservation board, in addition to both Keomah State Park where there is at least 5 miles of hiking and Oskaloosa's 14 mile bike trail. Check out Mahaska County Conservation Board website or stop in at their beautiful education center, which houses all kinds of nature displays and live animals and not only offers weekly activities, but has a wonderful entry point for Oskaloosa's bike trail This center is conveniently located between the cabin and Oskaloosa (2342 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa), not far from our wonderful Stam's Greenhouse, mentioned somewhere in these details.

Link to Keomah State Park: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lake-Keomah-State-Park

Property manager

Christian & Melissa Ray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Smart speaker
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 21

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 8
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 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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sunny chalet close to biking walking trails historic downtown.

About the area

Oskaloosa

This holiday home is located in Oskaloosa. Lake Keomah State Park and City Square Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Iowa Fair and Fun Valley Ski Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • William Penn University - 8 min walk
  • City Square Park - 15 min walk
  • Southern Iowa Fair - 3 min drive
  • VanderWilt Park - 3 min drive
  • Edmundson Golf Course - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 3 min drive
  • Scotters Coffee - 2 min drive
  • Rock Island Tap - 2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

Where is Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. located?

This family-friendly Oskaloosa holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of William Penn University, Southern Iowa Fair and City Square Park. VanderWilt Park and Mahaska Health are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable home to stay in
Same as above
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WPU Parent
Perfect place for the family to stay while visiting for WPU graduation. It is a great little cottage and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oskaloosa iowa
This was a perfect cottage for us. Will try & be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob D., Waconia mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
We stayed over Thanksgiving and accommodations worked perfectly ... cozy and cute and great access to the trail! Instructions were clear and host was easy to work with ... thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
This home is very cute and homey. The host is very nice and easy to talk to. We will definitely stay in one of their homes again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay
Excellent as always! One of our favorite places to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend spot
Gathered with two friends for a getaway weekend, and the house was a lovely spot for that. The hosts had great communication and there were so many thoughtful touches. The house was clean and cozy, a great spot for some R&R on a rainy weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house. It was immaculate and had everything we could need.
The outside property was really cute with chairs in the front and back. We loved the fire pit and really enjoyed the fire we had one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Sunny Chalet
Visited our son at William Penn- the house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
This place was fantastic. Close enough to everything so that you're 5 min from anywhere you want to be but you're not in the thick of things. I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022