The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping

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A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A large building with a prominent front porch and a chimney, surrounded by a grassy field with people seated in lawn chairs.
A kitchen with a built-in bench, white cabinets, and a window overlooking greenery.
A two-story brick house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small garden.
A dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to John Wayne Birthplace Museum

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Winterset, IA
  • Place, Madison County Courthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Winterset Stage
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

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About the area

Winterset

Winterset is home to this holiday home. Jordan Creek Town Center and Bridgewood Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aquatic Center Park and Westown Meadows Park.
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Map
Winterset, IA

What's nearby

  • Madison County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rotary Hedge Maze - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Winterset Stage - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping located?

Situated in Winterset, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Madison County Courthouse and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. The Winterset Stage and Clark Tower are also within 3 miles (5 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 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quiet and quaint neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and host! Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an adorable, clean, well kept and decorated little place! In a nice, quiet neighborhood! Host was great with communication! We really enjoyed our stay in Winterset, IA.Highly recommend this place if your going to see the bridges in Madison Co. Very convenient to everything! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect and cozy. We loved our weekend here. Will definitely be back in the future and highly recommend to anyone. The neighborhood is very nice and we enjoyed daily walks. The location near downtown made everything convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little brick house exceeds all expectations! Immaculately clean. Super soft linens and comfy bed. Plush fluffy white towels in the bathroom with a great tub/shower. Decor makes you think you just stepped into a designer showroom. Full kitchen plus a breakfast nook and it even has a coffee bar! Location is next to everything. Best B&B we have ever stayed in and we travel a lot!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little brick house was perfect for us. The coffee bar was an added bonus!!! Loved the front porch. The bed was very comfortable. We also loved the decor!!! It is minutes away from the market town square and all the other attractions. We went to all six of the covered bridges, the John Wayne and Iowa Quilt museum, many of the shops and restaurants there too. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone. Thank you Rochelle for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this sweet house! It was so quiet and very close to restaurants and shopping. We drove all around and saw all the beautiful bridges of Madison County, and explored the town and park. Clark's Tower was so cool, and everyone was so nice! Rochelle was easy to work with and her place was immaculate. She provided lots of extras, and we would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely wonderful place to stay. Comfortable beds, great living room space to relax, and although we didn't really use the kitchen, it was one of the best stocked ones in all of our stays in VRBOs. Definitely will stay here again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host. Clean. Great location. Homey feel and wonderfully decorated. Great coffee corner. Front porch a great feature.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was easy to communicate with. The cute house was very clean and had everything we needed. Nice walking distance to the square, restaurants, shopping etc. We had a wonderful stay here. Highly recommend! Sandy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful. Reminded me of my great-grandparent's 1920s era home I used to visit, though with modern conveniences. Well-appointed. Pleasant, short walk to the town square. Enjoyable stay at reasonable cost. When back in Winterset will try to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice and clean. Easily accessible and accommodating. Beds were comfortable and roomy, bathrooms were clean and nice. Coffee bar was well stocked. If I had to name something off, it was how hard it was to close the back door. Once we figured out to just use some muscle, it was better. We loved it and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing house to rent. It was super cute and clean. It was walkable to the downtown. We stayed during the Bridges of Madison County festival and we were able to walk there. The host was great at communicating. I would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Winterset.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the ease of booking and checkin this quaint bungalow was a fantastic find. Perfectly located in such a walkable fun town and lots of things to do. The house is perfectly appointed with just the right amount of furniture and amenities…it has the most comfortable beds and a completely home like feel. I will definitely book this house again and again whenever I make the trip to Iowa! The host Rochelle goes above and beyond and provides so much information on the area. Top notch service!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean, recently updated house in an excellent location near downtown. The furnishings, decorations, and kitchen furnishings were perfect. The second bedroom only has a twin day bed with a lower twin bed that pulls out. This was disclosed and it was comfortable. Overall a great property and recommend for parties of 4 or less.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friend and I both recently lost our husbands to cancer, we met at this lovely little house to grieve, share, and heal. The house made us both feel at home. We chose the following words to describe this spot: charming, warm, homey, whimsical, clean, comfortable, chic. Rochelle was an attentive host, leaving us a note about recommendations of things to do in the area and alerting us to what was open each day of our weekend. This little brick house is big in comfort and warmth and reflects the warmth of the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2025
This review gives me all the feels. May you also find passion projects that feed your soul and heal your heart.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my goodness where do I begin?Very clean, beautifully updated bungalow with all the charm possible! All the basic things you need for a stay are available, one of the BEST stocked kitchen with not only utensils but cooking basics. Comfortable king bed (only 2 of us) but both bedrooms lovely! LOVED the 1/2 bath right off the King room!! And the kitchen nook? a sweet place to have coffee and watch all the birds, squirrels :0) Table also has a tray with all the local tour and eatery information for review.Location is perfect to the square and most attractions, easy walk from the neighborhood. We really enjoyed eating at The Drift (Meaghan was great!!) & the pastries from Petite.Last, but certainly not least, Rochelle is a very attentive, friendly, and kind host, a guest couldn't ask for better! We will be back...we came for a wedding but who knew Winterset was a find!! Thank you Rochelle!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rochelle is an excellent host! Had one minor glitch, and Rochelle was quick to respond and took care of the issue immediately!The property was just as described!So quaint, well furnished, great decor, excellent combination of modern amenities in a beautiful older home.Great walking accessibility to activities in the downtown area with good restaurants, great shopping and friendly people!Will definitely recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Little Brick House was lovely. Our host thought of everything. It was clean, decorated beautifully, within walking distance to many things. The front porch is a plus and very nice for morning coffee and perfect for a quiet evening. The neighborhood was peaceful - no barking dog, light traffic. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was everything it was described it to be. The host was friendly and helpful, even offered to buy coffee one morning! Not sure I'll be back to Madison County any time soon but, if I am I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful, comfortable home away from home. They have thought of everything which made it relaxing and pampered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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