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Trail-Side Rural Retreat

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· Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa

3 acres hosted by Sandi T.

6 RV/tent sites

Our 3-acre pasture borders a 13-mile recreational trail that encompasses our entire town. Super easy access to the trail via bike, golf cart, or on foot to the middle school, high school, community auditorium, William Penn University or Lacey Recreational Complex. We live approximately 150 yards from the city limits, but are on a gravel road. It is an easy 7-minute drive to the grocery store, 2 minutes to the local hospital, and the trail is accessible to walkers, golf carts and bicyclists. Our property does not have any hookups, but if needed, there is are a couple of spots where a 110 connection could be accommodated (for an additional $5/night) close to our home that we could have discussions about using. Please note on the three acres, we do have 15 laying hens who free-range during the day, but are confined at night. They typically do not have any desire to interact with humans unless you are feeding them and should not present any problems. IF you bring a pet, please insure it is kept controlled and not allowed to interact with our hens or the folks using the recreational trail. As a bonus, for $5 per person we would be happy to whip up a farm-fresh egg breakfast each morning you stay with us. During summer months, guests are welcome to use our above-ground fully-enclosed pool complete with outdoor shower (heated by the power of the sun shining on a garden hose which means hot water is VERY limited!). There is a tiki bar, small deck and lawn furniture inside the pool enclosure. Please stop by the main house to check in when you arrive. We look forward to hosting you!We have 3 acres available on the very edge of the city limits of Oskaloosa. We are immediately adjacent to the 13-mile recreational trail that encompasses the entire city. This provides ease of access via golf cart, bicycle or walking, to the high school, middle school, William Penn Uiversity, George Daily Auditorium and the Lacey Recreation Complex. It is a 7-minute drive to town, and a 2-minute drive to the local hospital. This location will predominantly be open to folks who do not require any hookups (tents, pop-ups, van lifers, etc.), who simply need a spot to set up for a night (or more) to get some rest. With that being said, seasonally we can offer the use of our outdoor pool and shower. In our personal driveway, we do have a single 50-amp connection service that could be used for a motor home or camper that requires electricity, and could also provide water as well, but sewer is not available. NOTE: Those using our pasture for camping will be sharing it with our free-range chickens and we can also offer those for breakfast for a small fee as well.

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6 ratings · 6 reviews

Fawn B.recommends

August 25, 2024

Trail-side Rural Retreat

Friendly hosts, quiet camping

Sandi and her husband were very nice, helpful and let me choose the spot to camp in their acreage. They had a fire ring for me to use and even brought some dried wood and kindling for a fire. Their property is just outside of town, so a short drive to the activities I had come to Oskaloosa for, which was very convenient. I did not have time to use the pool, but it looked tempting!

Alex H.recommends

June 24, 2024

Trail-side Rural Retreat

Worth the stay

There was a big area to choose from to set up camp. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The pool was really fun, shower was okay. We were the only campers there. We had an amazing breakfast with the hosts at their house, definitely worth the money. Overall we had a great stay!

Robert Z.recommends

April 11, 2024

Trail-side Rural Retreat

Quiet pastoral field.

It was very easy to find and to access. I love the fact that it was close to town and we could run in for a bite to eat and resupply.

Elias F.recommends

August 4, 2023

Trail-side Rural Retreat

Bucolic Stay

Lovely spot conveniently located near town! Sandi and her husband were so welcoming and accommodating. I couldn’t recommend their place more, 10/10.

4 Borings B.recommends

June 25, 2023

Trail-side Rural Retreat

Sandi is such a nice person and the property is very nice. I really enjoyed my night staying there! I would recommend it to anybody with a tent and a motorcycle. It was a fun night. -Michael

Margerethe B.recommends

May 31, 2023

Trail-side Rural Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. Sandi is very welcoming and the property is beautiful. There were many options to park and it was nice and quiet so we slept great.

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Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Báxoje Máyaⁿ (Ioway), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Sandi T.

Joined in April 2023

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