Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA

9.7

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

Cabin in Iowa

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this cabin rental

Amazing, secluded 23 acres of property highlighted with a 6 BR lodge and your own PRIVATE lake.

For the bike enthusiast, the famous 17 mile Great Western bike trail is located right at the driveway. 15 adult bikes are available to use.

More information
For the kids or kid-at-heart, enjoy numerous activities & games:
- full outdoor basketball court
- sand volleyball court
- fishing
- 6 kayaks
- 2 ping pong tables
- billiards table
- air hockey
- 2 foosball tables
- numerous board games, card games and poker chips
- ladder ball, bag toss
- 4 TVs

Located
3 queen beds, 2 twin/singles and rest of beds are in an XL twin bunk bed format. Able to sleep 20+.

Property is used to host high school and college running camps in the summer, so usually unavailable June-August. Sorry no events or weddings. No indoor pets.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

14.7 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA

$$$$

9.7

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

Cabin in Iowa

16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

14.7 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Reviews

9.7

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

10.0

Sep 2024

This was a very comfortable place to enjoy time with our children and grandchildren. Very spacious with unlimited things to do. We had a great time!

8.0

Oct 2023

The property was beautiful and the outdoor activity amenities were great. I cannot recommend this property for “older” adults. It is not handicapped accessible - no railings on front walk and steps and the steps inside need secure, non-slip treads. There is only one bathroom on the lower level, where most of us slept on lower bunks. Not ideal for a bunch of older women. The host was most helpful and cooperative.

10.0

Sep 2023

Super location and facility. Owners are very nice and accommodating. Facility and equipment could use some maintenance and updating.

10.0

Sep 2022

Large beautiful property/house with lots of outdoor activities and plenty of space for a large group gathering.

10.0

May 2022

Family fun

Family fun

Great experience. Lots of things to do and comfortable furniture.

8.0

May 2022

90th birthday party

90th birthday party

Lots to do. Great location

8.0

Mar 2022

Family Gathering

Family Gathering

This property was a great size for our family group of thirteen. It was spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked. We enjoyed the large selection of board games and the pool table. We were hoping to use the game room, but it was not like the pictures shown. The game tables were in a detached garage and it housed two cats for the winter. We loved the cats, but were disappointed with the game room conditions since it was one of the main reasons we picked this property for our family gathering. The basketball court was excellent, so we spent a good amount of time there. We also walked some of the trails around the property, which was very enjoyable. The host was excellent at communicating and answered questions promptly.

10.0

Dec 2021

So much to do!

So much to do!

First and foremost, Jeremy was an excellent host. He was so very accommodating. We had five couples and four little ones with plenty of space to enjoy each other. The trail around the lake was breathtaking, plenty of outdoor sports, and a big selection of indoor games, kept us busy. The appliances were new and Jeremy brought in a nice grill to accommodate a family who loves to eat. When visiting a Rental, it is so nice when the owner provides condiments and basic needs we forget to pack. This home is loaded and we were able to cook all of our meals with extra spices, we borrowed a coat, we found serving trays, and toiletries and laundry available as well. We were celebrating Christmas and we asked to have a tree set up. When we arrived, holiday music was playing and many beautiful decorations had been set up for our stay. Plenty of places to sleep with plenty of pillows and blankets! Thank you to Jeremy and his Family!

10.0

Oct 2021

Wedding weekend

Wedding weekend

I had family coming to the wedding from all over the United States. It was fun to be together to enjoy my son’s wedding. The place was beautiful and there were so many things to do at the house.

10.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful and relaxing with plenty to do.

Beautiful and relaxing with plenty to do.

Our extended family group of nine had plenty of room to spread out and relax. We spent time on the patio by the pond, played foosball, basketball, ping pong, hiked and rode bikes. It was a gorgeous setting, exactly as described, and made for a fantastic weekend.

10.0

Sep 2021

The weekend was too short

The weekend was too short

At Christmas, we decided to move our family gathering to a time in the year where we could 'do' more than snow and cold allows our four generation family. We actually picked this home on VRBO long before we picked the date. Labor Day Weekend was the first opportunity we could all gather and we're so lucky to spend it here, together. Jeremy is an amazing host and he met us at the house upon our arrival, walked us through, showed us the hidden gems and explained his expectations for checkout. He also left his phone number in case we had questions or needed additional information. I will not bother you with a book length review, but we had the absolute best 'Christmas' here. Plenty of space indoor and outdoor for sitting, talking, resting, cooking (and we had well over 25 people at some point in the weekend!) We ate and used items from the pantry we forgot, and then left items for the next group, so we didn't have to take as much home. We fished like mad (over 50 bass and blue gill we released back into the pond), kayaked, paddle boarded, built a fire, ate s'mores, played games, enjoyed the garage of games, rode bikes....you name it, we did it. Memories were made that will last a lifetime, and it was hard leaving and coming home. Thank you Jeremy!

10.0

Oct 2020

Bachelor party

Bachelor party

We booked this for a small bachelor party 10 people. The owner was amazing, so friendly and helpful. Had all the yard games laid out for us. Had a fire pit smores package including everything to make them all laid out for us. Can't say enough about this property. Quite and peaceful the pictures don't do it justice. I wanted to move in and never leave. :)

10.0

Sep 2020

College reunion

College reunion

Plenty of space and activities for a long weekend get together. Great place to spend time with friends and/or family with a lot to do.

10.0

Jun 2020

Great property

Great property

Wonderful cabin with lots of fantastic amenities. Property Owner was very good at communicating and providing updates regarding property and lake status.

10.0

Jun 2020

Great Weekend Escape

Great Weekend Escape

I recently rented this property for a family reunion and we were extremely pleased with our experience. The property owner was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and there was no shortage of space or activities at this great location. I would certainly recommend renting this property as there was plenty of room for our entire group and plenty of things to do inside and outside of the house. Whether it was fishing, kayaking, playing basketball or cooking out, we never ran out of things to do.

10.0

Jan 2020

Perfect for a large group

Perfect for a large group

This house was absolutely perfect for our needs. It is gorgeous, spacious, and fully stocked with everything we needed. We had 17 adults stay in this home for 8 days, and we never once felt cramped. Jeremy was the perfect host - always available for any questions we had before, during, and after our stay. And you can't beat the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the lake. I could not recommend this house highly enough!

10.0

Jan 2019

Great private location with beautiful views of the large pond and farmland all around the house.

Great private location with beautiful views of the large pond and farmland all around the house.

We enjoyed a corporate leadership retreat for 13 people, and the house met our needs perfectly (although a few stayed nearby due to location of their own homes). It was clean, well-stocked with kitchen equipment, games, and comfortable furniture, and the owner was friendly and very accommodating. We would definitely consider returning, especially when the weather is just a bit warmer, to enjoy the fishing, the outdoor areas, and the running paths nearby. Thank you, Jeremy and family, for sharing your home with us!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Iowa?

The average price for a rental in Iowa is $134 per night. This rental is $484 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Cabin in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA

Cabin in Iowa

Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Iowa

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Iowa?

Is parking included with this cabin?

Is there a pool at this cabin?

Is Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Private lake, lodge and 23 acre retreat south of Des Moines IA?

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