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

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Outdoor dining
Coffee and/or coffee maker
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

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Guest
We've stayed at this property multiple times and will most likely stay again. It is close to family and always clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Find in the Clayton CO IA Area
Stayed here as we were visiting the area for a fall weekend trip. Loved the house and that it was close to everything we were doing. Pikes Peek, Spook Cave, Great River Maple Syrup Co all within a quick 10-15 min drive from Manona. Beds were comfortable and the full kitchen was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Choice!
Owners are very friendly and responsive. It is a comfy and relaxing home. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hometown Stay
A very clean and ideal location Vrbo for our Family to stay during my Dad's funeral service. Daryl and Mary were very responsive to our requests and quite accommodating. Highly recommend this Vrbo if you need a place to stay when visiting Monona. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
The location is perfect and easy walk to town. Very close to relatives homes. The house had everything we needed. Very cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
This was a great space for traveling throughout NE Iowa. Grateful for the hosts and for sharing their lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suggestions for cottage on Main
Great house, nicely remodeled and comfortable. Would recommend adding window AC unit for upstairs master bedroom and extra trash bin outside. Outside patio with grill was great. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple Pleasures
Appreciate the historical accommodations ~ a converted one room school to a home of comfort and relaxation. I love the simple environment in a town easy to get around great location amidst the beauty of Northeast Iowa! It was very comfortable place of peace and perspective.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Option
The owners are easy to work with and the home was very clean/well taken care of inside. Thanks for being very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023