Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Looking for some peace and quit? Then why not a country getaway. Here is a very large home in the country with a 7 acre private pond. It has all the amenities you could ask for. A large kitchen with commercial grade appliances. A huge great room open to the kitchen and upstairs. This house is perfect for large family gatherings and family reunions. Great for hunting groups or a guys weekend. Ideal for a womens weekend as well with shopping and restaurants just a short 45 minute drive. Would also be great for small private weddings, yoga or meditation retreats. Or just a romantic weekend for 2. Lots of things to keep you busy including a private lake with great fishing, shuffleboard table, ping pong table, foosball, darts, horseshoe pits and frisbee golf. large dining room table is great for card games. There is a theater room with surround sound and a 10 foot screen with dish network. This is a country getaway very secluded and private property. Unfortunately with that there is no internet provided at the property. Verizon cell phones seem to work the best at the house, depending on your carrier you may or may not have internet. If you would like an early check-in or late check out, please email us in advance.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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Property # 2511943
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: 25
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
About the neighborhood
Sidney
Located in Sidney, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waubonsie State Park and Sportsman Park, while Todd House and Greater Shenandoah Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Arbor Day Farm and Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard.
American Legion Country Club - 23 min drive - 29.2 km
Sportsman Park - 23 min drive - 29.9 km
Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - 29 min drive - 33.7 km
Restaurants
‪Silver Spur - ‬8 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
‪Riverside Inn - ‬19 min drive
‪Dancin' Bear - ‬8 min drive
‪B&C Chaps Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Country Getaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Country Getaway?
As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country Getaway on Sep 7, 2026 start from $978, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country Getaway?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Country Getaway located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Waubonsie State Park and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from George C. Grape Community Hospital. Sportsman Park and Missouri River are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Loved the quiet location and recreation. Serenaded by quail each morning and evening. Wonderful host who gave great feedback on activities. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway with nature all around.
This was a perfect place for our family vacation which included people from 1 to 72. The house has lots of room and the decor is fantastic. Our family loves time together and there was plenty of space for us to sit at the table together to eat meals and lots of room in the living area and on the patio. Our family also needs alone time and this is the perfect house for that, too. They could disappear for a while to play ping pong or shuffleboard, watch a movie in the theater room, walk around the pond, or go outside to fish, get in some target practice, or take the pontoon out.We like to play board games and there was room to have several going at once.The kitchen was great with a huge refrigerator/freezer and gas stove/oven.As happens whenever you rent a place, there was a glitch. The previous renters had ruined the pellet grill. I texted Andy and there was a brand new grill there within an hour! He was an excellent host and answered our questions quickly.As you can tell, I could go on about how great this place is for a long time. I highly recommend it!
Spacious, Quiet, beautiful sunrises and sunsets,very well stocked kitchen with many gadgets and cooking equipment,great boating and fishing on the pond Highly recommend it for family gatherings as there is something for everyone to enjoy.
This is the second time we have stayed here. We had so much fun fishing, hanging out on the patio and playing games! Great place for a family gathering!
Jennifer K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2024
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for staying! It's great to hear everyone enjoyed themselves. We look forward to hosting you again!
Thank you,
Andy
Our group of 10 women have been gathering annually for over 20 years. This property fit our needs beautifully and we had the privacy and amenities needed for a wonderful vacation together!
Relaxing family stay with three generations. The house was clean. We enjoyed fishing in the lake. Grandchildren were able to catch small bluegill off the dock and a few nice bass were landed as well.
This is a wonderful place to stay. It is big and roomy which served our group well! This is our second year staying here. Hosts are incredibly on the spot with replying and assisting with any needs. Highly recommend!!!
Amazing place with wonderful hosts. Highly recommend.
Jonna was such a great host and helped us make our stay seamless and easy. The house is set up great for large groups. After a long day outside we took advantage of the large great room, huge kitchen, and theatre room to relax. Highly recommend.
Our family loves this place. It suits our needs well with something for everyone. We brought kayaks and enjoyed rowing around on the water. The outdoor sounds make you feel like you are camping. It is so peaceful. This was our second stay here. It is one of our favorite places to gather as family.
Its was a very peaceful location. Great fishing and firepit nights with s'mores. Porch swing, tether ball, frisbee golf and more. 3 generations having fun together. Close to town if you forgot something. The house was large enough for us, with room to spare.
Andy is a great communicator, and responds promptly
This property was a perfect place to spend the weekend with family. There were spaces to be together and places to relax alone. We cooked together, dined together and took advantage of all the games and activities offered at the house.
The hosts were extremely helpful and kind. I had questions and they had prompt answers.
I very much recommend this rental.
Howard C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 5, 2024
Howard,
Thanks for your response! We love hearing feedback on the property. It was great having you as a guest.
Thank you,
Andy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin J.
Nov 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Family weekend
The property is awesome. The online listing did not include an address and while Andrew did get back to us when we had a question/problem getting door code, it took a bit with sending messages through the app. There was a bed bug found when stripping the beds. We totally enjoyed the weekend and all the amenities that were available.
Robin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Joyce B.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Ruined Reunion
Our annual family reunion was ruined here as the water pump was broken (we had no water), and the electrical power was half out. We eventually left at 10:00 at night and had to drive home--3 1/2 and 5 hours. You would think we would get a full refund after this terrible situation, but they have decided we only get back one third of what we paid!
What a lovely property! We had such a wonderful time. The kids loved swimming in the pond and the theater room. We all loved the game room and large gathering spaces inside & out The house is very well appointed and clean.
The listing says there is a hot tub, but we did not find it. Maybe it is in an area we did not have access to.
Our only real disappointment--and the reason I am not giving this property the highest rating--was that the A/C had a hard time keeping up with the Iowa heat & humidity, especially in the primary suite. (We had to sleep with the door open to our room.) The hosts sent someone to look into it right away. Unfortunately, they were unable to fix it during our short stay. I have no doubt they will address it if they haven't already.
We hope to book another stay in the future. It truly is a fantastic gathering place.
Shelley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2024
Hi Shelley,
Thank you for staying. It's good to hear everyone had fun. We have added 2 additional AC units and the one in the master has been repaired. We look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you,
Andy
Beautiful, large house with a great small pond. Everyone loved the theatre room with a working popcorn machine well stocked with popcorn/oil . That was a well-appreciated surprise! The kids thought the game room in the loft was awesome, we had family pingpong and shuffleboard tournaments. Other families must have done the same because the ping pong paddles are showing their wear. But as rank amateurs we didn't mind! We fed the bluegill and a couple bass many many fishing worms! One granddaughter loved hunting frogs and caught a big bullfrog to show everyone. She really liked the frogs, turtles,and fish and even appreciated seeing the snake on the patio, although she didn't try to catch it! We really appreciated that there was wood for the firepit, we haven't had that everywhere we've stayed. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/utensils (except weirdly, no spoons...lots and lots of forks though!) Overall, we thought the place was great and we (8 adults, 6 kids) had a wonderful time!