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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032600/68032582/83a7d782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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/f759032d.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) - 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. Ask a question ## The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica S. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay at the Shouse Overall it’s as pictured. The window air does actually keep the property cool. Lots of places to sleep inside. Close by many restaurants, breweries. Owner is very responsive and helps you immediately with anything needed. Only issue we had was with the toilet constantly running, but understand how that goes sometimes. ##### Jessica S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholette Sep 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful place to stay! Very comfortable and plenty of room. Great location to feel the like you are in the country but a short drive to the surrounding towns. Owners were delightful and provided easy to follow directions. Would definitely stay again! ##### Nicholette Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tye C. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the location. I've stayed at this property multiple times. Always excellent. ##### Tye C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denny B. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and Quiet Great location to unplug and get away. It is certainly on a road less traveled! 👍 ##### Denny B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim S. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A WONDERFUL Place To Stay While Visiting Family We recently had the pleasure of staying at this delightful VRBO rental for a week-long visit with my Mother-In-Law and brought along our black lab for her to meet. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had found the perfect retreat for both humans and canines alike! The shouse exceeded our expectations in every way. It was not only beautifully designed and tastefully decorated, but also fully equipped with all the amenities we could possibly need during our stay. The attention to detail was evident throughout the entire space, making us feel right at home from the start. One of the highlights of this VRBO rental was its idyllic country setting. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the property offered serene views and peaceful tranquility. The walking paths meandering through the picturesque landscape were a true delight, providing the perfect opportunity for our dog to stretch his legs and explore alongside us. We truly appreciated being able to immerse ourselves in nature and enjoy the great outdoors right on our doorstep. The owners of this VRBO property deserve special commendation for their exceptional hospitality. They were friendly, accommodating, and genuinely invested in ensuring our stay was nothing short of amazing. They went above and beyond to make us and our furry companion feel welcome, providing thoughtful touches that truly set this rental apart. Overall, our experience at this VRBO was absolutely fantastic. ##### Jim S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy I. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet stay in a calm setting. A beautiful countryside location. A calm and quiet Shouse. We enjoyed the stay and also got to enjoy Decorah during the day. ##### Stacy I. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dan M. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Quiet Place We had a good time time at the "Shouse." It was very quiet and secluded. The property and building were clean and well maintained. The only issue we had is that there was not "real" sitting area for us to eat, the hot water for showers didn't last for our whole group, and we had to continually open the back of the toilet to stop it from running. I am sure the property owner would have fixed it if we asked, but it wasn't that big of a deal. But overall, it was a nice stay. It is definitely out of the way and isolated from all towns and cities. ##### Dan M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald R. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super friendly host. Lots of room. The hosts were extra friendly, very accommodating. Lots of room in the Shouse. No complaints. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5c21a0f8-a3c1-461b-822e-a04cf17153f4-1751199470810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ronald R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tye C. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shouse is the best! Stayed here many times. Will stay again and again. ##### Tye C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie C. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace at The Shouse Truly a "getaway" in a peaceful setting. Host is nearby, if needed, in a beautiful historic farmhouse, but our stay felt quite "private" nonetheless. Very spacious lodgings in The Shouse would easily accommodate larger family groups. TV viewing space and game-playing space for all. ##### Julie C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra M. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional farm stay in Northeast Iowa We had a wonderful stay at the Shouse on a beautiful farm near Ossian. Hosts Heidi and Kevin were very welcoming, and the property was everything we could have hoped for, and more. This spacious converted industrial building with incredible views, a small but fully functioning kitchen, a large, inviting gathering space, cozy and comfortable beds, and a roomy bathroom/shower were all greatly appreciated. And because our dog Bindi was also welcome, the Shouse was perfect for us all. We are already looking forward to our next stay! Deb and Brent ##### Debra M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tye C. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I'll stay again and again great rental, perfect for a stay in NE Iowa ##### Tye C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie C. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Very nice experience. We had fun. The outdoor griddle thing was convenient and worked well for making bacon, eggs, and other foods without adding heat to interior of the building. ##### Katie C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan T. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location The property was perfect for our weekend getaway and was perfect location for our day trips to Decorah or to see family nearby. ##### Evan T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel O. Dec 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great To Be Back! Our return stay at the shouse was just as fabulous as the first. This was our 2nd year staying there while we attended the Christmas at Luther College concert. There is so much room to spread out and relax. The large tv is ready to accept your streaming logins and clears them when you leave. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans & utinsels for just about whatever you want to cook. The home baked cookies upon our arrival were a welcomed treat! Thank you for the wonderful stay! Dan & Lori ##### Daniel O. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany W. Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pheasant hunting We stayed a few days after the Iowa pheasant opener. Mostly hunted public land. Plenty of bird contacts, but mostly hens. The radiant floor heat was very comfy during those cold days. Plenty roomy and we used the cool spinning TV. Shower and bathroom were plenty warm. Could have used more places to hang towels and place toiletries. Kitchen was well appointed. Plenty of dishes and glasses. Appreciate keeping things sanitary, but the plastic covering over the mattress could have used a cotton mattress cover over the top of the plastic on the mattress. The plastic right under the sheets made for a sweaty sleep. Was nice and quiet, dark and overall comfy. We and the dogs slept well! ##### Bethany W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark E. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shouse Very comfortable and cozy. A suggestion would be more table lamps by the the bedside for reading. ##### Mark E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca P. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away We had a nice stay - plenty of room for the family. Owners were really helpful and responsive. Close to Decorah which was our main place to visit. Kitchen well stocked with the things we needed for meals and cooking. Plenty of towels and wash cloths. ##### Rebecca P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicky M. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mabel steam engine weekend Was the perfect place to go after a long day motorcycle riding. Then a day at the Mabel Steam Engine show. Quiet place to retreat too. ##### Vicky M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgia J. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! Our 2nd timing staying and we had just as much fun as the first time. Nice and quiet, close to Decorah and Calmar for hiking & breweries! Looking forward to coming back again. ##### Georgia J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda F., Ames, ia United Stayed Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, quiet and convenient The “Shouse” was excellent for our stay!! We fished trout streams, shopped Decorah and had the best location for Pivo brewery!! We loved the quiet, beautiful location!! Saw the Milky Way, stars galore at night, slept in and ate great pizza and ice cream for Teo Trees in Ossian. It was a true delight!! Perfect for 2 and up to 6-8!! We’ll be coming back in the fall with other family members!! Thanks for a lovely get away!! ##### Rhonda F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William W. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The hosts were excellent, as were the accommodations. We were a relatively close drive to anywhere we wanted to go. We will be returning. ##### William W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela D. Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing stay in the country We were still close to fun in decorah area. Perfect location for us and our corgi. ##### Pamela D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tye&Sarah C., USA Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, economical and location I've stayed at the "Shouse" before and I'll stay again. Perfect location for NE Iowa Decorah area fishing and hiking trails. Hosts will help you with anything you need. Had a great stay again! ##### Tye&Sarah C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. May 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ossian Overall worked out nicely for a weekend stay during Luther graduation. It's very quiet and relaxing place. ##### Lisa S. 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