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JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a dining table. Large windows provide ample natural light and views of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a round table, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A large, modern house with a prominent front porch, multiple windows, and a fire pit area.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Elwood, NE
  • Place, Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bossung Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room - Loft

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom - Loft

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom - Main

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath - Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bath - Main

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.

Why guests love The Lakehouse at Johnson Lake:

* Sleeps 10–12 comfortably – 4 bedrooms + spacious layout for groups
* Prime lakefront on South Crappie Corner – peaceful views, perfect location
* Private dock access (in season) – bring your boat, swim, or fish right outside
* Kayaks, floats & outdoor games INCLUDED
* Large patio + gas firepit + gas grill station – sunset dinners & cozy nights
* Upstairs game room – fun for kids and adults
* 4 Smart TVs + Sonos + DISH + WiFi – entertainment covered
* Fully stocked kitchen – cook like you’re at home
* Easy access (10 miles from I-80) – quick trip from Lexington & Elwood

More to explore nearby:

* Walking & biking trails
* Fishing & state recreation areas
* Golf course
* Local dining favorites just minutes away

Perfect for:

* Family vacations
* Friend getaways
* Small business retreats

Summer splashes, fall sunsets, winter coziness—this is a 4-season escape.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave beds unmade with linens on the beds.
Leave out any small appliances used so that they may be properly cleaned.
Collect all towels and rags and place them in the bathtubs or shower floors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1258499vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Elwood

Located in Elwood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles and Dawson County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeside Country Club and LakeShore Marina. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Elwood, NE

What's nearby

  • Johnson Lake State Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bossung Lake - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lakeside Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles - 12 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Mac's Creek Winery & Vineyards - 26 min drive - 36.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Medo's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nautical Rose - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kirk's Nebraskaland Restaurant & Swingin' Door Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hong kong Buffet - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonics - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JOHNSON LAKE GETAWAY PRIVATE DOCK-Sleeps up to 12. located?

This family-friendly Elwood holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Johnson Lake State Recreation Area and Bossung Lake. Lakeside Country Club and LakeShore Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and a wonderful host!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home--we first stayed here last summer and came back because we all loved it! Perfect for our five adults and five teen grandkids. We used the outdoor grill a couple of times, made s'mores around the fire pit, and basically just kept the kids entertained with kayaks and paddle boards. Kitchen had everything we could ask for, house was ready with plenty of beach towels, sunscreen, even a bowl of sunglasses. Put our favorite'70s music on the sound system and laid back and relaxed. Perfect getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Loved having your family stay at the lakehouse again! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again! Jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Johnson Lake

Boating eating sleeping. Family gathering - Great Place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is terrific and tremendously well equipped! It has absolutely everything needed to make a stay enjoyable. Its location on the lake is nice with beautiful sunsets across the lake to enjoy! Check in and check out were easy and Jackie was great to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property multiple times and will continue to when we visit the area. The location right on the lake is great and makes it super easy to spend all day outside. The lakehouse is clean and comfortable and the hosts are super nice. Our whole group would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place at Johnson Lake

The house was amazing as well as the hosts. We truly had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home! Jackie is definitely a "Super Host"!Johnson Lake is serenity and fun perfectly blended together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend!

The cabin is beautiful and the location is beatiful as well. It was a great place to have our annual girls weekend gathering. It is located in the middle of what Jlake all has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake House

Beautiful lake house and property. So much to do beyond just the wonderful lake. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Johnson lake perfect vacation!

Wonderful place to stay. Lake location outstanding with fantastic hosts. This home will not disappoint and I challenge anyone to find better. Going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind remarks! We look forward to having you again. ~jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a perfect experience staying here. The home was very clean and well appointed. We loved the lake and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Planning to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property!

This was a wonderful getaway for our family! The house is beautiful, clean, and offered many amenities and small touches to make our stay comfortable and relaxing! We brought our boat and played on the water during the day and enjoyed time with family around the fire or in the house during the evenings. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family lake getaway

We had a fantastic stay at the lake house. It reminded us of spending time at the family lake house as a kid. We were able to unwind and relax during our stay. Lake Johnson is the perfect size lake with something for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

The Lakehouse was a great place for our family to gather. It had everything we needed for a fantastic stay. It's beautiful inside and out with all the amenities you could possibly ask for. Jackie is a great host. She took time to meet us there upon arrival and gave us a quick tour of the house. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lakehouse

Wonderful Lakehouse: stocked with everything you need, great location, beautiful lake, seriously nothing they could have done better. Owners have kept up this property very well and feel lucky to have stayed there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Thanks, Allison. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. I will let you know when I release my dates for 2025 to share with your parents. My best, Jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lakehouse

The Lakehouse was truly a great place to stay! We had a group of 12, yet everyone had plenty of room and things to do. We were pleasantly surprised by all that the hosts provided. They were wonderful to work with and communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Absolutely awesome! The best!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
So glad your family enjoyed their time at the Lakehouse. We will look forward to having you again. ~jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Filled Days at Lake

This house was perfect. More than what we imagined. We lacked nothing. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Lake life at its best here!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The very best!!

Our favorite house ever! Beautiful location, beautiful house, beautiful outdoor space! This was the perfect location for our family vacation, the beds were super comfy, plenty of space for us to spread out or hang out all together, and best of all everything you need for a 5 month old!! The owner was so kind and helpful, will definitely book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at The Lakehouse. It is definitely “family friendly” as that was the intention for our own family. 😁We will look forward to having you again. Thanks for the kind words. All the best to you. ~jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our entire family to get together. Gorgeous home, everything you could ask for. The grandkids LOVED the bunk room. The large kitchen and big table provided a fun place to gather but we spent most of our time outside. The lake was awesome and the floats and life jackets provided by the host kept us all happy. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio with the sound system playing great music, s'mores at the fire pit, and just relaxing in the sunshine. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible vacation

The listing does not do this place justice. The home is beautiful and fully stocked. The host is wonderful and responsive. We rented a pontoon boat and jetskis nearby. When not on those, our kids were in the lake near the dock where they could touch (perfect for 3-7 year olds). We can't wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High end

Everything you need when you walk in the door
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We just spent a week at this property and had a great time. We had 5 kids from 5-15 and 5 adults. The house is amazing and had everything we needed and the view is absolutely beautiful. There were plenty of activities for the kids and several games and toys. Our host Jackie is absolutely wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed. I definitely would stay again. Sandy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thanks, Sandy! We would love to have you stay again. All the best, ~jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeds Expectations

This property has it ALL. An amazing space with time, thought and care built into every area. Inside is a beautiful home full of high end finishes, ample space, and welcoming accommodations. But our time was primarily spent on the incredible patio space with multiple areas to relax, disconnect and enjoy unforgettable views. What more can you ask for
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks for your kind words, Michael. So glad you enjoyed your stay at The Lakehouse. We will look forward to having you again. 😉 All the best to you. ~jackie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Over the Top!!!!

If you are looking at this property snag it right away! We were a group of 8 guys on a golf trip. We rent a house every year rather than staying in hotels. This home was far and away the nicest home we have seen. It's a beautiful place that has everything, and I mean everything you will need for your stay. Jackie is a very accommodating host and happily did some extra things to ensure we had what we needed. The neighborhood was great as well. This is a repeater for us and we will definitely rent the home again for our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Glad to hear the fellas enjoyed the stay. We look forward to having you again next year. ~jackie

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