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Fran's Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ottumwa, IA
  • Place, Wildwood Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Ottumwa Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Quincy Place Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fran's Cottage

Entire home. 2 Bedrooms, one with Queen Bed, one with Full Bed. Sleeps 4 comfortably. 950 sqft. No stairs, one level home. Wifi, Free washer/dryer, quiet neighborhood. A very relaxing and cozy home.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you bring a dog, you must clean up after your pet daily and dispose of the waste as directed in the house rules (3 ring binder in the dining room).
No long-term stays.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3529010vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ottumwa

Ottumwa is home to this holiday home. American Gothic House and Davis County Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quincy Place Mall and Market on Main.
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Ottumwa, IA

What's nearby

  • Wildwood Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Greater Ottumwa Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quincy Place Mall - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bridge View Center - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Ottumwa Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fran's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fran's Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fran's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fran's Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fran's Cottage located?

Situated in Ottumwa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wildwood Park and Greater Ottumwa Park. Quincy Place Mall and War Memorial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very welcoming clean and nice location to things.host was great to work with. Everything was great for sure b back if in the area. Beds were very comfortable and for great night sleep. deco was very nice. Lots of plug ins for electronics.thanks for the snacks :) great amenities as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2026
Thank you so much for being wonderful guests! You are welcome back anytime!😊
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10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a great stay, and were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Softball Getaway!

Fantastic little comfy cottage! Extremely clean, property owners are lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
Awww! Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again!😃
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All of the comforts!

Another fantastic weekend at Fran’s cottage! Cutest & cleanest little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

We had a lovely stay at Fran’s Cottage! Extremely clean and inviting. A lot of thought has gone into this rental between little snacks, drinks, information about Fran herself, and even the local delivery menus! Highly recommend staying and we would stay again at Fran’s cottage 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and Community

We enjoyed our week in Ottumwa. The home was everything it advertised and more. There were all the comforts of home plus those added touches that make you feel like family. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood and especially liked Shiki carry out. The hosts were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Charming

We traveled to Iowa for the Tulip Festival in Pella. This house is absolutely charming! It's an older home with so much character. The house is filled with antiques and paintings that belonged to the family. The house has absolutely everything you need... they thought of everything! There were even snacks/candy in many of the rooms and drinks in the fridge. It was also immaculately clean. It was the perfect size and needs for myself, my daughter, and my mom. The home is located on a quiet , safe street that is close to many restaurants and stores. The only negative thing was that the sink makes a gurgling sound quite often. It was not bothersome...we got used to it and affectionately named it "gargoyle". It is definitely not a reason not to stay here. I would recommend this house to anyone and would stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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