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The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ossian, IA
- Place, Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail10 min drive
- Place, Bily Clocks Museum17 min drive
- Place, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.19 min drive
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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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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 and a first aid kit
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
The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
18 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Julienne K.
10 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Julienne K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
matt R.
11 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
matt R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki
20 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Vicki
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe C.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Joe C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Jessica S.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay at the Shouse
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy I.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet stay in a calm setting.
Stacy I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Dan M.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Quiet Place
Dan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald R.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly host. Lots of room.

Ronald R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shouse is the best!
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Julie C.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace at The Shouse
Julie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
23 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional farm stay in Northeast Iowa
Debra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
I'll stay again and again
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Katie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Evan T.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Evan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denny B.
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
Denny B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location.
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel O.
14 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great To Be Back!
Daniel O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bethany W.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pheasant hunting
Bethany W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark E.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Shouse
Mark E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Rebecca P.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Rebecca P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicholette
Travelled with family
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicholette
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Vicky M.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mabel steam engine weekend
Vicky M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Georgia J.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Georgia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda F., Ames, ia United Stayed
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet and convenient
Rhonda F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023








