Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!
House in Waterloo, IA
16 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Beautiful, roomy, new construction home located 1 mile from the Lost Island Theme Park, Lost Island Water Park, and Isle Casino. Offering 2,500 total square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and plenty of living space to easily accommodate multi-family getaways. Sit back and relax after a long day at the park on a spacious backyard deck while grilling for the family and sitting by a fire. Enjoy fishing in the pond in the backyard with poles and lawn chairs provided. The basement space is a retreat for the kids offering video games, air hockey, ping pong, and board games. Restaurants and other nearby entertainment for both Cedar Falls and Waterloo are all in a 5-15 minute car ride with quick and easy highway access.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Waterloo, IA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommend!
Host was an absolute joy to work with!
5.0 / 5.0
Three siblings with Waterloo roots came back for a family reunion with their families. This property was excellent in all respects! Plenty of room for three adult couples on the main floor, and all of the kids (3 were 8-10 and 3 young teens) slept comfortably in the beds and sofas in the basement. Plenty of in house entertainment - TV, air hockey, ping pong, video games, and some old school board games. The kitchen was well equipped and ready to handle our large group. Spacious deck and large back yard space including a small pond suitable for fishing (with poles and basic tackle provided in the garage). Vacant garage served as an additional playroom/pickleball court. Our host/POC Nick was very quick and responsive to any communications. Very close to the waterpark as well as to the Crossroads shopping center area. Easy access to downtown Waterloo and environs. We come back to Waterloo every few years, and we will definitely be returning to this property in the future! For what is it worth, my cousin's company poured the foundations for the homes in this neighborhood.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was a great location for us going to the water park and amusement park.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay and were blown away by the cleanliness and all it had to offer. Lots of towels, extra blankets/pillows, fully equipped kitchen and also had folding table and chairs for extra seating which was a huge bonus for our large family! One of the best rental houses we have ever stayed at! Easily located and only a couple minute drive from the lost island waterpark! Hands down one of the best rentals properties we have ever stayed at.
5.0 / 5.0
Walking into a fresh smelling, beautiful and immaculate home was so inviting in itself; but I was continually impressed that anything we would need was thought of. From kitchen utensils down to ice paks/first aid kit for injuries, we were able to find needed items. The air hockey was a hit and the fishing was as well. Comfortable beds, lots of linens, and couches super comfy.
We had no trouble being entertained just inside the house, gaming etc...highly recommend this vrbo!
5.0 / 5.0
2nd staying here, Awesome house
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, well layed out, and lived up to all expectations. Being close to Lost Island was also great. Many thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed our stay, plenty of room for the entire family. Kids had a great time fishing, they caught good sized fish every day! Lost Island Water Park was a big hit!
5.0 / 5.0
We've stayed here twice now and we absolutely love it. The lower level is perfect for kids to play and keeps the noise away from the adults upstairs. The pond in the backyard is great for fishing (we caught a few dozen) and the nearby water park is a hidden gem. It easily fit our 3 families with plenty of breathing room. We will definitely be returning!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent! Would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice home with rural family feels. Clean, easily accessible, amenities galore, quiet neighborhood and etc.
5.0 / 5.0
Kids loved the pond, adults loved the fire pit on the deck. Tons of room and everything was so well thought out. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Appreciated the quick and accommodating help from the owners. Home was perfect for a team/group.
5.0 / 5.0
Every other year we get together with all of the kids and grandkids at a new area. This year it was Waterloo. We had a great time being together and enjoyed music from kids, playing games and food. Everything ended too soon, but many memories made. The property met our expectations but the weather did not allow anything outdoor.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 16, 8-adults 8-children(12-7months) had a great stay at this location! Lots of space, comfortable beds, cleanliness, & plenty of options to keep our group busy. The host sent clear easy directions for check in & quick response to questions.
We would definitely look into staying again.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was the perfect size for our family trip! Wonderful layout with plenty of bedrooms and space for a large group. The house was very comfortable and clean with great activities to keep the adults and kids entertained! We would love to stay again this summer and visit the nearby waterpark! Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
The location and layout of this house fit our needs perfectly! My brothers and their families, Mom and I have gathered the past 25 years the week of T-day. This year Mom didn't feel up to traveling, so we came from 6 different states! The 3 bedrooms on main level worked great for my 3 brothers, the bunk beds were perfect for 4 cousins (ages 8-13) and the pull out sofa sleepers perfect for 15 & 16 yr old! The big open family room allowed for football, puzzles, and great conversation with plenty of laughter. Kids even caught and released 2 fish from the pond! Thanks for allowing us to create lasting memories at your house
5.0 / 5.0
The home worked great for a family weekend. The house was clean and exactly as expected. The air hockey table was good fun too!
5.0 / 5.0
The property was fantastic! Great spaces for the whole family. The owners were very responsive and super helpful. I highly recommend to everyone. Photos are current and accurate. Will definitely book again the next time in town.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time staying at the property. They had everything we needed and more! Yard games, fishing poles, chairs, extra pillows and blankets. It accommodated multiple families. We had enough space to have an adult hangout and the kids were busy playing downstairs. The pullout couches were a bonus for kids who wanted to have a slumber party. The hosts were very quick to respond. All of the families were impressed with the basket of snacks and the toiletries provided if we forgot ours. We can’t wait until next years family weekend. We will definitely book this place again!
