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Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna

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Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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Norwalk, IA
  • Popular LocationBlank Park Zoo21 min drive
  • Popular LocationJordan Creek Town Center25 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)28 min drive
  • Popular LocationDrake University30 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna

The true definition of rest & relaxation, this unique tiny house is situated on a three-acre pond suitable for catch and release fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding. Bring your gear and leave your worries behind.

Built with special touches and details including stained glass windows and intricate woodwork, this tiny home boasts warmth throughout. Wake up to bird songs and coffee with the sunrise. After a day of fun, take a soak in the wood-burning sauna and relax by the campfire.

The space
This Charming Tiny House sits on the edge of a three-acre pond, surrounded by nature. A cozy full-sized bed welcomes you to sleep easy or sleep late, because there's no need to rush and nowhere to be, unless you want --

With just a few nearby houses you'll feel secluded enough, but enjoy the option for quick access (23 minutes) to downtown Des Moines, (17 minutes) to shopping at Jordan Creek Mall, (6 Minutes) to Middlebrook, Iowa's first agri-hood, The Merchantile, and soon, Wilson's Orchard.

Bring your bikes and hop on the Great Western Biking Trail, just a 2 minute drive down the road. On two wheels you can explore ecclectic places to grab a bite to eat, a drink or coffee, and live music in the summer. Don't worry about planning, we'll give you the route and all the details to make a full day of riding one to remember!

Prefer to stay close? Get cozied up with a book and a coffee, watch the sunset over the pond, or walk through the trees on our property. Start or end your day with a one-of-a-kind sauna experience in our traditional wood-fire sauna, perfect for rejuvenation, improved sleep, and warming up in the winter months.

The tiny house is 98 sq ft with a micro-dining table for two, a two-burner propane stove, Keurig and fridge for your use. There is a window a/c and radiant heater to make sure you're comfortable no matter the outside temps.

Enjoy the outdoor seating area, which centers around a fire pit with wood stocked and situated nearby.

*Note : This property does not have WIFI. Smoking is not allowed in or around the tiny house. The designated smoking area is located at the gravel road nearby the parking. Due to the proximity to water this rental is not suitable for children under the age of 12.

*Please note, this home is not suited for those with mobility challenges due to it being situated at the bottom of a large hill.

Guest access
This property is part of our private residence but we aren’t as close as you think! You'll enjoy the tiny home downhill from our main home with land to roam, including the areas surrounding the pond.
There is a shared modern bathroom and wood-fired sauna at the top of the hill. This bathroom has hot water, shower, sink, and flushing toilet. You are also free to use the outhouse near the tiny house.

Other things to note
Please note the modern bathroom is located approximately 125 feet uphill from the tiny house. There is a free-standing outhouse which contains a composting toilet closer that you're welcome to use.

Property manager

Mitchell Spain

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please stay within the area of the pond.
Please turn off the AC / heat when you go out.
No firearms or fireworks allowed on premises.

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

About the area

Norwalk

Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna is located in Norwalk. Fort Des Moines Museum and Des Moines Metro Opera are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Imes Bridge and Valley Junction. Blank Park Zoo and Warren County Fair are also worth visiting.
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Norwalk, IA

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 21 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 25 min drive
  • Principal Park - 29 min drive
  • Drake University - 30 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Chicken - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Norwalk Maid-Rite - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Godfathers Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny Home Stay
My husband and I enjoyed our short stay in this tiny home. The home was comfortable and more spacious than expected. The main highlight of the property was the lake. I enjoyed watching the sunrise come up over the lake from the seating area in front of the tiny home. The modern, shared bathroom at the top of the hill was very nice. We didn't have time to take advantage of the sauna, but it looked wonderful. All in all, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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