Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a stone fireplace, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
A two-story house with a blue roof, a fenced yard, and a large green field in the background.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Winterset, IA
  • Place, Holliwell Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Winterset

Located in Winterset, this holiday home is in a rural area. Holliwell Bridge and Clark Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Topgolf and Des Moines Golf & Country Club. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Winterset, IA

What's nearby

  • Holliwell Bridge - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 39 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Drake University - 46 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Casey's Center - 48 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups!?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups! on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$2,414, 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.

How much is parking at Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holliwell Bridge Retreat - Private, Spacious & Close to town! Great for Groups! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Holliwell Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Madison County Courthouse. Clark Tower and The Winterset Stage are also within 6 miles (10 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. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and a nice country setting. The house is well equipped and my friends and I enjoyed our reunion there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our entire family flew from Las Vegas to Winterset, Iowa. We got 2 VRBOs. Was great for family get togethers. A few problems with sink and shower, but altogether a great retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our annual gravel cycling trip. Close to town, but remote enough to feel nice and secluded.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very nicely done. With several of these rentals you can tell the remodel was done as quickly and cheaply as possible but that is not the case with this house. The finish work is very well done here. My wife loved the kitchen and breakfast nook. The property is very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Thx again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

Very peaceful setting. Very nice house with plenty of bedrooms and space to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seven of us who went to school Kdg thru 12th grade, enjoyed a 3 night stay. We spent the majority of our time around the big table, but did enjoy watching two Fever games, and The Bridges of Madison County on the TV.We explored Winterset thru the day, and relaxed and visited in the evenings. The Retreat provided everything we needed.We enjoyed the farmland setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in the country

We had a great time. There was plenty of space for our large group. The house was clean and well appointed. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Getaway

Wonderful secluded rural setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Christmas get away

This property was exactly as advertised. Plenty of room to sleep our family of 11. Wonderful open concept kitchen, dining, and living room which allowed meals and activities to flow smoothly!!! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

Nice property and home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious country house, minutes from Winterset

Our group stayed here while we had a quilting retreat in town. It was a short drive and house had plenty of room. Host was very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful country home

This was a wonderful place to stay. Extremely clean. Very open floor plan. Very comfortable for the group of 8 we had. Highly recommended for groups of 9 or less.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This property was STUNNING and located in a secluded rural area just outside of Winterset. It was within walking distance to one of the covered bridges, and just a quick drive into town. We have zero complaints and would absolutely stay in this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
Thank You so much! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our short stay in the country

This is a beautifully remodeled farm home in the country. It's quiet and peaceful.The large kitchen was a nice place to gather. It will accommodate a large group easily. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Farm House Stay

Very nice house. Liked being in the country, but not very far from the things we wanted to do and see. It was nice watching the deer on the property. The host was very responsive when we contacted her. Would definitely recommend that property. We had 6 adults and there was plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious Property

We were in town for a wedding just down the road at Iris Aisle. There were six of us and we all had plenty of room, with plenty of more space. We absolutely loved the huge kitchen area. The updated features were great, but we also loved how the upstairs had the original wood features.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was only 2 of us so did not take advantage of the upstairs at all. The rest of the house was awesome! Bed was super comfortable, and we enjoyed a fire in the firepit. visited some of the bridges during the day and sat on the back deck and watched the farmers harvest! so Peaceful. Thanks for the hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only negative things I can say are: the grill needs to be replaced. Burners are rusted through. The window screens rattle with the wind keeping us up at night. Other than that we loved everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded Expectations

We stayed at this place for two nights with some extended family. The house its self is beautifully updated and exceeded expectations. The location has beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. We had plenty of room in the house and several football games were played in the yard. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fully renovated farmhouse in beautiful Madison County

Tastefully remodeled with all the modern amenities you could ask for. Beautiful setting next to wooded areas and corn fields with plenty of wildlife to observe. Private and remote but close to nearby Winterset and only a 45 minute drive to Des Moines. Huge kitchen and dining area, great layout for a large group. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This house was gorgeous. There was more than enough room for all ten of us! The property manger was so kind and helpful. She let us check in early has we got stuck in the rain at the fairgrounds. We will continue to book this house every time we stay in Winterset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Thank you. We enjoyed having you and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Experience

We were in the area for a wedding. The house is an immaculately updated original home with solid wooden doors and glass doorknobs. If you like antique homes, this one's for you. If you like modern design, this one's also for you. The green tub upstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent girls weekend retreat!

Stayed 2 nights with a group of 8 ladies for a weekend retreat. Enough space for all of us, lots of room for sitting around sipping coffee and wine, playing games, doing crafts. Close to the town square for an afternoon of exploring little shops, and near the bridges of Madison county for sight seeing. House was immaculately clean, and decorated in a modern yet cozy and airy way. Bedrooms upstairs were great, love the way the original features of the home (like the glass doorknobs, green bathtub and built in dresser) were preserved through the home updates. Kitchen was spacious, updated, had one of everything we needed, loved the wine bar/fridge and seating options around the house. Communication with host was easy and always got prompt replies. Would recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you. I hope you come back next year for your girls weekend.
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