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Waterfront lake home at Sun Valley Lake 1 hour 15 minutes south of Des Moines

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 889 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ellston, IA
  • Graceland University
    40 min drive
  • Little River Recreation Area
    45 min drive
  • Eagles Nest
    4 min drive
  • Osceola Station
    46 min drive

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About the area

Ellston

On lake.You'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Ringgold County Hospital and 25 miles (40 km) of Graceland University. Foreman City Park and Little River Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Ringgold County Hospital - 29 min drive
  • Graceland University - 40 min drive
  • Little River Recreation Area - 45 min drive
  • Lakeside Casino - 46 min drive
  • Nine Eagles State Park - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Shore Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sun Valley Community Center - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Wheel Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront lake home at Sun Valley Lake 1 hour 15 minutes south of Des Moines

2 bedroom 2 bathroom waterfront home sleeps 8. Located just 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Des Moines in Ellston, IA. Full kitchen with breakfast bar has everything you need for a nice stay. Screened in porch to relax and large outdoor patio gives enough space for your family get away. Jump out on the lily pad, take a spin in one of the kayaks, or hop on the stand up paddle board. Enjoy the firepit overlooking the lake after spending the day in the water and experience the dark sky full of stars that will take your breath away. There is a playground with beach area along with a 9 hole golf course just minutes away. The Clubhouse is open with a full menu and bar (check seasonal hours on their Facebook page).

We rent our home only when we cannot personally be there as our kids sports schedules keep us away throughout the summer. This is a older home. Far from brand new, but lots of outdoor & deck area to enjoy a quick getaway to the lake without having to travel far. Very quiet in rural southern Iowa surrounded by farmland.

*No fishing per HOA Rules & No personal boats can be brought in. Renters will pay all fines if caught fishing. Personal boat is not included in rental

*No Pets

*No Parties or Fireworks. Please respect our neighbors and lake rules. Must be 24 years old to rent.

*Check in at 4pm & Check out at 11am but will work with each guest if a change is needed. This is not always available

Property manager

Courtney Lewis

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Lake Home at Sun Valley Lake

