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Heart of the Loess Hills
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Heart of the Loess Hills
A perfect oasis for a getaway into the country. Totally updated family retreat. Perfect for families, hunters and couples! Enjoy the tranquil country views from the front deck. Brand new fridge, couches, tables, chairs, beds, firepit, grill and all guest linens, paint, carpet etc.
Features oversized 3+car garage, and huge yard. Excellent spot for hunters, or anyone wanted to escape city life. Take a moment to view every single star in the sky. Beautiful furnishings to enjoy.
Board games and a foosball table are available also. Picnic table on deck is great if you want to eat outside and the firepit is a great gathering spot for everyone.
When you walk in you will see the gathering area of the dining Area with a large flat screen TV, living room with a large flat screen TV, fully functioning kitchen for creating your favorite meal and a sitting area next to the kitchen for enjoying your morning coffee. The bedrooms feature comfort plush mattresses and linens. Oversize bath towels enough for each guest.
The property includes 2 acres. Smart TV, so you can login and watch HULU, Netflix and other popular devices. We now have fast STARLINK Wi-Fi! We are very excited about this as cell service and internet was very difficult to get before. We are located 12 miles from Onawa. minutes away from Preparation Canyon State Park, 20 minutes from Blue Lake. Home is located near over 12,000 public hunting acres offering the best whitetail and turkey hunting in the Midwest.
Other things to note
We supply firewood for the outdoor firepit. Toilet paper, paper towels, hand and dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash are provided. We do not allow pets in this home or in the garage. They must be kept outside and renter is responsible for any waste removal and damage the pet does.
A little bit about our area:
The Loess Hills are a unique geographical formation that are composed of fine ground wind blown silt from glacier deposits. As the glaciers melted, the Missouri Valley flooded with enormous amounts of water. Each winter, the waters froze, and large areas of sediments were left exposed to the wind and blew to the East and deposited in the dune like hills, you will see.
Preparation Canyon offers a lake for kayaking and public fishing. The Overlook on the north edge provides an amazing view as well as hike. This is also a great picnic spot.
The Loess Hills Scenic Byways are 200 miles of paved highway where you can see wildlife, prairie plants and hills.
Lewis and Clark State Park is located at Blue Lake, west on Onawa. A great place for boating or learning a little bit of history.
Towels and bedding and plates/ glasses/ silverware is provided. Please bring food and supplies for your stay. Grocery store in Onawa 12 miles away or a small gas station is located in town.
Restaurants nearby:
Buds Bar and Grill- 4 miles
Moorhead Mini Mart- Carryout pizza
Fiesta Brava Mexican- 12 miles
Pizza Hut- 12 miles
Bamboo Village Chinese- 12 miles
Frannies Cafe- 12 miles
Dairy Queen- 12 miles
McDonald’s- 12 miles
Subway -12 miles
Suds N Jugs Bar and Grill- 12 miles
Features oversized 3+car garage, and huge yard. Excellent spot for hunters, or anyone wanted to escape city life. Take a moment to view every single star in the sky. Beautiful furnishings to enjoy.
Board games and a foosball table are available also. Picnic table on deck is great if you want to eat outside and the firepit is a great gathering spot for everyone.
When you walk in you will see the gathering area of the dining Area with a large flat screen TV, living room with a large flat screen TV, fully functioning kitchen for creating your favorite meal and a sitting area next to the kitchen for enjoying your morning coffee. The bedrooms feature comfort plush mattresses and linens. Oversize bath towels enough for each guest.
The property includes 2 acres. Smart TV, so you can login and watch HULU, Netflix and other popular devices. We now have fast STARLINK Wi-Fi! We are very excited about this as cell service and internet was very difficult to get before. We are located 12 miles from Onawa. minutes away from Preparation Canyon State Park, 20 minutes from Blue Lake. Home is located near over 12,000 public hunting acres offering the best whitetail and turkey hunting in the Midwest.
Other things to note
We supply firewood for the outdoor firepit. Toilet paper, paper towels, hand and dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash are provided. We do not allow pets in this home or in the garage. They must be kept outside and renter is responsible for any waste removal and damage the pet does.
A little bit about our area:
The Loess Hills are a unique geographical formation that are composed of fine ground wind blown silt from glacier deposits. As the glaciers melted, the Missouri Valley flooded with enormous amounts of water. Each winter, the waters froze, and large areas of sediments were left exposed to the wind and blew to the East and deposited in the dune like hills, you will see.
Preparation Canyon offers a lake for kayaking and public fishing. The Overlook on the north edge provides an amazing view as well as hike. This is also a great picnic spot.
The Loess Hills Scenic Byways are 200 miles of paved highway where you can see wildlife, prairie plants and hills.
Lewis and Clark State Park is located at Blue Lake, west on Onawa. A great place for boating or learning a little bit of history.
Towels and bedding and plates/ glasses/ silverware is provided. Please bring food and supplies for your stay. Grocery store in Onawa 12 miles away or a small gas station is located in town.
Restaurants nearby:
Buds Bar and Grill- 4 miles
Moorhead Mini Mart- Carryout pizza
Fiesta Brava Mexican- 12 miles
Pizza Hut- 12 miles
Bamboo Village Chinese- 12 miles
Frannies Cafe- 12 miles
Dairy Queen- 12 miles
McDonald’s- 12 miles
Subway -12 miles
Suds N Jugs Bar and Grill- 12 miles
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Moorhead
Located in Moorhead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Moorhead Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Preparation Canyon State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.

Moorhead, IA
What's nearby
- Moorhead Cultural Center - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
- Preparation Canyon State Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
- Burgess Health Center - 21 min drive - 26.9 km
- Lewis and Clark State Park - 24 min drive - 29.4 km
- Desoto National Wildlife Refuge - 49 min drive - 80.3 km
Restaurants
- moorehead ia - 11 min drive
- Cusine "Бабка в кепке - 8 min drive
- Blue Bonnet II - 11 min drive
- Fat Boyz - 11 min drive
- Summertime Drive-In - 11 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
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20 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martin H.
8 Oct, 2025
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Martin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Tina H.
10 Nov, 2025
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Tina H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg G.
15 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Greg G.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abigail C.
30 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Abigail C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jared S.
16 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Jared S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey G.
8 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Centrally located
Jeffrey G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Duane o.
23 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Duane o.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P.
19 Dec, 2024
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Location
Jeff P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick B.
27 Jun, 2023
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Beautiful location, nice place
Nick B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd D.
25 Jan, 2024
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Todd D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David F.
18 Apr, 2023
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Loess Hills Getaway
David F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lane S.
6 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great area.
Lane S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie K.
15 May, 2023
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Jackie K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian C.
16 Jun, 2024
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Wedding Trip
Brian C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Teri P.
31 Jul, 2025
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Teri P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff P.
16 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Jeff P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
23 Nov, 2022
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Hunting Tri
Scott B.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia F.
7 Aug, 2022
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Women’s retreat
Cynthia F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
David F.
19 Apr, 2022
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Loess Hills Vacation Spring 2022
David F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
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26 Dec, 2021
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Lovely Houce
Miguel A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alfred S.
15 Oct, 2021
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Gorgeous house
Alfred S.
Stayed 36 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Debbie L.
23 Aug, 2021
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Birthday Surprise for Grandpa!
Debbie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Greg G.
1 Oct, 2024
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