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Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 1225 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Johnston, IA
- Place, Saylorville Lake
- Place, Des Moines MEPS10 min drive
- Place, Drake University22 min drive
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)35 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.
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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
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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Johnston
Located in Johnston, this holiday home is on a lake. Salisbury House and Terrace Hill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Polk City Refuge and Big Creek State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Johnston, IA
What's nearby
- Des Moines MEPS - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
- Des Moines Area Community College - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
- Jordan Creek Town Center - 21 min drive - 28.3 km
- Drake University - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
- Casey's Center - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 9 min drive
- Hyper Energy Bar - 9 min drive
- Casey's - 5 min drive
- The American Legion - 7 min drive
- Arcadia - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Patricia W Kamp

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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