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The Carter House 1866 also known as the Marriage House
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shell Rock, IA
- Benny Gambaiani Public Library5 min walk
- Shell Rock Wildlife Management Area9 min walk
- Wartburg College11 min drive
- Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Carter House 1866 also known as the Marriage House
The historic Carter House was built by it's namesake J.H. Carter in 1866. Carter was one of the most prominent and influential residents of Shell Rock. He was a founding father of many of the community's businesses. The House remained in his family until 1952. In 2022, the Carter House was purchased by Star Valley Hospitality and was completely renovated. This stylish single family home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is now an inviting short-term rental.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Shell Rock
Shell Rock is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shell Rock Wildlife Management Area and Shell Rock Bend Wildlife Management Area, while Shell Rock Historical Museum and Neumann Auditorium are cultural highlights.
Shell Rock, IA
What's nearby
- Benny Gambaiani Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Shell Rock Historical Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Shell Rock Wildlife Management Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Wartburg College - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
- University of Northern Iowa - 32 min drive - 42.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- VFW - 11 min drive
- Den-Rittersaal Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Cindy Rowland
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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