Red Fern Hotel - Eclectic Getaway 2 bedroom

Ottumwa, Iowa

$100 avg/night

Minimum Stay 5 Nights

Overview

Bed

Bath

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

5 nights

Min Stay

Description

Take an adventure to this eclectic house nestled in the heart of “The City of Bridges.” Here you’ll find a unique and bubbly styled space, stocked with coffee, a refreshing work area, back deck and good vibes. Nothing beats a nearby river walk and an easy Iowa get-a-way.
The space
The Red Fern Hotel is a completely renovated two-bedroom apartment by high school sweethearts Bryce and Brielle with a goal to beautify Ottumwa.

This space is fitted for a party of oneto four, with 1 queen-sized bed, 1 twin-size bed, and 1 futon (additional sheets/pillows included). It also has a kitchen which includes a stove, oven, full-size fridge, dishware, pots and pans, and dishwasher. The bathroom has a full bath/shower and washer/dryer. Be sure to make use of the back deck to hang out with friends during good weather! This space is air-conditioned and heated, both of which the guest have full control of.

Off-road parking is available directly behind the garage doors. Please leave the half circle drive free. This house apartment has 2 sets of two stairs, so this space is not handicap accessible as stairs must be taken to access the apartment.
Guest access
Guests have access to the whole house apartment suite, front yard, and back deck!

Guests do not have access to the garage, garage loft, or parking in the half circle drive.
Other things to note
There is an apartment loft above the garage that is a separate Airbnb

Features
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Features

PETS

1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
SAFETY

Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

2 Bedrooms
KITCHEN

Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
INTERNET

WiFi Available
OUTDOORS

Patio
BATHROOMS

1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower
ENTERTAINMENT

Smart TV
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning Heating
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Smoke-free Property

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 4

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Review

Linda L.
Submitted Aug 19, 2025

Stayed Aug 13, 2025

Liked the open floor plan, kitchen/living room. Mostly a clean place, there was left over food in the fridge & the crisper bins were not clean. The toilet seat shifted when anyone sat on it, so very uncomfortable. The full sized bed was not comfortable because sleepers rolled together in the middle
Heather F.
Submitted Aug 1, 2025

Stayed Jul 28, 2025

This was a beautiful, relaxing and very peaceful place to stay. I visited the area for a work trip and was lucky enough to find this spot! I will now have to plan a trip back that isn’t involving work! The Host was kind enough to offer some locations in the area for my photography hobby. It was a really great trip!
Toni C.
Submitted Jun 30, 2025

Stayed Jun 22, 2025

We had a wonderful 8-day stay at The Red Fern Hotel in Ottumwa, IA, and overall, it was a great experience! The home was exactly as described—cozy, comfortable, and well-equipped, making it a perfect home base for exploring the area. Located on the south side of Ottumwa, it offered easy access to the entire town, which was super convenient.The only hiccup was the washing machine, which wasn’t working during our stay. We had to make a few trips to the laundromat, but the owners were proactive, keeping us updated on the repair status, which we appreciated. Other than that, everything was spot-on. We only needed to pick up some basic commodities for our stay, and we decided to purchase a few board games to enjoy during our downtime, which we’re happy to leave behind for future guests to enjoy.We’d definitely recommend The Red Fern Hotel for anyone visiting Ottumwa—great location, comfy vibes, and responsive owners!
Mazie N.
Submitted May 24, 2024

Stayed May 10, 2024

everything was perfect, great communication and the place was clean!
SALLY S.
Submitted May 22, 2024

Stayed May 17, 2024

The location was great for getting in and out of town and down the street from the park. The house has what we needed and my MIL liked that we could spread out and relax.
Denise D.
Submitted Apr 16, 2024

Stayed Apr 13, 2024

perfect accommodations for a couple of nights while visiting relatives
Virgil M.
Submitted Oct 5, 2023

Stayed Sep 20, 2023

Always enjoy our visit to Ottumwa. Handy to have a home to stay in.
Sam M.
Submitted Apr 6, 2023

Stayed Apr 2, 2023

Friendly and painless check in
Brittney H.
Submitted Feb 23, 2023

Stayed Feb 19, 2023

I want to start off by saying that the property is in a very nice neighborhood. It was very clean, cozy and actually pretty spacious everything as far as cleaning supplies dishes utensils were there for me to use. If I ever come back to Ottumwa I definitely will stay there again, it’s such a beautiful house.
Dan K.
Submitted Dec 29, 2022

Stayed Dec 26, 2022

My wife, son and I were visiting our family for the holidays. The Red Fern was just what we needed. Plenty of room to spread out. It's an older building so there are some quirks about the layout but nothing too bad. It is on a main drag but we didn't hear much traffic in the bedroom. I occasionally heard someone in the other half of the duplex but nothing obnoxious. It was way too cold to be on the deck so no evaluation there. Nice kitchen and bathroom. Overall, everything we needed for a comfortable stay.