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

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61210 sq ft

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Monona, IA

Spook Cave16 min drive
Effigy Mounds National Monument23 min drive
Yellow River State Forest27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

KING BED with sitting area in Master Bedroom.

1 King Bed

Main floor bedroom with double bed

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom with 2 TWIN BEDS.

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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. Come be our guest! We are right in the middle of everything. ♥️

Property manager

Mary and Daryl Schlein

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

The steps are steep & open, but there is a railing

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We have a kennel here in town.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No overnight street parking from November 15 through April 15 on Monona streets.

Quite time starts at 10:00 p.m. Thanks.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Monona

Located in Monona, this vacation home is in a rural area. Mississippi River and Spook Cave reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monona, IA

What's nearby

Spook Cave - 16 min drive
Driftless Area Wetlands Centre - 17 min drive
Pikes Peak State Park - 22 min drive
Effigy Mounds National Monument - 23 min drive
Yellow River State Forest - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Froelich Foundation Museum and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Spook Cave. Driftless Area Wetlands Centre and Pikes Peak State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Mar 31, 2024

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

Cheryl T.

Feb 6, 2024

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

Susan H.

Nov 19, 2023

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

Tammie O.

Oct 25, 2023

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

Paul M.

Oct 16, 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Mary and Daryl Schlein

We are high school sweethearts who have been married for 40 + years. We are born and raised in Monona, Iowa. After raising our family, Daryl retired and we decided this would be a fun retirement project. We are true "do it yourselfers" and have put much love and work into this little home that we lived in when we first got married.

Why they chose this property

This was originally an old school house that was moved to town around 1900. We believe the home was rented out to school teachers. We lived here for 7 years after we first got married. We built a new house and moved close by but held on to this little house. Daryl says its the house we forgot to sell. We have many memories in this home and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

What makes this property unique

We have lived here for generations so if you have local questions we can probably help or send you in the right direction. You will have a private backyard in a small rural town. Tractors drive by daily, as agriculture is extremely important to our area and our family. Wildlife and the natural beauty of scenic rural America is ever present here. We are truly in God's country here so come see for yourself peaceful, beautiful northeast Iowa.