I stayed with 4 of my high school friends for 5 days and had a great time. The house is huge and lots of areas for sitting around and catching up. The house was immaculate and had everything you would need to feel at home. The kitchen was extremely well stocked as were the bathrooms (loved the towels). We were there when it was in the 90s with humidity about 80% and the air conditioning was a life saver. We enjoyed our time there, the host was great and we would recommend and definitely stay there again.

The house was spacious and well equipped. There were plenty of paces to hang out and have conversations with family. There is a nice park nearby and plenty of country scenery. The kids enjoyed walking to the local convince store and seeing cows in a nearby field. The neighbor to the left brought us fresh garden vegetables. We will definitely go back.

The house is extremely spacious! The front porch on the warm Iowa nights was very relaxing (plus the fireflies!!). The home retains much of the original charm as when it was first build. Love “old” homes like this property! Darlene was a fantastic and attentive host, checking in by text to make sure we got checked in and settled in.

This is a beautiful home that has been decorated with care! We really enjoyed exploring all the antique furniture, paintings and decor! The yard is stunning and the kids had a great time playing outside and catching fireflies! Every thing you need is there (blankets, towels, rags, kitchen water etc) E also enjoyed the park that is in walking distance and exploring the small town! We even saw the Bonnie & Clyde shoot out site! I didn’t even know it was there! The property owner was fabulous and Kelly great communication!

Small, quiet town, close to tourist sites and Drew's Chocolates, right in town, was fabulous. If you love Victorian, you'll love this house.

We had a wonderful time and created cherished memories in this sweet, charming vintage home. The house was very cozy, the owner very accomodating, the period pieces of furniture enhanced each room in this gem of a vintage home. Very tidy and clean and the beds were so comfortable. Beautiful fenced in yard too! Highly recommend it for a family reunion weekend or ladies getaway! Hope to come back !

Lovely weekend with family ranging from age 14-72. Very unique victorian home.

Really enjoyed staying at the Victorian house in Dexter. Enjoyed reliving the history of the property. the Fall Festival in Winterset was amazing

Great time! Always enjoy Dexter!

Excellent place for 4 sisters to celebrate a birthday, see the Bridges of Madison County, play cards and enjoy lots of food!! Thank you!

It was a really nice house to gather with a group of friends to game all weekend. The kitchen was nice, a few dishes weren't the cleanest, but that's been on par for most rentals with dishes. The floor boards were pretty squeaky, but that's to be expected with an older house. We love the Victorian style of home, so it was nice to be able to stay in one for the weekend!

Darlene was a great host answering all of our questions and very responsive, Things we liked: Front porch swing Gathering on the porch The coffee maker (love Bunn) Beds were comfortable enough Things we did not like: The washer was unusable. We had to wash our clothes elsewhere as there was no way we could use it. One shower for 8 people is not sustainable. The upstairs bath has a tub but no shower and not many are inclined to bathe on vacation when they can’t wash their hair. Not as clean as it should be. The dishes and silverware we washed before we used as they just were not clean. Bathroom downstairs needs a thorough cleaning!! Central air had to run at 66 downstairs to try to make the upstairs remotely tolerable. That is to say we had to freeze downstairs so family upstairs could TRY to sleep comfortably which made it uncomfortable I grew up in an old house. I understand they are not perfect, but clean is clean. The dishwasher left “film” on all of the dishes - maybe it was the water? And the bathroom did NOT feel like it was clean, with dust in a lot of places. Like whoever was cleaning it just didn’t care that much. I wanted to give this place a better review but I also feel the need to be honest for those who are looking to stay just as I depend on others when I am doing the same. It is an old home being restored and the woodwork is gorgeous. Perhaps it just wasn’t a good fit for us.

I stayed here with my sister on our way back east. The house was easy to access from I-80 and spacious enough to accommodate two families. We loved the big front porch and watching fireflies in the backyard. Great location and great house with lots of character.

Needed a large enough place to stay while we where there for a graduation! Excellent communication with the renter! Was very clean! And the house was amazing! We are already planning another trip to stay there again!! Highly recommend!

Nice, quiet neighborhood, plenty of room. We had 67+ Trick or Treaters who loved our Gnome costumes. So much fun!

What a beautiful historic home. The house was clean, the furniture was comfortable and the kitchen had more than what we needed. The location was great. The host (Darlene) was a pleasure to work with. We would definitely stay again.

Small town quiet

The owner was AMAZING! Anytime I had a question I just texted her and she responded super quickly! She was beyond friendly. The house was the perfect size for 8 of us to spread out and enjoy! The backyard was perfect for a fire! The house was very clean and had everything we needed! I would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed at this beautiful house and property while visiting parents. The house was an amazing Victorian style with lots of character and was spacious and comfortable. The kids had a great time and we enjoyed the rooms and amenities available. The property manager was great to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. We recommend staying here if you want a nice place to relax. We will definitely be back!

This was my 4th time renting this beautiful Victorian home. It is always a relaxing home for our week-long sister retreats and other short visits. Darlene is a pleasure to work with and she always communicates with us to ensure we have everything we need. Thank you, Darlene!

This was our third stay at your lovely Victorian for our annual Sister Retreat. We spent most of our week long stay cooking, playing games, and simply relaxing. We had a large Thanksgiving dinner with family. Everyone enjoyed themselves and loved your home. Thank you!

Our group of 5 ladies loved staying in this home. It was beautiful, comfortable & fully stocked. There is so much character and detail on this lovely property. It was close to our covered bridges tour but in a quiet neighborhood. Darlene was a wonderful host, she checked in on us and answered our questions promptly.

Five women on their way to a P.E.O. convention in Des Moines, took a 4-day hiatus here before heading to convention. The house was beautiful and well-appointed and perfect for the 5 of us. The owner checked in with us several times and was ready to help if we had any issues...which we didn't! Loved the big beds and the comfortable seating...and the big kitchen. AC worked well as did all the appliances. Neighbor was friendly...even brought us fresh vegetables from his garden. Would highly recommend to any one wishing a quiet get-away and easy access to John Wayne Museum, covered bridges, and the city of Des Moines. Would love to go back!

The best way to describe our Grandchildren had a great time. One even cancelled his invitation to a friends Birthday on his own, without being made to, to stay with us. Great refreshing time!

Beautiful home. Plenty of room for all. Great backyard for activities. Darlene got back to me quickly with answers to any questions I had. Great time had by all!!

Beautiful Victorian home. Well maintained. We enjoyed our stay so much. We spent each morning on the swing on the front porch. The house has so much to offer. Highly recommend staying there.

I always judge a house by it's front porch, and I was not disappointed. From all the wood details and fixtures to the beautiful backyard. My grandson would have slept on the porch given a choice. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

We loved our stay in this beautiful home. The accommodations were so comfortable. There was plenty of space for our group of 12. Darlene was very good about providing plenty of specific information to help make our stay even more comfortable. We were in town for a family wedding. Beds were comfy. This was so much better than a hotel!

Although just a short stay, we had a great time as family members joined us for food and fun. The house was admired and loved by all. Would have loved to sit on the porch but too cold. Maybe next time! Thank you for making your home available.

Quiet town, comfortable home with lots of character. The woodwork was beautiful. Plenty of room to relax and enjoy family time. The wrap around porch was a great place to sit and watch the leaves swirl to the ground to be raked in a pile for jumping into with the kids. The porch was also great for Halloween decorations and Trick or Treaters.

We had a large family reunion, some of whom lived in the area so not everyone stayed at the house. Those who did found comfortable beds and lots of room to visit. The only problem we had was dealing with no TV service. For the purpose of our visit, I considered that a minor irritant.

It was great