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10/10 Excellent
Sean D.
20 October 2025
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Sean D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven.
Holiday home in Indianola with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms102 sq m
Popular amenities
- Spa pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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Indianola, IA
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms
About this property
Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven.
Come stay in this lovely mid-century modern cottage located between Norwalk and Indianola and just 30 minutes south of Des Moines, 15 minutes south of the DSM airport. Enjoy a full kitchen with an open layout and large living space, private bedroom with a queen sized bed, large walk-in closet, and full bath. Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries included. Beautiful views of the country, a peaceful retreat.
Sorry no pets and no smoking on the property or grounds.
For more information and images about the farm and cottage, check out our instagram page @olio_farm 😁
Sorry no pets and no smoking on the property or grounds.
For more information and images about the farm and cottage, check out our instagram page @olio_farm 😁
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly prohibited on our property.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Indianola
Located in Indianola, this holiday home is in a rural area. Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park and Lake Ahquabi State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Warren County Fair and Buxton Park Arboretum.
Indianola, IA
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 13 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Pizza Ranch
- Casey's General Store - 15 min drive
- Starbucks - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven. ?
As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven. on 14 July 2026 start from NZ$352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven. ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cottage getaway perfect writer's retreat or a couple's haven. located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Warren County Fair, Des Moines Metro Opera and Simpson College. Norwalk Dog Park and Buxton Park Arboretum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Location
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine C.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely lovely! It is spotlessly clean, well stocked, has very comfortable beds, and in a perfect location for peace and privacy. I have stayed here before and it exceeded my expectations. Casey and Jenn are wonderful hosts - so helpful and so nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Lorraine C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason A.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star accomodations & property
Recommend to all our friends
Jason A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua M.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the country!
Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Owners are incredibly helpful and responsive. We can’t wait to go again!
Joshua M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol S.
29 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage! Enjoyed our stay very much would definitely stay there again. Very clean. Was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Added bonus was to have a washer and dryer. Special thanks to the hosts - very easy to communicate with!
Carol S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy C.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in, we were greeted by Ryder () and his mom with pastries from a local bakery which took care of breakfast the next morning.Was so nice to have bath towels which actually wrap around a zaftig sized woman rather than washcloth size!We asked for recommendations of places to eat and chose Wilson’s Orchard which served an amazing lunch!Great, quiet little get away!
Cindy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bruce F.
25 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Convenient to both Indianola and SW Des Moines, but definitely out in the country.
Bruce F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jake B.
19 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Des Moines Area Getaway
We really enjoyed the space, communication, and location of this getaway. Being 20-30 from Des Moines, it’s a perfect weekend getaway. Definitely recommend.
Jake B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel W.
25 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monarch Country Cottage
Really enjoyed the well done, stylish and well supplied country get away. Great proximity to our friends and family. Peaceful setting!
Daniel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeremiah D.
26 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
This was a great stay. We are so happy with the setting, the property and our hosts! It was very relaxing and wonderful. We will be coming back!
Jeremiah D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucille O.
20 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little place in Indianola countryside
Stayed a few days after RAGBRAI - to get to a Festival. Weather didn’t cooperate- but loved our stay. Several friendly energetic dogs in the area- enjoyed 2 “visitors”. Great hosts!
Lucille O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SONJA S.
15 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
This is by far the nicest property we have stayed at through VRBO! It was perfect for the two of us - clean, comfortable, modern, and a lovely quiet rural setting - but close to other towns and the "big" city for leisure activities. We will find a reason to stay again!
SONJA S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deb E.
9 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Very quiet rural setting. No stones unturned. These hosts have thought of everything one would need for a getaway!! Highly recommend!
Deb E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Becky A.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete relaxation
The house is very tastefully decorated with everything you could need. Check in & communication with host was a breeze. Thoughtful host host left delicious treats for is . Property is relaxing and peaceful.
Becky A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David V.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monarch Cottage, June 19-25
Quiet. Peaceful. A beautiful setting. Very comfortable. Spotlessly clean. My week's stay was perfect.
David V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
9 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Little Cottage
We used the cottage as home base for visiting the bridges of Madison County—about 25 minutes away. The cottage is on a peaceful little farm and has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Communication with the property owners was great throughout. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a restful getaway to farm country!
Diane H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary H.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tv
No local news for weather reports!
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Moriah M.
29 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for #48
My husband and I celebrated staying in State Number 48 in this cool modern farmhouse. What a great place!!! The windows frame the sunrise over the hills just like a painting!!! The owners are great and one of their cats was happy to give us a tour of the farm. A suuuuuper friendly neighboring farm dog joined my husband on his run and made for an adorable start to his day. Would happily stay here again.
Moriah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony V.
21 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern farm house
Set off a dirt farm road in rural Iowa, a very few minutes from Indianola, this is a most modern and delightful home! Great light, warm even on the coldest days (with in-floor heat!), with the most up-to-date appliances and conveniences; we couldn't have been happier with this house. We also enjoyed the animals, especially the dogs who visited.
Anthony V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori R.
25 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful
This place is great! Spacious and relaxing. The design of the place is well thought out and I enjoyed watching the sunrise each morning. I used my time here to vision cast and business plan so the whiteboard was a just right bonus. There is a path to hike around the property, outdoor patio, porch swing, all the things you need to enjoy a bit of Iowa county. Definitely will be back!
Lori R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler D.
12 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
My wife and I stayed at the property for six nights, and we were both very happy with the rental. Everything is as it is pictured, and the rental is well stoked and very clean. Casey and Jenn are great hosts. They communicated with us throughout our stay and even left us a tasty treat. We have stayed in many rental properties and this has been one of our favorite places! We will definitely be back in the future.
Tyler D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy H.
29 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet
The property is located in the country so there’s no traffic noise which is very nice. The homeowners are very nice and helpful. The house is very spacious and nicely furnished. You don’t see it in the pictures but they have a really nice kitchen.
Cindy H.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine C.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay During Ironman Race
I came to the Des Moines area to race in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. I like quiet locations and found this home. While is is not very close to the race venue (downtown Des Moines), it was well worth the extra travel time. Home was spotless, extremely comfortable, and in such a lovely rural setting. The hosts (Casey and Jenn) were extremely responsive and very kind. Would definitely recommend this home.
Lorraine C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Veronica P.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, clean, excellent!
A peaceful and quiet mom & dad getaway. The place was very clean and comfortable. Lots of condements, teas/coffee, kitchen tools. Jenn & Casey let us check in early & check out a little later since there were no guests after us. They brought us some pasteries from a local cafe, Savor the Rise, which were wonderful. Great experience! Easy check in and check out. Quick communication. We would definitely stay again :)
Veronica P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick D.
2 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway for our little family
The cottage on the farm was perfect was for our little family (my wife, two year old and I). It exceeded our expectations in every way. Probably the cleanest vacation home I've ever stayed in and all the amenities we needed. The farm created a peacefulness and coziness you just can't get in the city and our daughter loved exploring the property and visiting the chickens! The owners were extremely responsive and even mailed us a couple of stuffed animals that we left behind. We loved it here and hope to go back in the near future. Thank you to Casey, Jenn and the animals!
Patrick D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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Hosted by Casey & Jenn
Languages:
English, Spanish
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