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Welcome to Tudor

Take your time to browse, dream, plan then schedule your stay! You'll love it! Epic events have taken place inside and outside this home. We've had wedding anniversaries with live music in the back yard, Clue themed murder mystery catered event, weddings, ladies weekend with live band in the parlor, White Christmas costumed party, ladies spas in the dining room while a baby-sitter played with the children in the pool and all kinds of family and small groups simply catching up, playing indoor and outdoor games ending the night with good times around the fire. We have also hosted families gathering to honor their loved ones who have passed. We want to honor your families and all of the special times you share.  


Spaces to Rest at The Tudor: Sleeps 13-17


  • Bedroom 1: King bed and queen air mattress.
  • Bedroom 2: Twin daybed. 
  • Bedroom 3: Two queen beds
  • Bedroom 4: Queen bed
  • Parlor: Memory foam queen hide-a-bed.
  • Common Space: 4 couches  

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Amenities

Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen & Dining

  • Microwave
  • Gas Oven and Stove 
  • Propane grill & smoker (outside)
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker & French press 
  • Coffee grinder & Coffee
  • Tea kettle & tea bags
  • Toaster
  • Blender 
  • Mixer
  • Table service for 16 plus.
  • China for 16 plus
  • Glasses & coffee cups
  • Wine goblets, martini and more
  • Cooking and baking pots & pans, including cookie sheets, muffin tins, bread pans and more. 
  • Serving dishes 
  • Crockpot
  • Roasting pan
  • Pantry items: spices, oils and more
  • Cookbooks
  • Dining table for 10-14  and extra round folding table for 4-6.
  • Room in parlor and sunroom for more tables if having a larger event.
  • Breakfast can be ordered to pick up or deliver - seasonal options.

Outdoors

Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen & Dining

  • Yard games for spacious fenced in backyard. 
  • Swimming pool, towels & toys
  • Adirondack chairs and lounge chairs around a large copper fire pit.
  • Large picnic table under beautiful mature Maple tree. 
  • Hydrangea, rose, butterfly and Weigelt bushes.
  • Propane grill, smoker & utensils
  • Patio table, 2 chairs and porch swing on tile floor front porch/patio out front under mature oak tree. 
  • Close access to 14 mile recreational trail
  • Free parking on private driveway.
  • Bike Rental through ARI. 
  • Kayak and pontoon pedal boat rental through ARI
  • Thousands of acres for exploring in the county.

Entertainment

Kitchen & Dining

Entertainment

  • 4 Smart TVs - Amazon Prime Video - Fubu Sports TV - Netflix.
  • Swimming pool. 
  • Books and games for all ages. 
  • Toys for children. 
  • Variety of movies on through many subscriptions on Smart TV.
  • Alexa Devices to play most music and many stories of your choosing. 
  • Three "living" rooms with comfortable conversational seating.
  • Gas fireplace in sunroom.
  • Piano. 
  • Active Chamber, Historical, Art and Conservational groups, so ask about things happening in the community. 
  • Beautiful wedding venues nearby. 
  • Three golf courses. 
  • Three frisbee golf courses. 
  • Mini- golf course.
  • Axe throwing, video arcade and more in walking distance. 


Essentials

Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

Entertainment

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

Safety

Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

  • Fire extinguisher & Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Smoke alarm
  • First aid kit
  • Locks on all of the doors. 
  • Pool ladder can be locked in the up position. 

Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

  • Long term stays allowed
  • Everything you need to make this home - just pack clothes! 
  • Working crews welcome
  • Desk in the parlor, which can be closed off from the rest of the home. 
  • Bikes and kayaks available for rent.
  • Active Homeschool groups in the community. 
  • Breakfast can be ordered to pick up or deliver. 
  • Historical museum, talks & tours, 
  • Art & music classes, musical performances.

What Guests Are Saying

Testimonials

What Other Guests Have Written

What Other Guests Have Written

Elizabeth, July 2022

We had a lovely time celebrating as a family. The house is huge - you will have plenty of space for everyone. We spent a lot of time either in the pool or playing games together at the massive dining room table. Located about 2 minutes from Hy-Vee (grocery store), the square (shopping), and Jaarsma (Dutch bakery). The Book Vault and Smokey Row Coffee are must visits!

Steve, April 2022

Such an awesome home, beautifully appointed with everything thought of regarding all the amenities you need. We had a large party of adults and children in town for a funeral and it was perfect for our 2 day stay. The hosts are incredibly responsive and so kind when answering our many requests prior to arrival. We have stayed in many AirBBs throughout the country and this gem in Oskaloosa, Iowa is right up there with the best!

Annie, Jun 2022

Great location and wonderful home! Lots of room to have movie night, meals together, games and more.

Sarah, May 2022

We hosted a baby shower here - and it was the perfect place for this! The weather kept us inside - but it was roomy and spacious that we had no issue. Hosts were great and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend.

Melinda, February 2022

This house is as advertised. It's big, beautiful, and the owners are kind and responsive. We have stayed twice and will love to stay again!

Jennifer, October 2021

This charming home is full of character and the perfect spot for a girls weekend getaway. This was a great home base for enjoying the shops in town as well as a close drive to those in nearby Pella. We opted to order dinner in and just enjoy being together in this lovely home. Christian and Melissa were responsive to any questions we had and the check-in was very smooth. We arrived ahead of the check-in time with the plan to just drop off a few of our vehicles until later, but Melissa was there, happened to see us and welcomed us to go ahead and enter the home. Hoping to be back to this location for other occasions!

