Welcome to Cottage

• Microwave
• Oven and Stove 
• Smart propane grill (outside)
• Refrigerator
• Coffee maker & French press 
• Coffee grinder & Coffee
• Tea kettle & tea bags
• Toaster
• Blender & Mixer
• Dishes for all ages and silverware
• Glasses and wine goblets
• Cooking and baking pots & pans, including cookie sheets, muffin tins, bread pans and more. 
• Serving dishes - 2 handmade pottery bowls and other.
• Pantry items: spices, oils and more
• Cookbooks and Alexa device for recipes & music, podcasts or stories while you cook, bake & feast. 
• Dining table for 4-5 and kitchen island for 3+
• If you would like to borrow a long table and cloth for special occasions, please ask. 
• Breakfast can be ordered to pick up or deliver - seasonal options.

Safety

• Fire extinguisher & Carbon monoxide alarm
• Smoke alarm
• First aid kit

• Wifi & Laptop-friendly workspace
• Three day pass to gym and pool at YMCA. (Pool currently under repair.)
• Air conditioning and electric heat
• Washer and Dryer 
• Iron and board.
• Laundry soap & dryer sheets
• Shower/bathtub
• Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
• Hair dryer
• Towels, washcloths
• Hangers
• Bed linens, extra pillows and blankets
• Toilet paper, tissues
• Two fans
• Vacuum, broom & dustpan

Remote & Traveling Workers/Families

• Long term stays allowed
• Everything you need to make this home - just pack clothes! 
• Desk with natural lighting and 500+Mbps internet speed.
• Bikes and kayaks available for rent.
• Active Homeschool groups in the community. 
• Breakfast can be ordered to pick up or deliver. 

• Frisbee Golf equipment for three frisby golf courses in town. 
• Close access to paved recreational trail. 
• Flowering foliage and beautiful grasses landscaped around home.
• Adirondack chairs around a fire pit out back.
• Three sides of back yard with privacy fence. 
• BBQ grill & utensils
• Patio chairs out front under mature Maple tree.
• Free parking on private driveway.
• Miles of hiking and thousands of acres of exploration in Mahaska County. 

Entertainment

• Smart TV - Amazon Prime Video, Fubu, Sports TV, Netflix, & more. 
• Games, puzzles & books all ages. 
• Set of 50 cards - Things to do Outdoors Through All the Seasons. 
• Set of 50 cards: Things to Make and Do From Children Around the World.
• Variety of movies on DVD.
• Alexa devices for music, recipes, stories and more! 
• Comfy couch, throws & Ottoman.
• Active Chamber, Art Society, Conservation and history board providing things to do for every season in Mahaska County. 

Martha "Marti" S. Bonita Springs, Florida

"I stayed at this clean and cozy home in mid-June of this year and really enjoyed my stay there. The house had all the conveniences and comforting decor as well. The kitchen sink window looking out at the large backyard ( with 4 Adirondack chairs & a fit pit) gave me a great Iowa-girl-returned- to-her-home-state feeling.. The computer area nook was a good spot for getting work and communications done while in town. I love the town of Osky! Their downtown area (w/ Eagle's Nest Christian bookstore--outstanding, and The Book Vault--also outstanding and beautiful city square is always a pleasing, interesting place to be. The local people are very helpful, friendly, to fun to talk to. I would stay again at this location in Oskaloosa and thank the hosts for their care and professionalism in offering this house for a comfy stay."

Danylle & Jordan, San Diego/Omaha

Visit WPU (William Penn University)

"Thank you so much for our wonderful visit! 

Favorite Moments: Rented a movie and jammed out w/Alexa."

Places We Recommend: Smokey Row, Lake Red Rock, The Alley, Liberty Street in Pella. 

Todd Nordia Quince, Florida

Vacation

"We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful home - super classy and very comfortable."

Favorite Moments: "The peace, serenity and calmness of the neighborhood... We enjoyed the weather as well!"

Edgar M, Kenny W, Abby W., Manhattan, KS 

 D & D Retreat

"What a wonderful space you have here! The home is the perfect size and style for a relaxing weekend away. Great kitchen too!" 

Favorite Moments: "In our shared fantasy world, we escaped an angry mob at a music festival and rescued a unicorn. Real life was comparably much more peaceful here."

Places We Recommend: "Absolutely check out Rock Island Tap. .. A rip coffee shop perfect for board games, chats and an easy meal."

Bob & Catherine Hormats, Fargo, ND

AppreciateAmerica.org!

"Christian and Melissa - your home is a sacred sanctuary filled with love and light. Thank you for the relaxing, warm, kind hospitality!"

Favorite Moments: "Learning that there is SO MUCH MORE to Iowa than popcorn and presidents! We'd never been here before and it's full of SO much - wind farms and wild nature; data centers and thriving downtowns. Wow! It was Iowa - opening for us!"

Places we Recommend: "We can't wait to visit the parks & lake! Disc golf - that's a new one!" 

The Balagot Family, Minnesota

 Fishing 

"Your house is beautiful. Thanks for opening it up to us! "

Favorite Moments: "Spending time with our family fishing, going to the beach, and laughing around the kitchen table." 

Places We Recommend: We spent most of our time in Pella at the red rock lake dam and at the red rock lake beach. The beach was beautiful! 

