This vacation home places you next to Echoes of the Past and within a 10-minute walk of Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Echoes of the Past - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Osage City Park - 20 min drive - 15.5 miles
Spam Museum - 36 min drive - 27.9 miles
Diamond Jo Casino - 48 min drive - 29.5 miles
Getting around
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's General Store - 8 min walk
Paradise Pizza - 7 min walk
City Limits Eatery/Sports Bar - 17 min walk
Carpenter Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Sportsmans Lounge - 6 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.
Four Winds - 1st Floor
FOUR WINDS (first floor with private entrance) has solid Brazilian cherry floors, cherry doors and trim, two window seats, and a lovely oak kitchen furnished with dishes, cooking and baking pans, a dishwasher, a self-cleaning electric range, a refrigerator, microwave, desk, and dining room table. The beautiful woodwork throughout was lovingly hand-made by the former owner’s father.
The first-floor bathroom features a modern, walk-in double shower with an Italian quarry tile floor and walls. The shower is fully handicap accessible, with a bench and two adjustable showerheads. A stacked washer and dryer is also present for use by guests and staff.
The living room has a queen-sized Murphy bed with a memory foam mattress, and a full-size futon for comfortable seating during the day and overall sleeping for 2 to 4 at night. The futon is a specially made, front-loading, wall-hugger model made for easy conversion from sofa to bed. We are happy to have one or both units made into beds upon check-in, but they can be set up for easy conversion during the day. These rooms are decorated in subtle shades of moss green, cherry wine, butterscotch, dusty blue, and plum with hand-made window treatments and coverlets. *This floor is ADA accessible via outside ramp.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
This property doesn't allow children
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
2692
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in St. Ansgar, just steps from Echoes of the Past and Cottage Sampler Tea Room and Gifts, and within a short walk of Cedar River.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Four Winds - 1st Floor a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Four Winds - 1st Floor?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal), which is about 25.9 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Four Winds - 1st Floor?
Yes, every accommodation at Four Winds - 1st Floor comes with a balcony.
Four Winds - 1st Floor Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ramona N.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in St. Ansgar
Nice to have a great place to stay in St. Ansgar.
Ramona N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roxanne C.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
This place was the perfect place to stay in St Ansgar.
Roxanne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brent K.
Sep 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
It was a very nice, well maintained old home.
Brent K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill R.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rockwellian
Norman Rockwell...eat your heart out. You got nuthin' on St. Ansgar and Gwen. This charming little village in Northern Iowa harkens back to a time and place captured in his paintings. The charm. The people. And then there's Four Seasons...Gwen's precious turn-of-the-century Victorian gem . Decorated in her artistic touch, Joanne and I marveled at every detail. Even a basket filled with breakfast goodies on our doorstep the first morning put there by the "Breakfast Fairy."
Serenity, peace, and love. Gwen's charming little house in this equally charming little village...we will most assuredly go back. Who knows...maybe to stay!