The Walnut Retreat ~ Ganzes Haus! Whirlpool ~ Bibliothek ~

Welcome to The Walnut Retreat!

Whether you are here for activities at the famous Iowa State Fairgrounds, business trip or a relaxing getaway, this fully loaded home offers the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation. You will have the whole house & property to yourself!

Ultimate Relaxation:
Unwind in the private hot tub.
It is drained and disinfected between guests and has a locking cover for safety. It is kept at 100° in the summer and 102° in the colder months. It can be increased up to 104° if you wish.

Cozy Evenings:
Gather around the fire pit or relax on the fully furnished, screened-in back porch.

Book Lover's Paradise:
Explore a massive, curated library on the front porch with reads for every age.

Secure Parking:
Garage access keeps your vehicle out of the elements and plenty of driveway parking, no sitting in the street here!

Perfectly suited for 4 guests, though it can accommodate 6. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home blends entertainment and relaxation.

Why You Will Love This Space

Prime Location: Just two short blocks from the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Chef’s Kitchen & BBQ:
Fully stocked for cooking, featuring a dedicated coffee bar and an outdoor charcoal grill.

Modern Comforts:
Stay connected with high-speed Wi-Fi and enjoy the convenience of main-floor laundry.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1: Premium Queen bed.
Bedroom 2: Premium Queen bed.

The Library: Features a twin daybed with a pull-out trundle mattress underneath.

Bonus: For your convenience, both of these high-quality twin mattresses can easily be moved into the main house spaces to fit your group's specific sleeping layout.

Guest Notes & House Rules

Pet Policy: We love animals! Well-behaved pets are welcome to join your stay, we do have a $49 per pet fee assessed at booking for extra cleaning, we must ensure that the next guest will be comfortable even if they have pet allergies.

If your pet damages the property in any way a fee of $1000+ will be assessed based on damages/accidents.

Library Safety: Children must be supervised by an adult at all times while browsing the library collection.

Grill Essentials: Guests are welcome to use the charcoal grill, but please bring your own charcoal.

Please shower any products off of skin before entering the hot tub. Please refrain from dunking your head. The back porch houses a personal changing tent, please change out of your wet clothes before entering the home, there are robes and beach towels in the dining room as well as the washer and dryer for convenience.

The home is stocked with the following:

Ninja blender
Above range microwave
Dishwasher
Water and ice dispenser on fridge
Crock pot
Waffle Maker
Toaster
Pots and pans
Cooking and eating utensils and dishes
Some condiments and seasonings
Popcorn maker
Coffee pot
Hot water kettle
Full knife set
Paper towels
Dish soap
Garbage bags
Cleaning supplies if needed
BBQ utensil set "please bring charcoal"
Baby, Toddler and children's utensils and dishes.
Coffee cups, glasses and reusable water bottles.
Coffee, filters, creamer, sugar and truvia.
Hot chocolate
Ice packs
Can opener
Wine opener
Potato masher
Scissors

If you have any questions at all, feel free to message me!