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Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️

COME STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIFTLESS AREA.♥️ Enjoy a stay in a fully remodeled, clean, and nicely decorated cottage that was once a schoolhouse from the early 1900's before it was relocated to Monona. You will have a home which has room for up to 6 guests. Original hardwood floors throughout the main level, with a full kitchen and stainless steel appliances. The open concept layout is perfect for guests with the living and dining room open to the kitchen area. The living room features a 50-inch flat screen Smart TV and a large comfy couch. The bathroom has been fully remodeled with tile floors and an extra deep bathtub. There is one bedroom on the main floor with a full-size bed. Upstairs, it is a story and a half home, the master bedroom has a luxurious king-size bed and the third bedroom is equipped with two comfortable twin size beds. Outside, you'll find a private patio with a picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. There is space for two cars in the driveway, one spot covered by a carport. This home is the perfect place to unwind and relax and enjoy the driftless area.. Come be our guest! We are right in the middle of everything. ♥️

Property manager

Mary and Daryl Schlein

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,210 square feet

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Exterior

Centrally located in the NE Iowa Driftless Area!

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed
Note from host: We have a kennel here in town.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The steps are steep & open, but there is a railing

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Cottage on Main
The Cottage on Main Monona IA
The Cottage on Main Street Monona IA

About the neighborhood

Map
Monona, IA

What's nearby

  • Spook Cave - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 27 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 37 min drive - 43.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪MJ's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪T J's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luana Tap - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️ located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum, Volney Park, and Spook Cave. Rossville Park is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) away.

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Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay

Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Christmas fun

Easy peasy, comfy and sweet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Get-Away

My sister and I took our mom away for the weekend and this was the perfect home base for our Fall Color adventures. Everything is so tasteful and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great home away from home

We always know that a stay at Daryl and Mary’s will be great! It never disappoints. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay while visiting NE Iowa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

The house was perfect for us! We were attending a wedding nearby and wanted a place where our grandbaby could have her own room. This
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as described

Nice house, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Stay

We were fortunate enough to be able to reserve this house for our family over Labor Day weekend. It was just the right size for us, very clean and welcoming. Our hosts were easy to work with and all directions for check in and check out were clearly communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We stayed here a few nights while we went hiking and exploring near Decorah Iowa. This home was a great place to relax and unwind after long day! Tastefully decorated it was such a neat little home and perfect for our little weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Family

We stay here often - always neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks!

Very kind and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage

The house was very quaint. We enjoyed our stay. Daryl and Mary were very friendly. It was a perfect place to stay for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage on Main

Property is clean and homey. History of the house is fun to read and such a great alternative to a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderfully restful place to stay. The kitchen was well equipped and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Comfy home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jani R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little house!

The hosts made check in super easy. It's such a cute home. Clean and modernized. Plenty of room. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter with family

Always neat, clean and comfortable. Have stayed many times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looking at leaves trip

This home is very nice, people are friendly. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

week long getaway

This was a great centralized location for our week in northern Iowa. We visited several caves and waterfalls throughout the week in the area and had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home

I loved everything about this place. From the moment we walked in I felt like I was walking in to my home. Cozy and inviting, super clean and welcoming. Everything has been updated but still had the old home charm. We had everything we needed and it was great to come back, sit on the back patio and grill. The fire pit was nice to chill by after a long day. We even had some deer visit in the backyard. I look forward to staying here again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimbra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was nice and small very cute house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to family

We have stayed here often. Always clean and comfortable and stocked with the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to family

Nicely updated, clean, charming, will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay!

This was such a nice place to stay while enjoying the Driftless Area and taking in all the sights and having a relaxing weekend. The property owners have done a fabulous job remodeling this old school house into an amazing comfortable home! Everything was just as stated on the listing and beyond! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend getaway

Very nice home to stay in for the weekend. Cutely ecorated & homey. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022