Tom & Sheryl & Luke Scheuble, So.. CAL

Visit son at William Penn

"Fabulous!! Always so relaxing Thank you!"

Favorite Moments: "Bike Path Walk (From Here), square Christmas Lights Lighting, Pork tenderloin at Maidrite!!"

Stu & DeAnn Rosenlund, Cedar Rapids, IA 

 Anniversary Getaway

"Thanks for the hospitality in letting us stay in your home. We loved our weekend here so much! We for sure will be back!!"

Favorite Moments: "Visited Pella which was fabulous. Going to the town square in Oskaloosa was so fun! We had the best weather this weekend so we enjoyed our walk around Lake Keomah!" 

Places We Recommend: "We enjoyed the Wood Iron Grill and had the best burger!! Thanks for the recommendation". 

Mikayla Neal, Dalan'ı H. 

 Birthday Celebration 

"Amazing place, very comfy and made us feel right at home."

Favorite Moments: "We got a bonfire started & chilled out together & made s'mores." 

Brett & Taylor, KS & IL

Getaway Weekend

"Thank you so much for letting us stay! We have the best time relaxing and enjoying the cutest Airbnb."

Favorite Moments: Lake Keomah Hiking! 

Places We Recommend: Hiking @ Lake Keomah! Lots of falling leaves and nice trails! 

Steven & Shelly, New Mexico

Senior@ William Penn & family

 "Wonderful place, we will  let our friends & family know of this Awesome place!"

Favorite Moments: "Family time! Shops & food."

Josh & Allison, DesMoines, IA 

Wedding Day

"Your home is adorable and perfect for a getaway on our wedding weekend!"

Favorite Moments: "We got married!" 

Places We Recommend: "Smokey Row, Debbie's Celebration Barn,"

Bola & Dipo Thompson, West Des Moines

Long Weekend & Work Weekend

"Thank you for hosting us in your beautiful home! Loved the guide & hints about places to visit!"

Favorite Moments: Relaxing without opening my PC! 

Kendra Cox, Cheyenne Sullivan, Donna Sullivan, Iowa, Kansas City & Riley, KS

 Birthday meet-up for Kendra

"Everything about your home is PERFECT! Thank you for all the attention to details."

Amy & Tom, DesMoines 

Get away together 

"Love the style & decor of this place! Felt very 'at home"' - close to nearby stores & restaurants."

Favorite Moments: "Relaxing on the awesome couch!"

Places We Recommend: Smokey Row for coffee & Smoothies! Tasos for burger takeout! 

Sunny & Matt, Omaha/Council Bluffs

Getaway

"Your home was like an oasis! It truly felt like home, but better." 

Nicole, Jenny, & Erica, Cincinatti, Ohio

Pot of Gold half marathon

This place is adorable, clean, & great location! 

Favorite Moments: The food Recommendations! Smokey Row!

Cara, Sandy, Gloria, Cedar Rapids, IA

Mom and daughter slumber party

"We absolutely love this place. Flowers, decor, COMFORTABLE BEDS. Soft linens. Quiet. Everything was perfect!! We had a fire out back, trip to the lake, winery."

Places we Recommend: "Tassel Ridge Winery, Keomah Lake."

Chance P., Marty H., Asa K., Casper, WY 

To Fish Lake Red Rock

"We really loved the house. Thank you for letting us enjoy...Thank you for Everything."

Favorite Moments: "Everyone loved fishing the lake alot of firsts for my buddies from Wyoming. I was excited to show them what my home state had to offer outdoor sportsmen on a budget."

Places We Recommend: "Lake Red Rock and Russel Trail."

4 Girls (in our 60's) friends since high school, Cedar Rapids, IA

Get-away

"Thank you - Loved your B&B/hospitality & suggestions."

Favorite Moments: "This Home - All the Comforts & Decor." 

Places We Recommend: "Wood Iron Grill, Lake Keomah (w/ kayaks), The Square & Alley & the shops." 

Chris Z. Grinnell, IA 

Trip, self-help

"Cant thank you enough for the accommodations. The place is truly amazing, hidden gem."

Favorite Moments: Reflecting on the past year, catching up with family & friends, and trying to be a better human being for the future. 

Places I Recommend: Go outside and sit around the fire pit, everything you need is around you. But if you must leave... Tassel Ridge Winery, Smokey Row, Wood Iron Grille. 

Ariel, Courtney & Erin, Quad Cities

Girls Getaway Weekend! 

"Thank you for providing the perfect place for a getaway! We LOVE everything about this adorable tiny home!!"

Favorite Moments: "Having the chance to relax with friends and enjoy some time away & nothing beats good food, wine & laughs!"

Places We Recommend: "Breadeaux Pizza, Smokey Row, The Alley."

Reese, Dillon, Trey, Bryce, California
Visiting Army friend
"This home is beautiful. Thank you for letting us stay." Favorite Moments: Having fun with friends again. 

Ben Cruz, Chattanooga, TN
Business
"Excellent stay! Comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen." 

Martha & Paden Columbia, MO

Studying for law school & DAT finals in a different environment. 

"Very clean; had everything we needed & more! Sweet little home to escape to - thank you both!"