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Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There are abstract paintings on the wall and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through a window.
A brick building with the name "Winterset" and "Madisonian" on the facade, featuring a large window with the letter "B" and text indicating it sells charcuterie, flowers, decor, and antiques.
A modern dining area with a round table, black and pink chairs, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, white cabinets, and a black rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Winterset, IA
  • Place, Madison County Courthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, John Wayne Birthplace Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Winterset

This apartment places you steps from Madison County Courthouse and within a short 5-minute stroll of John Wayne Birthplace Museum. .Apartment features a washing machine, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
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What's nearby

  • Madison County Courthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • John Wayne Birthplace Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rotary Hedge Maze - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Winterset Stage - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Petite Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sports Page - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.

This apartment was created for you to relax, read, write, or create content. Located on the 2nd level of the historic Madisonian building in downtown Winterset.

Walkable to coffee, restaurants and shopping. Drive-able to everything Madison County has to offer including the famous covered Bridges.

You can pre-order charcuterie to have waiting in the fridge from tenant below (ask host for a link.) Coffee included (Keurig) during your stay or an adorable coffee shop is 3 doors down.

The space
The space is quite large for a one bedroom/one bath loft. There is a large office with a writing desk, small conference table, smart TV, 8x4 foot wipe board and ring lights.

The kitchen is fully equipped and features a Keurig coffee maker. The island sits in front of a black and white positive message graffiti wall. Fun for social media or your zoom meetings.

Guest Netflix account included.

Must be able to do stairs.

Parking on the street should be readily available during your stay.

THERE IS NO OUTDOOR SPACE yet the town square offers lots of open air space and benches.

You have full access to the 2nd floor of this historic building.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events 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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment. have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.?

No, Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Read, Write & Relax in Winterset, near Downtown Square. Historic apartment. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW is what I can say about our experience at this apartment! It has absolutely everything you need why staying away from home from the beautiful decor throughout; a comfortable bed; a beautiful shower and a very inviting living area. If that is not enough the town is precious you need to see all of it for yourself !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If possible I would give this rental 10 star. It was by far the "best" VRBO we have ever stayed in, and we've stayed a lot of places! Not only is the space everything stated and then some, the little town is one of the friendliest also. From great places to eat, cute shops,and a wonderful farmers market on Saturday. Would be well worth a trip for a great get away! Thanks to the host for creating such a special environment blending the 100 year old building with all the modern conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Description and pics are accurate. It’s a beautiful space and it’s perfect for a reading/writing retreat. Host was responsive to questions and offered many excellent suggestions. I would highly recommend and I plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026