Valinn, December 2021

Hosted a “clue” themed birthday party here. It was beyond perfect. And the fact that it was decorated for Christmas was a bonus. Couldn’t ask for a better home.
The beds were super comfy as well!!! I didn’t want to leave!

Hannah, November 2021

This gorgeous home is spacious and the perfect place to host a large family. The fire pit was an awesome bonus and we all had a great time.

What Other Guests Have Written

What Other Guests Have Written

What Other Guests Have Written

Annie Raine & Family - Dallas, Texas

Favorite Memories: Swimming, watching movies on the big TV, Book Vault Book Store, Games around the large table. Message to Hosts: Thank you so much for sharing a beautiful home! We love the sun room the most!  


Josh, Anna & William Brown - Altoona, IA

Thank you for sharing your home with us! My son summarized our trip here as: "Swimming, Good food, SOFT blankets, & time together: What more could you want?" This was a much needed getaway for us! 


Nya, Amanda, Bailey, & Jazzy - Chicago, IL

Thank you so much for being so helpful. You have a beautiful home and we had an amazing time.


Woodwards & Roups - Kentucky & Alabama

Such a great family week together!


Chris & Wendy Orndorff - Olathe, KS

Favorite Memories: Celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.  If you are a plant lover  - the Musco botanical walkway is a  Must See. 


Mike, Kiane & Sidney - Shueyville, IA 

Favorite Memories: Hanging out by the pool & watching the beautiful butterflies! Message to the Hosts: Thank you for sharing your home with us! We had an amazing time!


Banith, Duncan & Connery Families - Minnesota & Kansas

Favorite Memories: Tram ride & Breadaux pizza after in the shelter on Green St. , Swimming in the pool, wine tasting. Thank you for the wonderful stay! 


The Snyders - Waukee, IA 

Thank you so much. We loved the pool and back area. The house is gorgeous! Thank you for letting us use your home. 


The Muellers - Rogersville, MO

Favorite Memories: Playing Marco Polo in the pool, biking around town, lake time, sitting in the sunroom in the morning and meals around the table. We loved renting the tandem bikes , bikes & trailers for family bike rides. Thank you ! We can't wait to visit again! 


Torres Family - Illinois

Favorite Memories: Family time, pool time, & game nights. Had a wonderful time. Thank you for your hospitality and for being great hosts.


Charlene Green, Brian & Ginger Canode, Rhonda Cofer - TN, VA, OK

Favorite Memories: Family  time! Wedding. 

Message to Hosts: Such a beautiful and comfortable home! 


The Huff Family - Greenfield, Atkins, Centerville, Coralville, Iowa City, LaPorte, IA & Lee's Summit, MO.
Thank you for the lovely space, hospitality & kindnesses we gathered for Mom's funeral.. 

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What Other Guests Have Written

And Some More:

The Fales-Young Bachlorette Party!  - Iowa City, IA 

Favorite Memories: Pool! Beautiful house! 

The house was super beautiful and everyone complemented  it! Thank you for opening up your space to us!


Jan, Lyle, Kara, Lyn, Lenny, Nadya, Connor - Massachusetts , Illinois

Favorite Memories: Playing in the pool & hanging out in the wonderful back yard.  Message to hosts: Thank you so much! We were in town for a family wedding & this house was great for a family gathering  location  - Loved it! 


The Nesselrottes (5), Sonntage (4), Rices (5) - Bellen, Nebraska

Favorite Memories: Playing Bocce ball , creating whirlpool, & nightly fires. Message to Hosts: Thank you  for an amazing home to fit our three friend families into! We enjoyed the time together. 


Chidesters, Lukaslaviches, Drirs, & Barkers - Ankeny, IA

Favorite Memories: worshipping together, movies, fireside conversations. Message to Hosts: Thank you for sharing your beautiful , elegant home with others. 


Vannette, Hendrikse, and Hernandez families - MI & IL

Favorite Memories: Being able to all stay in one place while we visit family! Message to Hosts: Thank you so much for opening this home for us to stay! We thoroughly enjoyed & will stay again! 


Forsythe, Jordan, Topritzhofer Families & a Nutzmann - MN & WI 

Favorite Memories: Thank you so much , your house is beautiful! We played some mad Uno, while the littles ran around playing. Great place to stay & relax after a grad party. Love the Lilacs! 


Misse, Lorrie, Shelby &  Pam - MO & IN 

Favorite Memories: Getting rooter from Pella and dropping it on the sidewalk outside the house. And planning wedding stuff for Shelby.  Message to Hosts: Enjoyed sitting in each room and never needed a thing! Thanks for the perfect place for a girls weekend! 


The Nathan & Ann Bakers - CA 

We were here for our brother's funeral and you made our stay very easy & comfortable. You are wonderful hosts, very accommodating. We had a very comfortable stay. 


John Rielly, Michelle Smith - Florida

Favorite Memories: Memories of Mike Rielly. Message to Hosts: Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home! Completely loved it! I gotta tell ya!  Love the vintage!  Beautiful town with alot of love ! Thats my recommendations. Love!  


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