Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Country Living in a Small Town
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Garage parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Audubon, IA
- The Little Mermaid of KimballtonPlace, The Little Mermaid of Kimballton23 min drive
- Danish WindmillPlace, Danish Windmill27 min drive
- Danish Immigrant MuseumPlace, Danish Immigrant Museum27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Country Living in a Small Town
Experience the best of country living in a quaint small town with everything you need for your next getaway in this cozy two-bed, two-bath home. With open fields to the north and east, this home boasts the feel of a homestead with its covered deck that overlooks the secluded, fenced-in back yard. A short walk or drive delivers you to the town square, where you'll find a farmer's market, art fairs, and outdoor movies in the summer months. Down the street, you'll find a fantastic coffee shop, gift shop, theatre, Mexican restaurant, and local bar.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4109147vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Audubon
Located in Audubon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Danish Windmill and Hausbarn are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Prairie Rose State Park and Milwaukee Trestle Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
Audubon, IA
What's nearby
- The Little Mermaid of Kimballton - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
- Manning Heritage Park - 25 min drive - 39.3 km
- Forgotten Corner Museum - 27 min drive - 40.7 km
- Danish Windmill - 27 min drive - 32.3 km
- Danish Immigrant Museum - 27 min drive - 32.6 km
Restaurants
- El Adobe Mexican Restaurant - 9 min walk
- The Bakery on Broadway - 10 min walk
- Casey's General Store - 11 min walk
- Darrell's Place - 7 min drive
- Subway - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Country Living in a Small Town pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Country Living in a Small Town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country Living in a Small Town?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country Living in a Small Town?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Country Living in a Small Town located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of The Little Mermaid of Kimballton, Danish Countryside Vines & Wines and Danish Windmill. Danish Immigrant Museum and Manning Heritage Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Beautiful home, very comfortable, well supplied with anything you may need. It was very clean, the town people were very friendly!
Linda F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
David B.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa Business
nice property- very clean
David B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda C.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Had a great night stay! Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood and our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. Thanks for sharing!
Yolanda C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us Yolanda!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenna S.
28 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute country cozy home
all the perks of home in a cozy little home near downtown audubon. jake was an amazing host, super responsive and a clear communicator! loved getting to stay in his home
Jenna S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony F.
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip
Perfect. Second time there and everything was good.
Anthony F.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony F.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Everything was great. We did accidentally bring home a travel coffee mug but we will return it when we are back on halloween since we liked it so much and already booked again.
Anthony F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lezlie R.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house, great host
We really enjoyed the home - awesome kitchen with all the appliances and pots/pans for cooking, as well as a nicely stocked spice cabinet. Living and dining rooms were comfortable with a big screen tv loaded with Apple TV and Google TV. The beds were comfortable, plenty of linens, and towels. And the number of soaps and shampoos available were astounding and really nice. We really appreciated the washer and dryer - we had already been traveling for 10 days and our clothing selection was getting low. Great deck for sunjing or watching stars, and a fenced backyard if you have dogs or younger kids.The house is filled with a plethora of vintage furnishings and antique décor, side-by-side with modern tvs, Bluetooth speakers, wi-fi, and security.We were surprised that 2 bedrooms were in the basement and there were just small windows. The downstairs bathroom also is a bit wonky, but functional. If the bedrooms had been upstairs, we would have given this 5* across board.Definitely will check for availability when we head to Audubon again!
Lezlie R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us, Lezlie, and for the great feedback! We store personal items in the upstairs bedrooms / would have to charge more if we rented all four bedrooms, which is why only the basement bedrooms are available for guests at this time. We will be shutting the place down for a few months later this year to do a full remodel of the basement, so we will have a brand new, more functional space downstairs by the next time you pass through. Great meeting you both and would be glad to have you back anytime!
About the host
Hosted by Jake Christensen
I grew up in Audubon and work as a lawyer in tech in San Francisco after spending five years in Washington, DC.
Why they chose this property
I grew up in the house and am glad to be able to make it available to guests in between trips back home. This is where I come to get a break from the city and enjoy the space and quiet that only a small town can provide.
What makes this property unique
With the open fields to the east and north, there's ample privacy and space to relax, but you can still walk or drive downtown in a matter of minutes.
Languages:
French, German
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