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The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country
Vacation home in Ossian with kitchen and balcony
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The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m
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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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Ossian, this vacation home is in a rural area. St Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Porter House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Decorah Fish Hatchery and Amundsons Clothing. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
IA, Ossian
What's nearby
- Decorah Fish Hatchery - 27 min drive - 23.1 km
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 27 min drive - 25.6 km
- Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 30 min drive - 25.9 km
- Dunnings Spring Park - 31 min drive - 26.6 km
- Luther College - 33 min drive - 35.1 km
Restaurants
- PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios - 13 min drive
- The zipper - 8 min drive
- The Bar - 11 min drive
- The Horseshoe - 11 min drive
- Bambino's - 4 min drive
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The "Shouse"- Take the road less traveled- for fun & relaxation in the country Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shouse is the best!
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald R.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super friendly host. Lots of room.

Ronald R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'll stay again and again
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela D.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay in the country We were still close to fun in decorah area.
Pamela D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Dan M.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Quiet Place
Dan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tye C.
May 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location.
Tye C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicholette
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicholette
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Georgia J.
Aug 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend getaway!
Georgia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Georgia J.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Georgia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Julie C.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace at The Shouse
Julie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denny B.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet
Denny B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Vicky M.
Sep 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mabel steam engine weekend
Vicky M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tye&Sarah C., USA
Jun 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, economical and location
Tye&Sarah C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Katie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
May 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ossian
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Rebecca P.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Rebecca P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional farm stay in Northeast Iowa
Debra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark E.
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shouse
Mark E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda F., Ames, ia United Stayed
Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet and convenient
Rhonda F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel O.
Dec 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great To Be Back!
Daniel O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bethany W.
Nov 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pheasant hunting
Bethany W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A WONDERFUL Place To Stay While Visiting Family
Jim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Vicki
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evan T.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Evan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024








