Iowisota
Overview of spaces.
The entire upper level of the house at Iowisota is used as guest space. It consists of a very large "gathering room" (pictured here), a full kitchen, four guest bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The bathroom doors can be locked in such a way that they can only be entered from the adjoining bedroom (making it a private ensuite), or the door between the bedroom and bath can be locked so that the bathrooms are only accessible from the hallway. All bedrooms have key-locked doors.
In addition, two additional bedrooms are available in an adjacent cabin. The cabin space is private and cozy, with its own sitting area, kitchenette, and full bathroom.
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There are a total of 6 bedrooms available for event use. Some camping may be available on-site by request.
Bedroom 1,
aka the Cherry Room.
This bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and antique dressers. The large front window looks out to the Mississippi River. This room adjoins the "old fashioned bathroom" (with a clawfoot tub/shower). We also call this the cherry room, as the wainscoting in the hall outside this room is cherry.
Bedroom 2,
aka the Ash Room
This bedroom is furnished with a bunkbed and a double bed. This is one of the three bedrooms on the west side of the house, with a window looking out to the valley hillside pasture and forest. It has wainscoting of ash wood in the hallway outside the door.
Bedroom 3,
aka the Elm Room
This bedroom is also furnished with a queen bed. The window looks out to corral and hillside. We also call this the elm room, as the wainscoting in the hall outside this room is American elm.
Bedroom 4,
aka the Oak Room
This bedroom is also furnished with a queen bed. The window looks out to corral and hillside. We also call this the oak room, as the wainscoting in the hall outside this room is red oak. This room adjoins the handicap accessible bathroom.
The Bathrooms
The "old-fashioned" bathroom tastefully brings back a bit of nostalgia with a clawfoot tub and re-purposed furnishings.
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The "handicap accessible" bathroom has a luxurious tile shower and adequate room to negotiate.
The Kitchen
In this image, the kitchen is almost complete! It includes gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and lots of counter space. All cooking equipment and tableware is provided, as well as basic condiments. Coffee and tea are always available.
The Cabin
The Cabin was built in 2008, with the interior finished in various woods from the property. It has two bedrooms: one with a double bed, the other with a bunkbed and double futon bed. We will post a better set of pictures of the cabin spaces later, but these give you some idea of what to expect.
About Pricing...
Our primary goals at Iowisota are to steward the natural resources that we've been entrusted with, share the resources, and share information to help others steward natural resources. To this end, our prices may be modified to meet various objectives.
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Friends and family, you shouldn't worry about pricing (except during scheduled events). Your visit is priceless, but we might put you to work while you're here!
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Suggested prices that we might charge. We reserve the option to adjust pricing*. ​
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Per person private room accommodation cost, per night : $75.
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Per room accommodation cost for rooms shared with multiple family members, per night: $100.
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Use of Gathering Room and kitchen for a full day (8+ hours between 7 am and 9 pm): $150.
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Use of Gathering Room and Kitchen for a two hour meeting or luncheon: $50.
* Ask us about a 50% discount for research and educational overnight visits! We want to support science in action.
* Ask us about significant discounts for civic, educational or benevolent functions.
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