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Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Bloomfield, IA
- Davis County Historical Society Museum10 min walk
- Lake Fisher Park4 min drive
- McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area4 min drive
- Ottumwa, IA (OTM-Ottumwa Industrial)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Studio Apartment
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping
No extra cleaning fees! :)
Relax in the charming Steckel carriage house, complete with fresh flower bouquet. It contains a second floor studio apartment with a king ,full, and twin size bed. Settle down with the Victrola record player and a fun selection of vintage records.
There is a small, fully functional Kitchen. The fridge is stocked with water bottles, yogurt and my homemade granola.
There is Smart TV plus an office area with monitors, a printer, 2 office chairs, and Wi-Fi.
There is a children’s play area with books and toys. A pack-n-play crib is available. We also have a large playground close by for our own children that is available for you upon request.
The bathroom and dressing/makeup room is on the first floor.
No PETS.
There is central heating and air.
Linens are washed and dried with All - free and clear laundry soap and dryer sheets to protect those with sensitive skin.
Please be advised that this building is over 100 years old. Light switches are in creative places. :) It is not wheelchair accessible. Please do not book if you have trouble going up steps.
The nature-themed apartment complements the landscaping and numerous songbirds it is surrounded by in the summertime. Outside is an outdoor sitting area, with a locally made bistro table and two chairs.
W.J. and Belle Steckel built the carriage house, in addition to their house, in 1910. It included living quarters for the groundskeeper/chauffeur. The apartment has been kept up-to-date by later owners.
Bloomfield is a unique small town, surrounded by farms. There are old-fashioned stores, a coffee/flower shop, stately Carnegie library, and hiking/fishing/hunting opportunities in the area.
Relax in the charming Steckel carriage house, complete with fresh flower bouquet. It contains a second floor studio apartment with a king ,full, and twin size bed. Settle down with the Victrola record player and a fun selection of vintage records.
There is a small, fully functional Kitchen. The fridge is stocked with water bottles, yogurt and my homemade granola.
There is Smart TV plus an office area with monitors, a printer, 2 office chairs, and Wi-Fi.
There is a children’s play area with books and toys. A pack-n-play crib is available. We also have a large playground close by for our own children that is available for you upon request.
The bathroom and dressing/makeup room is on the first floor.
No PETS.
There is central heating and air.
Linens are washed and dried with All - free and clear laundry soap and dryer sheets to protect those with sensitive skin.
Please be advised that this building is over 100 years old. Light switches are in creative places. :) It is not wheelchair accessible. Please do not book if you have trouble going up steps.
The nature-themed apartment complements the landscaping and numerous songbirds it is surrounded by in the summertime. Outside is an outdoor sitting area, with a locally made bistro table and two chairs.
W.J. and Belle Steckel built the carriage house, in addition to their house, in 1910. It included living quarters for the groundskeeper/chauffeur. The apartment has been kept up-to-date by later owners.
Bloomfield is a unique small town, surrounded by farms. There are old-fashioned stores, a coffee/flower shop, stately Carnegie library, and hiking/fishing/hunting opportunities in the area.
Property manager
Erica Good
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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
About the area
Bloomfield
Located in Bloomfield, this apartment is in a rural area. Davis County Historical Society Museum and American Gothic House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market on Main and Quincy Place Mall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bloomfield, IA
What's nearby
- Davis County Historical Society Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Lake Fisher Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Lake Wapello State Park - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
- American Gothic House - 32 min drive - 32.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 10 min walk
- Rancho Centinela - 6 min walk
- Pizza Hut - 2 min drive
- Subway - 13 min walk
- Diamondz Pizza - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian L.
1 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Cozette H.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Mistake
Cozette H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian
29 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Neil P.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay
Neil P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, Cozy, and Historic
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
9 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shirley M.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Shirley M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Piper S.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Piper S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Piper
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Piper
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
7 Oct 2024
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Becky J.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of town wedding weekend
Becky J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Sally R.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Sally R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay with some history
Matt B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rhonda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Betty D.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’d definitely recommend!
Betty D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin P.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Charming historic property
Erin P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Weekend
Amy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shari W.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Shari W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Robert B.
7 Dec 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place close to town
Robert B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peggy
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peggy
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy J.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in this charming carriage house was very wonderful.
Nancy J.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter N., Minneapolis
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unconventional accomodation
Peter N.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
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13 June 2023
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Melissa
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About the host
Hosted by Erica Good

My husband, children, and I love hosting guests in our carriage house. Please enjoy! :)
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