Covered Bridge House

05/07/2024

Thanks for the shout out Midwest Living!

Home to The Bridges of Madison County, Winterset, Iowa, is a great day trip from Des Moines, with iconic covered bridges, the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum, the Iowa Quilting Museum, Rusty Stars Alpacas and PepperHarrow flower farm. Here's our suggested itinerary.

04/21/2024

Congratulations Winterset and Madison County Chamber of Commerce for all you do! 🎉 We invite you to stay, relax on our porch swing and see what our beautiful, historic town has to offer!

Drumroll, please! Look who won not one, not two, but THREE 10Best USA TODAY awards! We made the list of the 10Best Small Towns in the Midwest, Best Historic Small Towns in the U.S., and Best Public Squares in the U.S.! Come and see for yourself what the fuss is all about!

03/13/2024

Please help Winterset move up in the ranks! 👇

Winterset, Iowa: Vote for your favorite small town in the Midwest!!

10/09/2023

We are proud to have reached Super Host status on Airbnb! We work hard to make our home a comfortable destination for all when traveling to the Winterset area.

Entire farmhouse in the country

09/17/2023

🎨We're very excited to be part of this event. We look forward seeing you this Sunday!

We are getting so excited for our first annual Paint Madison County on Sunday, September 17th. Our artists will painting 9am-1pm.

Need something to do before our evening cocktail reception? Visit our merchants who will be open for this special occasion!

The Drift (Food 9am-2pm and drinks only 2-4pm)
Angel Wings and CT 12-4pm
Whompy Bear Boutique 12-4pm
Re:home of Winterset 11am-2pm
Piece Works Quilt Shop 12-4pm
Iowa Quilt Museum 12-4pm
Covered Bridges Winery 9am-6:30pm (Two 'Ol Chefs serves at 3pm)
Madison County Winery 9am-5pm
The Farmstand by Manastash Mercantile 9am-4pm
Wayward Saints Farm LLC 11am-3pm
Speckled Hen Farms Iowa 9am-2pm

Are you a merchant open on Sunday, September 17th? If so, put your hours in our comment section!

Thank you to our sponsors: Covered Bridges Winery, Spotlight Dance Legacy, The Drift, The Iowa, Lone Oaks Farm, b shannon designs, Speckled Hen Farms Iowa

City of Earlham, City of Winterset, Winterset Parks and Recreation, City of St. Charles, Iowa, Brad Tadlock

08/30/2023

11/23/2022

Thank you Madison County Chamber of Commerce for sharing our lovely vacation home!☺️

Today's gift guide suggestion is for that person in your life who loves a Staycation! We are fortunate to have many members who have Airbnbs, bed and breakfasts, and are hotels!

Consider booking a staycation for your someone special and support our members: The Suite Iowa Life AirBnB, The Legacy Stonehouse AirBnB, The Bungalow in Winterset, Covered Bridge House, Aerie Loft, Bed & Breakfast by JASS, The Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Winterset, Hotel Greenfield, Covered Bridge Inn, The Hygge House, The Roost at Speckled Hen Farms, The Judge Lewis House Bed & Breakfast, Fitch House Bed & Breakfast, Wildwood Hills Ranch, Heavenly Habitat

10/20/2022

Renovating our big red barn built in the early 1900’s! Stay tuned for the reveal👀 Book your next vacation at the Covered Bridge House in Madison County, IA today. Link in bio🏡

10/02/2022

The Madison County Covered Bridge Festival started in 1970 to honour our historic covered bridges. Today when you visit, tour the covered bridges, see craft booths and demonstrations of old-time activities.

In this 1977 photo from the "The Festival Flyer" our mom, Carita Kelleher is working at the 'popcorn stand' demonstrating how to use an old fashioned corn sheller. Our grandmother, Helen Kelleher, farmer and long time resident of Madison County, is looking on, no doubt giving her some helpful tips!

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09/16/2022

✨Enjoy the view of rolling meadows and our big red barn when you stay at the Covered Bridge House in Madison County, Iowa✨ Book your next vacation through Airbnb or VRBO today! Link in bio.

09/06/2022

Recently renovated, we invite you to relax on our new stone patio, breathe in the country air and chill out.