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Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Johnston, IA
  • Place, Saylorville Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Miller Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake

Come & relax on the front porch or back deck. Enjoy 1.2 acres of large shade trees, perennial flowers and flat yard. Build a fire in the back yard, play outdoor games, relax inside with a book or puzzle from the closet or play one of the board games provided. Bring your boat and launch at public ramp 1 mile away. There is parking at house for pickups with boat trailers on the long gravel drive. The secure garage is available to store your bikes, kayaks or motorcycles in. Walk path across road to lakeshore.
Great location for water lovers, bicyclists, or motor cycle enthusiasts that like to do loop around lake or go into Des Moines. Take a 2 mile drive to Jester Park Equestrian center or 3 miles to the water park or a short drive to several golf courses. House is 2 miles from Polk City, 5 miles to Johnston, 4 miles to Grimes area. All have restaurants, bars, grocery shopping & convenience stores.
Kitchen is well stocked with coffee maker & filters, toaster, mixer & bowls, nice silverware, stainless cooking pots, real dishes, glasses & stemware. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, washcloths, soap & shampoo. Due to severe allergies this is a no animal property with no exceptions. The entire property is non smoking. There is no wifi or internet or cable.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Unplug coffee pot & toaster
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4055602vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Johnston

Located in Johnston, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Salisbury House and 801 Grand are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Polk City Refuge and Jester Park Land Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Johnston, IA

What's nearby

  • Saylorville Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Walnut Ridge Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Beaver Creek Golf Club - 4 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Doc Simmer Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Miller Park - 5 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcadia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hyper Energy Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bud's Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake located?

This family-friendly Johnston holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Doc Simmer Memorial Park and Miller Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home surrounded by shade trees. Close to grocery store, restaurants and Saylorville Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations for what we needed. The place had all the supplies and was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad V.

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

Quiet, clean, and friendly

Very clean and quiet place to stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Clean cozy place. Owner very responsive, friendly, easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

Family stay

Great place. Very clean and wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Peaceful retreat

What a wonderful spot to stay. Close enough to get to Des Moines area activities but remote enough to enjoy a peaceful respite away from the hustle and bustle of life. So lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

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

Cozy Easter Weekend

The home was perfect in every way. We will stay again, when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

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

Wonderful, cozy home!

We loved our stay here! Check in and communication were easy. The house was clean and well stocked. The location was so lovely and felt like we were far away, but everything we needed was just a short drive away. Access to the lake and the dam was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. A mix of old and new! Love how the decor fit in with the new and old. We felt very at home. The deck was the favorite place. Most of time was spent on the deck! Very quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed the owls!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo Anne K.

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

Nice

Nice and roomy enough for 4 adults
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Gradutaion

The place was great for our family to stay so we could celebrate our grandson/nephew's graduation. We were going back and forth to Polk City. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan B.

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

Family in town

Overall, a great place and very comfortable. Access to WiFi would be a great amenity to add. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed our stay. Property was as described and host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great house

We stayed here with the family to go to the Iowa State Fair. It was very clean and had everything we needed to be comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Excellent Get-away

Outstanding property and hosts go out of their way to make the place feel welcoming! Strongly recommend this property. A nice add would be WIFI if you need to do some work while on vacation. Altogether, will look to book this place each time I visit home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA B.

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

Beautiful home and so relaxing!!

Everything you will need for your stay. Very close drive to any thing you might need. We will definitely be back and hope to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Great place.

Very comfortable beds, newly repainter home very clean and inviting. We were here to Spend time with our 2 month old great granddaughter and her 4 year old sister and this home was 5 minutes away from their home so was extremely convenient for us. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tani D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely and well maintained. The host was very responsive. Our only issues were that the master bed is full not a queen as stated. FYI - Cell service is weak and there is no WiFi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
The master bed is a queen size & requires queen size sheets. I am not sure why you believed otherwise. The listing clearly states that there is no wifi at the house.
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie A.

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

Cute little house

Over all the house was great. Had what we needed and owner was responsive to any questions/needs we had. We have a baby so we did have to watch out for a few hazards related to no baby proofing. The neighbor uses multiple flood lights off their garage every night which shines directly on the back side of this property. Didn't end up being a huge issue for us but any night time bonfires would be impacted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

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

Great Experience

My family and one other family stayed at the house for a local softball tournament in the area. We enjoyed everything about the house it was exactly what we expected. It was near all the ball fields that we could have possibly played at but still had that feeling of being far enough away that we could relax and enjoy our time away from the city life. Patricia was very nice, responsive and accommodating for us which made our stay even that much more enjoyable. We would highly recommend staying here for anyone looking in the area. We will definitely see if this property is available next time we have a softball tournament in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just What We Needed

This was a great stay. The home was clean, comfortable, and well-cared for. It was an older home recently renovated to have modern amenities while keeping with the craftsman style history. The weather was gorgeous and we were able to open all the new windows for the outside airflow. (There is heat and A/C as well.)The supplies kept with the house were well thought out. The towels and TP were soft. Great kitchen supplies, too.What to know… As other users have stated, there is no Wi-fi at the house. (I don’t think this should impact the rating, as it isn’t listed as an amenity.) We have AT&T mobile service, which wasn’t the strongest signal, but worked for our minimal needs. The TV is satellite-based and had a nice variety of channels.Because it is a refinished older home, the hardwood floors, doors, and cabinets have a few squeaks and can be a little loud. Nothing too bad and it wasn’t an issue for us. However, if you have light sleepers on various schedules, you might want to consider packing a white noise machine.There were so many things to do in the area, yet the house felt secluded and away from the busyness. My kids are late teens and early twenties and they enjoyed kayaking, hiking, disc golfing, bowling, and eating at some unique restaurants. We also enjoyed a couple of grilled meals at the property.The hostess is very welcoming and accommodating. She cares very much about a positive experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept, clean and veryy homey. The house had great kitchen supplies for cooking with all the comforts of home.We enjoyed being in a quiet area with trails and parks within a short drive
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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