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River Retreat in Mid-Modern Home in Park Setting

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, computer monitors
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Iowa Falls, IA
  • Ellsworth Community College
    18 min walk
  • Pat Clark Art Collection
    18 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    2 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    2 min drive

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About the area

Iowa Falls

On river.You'll find Ellsworth Community College and Pat Clark Art Collection within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Assembly Park and Highland Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ellsworth Community College - 18 min walk
  • Assembly Park - 4 min drive
  • Highland Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Hansen Family Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Ellsworth Equestrian Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Timbukbru - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 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.

River Retreat in Mid-Modern Home in Park Setting

Relax and observe wildlife at this tranquil riverfront getaway on 5 in-town acres. Take a morning paddle in a double kayak. Enjoy the unique parklike setting along with the convenience of being in the midst of Iowa Falls - the Scenic City.

This is a comfortable well laid out home with 3 bedrooms upstairs. Two rooms are equal rooms with queen beds, closet and built-ins. The 3rd bedroom has twin beds that can be converted to a king with a conversion kit and both types of bedding. Upstairs is the main bathroom with new tub and rainhead shower that will make even tall people happy. This bath has twin sinks and lots of storage. The basement bath has a shower, but this is part of the laundry room and so this is a functional, but not luxurious amenity and you must be able to climb stairs to access the laundry/bath.

This home built in the 1950s is a carefully restored vintage gem. It has rustic charm combined with a modern vibe and amenities. It's not a cookie cutter home and it's carefully curated to respect the original bones of the home and this special park setting.

For your outdoor enjoyment, we have a deck, screened porch, sunporch, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, gardens and woods to investigate and yard games and sporting gear to enjoy it all. You may wander the front garden area to see the monarch butterfly garden, check out what perennials are blooming and wander into the "prairie" where the solar panels are located and where the deer bed down at night.

Property manager

Sara Schramm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Long-term renters welcome. 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.

River Retreat in Mid-Modern Home in Park Setting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard V.

Lots of space
Plenty of room for our children and the grand kids. Lots of towels. 5 beds. Could use some updating, so could we. It was home nice location for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenn M.

girls weekend away
We had a great time! The House is definitely large enough to host all 8 of us with plenty of room! We used the 3 kayaks and tubes on the river. Such a great time! The location is perfect for outdoor activities. Very large yard with tree swing. This was exactly what we were looking for. There were a few things that could have been better such as the fire pit was full of weeds (we found a weed cutter and cut them down so we could use the fire pit). The kitchen lacked a few essentials such as salt/pepper. We contacted the host, Sara, and she was excellent! She gave us $100 off due to the weeds, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place to Stay!!
The house was great, felt very secluded yet we were still in town. The 1st morning we were there we were greeted by 13 deer roaming the property. The 2nd morning we woke to a doe and 2 fawns bedded down within 20 feet of the house. We cant wait to return in warmer weather to make more use of the outside amentities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil setting
Very quiet setting along the river. House was very clean and fully stocked. Lots of space for kids to spread out and play.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet riverfront home, better than local motels!
We very much enjoyed the location, with the view of the river through the windows. Deer wandered through the yard frequently and fat orange squirrels entertained us while they were raiding the bird feeders. The house is large, and could accommodate quite a few people with the spare bedrooms in the basement in addition to what we used on the main floor. The home decor is a combination of somewhat dated, reminding me of my parents' home after they retired some years ago, but also with some great updates in the bathroom, kitchen and living areas. Since we needed a couple of bedrooms for our trip to visit family, we could choose between two rooms at a local motel or a home like this for about the same cost--so for the privacy and setting it's an easy decision. No complaints, no real need to be in touch with the owners, so we were left alone and that was just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house with beautiful scenery
Had a great time with girlfriends while showing horses at the equestrian center! Great spacious layout, amenities and beautifully scenery. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing location
We had a great time. The house is roomy and the outdoors is so inviting. The surrounding grounds had flowers in bloom and were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice layout
We enjoyed our stay. The house layout was very good for family style gatherings with lots of space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022