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Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus

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Drees Haus, restored home built in 1870
Garden patio with fans and lighting
Outdoor dining
Oldenburg, village of spires
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Oldenburg, IN
  • Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Liberty Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Brookville Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second floor bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus

Drees Haus is a charming home on the historic district walking tour of Oldenburg, a German-Catholic village in southeastern Indiana. Located on a quiet street with ample street parking, this brick cottage home, built in 1870, is an example of the town's late 19th century architectural style. Easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, grocery store, and the Catholic church.
On the ground floor the living room, kitchen, and bedroom have high ceilings, comfortable furniture, and shuttered windows for privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with a coffeemaker, tea, coffee, condiments, and staples. Enjoy the view of the garden from the kitchen, or take your coffee out to the covered patio, enhanced by the lighting and ceiling fans. A smart TV in the living room, Bluetooth, fiber-optic internet, and WiFi keep you connected. (Note: While Oldenburg generally has excellent cell coverage, ATT and T-Mobile phones are not supported.) The queen bed has, we're told, the most comfortable mattress ever. The full bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Climbing the stairs to the second floor will reward you with a cozy sitting room with games and puzzles, and a bedroom with full bed. The space is heated and cooled with a mini-split There's also a freestanding electric fireplace to add to the ambiance in the winter.
Relax outside on the covered patio, equipped with ceiling fans and lighting. Enjoy playing with your kids at the adjacent town park, or walk one or two blocks to restaurants, pubs, grocery, historic Sisters of St Francis convent, Holy Family church, antiques and walking trails.
Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of the unfinished basement. This includes two bedrooms, a full bath with walk-in shower, kitchen, living room and sitting room. A small porch off the kitchen overlooks the garden and the neighboring park.
Because VRBO does not have a maximum stay limit, and doesn't automatically charge tax for stays longer than 28 days, we no longer offer a length-of-stay discount for instant book. Please message us for details on weekly and monthly discounts.
Note that the house is not handicap accessible. There is an exterior stairway off the kitchen and two steps on the front stoop.

Property manager

Ruthie
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oldenburg

Oldenburg is home to this holiday home. Whitewater State Historic Site and Metamora Grist Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Versailles State Park and Brum Woods. Allen Memorial Swimming Pool and Park Side Lanes are also worth visiting.
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Oldenburg, IN

What's nearby

  • Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Brum Woods - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Liberty Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Metamora Grist Mill - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Brookville Lake - 30 min drive - 32.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus located?

Situated in Oldenburg, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus and Brum Woods. Liberty Park and North Branch Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A stay

My wife and I stayed at the Drees Haus for a weekend getaway. This was our second stay at this property and we will return. The house is cozy and well provisioned. The town is quaint and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful town, peaceful respite.

The house is so cute. Stayed over the weekend and it was so peaceful. Such beautiful architecture everywhere you look. Wish we had stayed longer so we could explore the area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and quiet

An absolutely lovely little property and the communication was clear, concise, and simple. We'll be staying here again when visiting family 🙂 thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quaint

Quaint historical home in beautiful Oldenburg. Enjoyed our time at house and sightseeing around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Enjoyed our stay. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Since I was born I have been coming to Oldenburg several times a year to visit my family that owns the house on top of the village... but we've outgrown my grandfather's house so we booked this amazing place! We will be back year after year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay very much! Since we have family near here we will be staying here again.

Great place. Clean and spacious for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice accommodations

cute brick colonial in a quaint little German town; nice neighborhood; easy access to Batesville and shopping; host was great; had more than everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great location and extremely clean! Love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesomeness!

The house was perfect! We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The get away, I always dreamed of.

You are a great location for the airport , the creation and the ark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage in a Quaint Village

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable little house with an "old-world" feel, fronting on a quiet side street within easy walking distance of the available shops and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Wow! A wonderful stay! Clean & loved the back yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit!

We returned this year after a wonderful visit last year. Everything was wonderful and the local street fair was going on as an added bonus. We love love love this place and the owner is super nice and very easy to work with. We plan to return again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Historic Home

This little house was so much cuter in person. Very clean, comfortable, and a great location in the sweet little town of Oldenburg.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old world charm with modern convenience

This house was cozy and clean and we love the way it combined a charming older style with all the modern updates like Wi-Fi and television and Outlets with USB ports to make it a very great stay. Ruthie was an excellent host, checking with us frequently to make sure everything was okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a nice relaxing weekend. Great little house! We loved the history of the town and the house. House was great and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We so enjoyed our trip and stay. The house was charming, convenient and very well kept. The host, Ruthie, was very responsive and friendly. We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

One of if not best VRBO property we have ever rented. Recommend taking hike/walk at nearby Whitewater River & Canal Historic Site in Metamora, IN. Strongly recommend this historic home in historic city of Oldenburg, IN. Thanks, Terry & Theresa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house full of history!

Check in was super easy. The house was clean and had nice historical touches throughout. I loved drinking coffee on the patio each morning—very peaceful. I would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Capper T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great VRBO

This is the nicest VRBO I've ever stayed in. Clean, neat, well appointed, every aspect of it was superior. Ruthie was pleasant and easy to work with from start to finish. If I'm ever back in the Oldenburg area, I hope it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Quaint little town with lots of history and the property represents that perfectly. Quiet clean and comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jes V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, small town

This is a beautiful home, much bigger than expected. Very clean and comfortable. Small town and quiet area. It had everything we were looking for for a nice, lazy weekend. Was very excited to walk around the town, see the little touches, and especially the old cemetery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle J., Evansville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special place

Drees house was lovingly decorated with many special pieces of historic furniture and regional specialty pieces! Our hostess provided lots of thoughtful touches: strategic lighting on the stairs, welcoming cookies, clear directions about how to make ourselves comfortable, and everything was immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for!

Ruthie's place was the perfect spot for our relaxing long weekend in southeast Indiana. It offered all the character and charm of a historic property with modern amenities that afforded maximum comfort: Wi-Fi, streaming channels, awesome bath/shower, quiet neighborhood, nearby restaurants and shops, and great air-conditioning to cool us down as outdoor temps reached 90 degrees. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ruthie

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My husband David and I moved to the area in the 1970's, and have long been enchanted by the village of Oldenburg and the Drees Haus in particular. The house sold privately two or three times, and we were able to buy it in 2016 only because we happened to know the owners at that time. We spent the next two years updating and furnishing it. David and I have spent years collecting antiques, so we had great fun furnishing the house with several period pieces of furniture and local artwork.

Why they chose this property

The atmosphere; unique furnishings and artwork, comfort and coziness. A 1870's house renovated in 2017-2018. The history, on the walking tour of the historic district. The location, on a quiet street but close to everything Oldenburg has to offer. Adjacent to a lovely, well-maintained village park/playground, directly across the street from the serene Catholic convent , a block from shops and restaurants. 1/2 block to the historic Catholic church.

What makes this property unique

The house retains its old-world charm, while at the same time including a double-reclining couch, leather recliner, and comfortable bedding. We acquired much of the artwork and furnishings in Oldenburg, often at auctions at the convent of the Sisters of St Francis. Information about the furnishings is provided in the house manual. The backyard garden is lovely, and the proximity to the village playground is an added bonus.

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