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The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉

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A single-story house with a front porch, a visible mailbox, and a number '308' on the door.
A compact living space with a purple armchair, a small side table, a mirror, and a kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A bedroom with a white bed, a pink blanket, a framed landscape painting, and snow-themed pillows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Wellman, IA
  • Place, Kalona Historical Village
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Iowa
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID-Eastern Iowa)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉

All the comforts of home…..One bedroom shanty with the ability to sleep six plus one on the couch. Refrigerator and cupboards are stocked with breakfast staples and variety of snacks. Fully equipped kitchen including basic cookware. Bathroom with shower. Washer and dryer. Linens provided. No internet but there is a dvd player and a variety of movies. TV gets local stations. Located 30 minutes SW of Iowa City. Variety of attractions and things to do within an hour drive. Kalona historic/shopping, Riverside Casino, Amana Colonies, Iowa City, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Stead’s Children Hospital. Coral Ridge mall, the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk….., English River Wildlife Area offers hunting and non hunting activities. https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/English-River-Wildlife-Area-7
Features at this holiday home include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and living room
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 24.4 miles (39.3 km) from University of Iowa and 24 miles (38.7 km) from University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉 offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash up any dishes. You can just leave them to air dry. I will put away.
Check for runaway socks. They are the most commonly left behind item. Blanket/pillow is the second.
Pull the door closed behind you and travel safely. Love Auntie
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Ask for special accommodations

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Max guests dependent on planned use of space.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Max guests dependent on planned use of space.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Iowa Auntie’s 👩🏼‍🌾Quirky Little Shanty. Better than staying with family! 😉 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot The shanty was excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, very generous with supplies and goodies! Auntie’s Shanty is a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay. It’s a nice and cozy place to stay. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, quiet and clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Duane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and accommodating.The house was great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well-stocked with small snacks, drinks, and toiletries. There are always plenty of blankets and pillows. Neighborhood is quiet and feels safe. There is a Dollar General very close if there is something you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Cute place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly host
Stayed 22 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication before, during and after our stay. An abundance of snacks and food available to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Cute place and was a comfortable stay for our family while traveling through the area. Lots of little touches that made it extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa Auntie really makes you feel like your staying at your Auntie’s house and she has thought of everything you might need to be comfy and feel at home. She was so kind to leave some food and snacks for us. It made our transition super easy while traveling. We were able to stay here to unwind and make day trips to visit family. It’s also a peaceful quote neighborhood. Thanks so much Iowa Auntie!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lechance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

More amenities than the Hilton, I enjoyed every second of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying at The Shanty. We had a very nice time. The house was very clean and quiet. We will be back. Love that it is pet friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Shari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Comfy

We were happy to find this little house, it was comfortable, quiet and very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little place that had everything we needed! The snacks were an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended

We had a very nice stay. Incredibly stocked and it was cozy and easy. Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming stay in a beautiful town

Such an amazing stay and so much extras on the property, felt at home right away and rested very well. Very well equipped property, it was a breeze finding the basics at the house and I can tell there was so much thought and attention to detail from the host 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved Aunties Shanty

Everything was clean and was a nice break for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and provided several comforts. I hope to stay here next January every year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved everything about this little home! It was so comfortable and was stocked with snacks and drinks galore! Lovely little shanty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do not miss out staying here at the Aunties Shanty. I felt like I was at home with every thing I needed. The shower is great and the bed is comfy. It’s clean and the hosts are just fabulous. I will be back.
Bathroom
Shower
Kitchen
Living room with plenty of sleeping room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaintness Galore

Such a fun and quaint stay with some teens for a volleyball tournament. Met our needs perfectly and the snacks were an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here while visiting Iowa to see family for our daughters 3rd birthday. The host, Jennifer, was so sweet and accomodating. She left the light on for us after learning we would be in late and there were so many helpful amenities that may our stay much easier. The neighborhood was quiet and we didnt have any issues while staying there. Would highly recommend this to anyone needing somewhere to stay in small town Iowa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Shanty

Wonderful place to stay. Everything was nice and quiet. This was exactly what we needed for a short stay and wonderful price. We really appreciated all the little extras around. If you needed anything this place had it.Loved it and will definitely stay next time we need a place in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Great time and great host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024