The Johnston House - Located in the heart of Johnston - Close to Saylorville

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area set for four.
A wooden deck with a barbecue grill, two blue chairs, and two red chairs.
A dining table set for four with a view of a fenced yard and trees through the window.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A single-story house with a beige exterior, a tiled roof, and a front porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Johnston, IA
  • Place, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Johnston

Johnston is home to this holiday home. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Travelling with kids? Consider Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center.
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Johnston, IA

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Casey's Center - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 16 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Iowa State University - 36 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Johnston House - Located in the heart of Johnston - Close to Saylorville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Johnston House - Located in the heart of Johnston - Close to Saylorville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Johnston House - Located in the heart of Johnston - Close to Saylorville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Johnston House - Located in the heart of Johnston - Close to Saylorville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Johnston House - Located in the heart of Johnston - Close to Saylorville located?

Located in Johnston, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway. Drake University and Merle Hay Mall are also within 6 miles (10 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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and the hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean home with everything I needed. My dog throughly enjoyed the large fenced in yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is clean and very well kept. We are so appreciative of the pet friendly properties that allow us to travel with our two small dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Everything was great from start to finish. The host was very communicative, responsive, and accommodating throughout our stay. The property was comfortable and exactly what we needed. We truly appreciated the hospitality and would definitely recommend this stay to others. We would happily stay here again!The Brooms Family
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean pet-friendly nice place. Good host very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Johnston house. They are always so accommodating and quick to answer any questions we have. They go above and beyond to make your stay as easy as possible and the house is adorable.We would highly recommend a stay with them to anybody. We look forward to staying with them in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for about a month and it was a great experience. The house was nice and the backyard was great for our dog. We had a couple minor issues with the HVAC system and the hosts fixed them immediately.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

Great location and clean. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Excellent property for the price, & location was fabulous !! Great fenced yard for our pooch !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Away

Great little house for our girls weekend away. Clean, well stocked and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little pet friendly house with a large fenced backyard, exactly as the pictures portrayed. Responsive sweet hosts.
Stayed 37 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute home

Perfect place for us to stay with our dogs. The house was perfect and had everything we needed. Loved the fenced in large yard for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review Kristen, you’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Clean house quiet Neighborhood

Stephen was a great host. Great local recommendations. This house was clean, quiet and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Perfect for our needs. Thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review Eric, we would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

The description of the property was spot on, exactly as described. The location is great, nice quiet neighborhood, amenities very close by. The owner was prompt to respond to any questions we had. Would highly recommend this rental, 10 out of 10.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place to stay while in the area. Grass was long when my dogs and I got there, but was mowed the next day. The internet was spotty, but that was the provider
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall. The internet provider is the fastest available and is usually great and reliable but we apologize for any inconvenience and we were happy to assist you when you brought it to our attention. We have the lawn mowed every week on Friday, some weeks with more rain and humidity it can grow faster.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Comfortable!

The Johnston house was perfect! The house itself is clean, comfortable, well stocked and conveniently located to restaurants, highway access, etc. (and yet locat in a cute, quiet neighborhood). The hosts were welcoming and great communicators. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy check in. Great neighborhood

Everything was as shown in the pictures. Worked out great for us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house, equiped with all you need. The hos was great when I told them I was going to have my children come home for Christmas. They put up a Christmas tree and decorations.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved It!

We loved the house: quiet neighborhood, big fenced yard, and super clean. It was perfect for our family get together since Des Moines is central meeting spot for us. We enjoyed it so much, we immediately started talking about coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you very much for your review David! We are so happy that you loved the location as much as we do. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Excellent, clean property with many nice amenities. The proximity of the house to our destinations was perfect. Fenced in backyard was perfect for our dog. The host was very accommodating with our dog staying with us. The only negative would be that the third bedroom is an air mattress instead of a regular bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandma visited

Perfect spot. Close to things in Johnston and DesMoines. House was clean and well maintained. Enjoyed my month stay. Host provided an extra bed to accommodate my grandchildren. Just perfect. Would stay again.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Stay

We had adults and little kids for a weekend getaway stay at the house and it was perfect! The house was a good size, the back patio/backyard was great, and the games in the basement were perfect for the kids. The house was clean and the host gave us good recommendations for things to do. We walked down to the new Johnston City Center and played at the splash pad all day and saw a concert at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy Beds!!

Very clean property. The dogs loved the back yard. It is fully fenced and large. The beds were very comfortable. The neighborhood is very safe, quite and lots of people were out every day and evening walking their dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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