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Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus
Holiday home in Oldenburg with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus
- Place, Margaret Mary Community Hospital
- Place, Liberty Park
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Primary bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second floor bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Historic Oldenburg Drees Haus
Drees Haus is a charming home on the historic district walking tour of Oldenburg, a German-Catholic village in southeastern Indiana. Located on a quiet street with ample street parking, this brick cottage home, built in 1870, is an example of the town's late 19th century architectural style. Easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, grocery store, and the Catholic church.
On the ground floor the living room, kitchen, and bedroom have high ceilings, comfortable furniture, and shuttered windows for privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with a coffeemaker, tea, coffee, condiments, and staples. Enjoy the view of the garden from the kitchen, or take your coffee out to the covered patio, enhanced by the lighting and ceiling fans. A smart TV in the living room, Bluetooth, fiber-optic internet, and WiFi keep you connected. (Note: While Oldenburg generally has excellent cell coverage, ATT and T-Mobile phones are not supported.) The queen bed has, we're told, the most comfortable mattress ever. The full bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Climbing the stairs to the second floor will reward you with a cozy sitting room with games and puzzles, and a bedroom with full bed. The space is heated and cooled with a mini-split There's also a freestanding electric fireplace to add to the ambiance in the winter.
Relax outside on the covered patio, equipped with ceiling fans and lighting. Enjoy playing with your kids at the adjacent town park, or walk one or two blocks to restaurants, pubs, grocery, historic Sisters of St Francis convent, Holy Family church, antiques and walking trails.
Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of the unfinished basement. This includes two bedrooms, a full bath with walk-in shower, kitchen, living room and sitting room. A small porch off the kitchen overlooks the garden and the neighboring park.
Because VRBO does not have a maximum stay limit, and doesn't automatically charge tax for stays longer than 28 days, we no longer offer a length-of-stay discount for instant book. Please message us for details on weekly and monthly discounts.
Note that the house is not handicap accessible. There is an exterior stairway off the kitchen and two steps on the front stoop.
On the ground floor the living room, kitchen, and bedroom have high ceilings, comfortable furniture, and shuttered windows for privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with a coffeemaker, tea, coffee, condiments, and staples. Enjoy the view of the garden from the kitchen, or take your coffee out to the covered patio, enhanced by the lighting and ceiling fans. A smart TV in the living room, Bluetooth, fiber-optic internet, and WiFi keep you connected. (Note: While Oldenburg generally has excellent cell coverage, ATT and T-Mobile phones are not supported.) The queen bed has, we're told, the most comfortable mattress ever. The full bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Climbing the stairs to the second floor will reward you with a cozy sitting room with games and puzzles, and a bedroom with full bed. The space is heated and cooled with a mini-split There's also a freestanding electric fireplace to add to the ambiance in the winter.
Relax outside on the covered patio, equipped with ceiling fans and lighting. Enjoy playing with your kids at the adjacent town park, or walk one or two blocks to restaurants, pubs, grocery, historic Sisters of St Francis convent, Holy Family church, antiques and walking trails.
Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of the unfinished basement. This includes two bedrooms, a full bath with walk-in shower, kitchen, living room and sitting room. A small porch off the kitchen overlooks the garden and the neighboring park.
Because VRBO does not have a maximum stay limit, and doesn't automatically charge tax for stays longer than 28 days, we no longer offer a length-of-stay discount for instant book. Please message us for details on weekly and monthly discounts.
Note that the house is not handicap accessible. There is an exterior stairway off the kitchen and two steps on the front stoop.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oldenburg
Oldenburg is home to this holiday home. North Branch Golf and Fairfield Marina South Moorings are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Allen Memorial Swimming Pool and Park Side Lanes.

Oldenburg, IN
What's nearby
- Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Margaret Mary Community Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Liberty Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Metamora Grist Mill - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
- Brookville Lake - 28 min drive - 38.8 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Lil Charlies Reataurant & Brewery - 7 min drive
- Wendy's - 5 min drive
- Pizza King - 5 min drive
- Benny's Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ruthie
My husband David and I moved to the area in the 1970's, and have long been enchanted by the village of Oldenburg and the Drees Haus in particular. The house sold privately two or three times, and we were able to buy it in 2016 only because we happened to know the owners at that time. We spent the next two years updating and furnishing it. David and I have spent years collecting antiques, so we had great fun furnishing the house with several period pieces of furniture and local artwork.
Why they chose this property
The atmosphere; unique furnishings and artwork, comfort and coziness. A 1870's house renovated in 2017-2018. The history, on the walking tour of the historic district. The location, on a quiet street but close to everything Oldenburg has to offer. Adjacent to a lovely, well-maintained village park/playground, directly across the street from the serene Catholic convent , a block from shops and restaurants. 1/2 block to the historic Catholic church.
What makes this property unique
The house retains its old-world charm, while at the same time including a double-reclining couch, leather recliner, and comfortable bedding. We acquired much of the artwork and furnishings in Oldenburg, often at auctions at the convent of the Sisters of St Francis. Information about the furnishings is provided in the house manual. The backyard garden is lovely, and the proximity to the village playground is an added bonus.
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