[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. Vacation home in Oskaloosa with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40028700/40028604/8625340a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40028700/40028604/cd5b7f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40028700/40028604/90-7f8e2b26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, smart speakers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40028700/40028604/b42e2f28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40028700/40028604/86bac9bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Light and cozy home near biking and hiking trails, kayaking, golf courses, and frisbee. With a full kitchen at your fingertips you can grill smart or roast marshmallows over the fire pit. Bike downtown to enjoy family owned eateries shops coffee houses or bike jog on miles of trails surrounded by native prairie grasses bubbling streams. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. Light and cozy home with smart grill, fire pit, near biking and hiking trails, kayaking, and several frisbee and golf courses, and much more! Come for the night or stay for the week! Guests will be given code for entry and keys will be inside upon arrival. House is equipped with full kitchen and everything you would need and more for the best stay ever. Oskaloosa is home to Iowa’s Best Burger served at highly acclaimed Wood Iron Grill, set on one of our beautiful golf courses. Walk downtown, enjoy our family owned eateries, shops and coffee houses. Bike or jog on miles of trails surrounded by native prairie grasses and bubbling streams or tour the woolly mammoth museum and soon to be finished solar system walk about. You will be close to lakes, a winery & cheese factory. You will have full access to YMCA located within walking distance of this property. Kayak, bike & golf club/discs upon request. With an active and talented chamber, historical society, arts and conservation board, Mahaska County is a gem for natural learning and adventure. Bike Trails and Bike Rentals: We have a wonderful 14 mile bike trail that goes all around Oskaloosa through restored prairies, woods, and farm fields and has a good variety of entry and exit points for most of us who may not have time for the whole route. Travel easy and rent a bike from Nostalgic Rides in Oskaloosa at 207 A Avenue East, right next to the well loved dutch bakery - Jaarsmas. At Nostalgic Rides, there are a few high demand experiences such as the Schwinn bicycle built for two and the adult Tricycle, so if those two would be a must for you, let us know and if they are available, we'll be sure to reserve them for you! Outdoor Explorers and Nature Enthusiasts: There are over 1700 acres of forests, wetlands, prairies and parks to explore in Mahaska County and 20 separate parks, river accesses and wildlife areas with over six miles of maintained trails cared for by our local conservation board, in addition to both Keomah State Park where there is at least 5 miles of hiking and Oskaloosa's 14 mile bike trail. Check out Mahaska County Conservation Board website or stop in at their beautiful education center, which houses all kinds of nature displays and live animals and not only offers weekly activities, but has a wonderful entry point for Oskaloosa's bike trail This center is conveniently located between the cabin and Oskaloosa (2342 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa), not far from our wonderful Stam's Greenhouse, mentioned somewhere in these details. Link to Keomah State Park: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/Lake-Keomah-State-Park ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart speaker - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117050000/117043200/117043150/e9bdf223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Class-y & spacious 1500 square foot retreat in a century old brick schoolhouse Oskaloosa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $265 CA $466 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=117043150&PinnedHotelID=117043150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75650000/75643600/75643571/c40d45da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Nest - next to bakery and downtown Oskaloosa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=75643571&PinnedHotelID=75643571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100848300/100848211/56225071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lee’s Garden House Oskaloosa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=100848211&PinnedHotelID=100848211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101227500/101227490/c95f9fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three bedroom townhome, blocks from idyllic downtown Oskaloosa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=101227490&PinnedHotelID=101227490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96820000/96819100/96819033/w904h683x60y0-dd453753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home In Eddyville Eddyville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=96819033&PinnedHotelID=96819033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117200000/117193000/117192980/91267967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Lakefront Escape at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa Iowa. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Sunny chalet close to biking walking trails historic downtown. ## About the area Oskaloosa is home to this vacation home. Lake Keomah State Park and City Square Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Iowa Fair and Fun Valley Ski Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Oskaloosa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oskaloosa.dx9231) [View more Vacation homes in Oskaloosa](https://www.expedia.ca/Oskaloosa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9231-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.30463%2C-92.64091&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lFUoQxYNWjIpFOpUVsUWtjrPpJI=) Oskaloosa, IA ### What's nearby - William Penn University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - City Square Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Mahaska Health - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Southern Iowa Fair - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - VanderWilt Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬2 min drive - ‪Rock Island Tap - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sunny Cottage: Fire pit, close to biking & walking trails and historic downtown. located? > Situated in Oskaloosa, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of William Penn University, City Square Park, and Mahaska Health. Oskaloosa Public Library and Southern Iowa Fair are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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