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Frontyard fire pit down by the water
Swim items ready for use
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sun Valley Lake, Ellston, IA
  • Lakeside Casino
  • Osceola Country Club
  • Graceland University
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lighthouse room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Pirate Room

2 Single Beds

Surf room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Yellow Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Above garage lighthouse room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lakeside Escape

A lake front house on a 500 acre private lake with a dock on the property, 80 feet of shoreline, swimming in the cove under mature trees. Kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boat, and a swim pad are available for guest use. Separate fire pit area as well as deck and covered patio with a grill for outdoor enjoyment. Close to 1000s of acres of public hunting land, Graceland University, and a public golf course.

The space
Fishing is NOT allowed unless the guests are members of the association. Fines will be applied to renters who aren't members who fish at the lake. Only boats registered to the association members are allowed on the water.

WiFi is not provided but there is a Verizon tower near by and Verizon cell service is good. TVs are located in the house with DVD players, but cable is not available.

Property manager

jill

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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: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
For your family's safety please supervise children
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ellston

Located in Sun Valley Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lamoni Golf & Country Club and Revelton Distilling Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Lake Park and West Lake Wildlife Area.
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Sun Valley Lake, Ellston, IA

What's nearby

  • Ringgold County Hospital - 41 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Slip Bluff County Park - 55 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Little River Recreational Park - 56 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Graceland University - 56 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Lamoni Golf & Country Club - 59 min drive - 52.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪South Shore Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • The Silver Spur Cafe & Bar
  • ‪Grand River Rodeo & Arena - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Patty's Back Door - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Wagon ClubHouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Ringgold County Hospital, Murray Roadside Park and Murray Public Library. Murray City Hall and Graceland University are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heidi P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
The area/neighborhood was very nice. We liked having immediate access to the lake in the backyard. The house had so much space for all guests. The pictures were outdated so some furniture/appliances were different but seemed newer. There was a hodge podge of dishes, pots and pans, etc. so they had practically everything we needed; however, many of the dishes needed to be cleaned before use. There were a lot of lake “toys” to pick from which we were excited to use but again they needed to be cleaned and some were poor functioning. The biggest hassle was the AC because it didn’t run very well. Some highlights were the DVD players, fire pit area, small beach near by, kids got separate bedrooms, ice machine, lofted area, and the huge master suite. Overall we enjoyed the stay to get away and enjoy the outdoors as a family. With a few updates and fixes a future visit would be fun with even more family tagging along.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Family fun!

Clean, accommodations for a large group or family on a beautiful lake. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Great stay

Property owner was lovely! House was well stocked to ensure a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Korby M.

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

Summer Weekend

Family had so much fun on the water with all the paddle boards, mat and paddle boat! Great weekend with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann P.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great weekend of kayaking/paddle boarding
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayra S.

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

Lake house fun

Jill was great in accommodating us even with last minute issues. The kids enjoyed paddle boat, air hockey table and foosball. There was enough space for all and enough sitting space inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Holly E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not ready to be a VRBO

This property was spacious however there were many problems. Here are a few items that need to be addressed: no garage bags, unsafe deck, kitchen a disorganized mess with dirty dishes in the cupboards, gas grill did not work properly, the temp gauge didn't work and it was dirty. The front door knob came off and the sliding door downstairs would not lock, The front yard and entry was covered with branches, leaves and garden hoses which we moved. The front picnic table bench was broken. The spiral staircase has a wide gap at the top that small children could fall through. We found a small sharp scissors and a round disc blade in the yard. The refrigerator froze our food which is a hugh waste and it being so far from any store a challenge for menus. I have rented many VRBO homes this was by far the worst experience I have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good inexpensive place for family

For the most part I liked the place. It did however actually need to be cleaned better. Laundry in the washer and dryer that was welt and had some mildew on it. The Coffee pots really needed to be deep cleaned which my brother in-law did. Some of the dishes were dirty and needed cleaned. We did see a few safety items that should really be taken care of. One of the deck chairs really needed to be thrown away, it was one bad sit down away from a lawsuit maybe fall into the fire pit. There are dead ash trees with limbs falling down by the docks. The lint trap was crammed full (fire hazard), my brother in-law noticed this and cleaned it out before something bad happened. Finally the big sliding door on the 2nd level does not appear to be fully attached as we noticed it would slide out some if you used much outward force while opening the sliding door. The big door looked like it needed finished so we assumed it just wasn't finished. Comfort wise the place was pretty good, upstairs was a bit hot, the master bedroom bed was really soft which made for some lack of sleep. All in all though for the budget it's worth it just be aware of these few items. I'd wager other places at the lake cost at least twice the price. We enjoyed our stay and hanging out at the campfire having smores in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole O.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren K.

Liked: Communication, location

No Wi-Fi is different than no cell service.

The listing indicated ‘no wi-fi’ but that was OK since I have unlimited data on my cell phone. Only Verizon phones worked in the house. I’ve done RAGBRAI 25 times and never had an issue with service. But my phone didn’t work. Glad we didn’t have an emergency. Only two of the bedrooms are private. The master and the bedroom over the garage that is very nice - but also very separate. It would have been great for teens or a couple, but none of us wanted to be that far from the fun. Two of the bedrooms are open to the living room. And you have to walk through one room to get to another room which makes late-night potty breaks intrusive. The beds were super comfy and the sheets were soft. There may have been a mix up on our check-in date. We were able to get in with a code we received in a text. But the official email didn’t come until our second day. The house was not very clean, but it wasn’t horrible. We had to ask for more garbage sacks and they were delivered several hours later. There were plenty of beach towels but no kitchen towels. And no wine glasses. And many missing lightbulbs. We loved the Lilly pad. The paddle boat was too filthy to use until I scrubbed it. And there was a sharp screw to jimmy-rig the steering system. Very dangerous to have my grand babies on board. I padded it with a towel no one got poked/scratched. The person I texted with was prompt and polite, so I hate to say so many negative things. But for the price, this home was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

Wonderful family weekend. Lots of toys for the lake and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan W.

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

Such a peaceful pace

We loved our stay. Fit 8 of us with no problem. It was nice to have equipment to use on the beautiful lake. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Awesome stay

Jill was a great host and the house was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave J., Ames, IA

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

Enjoyable and Comfortable

We had a good time at this large and comfortable home. Host was very responsive and helpful when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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