Gorgeous Views, Amazing Sunsets, Sweeping Valleys

Entire cottage in St. Donatus, Iowa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Joe
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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In the bluffs above St. Donatus

Perched on a bluff in the Iowa Driftless Area, surrounded by cedar woods and rolling valley views

Wright-inspired cottage in cedar woods

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Seth Petersen Cottage, with floor-to-ceiling glass and retro Big Chill appliances

Praised as unlike any other stay

Guests describe it as a work of art, with many calling it the best stay they've experienced
If you love Frank Lloyd Wright you will love this cottage. Taking over 2.5 years to build in a secluded cedar woods, surrounded by bluffs and perched on top of the landscape. The original Frank Lloyd Wright cottage (Seth Petersen) is the inspiration to build this cottage.

The space
When you walk in, you still feel like you're outside. The flying roof with only the glass to hold it up. The original structure was built in 1959, we tried to create the 50's feel with retro appliances and a space age feel (in the bathroom).

Guest access
Once you're all set we'll provide instructions how to access the key pad with your door code. Or, in other words no need to find us or where the key is hidden, rather punch in your code and wa-la the door unlocks.

Other things to note
You'll be over a mile away from the nearest township. Plan on being quite alone. I will recommend to go HyVee in Dubuque on Locust street. Quite a large selection (the flagship store in Dubuque) of food and spirits. Only 12 minutes away.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 135 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

St. Donatus, Iowa, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Hello, this is a remote cabin, or cottage in the woods perched on the bluff side overlooking a valley. When you stay, you will start at the bottom of the valley and drive all the way up to the top. This is where the cabin (or cottage) is located. Wildlife, trees, very peaceful as you are quite alone. No neighborhood for many miles.

Meet your host

Superhost
135 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: University of Platteville Wisconsin
Hello, you'll find me very easy going, humorous and somewhat of a geek. I love attention to detail. I also love to cook brats and drink beer, and later eat a badly burnt brat. I try to answer every question asap, and don't feel any question is silly, actually to me it's flattering. Joe in a nutshell.

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