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Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.

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Food and drink
Interior
Dining
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near John Wayne Birthplace Museum
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.

This apartment was created for you to relax, read, write, or create content. Located on the 2nd level of the historic Madisonian building in downtown Winterset.

Walkable to coffee, restaurants and shopping. Drive-able to everything Madison County has to offer including the famous covered Bridges.

You can pre-order charcuterie to have waiting in the fridge from tenant below (ask host for a link.) Coffee included (Keurig) during your stay or an adorable coffee shop is 3 doors down.

The space
The space is quite large for a one bedroom/one bath loft. There is a large office with a writing desk, small conference table, smart TV, 8x4 foot wipe board and ring lights.

The kitchen is fully equipped and features a Keurig coffee maker. The island sits in front of a black and white positive message graffiti wall. Fun for social media or your zoom meetings.

Guest Netflix account included.

Must be able to do stairs.

Parking on the street should be readily available during your stay.

THERE IS NO OUTDOOR SPACE yet the town square offers lots of open air space and benches.

You have full access to the 2nd floor of this historic building.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5149578vb
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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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

About the area

Winterset

Winterset is home to this apartment. Clark Tower and Cedar Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Topgolf and Sugar Creek Golf Course.
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Winterset, IA

What's nearby

  • Madison County Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rotary Hedge Maze - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Winterset Stage - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sports Page - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment. on 3 August 2026 start from NZ$295, 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.

What time is check-in at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment. located?

Situated in Winterset, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Madison County Courthouse and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Clark Tower is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW is what I can say about our experience at this apartment! It has absolutely everything you need why staying away from home from the beautiful decor throughout; a comfortable bed; a beautiful shower and a very inviting living area. If that is not enough the town is precious you need to see all of it for yourself !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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