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Pella & Red Rock Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Red Rock
  • Place, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
  • Place, Knoxville Raceway

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pella & Red Rock Lake

Pella Red Rocks: Get away and relax in this beautiful walkout 5 bedroom ranch located near Lake Red Rock, Central College, Bos Landon Golf course and Historic Pella. Experience the Dutch Village of 12,000 friendly people and 3 windmills. It is the Home of Tulip Time, famous worldwide Pella windows and Vermeer manufacturing giants. Dutch treats at Pella bakeries and tasty cheese and meats at the 2 meat markets should not be missed.

Bike (house is very close to Volksweg lake bike trail), golf, tour, shop, eat, boat/marina, swim, fish, hike all within 5 minutes of this country get away.

Located 60 minutes from Des Moines International Airport and Drake University, 5 minutes from Central College. 15 minutes from Newton, 15 minutes from Knoxville, 25 minutes from Oskaloosa, 95 mins from the University of Iowa and 85 minutes from Iowa State University.

Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature with a screened in porch after enjoying the endless shoreline of Lake Red Rock, the largest lake in Iowa. Whitetail deer, owls, 100's of bald eagles close. This house full of Pella windows allows you to enjoy sunshine and the beauty of large trees, by bringing nature indoors.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pella

Located in Pella, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Elk Rock State Park and Lake Red Rock, while Scholte House Museum & Gardens and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Southern Iowa Fair, or check out an event or a game at Knoxville Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pella, IA

What's nearby

  • Lake Red Rock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central College - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Knoxville Raceway - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Iowa Speedway - 41 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Perk - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pella & Red Rock Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pella & Red Rock Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pella & Red Rock Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pella & Red Rock Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pella & Red Rock Lake located?

This family-friendly Pella holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Red Rock and Bos Landen Golf Club. Central Park and Sunken Gardens Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candace D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. We all had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH F.

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

Family Weekend

This place was perfect for our group of 8. Beautiful property, can’t wait to come back in the summer to enjoy the outdoor space!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Tulip Time getaway

Very spacious and quiet in lovely rural setting but close to Pella. We enjoyed the wildlife and the beauty of the area. Hosts responded very timely to any questions we sent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Girls Weekend

Loved the house and the location. Easy check in and check out. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara S.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay- very nice place. Everything was clean, it was large, with comfortable beds. Lots of room for our large group (12 people).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Amazing Place!

Our family has stayed at many locations and this one by far was the most accommodating and the cleanliness unmatched! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

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

Wonderful large home

We had a wonderful time with extended family in this spacious home. Everything worked great and was clean. Proximity to Pella and other areas was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience

The house had plenty of room for nine of us. It’s conveniently located to the lake and town. We found it very clean and had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Nice large home near the lake.

This home was very nice and large. We only needed 4 of the 5 bedrooms and we were never cramped for space. We were there for a wedding and my elderly parents this gave my elderly parents a nice place to relax between wedding events. Much more comfortable than a hotel would have been at approximately the same price for the number of rooms we needed. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael A.

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

Great space and beautiful setting

The space and layout of the house is well done. The location is a close proximity to Pella with a short drive on gravel road. The master and junior suite are are outstanding. The three basement bedrooms are generally generally dark and musty smelling.bedroom a
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirt and Connie D.

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

Pella Stay Headquarters

Great basecamp for our stay in Pella for our son's and daughter in laws wedding. House was perfect for my wife and both sets of grandparents and our son and his girlfriend. Close to town but with the quiet of the country. We would definitely recommend this house if you are looking to stay in Pella. Even rode bike one day from the house to close by bike trail around the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard C.

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

Family reunion

This place served our family well for a quiet Midwest gathering place for 9 senior adult family members. The kitchen was well equipped and served our needs very adequately. Much time was spent in the comfortable great room sitting in a large circle reminiscing our childhood years. The lower level was less adequate as it was colder and three bedrooms needed to share the same bathroom. Therefore most activities were up stairs. We never used the TV’s or other entertainment items so can’t comment on them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea & Brian S.

