Title: The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country Vacation home in Ossian with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032600/68032582/7f652b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032600/68032582/5183a882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032600/68032582/83a7d782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032600/68032582/6f025e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032600/68032582/f759032d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57380000/57370600/57370531/70d1e7bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Barn House Lodge Spillville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=57370531&PinnedHotelID=57370531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29633600/29633513/d873c1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to trails, streams, river and downtown Decorah. 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And if walking, please stay on mowed paths. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please ket us know if you are bringing a pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.14697,-91.80669&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s_kfGx%7EioP%3FU%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBSBUBUBQDUBSDSDSBUDQDSFSDQFSDSFQFSFQFQFQFQHQHQFOHQHOHOHQHMHQJMHOJOHMLMHMJOJMLKJMJKJKLMJILKLIJKLILILKLGLILGNGLILGLENGLENELENGLENCNCLCNCNCNCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNBNDLFNDLDNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLFLJLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJLJJJLJNJLJLJLHNJNHLHPHLJPHNHNFPHNFPHPFPFPFPHPDRFPFRDRFPDRDRDRDRBRDRDRBTBPBTBTBRBRBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRATATARATATARATCTCRCRCTCTCRCRERERCRERETEPERGRERGPGPERIPGPGPGPIPGPINGPINIPKNINININKLINKLKLKLKNKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMHMJMHMFMHMHMDOHMFMFMDOFMDODMDODOBMBODO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAOAMAOCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMIOEMIMIMGMIMKMIKIMKMKKIMKKMKKKMMKKMKOIMMMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIQIOIQGOIQIQGQGQGQGQGQGSEQGSESGSEQESCUESESCSESCSCUCUCSCSAUAUCSAUAUASAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uRF0uDfTQMbuh93ZGy_1shx5WsY=) Ossian, IA #### What's nearby - Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 21 min drive - 25.6 km - Decorah Fish Hatchery - 21 min drive - 23.1 km - Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 24 min drive - 25.9 km - Luther College - 26 min drive - 35.1 km - Dunnings Spring Park - 26 min drive - 26.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - ‬13 min drive - ‪The zipper - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Horseshoe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Bambino's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail and within 12 mi (20 km) of Fort Atkinson State Park and Goeken County Park. Bily Clocks Museum and St Wenceslaus Catholic Church are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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