The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country | House in Ossian

9.8 (39 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Eldorado House | The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country

2 Bedroom House in Eldorado, Ossian

Take the road less traveled and wind down a peaceful mile long gravel driveway to find our fun and relaxing industrial "Shouse!"
The "Shouse" is built next to our main home on 36 acres of quiet country rolling hills near Ossian, Iowa. We are about 20 minutes from Decorah, Iowa. My husband grew up in the main home and it has a lot of family history as his grandfather helped drive the horses and wagons that carried the wood to build it. We built the "Shouse" originally to house our family screen printing business and then to house a small shrimp farming set up. After we got out of both of those the shed sat empty. A couple years ago my husband, Kevin, and I bought a small cabin in Eastman, WI that we rented on VRBO and it was then that we decided the shed should not sit empty but should be loved by others. That is how the "Shouse" came to be.
It features a small kitchen and an industrial bathroom that has a shower with corrugated paneled walls, wood tiles, and a relaxing rain shower head! There are two bedrooms. The first is a smaller bedroom with twin/full bunk beds and a desk to provide space to work if need be. The main bedroom has a queen bed and features lots of natural light from the patio doors.
The most amazing part of this space is the large open room that provides lots of space to unwind and relax with your loved ones! The living space features a large retro modern couch we like to call "Sherbet." The whole family can snuggle up and watch the 65" TV that is on a rotating wall. When you are ready to go lay down, all you have to do is unhook the wall and spin it so that the TV can be seen in the bedroom. The living space also features a small bar height table and stools and there is a queen sized bed if you have extra guests staying.
Outside the kids can have a good time playing on the wooden swing set and with the outdoor farm cats and two dogs.
If you are willing to take the road less traveled you will find a fun, rustic, industrial piece of paradise tucked away in the rolling hills of the driftless area!

The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country is located in Eldorado. The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Eldorado has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Eldorado, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Playground
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties;maximum event attendees: 15
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: please ket us know if you are bringing a pet pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Ronald R.
Jun 29, 2025 07:18:03 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The hosts were extra friendly, very accommodating. Lots of room in the Shouse. No complaints.
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