"The Lost Gem" A little bit country...
Entire cottage in Oskaloosa, Iowa
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Dan And Di
- Superhost
- 7 years hosting
Listing highlights
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In the Iowa countryside near Oskaloosa
A quiet countryside cottage just outside Oskaloosa, with open farmland views and peaceful evenings
Full kitchen ready for home cooking
A well-stocked kitchen with oven, stove, blender, and baking sheet for cooking full meals
Warm welcome from Dan and Di
Guests highlight the homemade cookies waiting on arrival and the peaceful, clean space
Get ready to enjoy good 'ole country livin' when you choose to stay at our little cottage, The Lost Gem. Its a quiet retreat, recently renovated on a hard surfaced road with all the privacy you could desire. The yard is large enough to sit outside, giving children area to run .While enjoying the spacious outdoors, you'll be able to gaze at the beautiful sunsets each day. The entrance is very accessible and well lit to welcome you. Our guests enjoy a single level home with no steps.
The space
Our home is cozy but spacious, with an open kitchen, full bath and an HE washer & dryer set including complimentary detergents.
Our guests enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, including free fresh ground coffee, tea, cocoa, a microwave, toaster, and spices. All the dishes and pans necessary are available, to cook any/all your meals. Basic essentials for the kitchen are also provided; flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and cooking oil. We have also provided complimentary use of the barbeque grill for your enjoyment.
No smoking or parties. (Questions ??? Please ask)
Our nightly rate, includes 2 guests. If there are additional guests, over two, they may stay for an extra fee.
There is plenty of easily accessible, free property owned parking space provided for your convenience.
Guest access
As our guest, you have access to the house, and the partial basement for a storm shelter if needed. The garage is not available for guest use.
The space
Our home is cozy but spacious, with an open kitchen, full bath and an HE washer & dryer set including complimentary detergents.
Our guests enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, including free fresh ground coffee, tea, cocoa, a microwave, toaster, and spices. All the dishes and pans necessary are available, to cook any/all your meals. Basic essentials for the kitchen are also provided; flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and cooking oil. We have also provided complimentary use of the barbeque grill for your enjoyment.
No smoking or parties. (Questions ??? Please ask)
Our nightly rate, includes 2 guests. If there are additional guests, over two, they may stay for an extra fee.
There is plenty of easily accessible, free property owned parking space provided for your convenience.
Guest access
As our guest, you have access to the house, and the partial basement for a storm shelter if needed. The garage is not available for guest use.
Where you’ll sleep
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What this place offers
Valley view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 98 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 6 spaces
Accessibility features
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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 65 reviews.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
"The Lost Gem"
is located in the quiet countryside, on a hard-surfaced road. The area is very open and spacious where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets in the evening, and awesome Oskaloosa country scenery.
Visit our local Dutch bakery "Jaarsma Bakery" for awesome treats. Enjoy a special coffee shop and restaurant, "Smokey Row" on the West side of the town square. Pizza and All-American food is great at "Taso's Steakhouse" on the Northwest corner of the town square. The #1 Burger in Iowa can be found at "The Wood Iron Grille". The "Frosty Udder" is the place to visit for your cold sweet treats in the summer. We also have "Scooters Coffee Shop" licated on A Avenue West. If biking is your desire, our home is located on a hard-surface road, five miles from the Des Moines River. A good place to take in the beautiful area scenery. "The Mahaska Community Recreation Trail" is 13.2 miles through town on a concrete path.
You can access "all things Mahaska" to find anything and everything you may be looking for. It is a great reference, where you will find restaurants, parks, recreation trails, grocery stores, churches, medical facilities, and local shopping.
is located in the quiet countryside, on a hard-surfaced road. The area is very open and spacious where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets in the evening, and awesome Oskaloosa country scenery.
Visit our local Dutch bakery "Jaarsma Bakery" for awesome treats. Enjoy a special coffee shop and restaurant, "Smokey Row" on the West side of the town square. Pizza and All-American food is great at "Taso's Steakhouse" on the Northwest corner of the town square. The #1 Burger in Iowa can be found at "The Wood Iron Grille". The "Frosty Udder" is the place to visit for your cold sweet treats in the summer. We also have "Scooters Coffee Shop" licated on A Avenue West. If biking is your desire, our home is located on a hard-surface road, five miles from the Des Moines River. A good place to take in the beautiful area scenery. "The Mahaska Community Recreation Trail" is 13.2 miles through town on a concrete path.
You can access "all things Mahaska" to find anything and everything you may be looking for. It is a great reference, where you will find restaurants, parks, recreation trails, grocery stores, churches, medical facilities, and local shopping.
Meet your host
Speaks English
Lives in Cedar, Iowa
We are both "country" born and raised within 15 miles of The Lost Gem.
Dan is retired as a Construction Supervisor at Cargill. Di is an Independent Gifting Professional for Cutco Gifting & housewife.
Married 50 years we have two children and four grandchildren.
Dan enjoys working in his shop, Diane enjoys spending time flower gardening
We each have a home built street rod. Dan drives a Pro Street '49 Anglia, and Di chases Dan around in a '34 Ford Tudor Sedan. Great Fun!
Dan And Di is a Superhost
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