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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bloomfield, IA
  • Davis County Historical Society Museum
    12 min walk
  • Lake Fisher Park
    16 min walk
  • McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area
    3 min drive
  • Ottumwa, IA (OTM-Ottumwa Industrial)
    41 min drive

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Exterior

Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (36)
The price is $100
per night
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping

About the neighborhood

Bloomfield

Located in Bloomfield, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Davis County Historical Society Museum and Lake Fisher Park. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Wapello State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Davis County Historical Society Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Fisher Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Wapello State Park - 22 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Rathbun Lake - 52 min drive - 34.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ottumwa Station - 24 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Centinela - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Diamondz Pizza - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ellis House - "Very cute, clean and quaint!"

A bit of history: On June 21, 1847, this property was part of a 40 acre spread in Perry Township purchased by John W. Ellis - from the US Government.
Today the Ellis House is a fully furnished, short term rental. Complete with modern kitchen amenities, high speed internet, outdoor grill on back patio, central air and washer & dryer. Streaming TV and Blu-ray player. Two bedrooms (king and twin bed), queen hide a bed, and additional queen air mattress. Rental rates for single nights or stay up to 3-4 months. French press or drip coffee, your mornings will be perfect. Step out into the morning air and watch the sunrise over the Historic Davis County Courthouse. Great for family events, hunting trips, or just a home away from home...

It is furnished with second hand stuff,
so not new or deluxe (mattresses/hide-a-bed are new!). Our prime audience caters to the many hunters of SE Iowa. We continue to make improvements as time and contractors are available!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are allowed -not recommended under age 5.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Ellis House "very Cute Clean Quaint " Bloomfield
Ellis "very Cute Clean Quaint " Bloomfield
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Ellis House - "very Cute, Clean and Quaint!" Bloomfield

Ellis House - "Very cute, clean and quaint!" Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J., Bloomfield Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
hunting seasons
Quaint town. Been staying here for years during
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Close to location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ellis House was exactly what my family needed for the weekend! The house is deceiving from the outside - it contained plenty of space for us to spread out! Amanda was amazing with communicating with and was great to work with! The only Con of Ellis House is the curb appeal - the outside doesn’t equal the inside. We did not spend a lot of time at the house - just to shower and sleep - so I can’t speak to how the kitchen or lounging around the house is but we would definitely return if we ever have the need again! Thank you, Ellis House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kaitlin C.

Good for short term stay.
The house could really use a quick clean before guests come. Dead bugs all over and spiders in the bathroom. Musty smell when you walk in too. Otherwise owner was accommodating and had no major issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Stayed for two weeks. Host was nice and had no issues
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nadine M.

Lots of potential
Cute little old house. beds and shower were clean. it was enough to suit our needs for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

James D.

Nice idea but poorly executed.
The first night we were there we saw a mouse and found out that the kitchen floor was disintegrating slowly. The house smelled of mildew. I didn’t know what to do about it because we couldn’t get another room for the same price as quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarad H.

Good place to stay
Nice little house in town. Has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country living
The property is located in a rural community in Iowa. We reserved it to attend a wedding in the area. It provided all we needed. This property is not an upscale venue. It is an old house in an old neighborhood. Decor can be described as ecclectic. The bed was comfortable and so was the temperature in the house. We would reserve the property again if we are in the area vs one of the motels in town. We wete able to prepare breakfast each of the 4 days we were there. The restaurants were closed for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ellis House
Very well furnished. I do not think there was anything that we needed for our stay that was not available in the house to use. Small and cozy, was exactly what we needed for our short stay. An older home, but well maintained with modern furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older home, but just what we needed
While the house is older, it was just right for our group (couple + one). Plenty of towels & washcloths, fully stocked kitchen, and easy to find laundry facilities made staying here easy. The bathroom is tiny, but the shower is great, and the handheld shower accommodated folks ranging from 5'3" to 6'5". Plenty of hot water. Communication with the host made me feel like we were old friends. Don't expect elegance or luxury - recognize the main clientele is hunters. Two separate relaxing spaces (one with TV, one without), good WIFI. While it's on a main street, it's a small town, so pretty quiet. You can even hear the clip-clop of the Amish-owned horses in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met all our needs
Needs a bit of TLC, but excellent communication with host. It suited all our needs. Bathroom door wouldn't lock and we had several spiders in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable, plenty of kitchen items. Washer/Dryer was a great benefit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding host and awesome property
Our medical professionals consistently request to stay at this property because of the hospitality and the property itself. Clean - nice decor - and comfort.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Connie W., Pleasant Hill, Iowa USA

okay house
When we first drove up to the house we thought it was abandoned because of the over growth of weeds maybe a little yard word could be done to have curb appeal. Inside was okay except the bathroom door does not close or lock and was very dusty with spiders, that being said the beds were very comfortable and the air was nice and cool. I realize it's an older home but for the money we paid it could use more up keep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot to stay!
Great communication with the property owner. We arrived on a hot day and the air conditioning had been turned on for us. It was nice and cool when we arrived. The inside was nicely kept and everyone enjoyed being together in the living room and TV room areas. The town square was a short walk away where we could get food and ice cream. This property worked perfectly for our weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Lovely little home
This is a quiet neighborhood in a nice safe area. Close to the lovely town square and a 24/7 Casey's. Nice house. Property owner very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Debbie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't stay here
Very outdated and dirty furniture. Only sleeps 3 comfortably and was not very clean, hair in shower and lots of cobwebs. Would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vivian P.

It does in a pinch
Glad to stay together with our children from AZ while attending a wedding in the area. Kitchen was well stocked and plenty of towels and clean bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra S., Carrollton, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer fun
Amanda provided everything needed for a relaxing time. She is a great communicator and made the Ellis House a perfect fit for a couple of days to enjoy some down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend!!
Three high school friends getting together for the weekend. We weren’t expecting a really fancy house because we read all of the information on the website prior to booking. This is an older home that is not really fancy but it’s very comfortable and you can tell they are continuing to do updates on it. The beds were very nice and it has all of the bathroom and kitchen amenities that you need. Amanda was very good to work with, the key code for the front door worked great. We were very happy with this rental. Thank you, Bonnie
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

michelle i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Amanda kept me informed as to what was going on with property. She came right over after I contacted with a concern.

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
This house was very confortable and works great for our family to stay in while visiting family in the area

8/10 Good

Ron K., Savage

Liked: Cleanliness
Ellis House Expierance
This house suited our needs perfectly. Location was great. heat and air both worked flawlessly and the cable tv was a nice addition.

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We have stayed at the Ellis House several times in the past two months due to a work transfer and it has been perfect for us. It is a charming house with everything we need. Amanda is absolutely wonderful and very helpful and accommodating. Bloomfield is a lovely town. We will miss our stays here when we find a permanent home! Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

MaryAlice O., Providence. Rhode Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect RAGBRAI Overnight Spot
My friends and I were biking RAGBRAI this year, and Amanda's home is a few blocks from the town square and right on the ride route. We arrived pretty late after a day of biking, and left early the next morning, but the house was perfect for the 5 of us to shower, do a load of laundry, and get a good night's rest before the ride to Fairfield! Amanda was quick to respond to any questions I had about the house, and it was easy to check in with the key code.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019