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TV, DVD player
Dining
On the beach, sun loungers
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 162700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pella, IA
  • Place, Lake Red Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Raceway
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pella

Located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Red Rock, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Central Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Red Rock - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Central College - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Bos Landen Golf Club - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Knoxville Raceway - 28 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Perk - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bread Board - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat

Over 2,700 total square feet of finish on 1.35 acres that sits right on the lake includes: six bedrooms, two large living rooms (one on each floor), open kitchen, oversized kitchen table that can accommodate up to 14 people, three additional island countertop sits, 17' x 16' deck and patio underneath overlooking the lake with outside seating and grill, private beach, sandbox overlooking the beach, firepit area, and adjacent to 10+ acre tree reserve. We have some fun stuff in the house and garage that's all yours to use: board games, yard games, two TVs, two canoes, life jackets, three adult bikes and three kid bikes, one adult fishing pole and two kids, some kids toys (garage and in the sandbox toy chest) and campfire skewers.
This home was built for our family to host our kids and their families in the future.
The backyard backs up to Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest. We are just around the corner from the marina (but can't hear it).
Enjoy wildlife right outside your door (deer, turkeys, bald eagle's nest a stones throw to the south along the coastline with over 30 bald eagles that come during the winter, foxes, and much more).
Items around the area to do and see:
Pella's town square for local stores and food (Jaarsma Bakery is a must)
North Overlook Park and Beach
Vermeet Mill & Historical Village (https://www.pellahistorical.org) better than you think and awesome for kids!
New and improved 12.5 miles Volksweg Trail (just down the block from the house) for biking/walking/jogging
Plenty of parks with playgrounds (Fifield, Cordova, Robert's Creek West, )
Disc golf at Robert's Creek
Central College
Thursday night in Pella (https://www.facebook.com/thursdaysinpella)
Tulip Time (early May)
Knoxville Sprint Car Raceway (all throughout the summer)
Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest (early July),
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

1. Please leave your sandals/shoes off at the door, even though we have hardwood floors.
2. If you have more trash feel free to leave it on the deck/garage floor and we'll take care of it!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: Not allowed inside but 1+ acre for them outside.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Perfect for young and old kids!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Pella, close to Lake Red Rock, Bos Landen Golf Club, and Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House. You'll also find Elk Rock State Park and Scholte House Museum & Gardens nearby.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat good for couples?

At this beachfront cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.

Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful area, house is updated and in very good shape! Kids loved the bunk bed style rooms.No wifi but honestly don't need it with everything you can do around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

The property was as described. The house is much larger inside than what it appears from the outside. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Relaxing House

The house has a very large open living room upstairs, plenty of bedrooms for us. The backyard is large, although most of it fairly steep slope towards the lake. The lake was up several feet when we stayed, so the beach in the photos was under water. Pella is a 7-8 minute drive away. Overall we liked the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin Camp

We get together each year with my cousins from Nebraska and Illinois. This year we attended the NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway. This VRBO property was a great home to accommodate all of us together and easy access to the Iowa Speedway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Reunion

We had family from Nebraska and Illinois meet midway for some quality family time with babies up to grandparents. Great house to accommodate all our needs! We cooked, ate, laughed, played cards a just hung out. Really enjoyed the town of Pella and renting a boat for a day on the lake. One thing, the walk down to the beach area is more challenging than you might expect. Not all of our family members were able to make it down there, so sharing as an FYI.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake vacation

House was clean and very spacious and a 5 minute drive to the marina. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pictures don't do this property justice!

We rented this property for 3 nights for a family getaway and were thrilled with the accommodations! The open concept was perfect for our family and the space is larger that it appears in the photos. The house had everything we needed and the owner was a dream to work with! We highly recommend this property for your stay in the Pella area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean!

This was one of the cleanest rentals I have ever seen. Beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake house for large group.

It’s a gorgeous open floor plan house with 6 bedrooms, two large living rooms. Perfect for our extended family to gather and reconnect. Close to the beach with shallow water perfect for kids. I’d highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Loved the spaciousness of the living and kitchen areas! The trip to the beach gets steep at the end so we were unable to take the infants. Would be awesome if everyone is over 5 years of age - both for beach and bunk beds that are available. We had a wonderful time with our 4 adult children, their spouses and 5 kids age 4 and under!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House and Location

Perfect house for our group! Great spot where you are a short drive to downtown, but can spread out in the huge backyard which also had a great fire pit. The inside is beautifully updated and was very clean! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fourth of July family get together

Beautiful and clean property. Lots of bedrooms and space for a large group of people. Also very nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great roomy home - very clean

Great experience - the kids and adults both enjoyed the canoes that were available - room for everyone to sleep comfortably
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love to come back!!