5.0 / 5.0
It was a great house easy to find quiet neighborhood. The backyard and porch gave lots of outdoor space for kids and adults. House has two living rooms and gave us a chance to have space for different age groups.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a family get-together in the Waterloo/CF area and wanted a place near Lost Island waterpark. This home was the perfect, nearby location. The house was spotless and had all the essentials. We felt right at home! Rapid communication with the owner/management as well. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!
4.0 / 5.0
Great place for 3 families to share. Appreciated the quick responses from the host.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time in this house. The house is very clean and has everything we need. It is very close to the Lost Island, which is very convenient !
5.0 / 5.0
House was perfect for our family of 12. Everything was clean, beds were comfortable and host even provided snacks. The kids loved having the ping pong table and air hockey game. Nice that the host provided information about nearby restaurants. Couldn’t be happier with our stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a GREAT stay at this house! It was clean, comfortable, and really well stocked with necessities. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well. There was so much entertainment provided! We loved it!
5.0 / 5.0
This beautiful home was perfect for our stay with adult children and grandkids, while we visited Lost Island Water Park and Theme Park just down the road. We were happy to find it available for the 3 nights we wanted and even happier when we got there and went inside! The neighborhood was quiet. House was spacious, well furnished and nicely decorated. The pictures don't do it justice! Beds and pillows were very comfortable, and so was the large sectional. The kids, ages 3-15, had their own space downstairs, played lots of ping pong and had room for outdoor games in back yard. We enjoyed the deck and grill. Only needed sticks for roasting marshmallows, which we got at Walmart. We were impressed with the quality hair products provided, pantry staples, big soft towels and extra comfy blankets! The fishing pond right in back of the house was a bonus. Rods/reels and tackle were provided but we brought cane poles for our young grandsons, who caught several fish with worms. Nick was very accommodating and quick to answer my questions. I highly recommend this lovely, comfortable home. Thanks again Nick, I appreciate your help!
Also, everyone had a great time at Palmer's Family Fun!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was perfect for our families with young kids. The kids pretty much lived in the basement, which meant the adults could hang out upstairs and actually relax! There was enough space for everyone and the nearby waterpark was a huge hit! We will definitely be returning again.
5.0 / 5.0
What a wonderful home to spend with our extended family of 13 people ages 3 - 76. Clean, plenty of room, beds were all very comfortable. Especially enjoyed the setting near a pond. We appreciated being able to use the grill for our Sat night meal. Location perfect to enjoy the Lost Island Water Park. We will definitely stay again if in that area.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved this place! It was a very quick drive to the Lost Island park and was enough space for our whole family (grandparents, siblings, spouses, grandkids) to sleep and spread out. We loved the backyard pond and even caught a few bass! The patio was nice to relax and enjoy morning coffee and an evening fire. The kids had a blast playing air hockey and ping pong. We hope to stay again next summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Great time!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved staying at this house and are already talking about “next time”! It was so close to Lost Island amusement park and Waterpark. While we live in the Cedar Valley, our family lives 3 hours away. We wanted a place to all stay together that felt more like home than hotel rooms do. So many small added details definitely made it feel like home! I don’t know how many times I heard… “they even have ___”!! Fishing poles for the pond, many board games, video games, movies, ping pong, air hockey, even extra toothbrushes that a few kids needed! Kitchen was very well supplied for cooking. Owners did a great job communicating. Neighborhood was quiet and backyard was serene! We will definitely be back!!
5.0 / 5.0
This was an excellent venue for our group of eight women. Lots of room and well appointed amenities. Quiet quality. I would highly recommend this property. You will not be disappointed! Thank you to the owners for the quality stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay! 5 adults and 4 children. It was roomy and perfect for us. We loved the ping pong table. We also went fishing and had tons of fun. Would definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay - provided fishing poles for the pond and we caught large mouth bass and blue gills every time we tried. Video games, ping pong table, board games. Worked great for our extended family of 11.
5.0 / 5.0
We rented this for friends and family on our wedding weekend, and it definitely exceeded our expectations! The house was clean, inviting, and came with everything needed for the stay. Thanks so much for helping us make our big weekend turn out great!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was large enough for our family (4 bedrooms and sofa sleeper) and plenty of room to move about. The children and adults had a great time at the fishing pond (bass and sunfish, even a catfish). Back yard was quiet and large enough to enjoy time playing. Must mention that the ping-pong table was the site for many challenges to determine the overall winner. We were able to daily visit many local areas for the children (Palmers family fun in Cedar Falls) and the Arts center downtown for youth.
Thank you for sharing this home with us and it's bonding time at nights.
Gary (Iowa)
5.0 / 5.0
Nick was a great host. He was very responsive and let us check in early. The house was perfect for my large group. There were plenty of games and activities around the house to keep us entertained.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was great..
Host was very responsive ..
The house was beautiful and very comfortable...
Close to town..
The fishing pond was feet from the back door...We brought our own poles..
But the host also provided poles and tackle..
Game room and game consoles for the kids downstairs..
You won't find a better place to stay..
Wish we could of stayed longer..
Definitely coming back!
5.0 / 5.0
This place was perfect for our leadership team offsite meeting. Everything we needed was there, it was clean, there was plenty of room, it was perfect!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Waterloo?
The average price for a rental in Waterloo is $104 per night. This rental is $316 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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