You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty.
Better than staying with family! 😉
All the comforts of home…..One bedroom shanty with the ability to sleep six plus one on the couch. Refrigerator and cupboards are stocked with breakfast staples and variety of snacks. Fully equipped kitchen including basic cookware. Bathroom with shower. Washer and dryer. Linens provided. No internet but there is a dvd player and a variety of movies. TV gets local stations. Located 30 minutes SW of Iowa City. Variety of attractions and things to do within an hour drive. Kalona historic/shopping, Riverside Casino, Amana Colonies, Iowa City, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead’s Children Hospital. Coral Ridge mall, the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk….., English River Wildlife Area offers hunting and non hunting activities. https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/English-River-Wildlife-Area-7
Property manager
Jennifer aka the Iowa Auntie
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
No elevator (single-level property)
Smooth flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Hunting nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
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Come relax in this beautiful 3 bedroom house with lots of space! cozy & peaceful
Come relax in this beautiful 3 bedroom house with lots of space! cozy & peaceful
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: Ask for special accommodations
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Max guests dependent on planned use of space.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Wellman, IA
What's nearby
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 25 min drive - 27.1 km
University of Iowa - 32 min drive - 39.4 km
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 34 min drive - 38.7 km
Kinnick Stadium - 34 min drive - 38.9 km
Carver-Hawkeye Arena - 35 min drive - 41.0 km
Getting around
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
The Well - 8 min walk
Dj's Casual Cafe - 10 min walk
Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza - 12 min drive
Cilino's - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty.
Better than staying with family! 😉 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty.
Better than staying with family! 😉?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty.
Better than staying with family! 😉?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty.
Better than staying with family! 😉 located?
Situated in Wellman, this vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Kalona Historical Village and within 20 mi (32 km) of Frytown Conservation Area and Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Sunset Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joshua
15 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and provided several comforts. I hope to stay here next January every year!!
Cant say enough great things about the house and hospitality from Jennifer. We will be back.
Tracy C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful host! Gave great suggestions, very easy to work with, generous snacks and goodies, very very clean and homey! Made us feel at home! Host goes above and beyond! Highly recommend!
We loved staying here. Jennifer was so incredible! She was responsive, helpful, kind — she even helped us book a night early. The shanty is spotless, the beds are comfy, and the kitchen is well-stocked. It was the perfect haven!
Laura Y.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Much better than the shanties I'm familiar with. Clean and filled with amenities. It was comfortable and quiet. All the provisions and snacks were a wonderful touch. Excellent experience.
We arrived Saturday morning after some shopping and linch at the Foundry. Our host was generous to let us in early as we planned for only one day. House was decorated cute and had a fire pit setup. Neighbors were all really nice too.
Yes we definitely will rent it again May for sure, we love it so much it’s sooooo PEACEFULLY and HUMBLING in God’s hands home for sure… We enjoying wanna more stay there until we got our new home in Iowa City Iowa
We were visiting for a weekend to celebrate my grandfather’s birthday and needed a place to stay close to the facility where he lives. This spot was the perfect location for us to get a good night’s sleep while being a short drive from the weekend’s festivities. Jennifer was very accommodating and made sure the house was well-stocked and comfortable for us. We will look for this place again next time we are in town :)
Thank you so very much! We came into town for a Baby Shower and our host was incredible! She even gave a gift for the shower - super incredible. The place was clean and stocked with anything and everything you could think of. Thank you from the Rutland’s
Terry R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila
25 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Auntie went above and beyond making sure if you forgot anything it was there for you. There was Evan toys and supplies for your dog. She thought of everything. Thanks Auntie for a great place for us to stay.
Guy&Sheila
What a wonderful stay! I often visit family throughout the year and am glad to have found this place. I will definitely be renting the shanty every stay now. The Iowa Auntie really knows how to make you feel at home and goes above and beyond in her interactions. She's very transparent and thoughtful. 10 star if I could!
Just me in an area where you would not expect to find anything like it. I did and it was just what I needed. Quiet and clean and easy to use. Very happy to have found this unit and will use again.
I loved having a real kitchen since I like to cook my own meals. There was a great field to walk my dog. Everything in the house was impeccable and our host offered snacks for both me and my pooch. There's no WiFi so it's best to do all your WiFi business before you come.
It's near the Kalona Museum about the active Mennonite community nearby. Wish I'd had time to visit.
When you walk in the door the first word is “wow”! It’s really nice, clean and cozy. It’s like being home. The refrigerator, freezer and cupboards were stocked with food, drinks and snacks! My bf and I just kept saying wow!
The super sweet host did not forget about pets with treats, bowls, etc! My dog made herself at home too! We came from Wisconsin and will definitely stay there again!
Our son was cast in a play at Iowa on a game weekend. Hotels were booked or ridiculously expensive. We found the Auntie Shanty on VRBO and couldn’t be happier. It was just 30 minutes from Iowa City and allowed us to see the show multiple without breaking the bank. The house was very clean. To say that Hennifer went above and beyond would be and understatement.Every possible need was My wife commented that this was