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

Family Gathering

House was very clean with plenty of space for 3 families and our mom to enjoy some time together exploring Pella and Lake Red Rock. The house provided plenty of bedrooms/couches for sleeping areas. The kids enjoyed the outdoor spaces, smores on the fire, and we even set up a small pickleball court and baby pool on the paved driveway. Location was great for exploring the bike trail (about 1/2 mile walk on gravel road to get there). Several fishing spots close by, a short drive to downtown Pella, Vermeer, the Pella Aquatic Center, and very close to a shopping area to stock up on food and beverages for the weekend. If you plan to visit the pool or beach be sure to bring your beach towels. The towel supply was limited for the number of guests the house holds, but washer/dryer are available and we utilized that to make sure we had a clean supply of towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Beautiful, Very Clean Home

To be quite honest, the pictures for this listing do not do it justice. This home has plenty of space to relax and unwind, and is in a very quiet part of Pella. The beds were all very comfortable memory foam mattresses, with high quality pillows. There are two different areas to hang out inside, the upstairs living room/great room, and the downstairs family room with its own kitchen area. The bathrooms all had great shower heads, and had great water pressure. This home is a really great setup for larger groups. We had our family with 5 kids along with my in-laws, and had plenty of space for more! Next time we stay we will be bringing more family with us, as this home could support 5 couples and kids easily. As far as location is concerned, it is a few minutes from the Pella Walmart and other restaurants nearby. Lake Red Rock is also very close, and this home is right in the middle of it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely reunion of five friends from Iowa State University who all graduated around 1980. The home was perfect with lots of sitting spaces, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms and a delightful screened in porch. There was even a fire pit in the back yard that we used twice. The owners were easy to work with and offered to help with whatever we needed but since everything went so smoothly we didn’t need to contact them. I would highly recommend this property for a family or group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a get together. The walk to the beach is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mau V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your home is beautiful with a great layout. Great location. The house had all the amenities. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH F.

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

Great property

Beautiful property with a great outdoor space. Loved the screened in porch! Very clean. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Graduation 2025

A beautiful house in an ideal location for our celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dakota F.

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

Excellent

Great house very spacious and lots of bathrooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Sisters weekend

We were here for our 11th annual "sisters weekend". There are nine of us & everyone was very impressed with this property! Lots of room to sit together, play card games, reminiscing,& just plain having fun & relaxing. Even the weather was perfect & the fall colors were very pretty. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana V.

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

Fun get-away for old high school friends

This property is amazing! It is a beautiful home set on a quiet 3 acre private lot surrounded by trees. We were a group of friends who all graduated from high school in the 60’s. This lovely home gave us plenty of space and lots to do. With everything from a fire pit, a great screened-in porch, well-equipped kitchen, and quaint town of Pella nearby, we shared fond memories and lots of laughs. We highly recommend this beautiful haven!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Beautiful

This is a very beautiful home, well maintained and an absolutely stunning place to stay, we had 6 people in our group and there was definitely a lot of room to move around. We felt right at home. Not a single person wanted to leave we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty B.

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

lovely

we had a great time. The house was a perfect fit for me my husband, my two children, their spouses and my 4 grandchildren. Lake Red Rock was fun and Pella is a charming town. Not too commercialized yet plenty to do if you wanted it. House was very relaxing. Especially enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Retired women at Tulip Time

The property was roomy and located in a very scenic area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paula Lee

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Hosts have owned the home for over 25 years. Well maintained property with ownership available by cell, text or email at all times. We look forward to welcoming you to Pella.

Why they chose this property

Ideal location close to Central College, Lake Red Rock, Bos Landen Golf Course, Pella, Knoxville and about 50 minutes to Des Moines. Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature on property where you'll perhaps see deer, owls and bald eagles. Bike, golf, tour, shop, eat, boat, swim, fish and hike all within five minutes of this country getaway.

What makes this property unique

Private, serene, rural setting on wooded acreage that allows for groups of up to 14. Large great room connects living, kitchen and dining area on first floor, along with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outdoor areas include screened porch and large grassy areas. Secured garage holds 2 cars. Lower level walk-out offers privacy with three bedrooms, one bathroom, living area and kitchenette.

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