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 deck with a grill, chairs, and a table, overlooking a lake and greenery.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and a window.
A room with a ping pong table, a bookshelf, a desk, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

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

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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 Theme Park, or check out an event or a game at Young Arena.
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Map
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
  • Young Arena - 7 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 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. 99 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House worked great for a long weekend and large extended family. Hosts were very responsive. The space was great for everyone and enough beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect property for our extended family weekend. Spacious, clean, well appointed, and quiet, with a nice grassy area and pond in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for our situation. Close to our ski site and the cedar valley trail. Plenty of room for our group. Skis, bike, and all. Would return here for another ski tournament.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 5 stars +

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway, awesome place!

Our family of 16, 8-adults 8-children(12-7months) had a great stay at this location! Lots of space, comfortable beds, cleanliness, & plenty of options to keep our group busy. The host sent clear easy directions for check in & quick response to questions. We would definitely look into staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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