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Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

Johnston vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV, table tennis
Smart TV, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Johnston, IA
  • Place, Saylorville Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Johnston

In Johnston .Stay at this Johnston vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Saylorville Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Doc Simmer Memorial Park and Fender's Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saylorville Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Walnut Ridge Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 23 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Casey's Center - 25 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Adventureland - 27 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hyper Energy Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arcadia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 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.

Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

Welcome to this charming home, just north of Johnston and surrounded by the beauty of the woods. With beautiful views, plenty of privacy, and lots of trees that create a peaceful, natural setting, this spacious acreage features 3 cozy bedrooms, including 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and additional bunk beds —perfect for a peaceful and fun-filled getaway.

The basement offers a great space for entertainment, featuring a ping pong table and games. Outside, you'll find plenty of room to relax and enjoy the fresh air, with lots of outdoor space perfect for small gatherings. The sound of birds fills the air, adding to the calming atmosphere. Gather on the second level porch, or around the firepit for cozy evenings under the stars or simply enjoy the quiet, nature-filled surroundings.

For your comfort, the house also includes a washer and dryer, WiFi, and both heating and cooling.

Located just north of Johnston, near Saylorville Lake and Jester Park, this retreat is only 30 minutes from a variety of vibrant restaurants and entertainment options. It's also within easy reach of Ankeny, Polk City, and Des Moines. Enjoy a relaxing stay in the heart of nature at our peaceful home in the woods.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Recycling
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please remove shoes, as there is new carpet throughout the house.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. 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.

Reviews

Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed in this lovely home with another couple. We were visiting our children at ISU. Our stay was relaxing and offered a perfect spot for us to enjoy meals and unwind. We spent time in both Ames and Des Moines during our stay. The home was very clean. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and the ping pong table. The host was friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely look into staying at this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and very comfortable bedrooms and family room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, a hidden gem and perfect location for our family to be here to celebrate our wedding weekend. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This lovely home was perfect for our family of seven adults. The home was spotless and comfortable for our family. The owner was fantasitc with communication! Would definitely recommend and would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D., Clarksville

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location for all the things we wanted to do in the greater Des Moines area. Only small complaint I would have was the bunk beds are for children. I was thinking they were regular size and they are not. So two of our boys had to sleep on the couch. It all worked out ok though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful location. I had reserved this for my son‘s wedding guest. He’s an Eagle Scout and I thought the nature around would be awesome. I would highly recommend this property, especially because the location right near the lake is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra R., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
The hostess was very responsive to our questions. The house was wonderful and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and amazing host! We will definitely be back if we come to the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

This home is the most beautiful,charming, relaxing place to stay that we’ve ever been to! We were blessed to be able to spend back to back weekends here during our grandson’s baseball tournaments and looking for to stay here again next year! Ame is an absolute amazing host and extremely accommodating!!! She has a heart of gold
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING RELAXING PLACE TO STAY

EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY HERE WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! FROM THE HOUSE AND EVERYTHING IT OFFERS! OUR HOST AME WAS SOOO KIND AND ACCOMMODATING!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kory K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025