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

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Open concept cozy living room, perfect for relaxing.
Backyard patio and picnic table.
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Newly remodeled kitchen, stainless steel appliances, everything you need!
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6112.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Monona, IA
  • Spook Cave
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Pikes Peak State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Yellow River State Forest
    ‪27 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 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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 and enjoy the driftless area.. Come be our guest! We are right in the middle of everything. ♥️

Property manager

Mary and Daryl Schlein
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The steps are steep & open, but there is a railing
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We have a kennel here in town.
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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.

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

Monona

Located in Monona, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fort Crawford Museum and Villa Louis are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Driftless Area Wetlands Centre and Eagles Landing Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Monona, IA

What's nearby

  • Spook Cave - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Pikes Peak State Park - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Yellow River State Forest - 27 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Wyalusing State Park - 37 min drive - 43.8 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage on Main, Monona, Iowa, is right in the middle of the driftless area. ♥️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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. ♥️?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Froelich Foundation Museum, Volney Park and Spook Cave. Rossville Park is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyle E.

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

Great relaxing space

It was convenient for visiting family members. It was close to family who live nearby. It was clean , comfortable and relaxing . We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Christmas fun

Easy peasy, comfy and sweet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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

Loved it!

The house was perfect for us! We were attending a wedding nearby and wanted a place where our grandbaby could have her own room. This
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Girls Get-Away

My sister and I took our mom away for the weekend and this was the perfect home base for our Fall Color adventures. Everything is so tasteful and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Just as described

Nice house, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin G.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah W.

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

Thanks!

Very kind and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Labor Day Stay

We were fortunate enough to be able to reserve this house for our family over Labor Day weekend. It was just the right size for us, very clean and welcoming. Our hosts were easy to work with and all directions for check in and check out were clearly communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

A great home away from home

We always know that a stay at Daryl and Mary’s will be great! It never disappoints. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay while visiting NE Iowa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Wonderful Stay

We stayed here a few nights while we went hiking and exploring near Decorah Iowa. This home was a great place to relax and unwind after long day! Tastefully decorated it was such a neat little home and perfect for our little weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA T.

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

Amazing home

I loved everything about this place. From the moment we walked in I felt like I was walking in to my home. Cozy and inviting, super clean and welcoming. Everything has been updated but still had the old home charm. We had everything we needed and it was great to come back, sit on the back patio and grill. The fire pit was nice to chill by after a long day. We even had some deer visit in the backyard. I look forward to staying here again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

The cottage

The house was very quaint. We enjoyed our stay. Daryl and Mary were very friendly. It was a perfect place to stay for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Cottage on Main

Property is clean and homey. History of the house is fun to read and such a great alternative to a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Visiting Family

We stay here often - always neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani R.

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

Perfect little house!

The hosts made check in super easy. It's such a cute home. Clean and modernized. Plenty of room. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

A great place to stay!

This was such a nice place to stay while enjoying the Driftless Area and taking in all the sights and having a relaxing weekend. The property owners have done a fabulous job remodeling this old school house into an amazing comfortable home! Everything was just as stated on the listing and beyond! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderfully restful place to stay. The kitchen was well equipped and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Repeat Guest

We've stayed at this property multiple times and will most likely stay again. It is close to family and always clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tim M.

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

Suggestions for cottage on Main

Great house, nicely remodeled and comfortable. Would recommend adding window AC unit for upstairs master bedroom and extra trash bin outside. Outside patio with grill was great. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper H.

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

week long getaway

This was a great centralized location for our week in northern Iowa. We visited several caves and waterfalls throughout the week in the area and had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary and Daryl Schlein

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We are high school sweethearts who have been married for 45 + 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.

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