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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
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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.
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 32 feet allowed
Campers will enter from the gravel road onto a lane, then enter the pasture to camp on a gravel driveway onto the grass.
Pull-in site
Campers will enter from the gravel road onto a lane, then enter the pasture to camp on a gravel driveway onto the grass.
Surface type: Grass or field
This property has a slope with the very bottom of the property being flat. We estimate six sites, but with tents only, it could easily be more.
Surface levelness: Flat
This property has a slope with the very bottom of the property being flat. We estimate six sites, but with tents only, it could easily be more.
No Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, and Campervans
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
Campers will enter from the gravel road onto a lane, then enter the pasture to camp on a gravel driveway onto the grass.
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
We do have a single RV site located at our house with 50 amp service is a single RV would need this type of accommodation.
No water hookup
The only water hookup would be for the single RV site located at our house. However, tent campers are welcome to use the outlet at the house to refill water containers.
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
4 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit. We will provide a metal fire ring when a bonfire will be used.
Pets allowed
On leash. We have free-range chickens sharing the camping area, so it is imperative that pets are not in areas where chickens are foraging.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
The toilet is located in our home. There is no toilet located at the actual camp site.
Potable water available
Showers available
Cold water only. Our outdoor shower is powered by the sun shining on a garden hose, so the water will vary from cold to super hot to warm to cold. The sun quickly replenishes the hot water in the hose, so fast showers are encouraged, and there is a handle to turn the water on/off to conserve while you lather up.
Bins available
Trash bin. We also offer a composting barrel for vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, etc.
Wifi available
While there is no wi-if in the actual camping area, by moving closer to the house, we do have a booster that reaches out to the pool area and slightly beyond, and we can provide the password to visitors.
Playground available
We do have a swing set located in the yard near the house. All children must be supervised by an adult.
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
All tent campers will access sites from the road at the bottom of our property. We do offer 1 RV site which is located off our driveway next to our home.
During your trip
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6 ratings · 6 reviews
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Fawn B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Friendly hosts, quiet camping
Tent
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!
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Alex H.
11 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Worth the stay
Tent · Group trip
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!
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Robert Z.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Quiet pastoral field.
19 ft travel trailer
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.
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Elias F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Bucolic Stay
Tent
Lovely spot conveniently located near town! Sandi and her husband were so welcoming and accommodating. I couldn’t recommend their place more, 10/10.
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4 Borings B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent
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
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Margerethe B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
15 ft travel trailer
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.
Location
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
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Hosted by Sandi T.

Joined in April 2023
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