Title: Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88499126&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa Vacation home in St. Ansgar with kitchen and jetted bathtub ## Photo gallery for Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa ![Golf - Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa (Saint Ansgar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88499200/88499126/c25c4ab2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, wheelchair access - Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa (Saint Ansgar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88499200/88499126/eb7d7bb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa (Saint Ansgar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88499200/88499126/147cc9ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa (Saint Ansgar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88499200/88499126/47f83c9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa (Saint Ansgar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88499200/88499126/5f7faa7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to the charming gingerbread house. FOUR WINDS downstairs unit boasts Brazilian cherry floors, a cozy oak kitchen, and plush window seats while GREEN GABLES upstairs offers two bedrooms including a master suite with king-sized bed and antique decor. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa A quaint gingerbread house has two floors, each with its own private entrance. You can book either the upstairs or the downstairs, or the entire house. FOUR WINDS (first floor with private entrance) has solid Brazilian cherry floors, cherry doors and trim, two window seats, and a lovely oak kitchen furnished with dishes, cooking and baking pans, a dishwasher, a self-cleaning electric range, a refrigerator, microwave, desk, and dining room table. GREEN GABLES (upstairs unit, private entrance) has two bedrooms. The master suite has a plush, pillow-topped, king sized bed sporting a handmade quilt with appliqued hearts and antique buttons, comfortable spacious closet, and a TV/DVD/VCR. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105680000/105676000/105675953/f6287e88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural retreat with a great location and modern amenities. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as 2501 ## About the area St. Ansgar is home to this vacation home. Cedar River and Osage City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Echoes of the Past and Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our St. Ansgar travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Ansgar.dx6050186) [View more Vacation homes in St. Ansgar](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Ansgar-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6050186-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.376614,-92.92539&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DzwgGtndvP%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FSBU%40U%40S%40UBUBSBSBU%40SDUBSDSBSDUDSDSDSDSFQDSFSDQFQFSHQFQFOHSFOHQFQHOHOJQHMHQHMJOHOJMJMJOJMJKJMJKJMLKJMLKLIJKLILKLILIJINILGLGLINELGLENGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLFLDNFLDLHLFNFLHLHLHLHJJLHLJLHJJLLJJJLLJJLHJLLJNHLJLHNJNJLHPHLHPHNHNHPFPHNFRHPFNFRFPFPDPFRFRDPFRDRDRBTDRDRBRDRBTBRBTBRBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAV%3FRATATARATCTARATCRCTCRCRCTERCTEPERCTERERGREPGRGREPGPGPGRGPIPGPINGPIPINIPINININKNKLINKNIJKNMLILKLMJKLKJMJKJMHMJMJKHMHMHMHMHOHMDMHMFOFMDMDODMDOFODMBOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCMCOCOEMGOEMEOEMEMGOGMIMEMIOIKIMIMIMIMKKKMIMKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKKKOIOKMIOIOIOKOIQIOGQIQGOIQGQGQIQGSGQEQGSESGQESESESESEUCQESCUEUASCSCUCSCUASAUAUCS%3FUAUAS%3FWAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0NoHMVmPkqJ439POu8wv5jC-dfI=) Saint Ansgar, IA ### What's nearby - ![Site of the last concert played by Buddy Holly, La Bamba, and the Big Bopper. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7473/41219cfd-9c29-4206-b76d-15b7c9d19cac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf Ballroom and Museum 50 min drive \- 79.6 km - Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Echoes of the Past 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Diamond Jo Casino 38 min drive \- 46.7 km - The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank 42 min drive \- 60.9 km ### Getting around - Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 8 min walk - City Limits 14 min walk - Carpenter Bar & Grill 9 min drive - Old County Seat 14 min drive - Paradise Pizza 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa? ### What time is check-in at Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa? ### What time is check-out at Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa? ### Where is Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whole Home in the Heart of St. Ansgar, Iowa Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole H. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love this pink house! Great location to visit family! ##### Carole H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl D. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! It is a perfect location, beautiful neighborhood, all the amenities you will need, and a great historical house. We loved it. ##### Cheryl D. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John C. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home with excellent hosts. What a beautiful property. 10 out of 10 fully equipped and extremely clean. Communication was on point. Check in was easy. ##### John C. 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