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The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉
Holiday home in Wellman with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wellman, IA
- Place, Kalona Historical Village14 min drive
- Place, University of Iowa40 min drive
- Place, Kinnick Stadium42 min drive
- Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 7)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉
All the comforts of home…..One bedroom shanty with the ability to sleep six plus one on the couch. Refrigerator and cupboards are stocked with breakfast staples and variety of snacks. Fully equipped kitchen including basic cookware. Bathroom with shower. Washer and dryer. Linens provided. No internet but there is a dvd player and a variety of movies. TV gets local stations. Located 30 minutes SW of Iowa City. Variety of attractions and things to do within an hour drive. Kalona historic/shopping, Riverside Casino, Amana Colonies, Iowa City, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead’s Children Hospital. Coral Ridge mall, the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk….., English River Wildlife Area offers hunting and non hunting activities. https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/English-River-Wildlife-Area-7
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Max guests dependent on planned use of space.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Ask for special accommodations
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash up any dishes. You can just leave them to air dry. I will put away.
Check for runaway socks. They are the most commonly left behind item. Blanket/pillow is the second.
Pull the door closed behind you and travel safely. Love Auntie
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Max guests dependent on planned use of space.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Wellman
Wellman is home to this holiday home. Stone Creek Golf Club and Pleasant Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Outlets Williamsburg and Coral Valley Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kinnick Stadium or Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Wellman, IA
What's nearby
- Kalona Historical Village - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
- Riverside Casino and Golf Resort - 32 min drive - 35.1 km
- University of Iowa - 40 min drive - 49.5 km
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics - 41 min drive - 49.1 km
- Kinnick Stadium - 42 min drive - 49.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Well - 5 min walk
- Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
- DJ's Casual Cafe - 10 min walk
- Los Amigos Taqueria - 11 min drive
- Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer aka the Iowa Auntie
The Shanty was originally purchased to rent to our children but they have both moved to the city to find their fortunes. We found neither of us had any real desire to be landlords so the house was sitting empty. UNTIL I realized that it was perfect to host family that is visiting from out of state. Which just naturally evolved into the idea of listing it as a rental. I was sure that there would be other people that have family in the area that would be happy to find a place to stay locally to avoid all the awkwardness of staying with family. My husband was skeptical but I am happy to say he was proved wrong which he has graciously accepted and now he helps with all the cleaning and preparations. I couldn’t do it without him.
The place got its name from my nephew and niece referring to my sister and I as the Iowa Aunties. I loved the moniker. And I love rhymes and puns and being silly. And hence was born The Iowa Aunties Quirky Little Shanty. Which is a pretty apt description of the place. 👩🏼🌾 If I say so myself.
The place got its name from my nephew and niece referring to my sister and I as the Iowa Aunties. I loved the moniker. And I love rhymes and puns and being silly. And hence was born The Iowa Aunties Quirky Little Shanty. Which is a pretty apt description of the place. 👩🏼🌾 If I say so myself.
What makes this property unique
The Shanty is quirky in a number of ways. The original house was built in the 1800’s and was added onto a number of times but always in what seems to be rather small additions. What has resulted is a small boxy cabin with floors that are different levels. That is sitting on a spacious lot with a garage/shed that is probably larger than the house.
I have a lot of ideas about upgrades and amenities I would like to add, almost too many…
Definitely will be adding outside entertaining area.
I have a lot of ideas about upgrades and amenities I would like to add, almost too many…
Definitely will be adding outside entertaining area.
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