Waterfront lake home at Sun Valley Lake 1 hour 15 minutes south of Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house was great for us. We were out and doing things during the day as we were with someone else who has a property at the lake. But, the house provided a fantastic place to hangout at night, and had plenty of space for everyone to get their own bed to sleep in. Overall, happy with our stay in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend at the lake
Couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the weekend. Grilled out. Plenty of fun on the water and perfect fires at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
High recommended
Very nice place with lots to do right there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest little lake property. Perfect for a quick weekend getaway
Loved the property, setup, accommodations, price, everything about this VBRO was accurate. We went for a quick getaway with a group of moms. The beds were all comfy, clean and cozy. Our fav part was the back screened in porch with the table and lights. We played games and laughed all night. Check this place out for a family, friends or girls getaway. You won’t be disappointed 🙌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cathy C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
When we drove up to the property it was a doublewide trailer. We thought we were renting a house. Once we got in the temperature was77 degrees. Took all night to catch up. The place is very old. Could use a good cleaning. No top sheet on beds. Bunkbeds were very unsafe and wobbly. Not enough plug ins. We both have a C-Pap. Bathtub could use some scrubbing. Also in bad shape. The turn cupboard was jammed and couldn't get it opened. The coffee pot was really dirty. I had to really clean it before we used it. Also the dryer vent was not cleaned out. We came to relax , not clean. Oven is very dirty. The washing machine lid didn't stay open, so I hurt my fingers twice. The blinds in kitchen are dirty. Meat thermometer doesn't work. The air conditioner was so loud we couldn't hear the TV. The lily pad needs to be replaced. They bought a new patio set and we couldn't even sit on the cushions. They were full of dog hair. They neglected to tell us they had dogs. Some people are allergic to pets. The beds were comfortable and the grandkids enjoyed the outside toys on lake. We would never recommend this place. Also they need to write in the book where the office is. Had trouble finding it. Hard to go get the parking pass when check-in is at 4pm and the office closes at 4pm. I don't know who is cleaning this place, but terrible job. Very old and run down. I don't know how people are giving this a 10 rating and saying its clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Getaway
It was a lovely stay...Courtney was very communicative and helpful. We enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This property was perfect for our stay! Being on the water with access to the lily pad, fire pit snd dock was just what we were looking for! The beds were super comfortable with plenty of room for everyone, and three season porch was great for relaxing. Thanks Courtney!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we could need
They had everything you could need to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom and me break
This was a great place for a bit relaxation and a visit with my mom. Very accessible for her.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We had the best time at this place. It was neat and clean. So much stuff to do. Kids had a great time. The owners were really good at responding if necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charlie&Diane
We absolutely fell in love with this well-kept secret in Iowa. The only disappointment was we were not able to at least rent a pontoon boat for our stay or even fish. And being so remote, there was not a lot of choices for restaurants. The beach was a little bit out of the way and not much of a beach. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with a few issues
We used this as a place to shower, sleep, and eat breakfast in the morning, spending the majority of our day at another lake property with relatives. We enjoyed our limited time there. The sun porch was a great place to leisurely eat our breakfast and enjoy a cup of coffee. The issues: 1. No working smoke detector was evident. The hallway mounted ceiling base where one was once mounted was empty. 2. Hallway floor has multiple soft spots indicating problems with the subfloor. 3. Some of us are old school and would like a bed with a top sheet between us and the comforter. We looked around and could not find one. Would be nice if one was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was well appointed with everything we needed (and more!) and the lake toys were a huge hit. Between the lily pad and kayaks, something was always in use. We appreciated having so many towels and were impressed by the amount of hot water (with 8 of us showering!) We enjoyed the fire pit each evening and were stunned by how peaceful and quiet the lake was. Communication with the host was easy and prompt. We can’t wait to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very neat and clean
overall nice place but sewer smell in the back porches was pretty overwhelming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house and location
The outdoor area and screened in porch make like time that much more enjoyable. The kitchen was great for cooking and feeding the group. It was fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute lake house
Quite quite lake house with nice views of the lake. Overall a nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Fun!
Our entire family had such a great time! This is such a fun stay for kids of all ages! Everything is very well laid out and clear how to get the lifejackets and find all the toys. My kids all agreed that we should come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Activity Filled Property
The house was cute and clean. The screened in patio was a great hang out space. The property had plenty of yard and water activities to keep us entertained. This space is great for family or small group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Sun Valley Lake home
This property met all our needs. It was a lovely home with very comfortable beds. We really enjoyed the fire pit. The dock was very nice, but the water was a little dirty because of the dredging process. Out on the lake with my cousins, the lake was just beautiful! Crystal clear! If I could give any recommendation it would be step up a little on the cleanliness of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We enjoyed our trip! Lots of outdoor fun and memories made😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean, kid friendly
Great communication with host. Very clean, there were games for us adults and plenty of toys for my grandson. We LOVED playing off the dock. Paddle board, kayak, and peddle boat were our favorite activities. Family lives close, will definitely look into renting this lake home on our next vacation from Alaska
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great girls weekend!
The house had everything we needed! We loved having access to the dock and Lily pad! We would definitely return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linzi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
This little lake house was very cute and perfect for our family this past weekend. I absolutely loved using the paddle board and hanging out on the Lilly pad. I was a little sad about the dredging process as I think it makes the water a little dirtier, but I’ve swam in worse. We couldn’t find directions to the beach, but drove around for a bit and eventually found it on the far side of the lake. Sitting by the fire at night and in the sun porch in the morning we’re so relaxing. The house was clean and easy to find, although I almost missed the driveway. Inside we found board games and enjoyed having access to Netflix and other steaming networks on the tv. The only two things that I wished were different was the dredging and the bath tub drained slowly and there wasn’t a plug for my daughter to take a bath (which are hardly even issues and we made due). There aren’t many places near to get food or things, but we brought our own and used the nice grill on the property. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend here and would definitely consider future trips to sun valley lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jerry y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and accommodations
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020