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Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!

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A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand.
A spacious living area with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a rug. There is a kitchen in the background with modern appliances and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, mirror, and artwork on the wall.
A bathroom with a shower curtain, toilet, vanity with a sink, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Waterloo, IA
  • Place, Lost Island Theme Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Island Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Akua Maze
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Common area 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Basement - Shared

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor - Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bed - Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2758587vb
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

About the area

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at George Wyth Memorial State Park and Cedar River, while Grout Museum of History and John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lost Island Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Young Arena.
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Waterloo, IA

What's nearby

  • Lost Island Theme Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Isle Casino Waterloo - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lost Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Akua Maze - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - 7 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful retreat for multi-family fun - 1 mile from Lost Island Amusement Park! located?

This family-friendly Waterloo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Akua Maze and Lost Island Theme Park. Lost Island Waterpark and Isle Casino Waterloo are also within 2 miles (3 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. 87 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place easy to get to and from downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean!! Great house to rent for a weekend getaway or family ger together! Very close to water park and close proximity to waterloo. Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation of 11: used all bedrooms and sofa sleepers.Basement had room for the games and activities . Ping pong challengesBack yard was large enough for outdoor games- flag football and the pond gave the smaller kids chances to catch fish..Close to all needed activities in Waterloo and located in a quiet neighborhood.Enjoyed the stay (2nd time rented)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SONYA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. We enjoyed our stay and the anenities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and was upkept. Host very responsive even late at night. We would stay at this location again. Host even reached out after the stay with items left and arranged for drop off.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! gave us the space needed for multiple families
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt Z.

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

Good price, good location

Nice amenities for entertainment, comfortable lounging areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

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

Enjoyed our stay! Very clean and had all amenities we needed.

Excellent! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krysta T.

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

Fits big families!

This was our third year staying here and as usual the house was great! Plenty of space for all the cousins to run around and play while giving the adults their own area to chill. Plus the nearby waterpark is a family favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed over Christmas as I was recivering from a total right knee replacement. My kids wanted me to be able to relax and enjoy myself and focus on time with family. The house and our stay was perfect. It made a potentially rough holiday one full of great memories! Nick is very kind and super responsive. Plan to come back during the summer for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy B.

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

Great for family

We had an amazing stay. Beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room for our family Xmas gathering. Happy of have found a place that is so nice and open! Loved the layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Perfect 5 stars +

2nd staying here, Awesome house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Great house!

The house was clean and big enough for my huge family to stay while visiting. Convenient to get to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta J.

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

Nice home for family get together!

Our extended family gathered for a long weekend, the home was perfect for us! The pond was a hit for fishing and the kids loved the close by water park. Open living spaces upstairs & in the basement made it ideal for various age groups to spend time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time here . Always perfect... very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for family!

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 !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

MOST EXCELLENT

Absolutely great house had more than we needed in every way ....thank you nick ...definitely a 10 plus stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Lost Island retreat

Highly recommend! Host was an absolute joy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charisse S.

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

Great place

Great place for 3 families to share. Appreciated the quick responses from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Nice home for extended family

This is a nice, clean home. It is as described and depicted on the site. It is a convenient location to the water park, casino, and the University. It is a nice property for extended families to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Family Fun

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Family Friendly Stay

Stayed for a weekend to celebrate Christmas with the whole family (4 Generations). Property was well located for us and was nicely equipped for our needs. Communication with owners was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie K.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

My family and I went to Waterloo for a short weekend getaway to visit the water and amusement park. This house was perfect. Perfect size with lots of room for the kids to play inside and outside. WONDERFUL location if visiting the parks. Was easy commute if needed to take a break from the parks, eat some lunch, and go back! The host was very responsive and helpful when needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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