The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping
Welcome to this charming home near the downtown square of Winterset, Iowa. Known for The Bridges of Madison County, this town offers so much to do in a weekend. Our little town offers two wineries, two taprooms, a cidery, a brewery, a meadery and a Speakeasy. Many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors on the sweet little front porch of this home, shopping the square (just 4 blocks away), visiting bridges, hiking the Winterset City Park 2 mile loop or a picnic by the quiet Cedar Lake.
This bungalow was just recently remodeled and provides a peaceful retreat! The primary bedroom has a king bed, tv and attached half bath. The 2nd bedroom features a "cloffice" for office use or cosmetic & hair purposes. It has a day bed with trundle (see photos). There is a full bathroom in between the bedrooms. The living room features a 65" TV. The kitchen has a Keurig with K-cups included or bring your own favorite flavor. Kitchen is stocked with dishes, utensils and pots/pans. Currently the yard is being reworked, however the front porch is a darling space to enjoy coffee or wine!
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property # 4807622vb
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: 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
About the area
Winterset
Winterset is home to this holiday home. John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Bob Feller Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Holliwell Bridge and Roseman Bridge.
John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Rotary Hedge Maze - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
The Winterset Stage - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
Casey's General Store - 18 min walk
McDonald’s - 3 min drive
Petite Cafe - 5 min walk
The Sports Page - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Little Brick House - Walkable to the Square Dining & Shopping located?
Situated in Winterset, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Madison County Courthouse and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Holliwell Bridge and Pammel State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
An absolutely wonderful place to stay. Comfortable beds, great living room space to relax, and although we didn't really use the kitchen, it was one of the best stocked ones in all of our stays in VRBOs. Definitely will stay here again when in the area!
The host was easy to communicate with. The cute house was very clean and had everything we needed. Nice walking distance to the square, restaurants, shopping etc. We had a wonderful stay here. Highly recommend! Sandy
Peaceful. Reminded me of my great-grandparent's 1920s era home I used to visit, though with modern conveniences. Well-appointed. Pleasant, short walk to the town square. Enjoyable stay at reasonable cost. When back in Winterset will try to book again.
House was nice and clean. Easily accessible and accommodating. Beds were comfortable and roomy, bathrooms were clean and nice. Coffee bar was well stocked. If I had to name something off, it was how hard it was to close the back door. Once we figured out to just use some muscle, it was better. We loved it and would come back again.
From the ease of booking and checkin this quaint bungalow was a fantastic find. Perfectly located in such a walkable fun town and lots of things to do. The house is perfectly appointed with just the right amount of furniture and amenities…it has the most comfortable beds and a completely home like feel. I will definitely book this house again and again whenever I make the trip to Iowa! The host Rochelle goes above and beyond and provides so much information on the area. Top notch service!
This was an amazing house to rent. It was super cute and clean. It was walkable to the downtown. We stayed during the Bridges of Madison County festival and we were able to walk there. The host was great at communicating. I would stay here again and would recommend it to anyone visiting Winterset.
This was a very clean, recently updated house in an excellent location near downtown. The furnishings, decorations, and kitchen furnishings were perfect. The second bedroom only has a twin day bed with a lower twin bed that pulls out. This was disclosed and it was comfortable. Overall a great property and recommend for parties of 4 or less.
My friend and I both recently lost our husbands to cancer, we met at this lovely little house to grieve, share, and heal. The house made us both feel at home. We chose the following words to describe this spot: charming, warm, homey, whimsical, clean, comfortable, chic. Rochelle was an attentive host, leaving us a note about recommendations of things to do in the area and alerting us to what was open each day of our weekend. This little brick house is big in comfort and warmth and reflects the warmth of the host.
Beth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
This review gives me all the feels. May you also find passion projects that feed your soul and heal your heart.
Oh my goodness where do I begin?Very clean, beautifully updated bungalow with all the charm possible! All the basic things you need for a stay are available, one of the BEST stocked kitchen with not only utensils but cooking basics. Comfortable king bed (only 2 of us) but both bedrooms lovely! LOVED the 1/2 bath right off the King room!! And the kitchen nook? a sweet place to have coffee and watch all the birds, squirrels :0) Table also has a tray with all the local tour and eatery information for review.Location is perfect to the square and most attractions, easy walk from the neighborhood. We really enjoyed eating at The Drift (Meaghan was great!!) & the pastries from Petite.Last, but certainly not least, Rochelle is a very attentive, friendly, and kind host, a guest couldn't ask for better! We will be back...we came for a wedding but who knew Winterset was a find!! Thank you Rochelle!
Randi N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
16 Feb 2026
Mark S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
About the host
Hosted by ROCHELLE BURNETT
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests