[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space Riverfront vacation home in Ottumwa with kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72664200/72664177/w906h683x59y0-ed032619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72664200/72664177/9fc04073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72664200/72664177/85aa6a56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72664200/72664177/w466h683x286y0-27a94c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72664200/72664177/w905h683x60y0-bc67df67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Blue Fern Hotel offers an eclectic and unique loft experience in the heart of Ottumwa. With a refreshing work area, washer and dryer, full kitchen amenities, and comfortable queen-sized bed this space is perfect for a relaxing Iowa getaway. Take advantage of off-road parking on our half-circle driveway. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space Take an adventure to this eclectic loft nestled in the heart of “The City of Bridges.” Here you’ll find a unique and bubbly styled space, stocked with coffee & tea, a refreshing work area, and good vibes. Nothing beats a nearby river walk and an easy Iowa get-a-way. The space The Blue Fern Hotel is a completely renovated one-bedroom apartment by high school sweethearts Bryce and Brielle with a goal to beautify Ottumwa. This space is fitted with 1 queen-sized bed and 1 futon as well as a washer and dryer located in the entryway of the apartment. It also has a kitchen which includes a stove, oven, full-size fridge, dishware, pots and pans. The bathroom has a full bath/shower. This space is air-conditioned and heated, both of which the guest have full control of. Off-road parking is available on our half circle driveway. This loft apartment is located above a garage, so this space is not handicap accessible as there are steep stairs that must be taken to access the apartment, as well as a few additional stairs up to the bedroom.(Please note the steep stairs for your own and your parties physical needs.) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - On a river - On the waterfront ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72670000/72663200/72663126/3cc00053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Fern Hotel - Eclectic Getaway 2 bedroom Ottumwa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=72663126&PinnedHotelID=72663126&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Paper towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112510000/112501700/112501682/0de92769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in welcoming Ottumwa Ottumwa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=112501682&PinnedHotelID=112501682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256600/112256545/f7486a46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### O Town Quiet Cozy Cottage Ottumwa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=112256545&PinnedHotelID=112256545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84090000/84083000/84082973/c012bb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Farmhouse with Parking right in the City! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.998985,-92.43607&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wngyFl%7CdsP%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40SBS%40SBSBUBS%40SBSDSBSDSBQDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFSDQFOFQFSHOFQFQHOHOFQHMHQHMHOJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJILKJKLILILKLGJKLGNILGLGLGNGLGLENELGNCLENELCNENALCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBN%40NDLDNBLDNBLFNDLDNFLFLFLFLFNHLFJJLFLJLHLHJJLJJJLHJLJJLJHLJLLLHLJLHLJNHLJNHNHLHPHLFPHNHNFPFPHNFRFPFPDPFPDPFRDPDRDRDPDRBPDRBRDRBRBR%40RBTBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAPAT%3FTARARARCTARCRCTAPCRCRERCRERCREREPEREREPGPEPGREPGPGPGPIPGPGNINIPGNININININKLINKLINKLILMLKLIJMJKLKJMJKJMJKHMJMHMHMHKHMHOFMFMHMFMDOFMDODMFOBMFOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEMGOCMGOEMEMGOEMGMIMGOGMIKIMIMIMIMKKIMKKIMMKKKMMKIKKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKMIOIOIOIOGOIQIOGOGQIQGQGQGQEQGSEQGQEQESESEQESCSESCSESCSASCQCUCSASCUASASAS%3FUAU%3FQAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EcTHxH1ZaMvg89x-VGEwi4gWxEI=) Ottumwa, IA #### What's nearby - Bridge View Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Wapello County Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Quincy Place Mall - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km - Cedar Creek Golf Course - 11 min drive - 12.4 km #### Getting around - Ottumwa Station - 4 min drive - Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 87 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬14 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk - ‪Riverside Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space located? > Located in the heart of Ottumwa, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Pickwick Park and Greater Ottumwa Park. Wildwood Park and War Memorial Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Fern Hotel - Nestled Away Loft Space Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alaina G. Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway The apartment was cozy and perfect for our weekend stay. We would definitely book again. ##### Alaina G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred B. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything. It was quiet and very spacious. Owners were friendly and easy to get a hold of if you needed them. ##### Fred B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Sep 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A great little Loft. Clean. Smelled good. Ceiling a little low in places, but that was ok. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virgil M. May 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Fern and Red Fern worked out great!! Plenty of room for us. Easy to get to. Enjoyed getting together with family and having a place to meet that held everyone comfortably. We'll be back! ##### Virgil M. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole L. Jan 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Neighborhood Hotel We had a great stay! It was easy to get to and had great recommendations for things to do in the area. ##### Nicole L. 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