This was the perfect place for our family!! Beautiful, clean and lots of room!! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

The views are amazing, The house was perfect, for our family. When we are in the area we will return to this location. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish we had more time to enjoy the stay.

Excellent place to stay, wish we would have had more time to enjoy the owners property. Beautiful location and excellent neighborhood. Highly recommend! Would only suggest TVs in the main bedrooms. 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the "Lake House" (as we called it). The home is very understated (and almost small-looking) from the outside. As soon as you step inside, you are struck with the openness and beauty of the home. It is simple in its design, but very practical and usable. The double deck/patio is wonderful and well as the dining table inside. The arrangements of beds worked well for our family. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils. We had such a wonderful time in the water. The back yard is long and sloping, and leads down to the lake. It has a wonderful fire pit a nice distance away from the house with a dozen chairs around it. We brought our kayaks along with us and had a wonderful time playing in the water and on the beachy area. The water level stays shallow for 20-30 feet, so the kids loved playing in the water. As our family grows and we can no longer stay with "Grandma and Grandpa" at their house, we would love to use this house again in the coming years.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha and David H., Mount Vernon, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury by the Lake

This is a beautiful property. Very clean with many amenities! It is a bit of a sleeper as it doesn’t look that big from the outside but it is quite large with luxurious furnishings. We celebrated with our family as we had been unable to be together for 18 months due to the pandemic. The location close to Des Moines was perfect as our son flew in from the Air Force. All total we were 7 adults and 3 children (ages 5, 7, and 12)—the bedrooms and beds worked perfectly for this group. And we all want to know where you got the sumptuous bedding! We all slept like babies! Kitchen was fairly well stocked with pots, pans etc. (The only suggestion would be an exhaust fan—probably a benefit to owner and renters alike.) Plenty of room to seat us all at the dinner table and a little overflow at the bar if need be. And plenty of room to watch the summer olympics and play Scattergories at night! We were a short walk down to our own beach and had a lovely fire pit area for roasting marshmallows and making S’mores. Plus, Pella has some lovely shopping including bakeries and butcher shops. The Lake Red Rock visitor center was very nice and very kid friendly. We loved the Vermeer windmill museum as well.— worth the visit! And best of all…Brandon was so responsive and flexible with us. Thank you Brandon for everything and for giving our family a chance to reconnect! That is priceless!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Group Trip

We had a great visit over the 4th of July weekend. The place was modern and clean and has many bedrooms for adults and kids. Although there were only 2 bathrooms, it worked fine overall for our group and they provide plenty of good quality towels. The kitchen was well supplied with pots, pans and utensils. Beds and furniture were comfortable. We enjoyed the water although access is through a narrow path and steep, so was harder for grandparents. It was also easy to get into nearby towns for activities and supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit!

We didn’t need to leave all weekend! So much to do and enjoy on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Great house with plenty of space to spread out for a larger group. Awesome for outdoor activities being right on the lake with a big yard, fire pit, and canoes to use. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys Weekend

Fantastic weekend at Lake Red Rock. The description was incredibly accurate and the previous reviews highlighted things incredibly well. Loved the location with a beautiful view of the lake and wildlife. Saw multiple bald eagles, orioles, and other animals while hiking around by the lake. Property was great for our guys weekend with plenty of room for games like bags, boccee ball, etc. House was incredibly clean and the directions laid out seamlessly of what was expected to clean up. A ton of room with great beds. Slept 12 of us 30 something guys without a problem. Brandon was great to work with. Incredibly responsive and helpful. Absolutely recommend for a family weekend or a friends getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion and Remembrance

The house was beautiful, the location was perfect, the lake and wild life were fantastic. A pair of bald eagles live in the vicinity and hunt and fly around - fantastic to watch. The lake is peaceful, very close to town. Perfect place for all my Pella cousins, aunts and uncles to come visit and get reacquainted in a beautiful environment and house. Brought back a lot of good memories from when I lived in Pella.

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway spit

Great location next to the lake and close to Pella, IA which was a great little town with unique shops and restaurants. Very clean and had enough space for people to roam without feeling confined. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021