Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and string lights.
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A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a ceiling fan, and a view through large windows.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa.
A serene garden with a variety of trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • 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
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Johnston, IA
  • Place, Saylorville Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Johnston

Johnston is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jester Park Land Management Area and Big Creek State Park, while Big Creek Historical Museum and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Buccaneer Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Johnston, IA

What's nearby

  • Saylorville Lake - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Drake University - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 22 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 22 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Iowa State University - 32 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ziggi's Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hyper Energy Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orlondo’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston located?

Situated in Johnston, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area. Doc Simmer Memorial Park and Morse Family Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazingly kind and very communicative! The property was quiet, clean,and had all the space we needed. We loved how close it was to the big park nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful stay! Very cozy and comfortable! Great communication from the host with tons of helpful tips and suggestions! We were very pleased with our stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Ame's property. From the booking to the checkout there was great communication and so much kindness shown. We had an amazing 2026 Cousin Camp!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place! Defiantly would Stay Here again and would recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and relaxing place to spend time with family. Being in nature and close to things to do we had a great time. House was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit to Iowa and loved the area we were in. Great location! Hosts were very responsive. It was very clean and only 12 miles from the outlet mall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our family get away!!! Clean,comfortable and plenty of room! The ping pong and game selection were a great addition. Ame was great to work with and had everything we needed! Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time! Clean house, plenty of space and gorgeous yard. Birds were singing throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this lovely home and it did not disappoint! The property is big and beautiful with views of a forestry backyard, quiet and peaceful! The host was accommodating, quick to respond and provided the best hospitality.The house is spacious which was great for the family to spread out. We will come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and amazing host! We will definitely be back if we come to the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and very comfortable bedrooms and family room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely home was perfect for our family of seven adults. The home was spotless and comfortable for our family. The owner was fantasitc with communication! Would definitely recommend and would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hostess was very responsive to our questions. The house was wonderful and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING RELAXING PLACE TO STAY

EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR STAY HERE WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! FROM THE HOUSE AND EVERYTHING IT OFFERS! OUR HOST AME WAS SOOO KIND AND ACCOMMODATING!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, a hidden gem and perfect location for our family to be here to celebrate our wedding weekend. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful location. I had reserved this for my son‘s wedding guest. He’s an Eagle Scout and I thought the nature around would be awesome. I would highly recommend this property, especially because the location right near the lake is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

This home is the most beautiful,charming, relaxing place to stay that we’ve ever been to! We were blessed to be able to spend back to back weekends here during our grandson’s baseball tournaments and looking for to stay here again next year! Ame is an absolute amazing host and extremely accommodating!!! She has a heart of gold
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely secluded home located within minutes of the city of Des Moines. The home is thoughtfully stocked and clean. There’s a fabulous view of a wooded area dripping with birds. We appreciated our quiet family time together. There was plenty of room to spread out and relax. Ame and her husband were so welcoming. Five star property! Five star hosts!
Great home for birdwatching!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed in this lovely home with another couple. We were visiting our children at ISU. Our stay was relaxing and offered a perfect spot for us to enjoy meals and unwind. We spent time in both Ames and Des Moines during our stay. The home was very clean. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and the ping pong table. The host was friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely look into staying at this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for all the things we wanted to do in the greater Des Moines area. Only small complaint I would have was the bunk beds are for children. I was thinking they were regular size and they are not. So two of our boys had to sleep on the couch. It all worked out ok though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three level house in a wooded area. Plenty of room with nice decorations. The garage was nice as it rained while we were there, and it fit our suburban pretty nicely. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Ame was extremely hospitable, and communication was excellent from start to finish. Check-in and check-out were easy and hassle-free. The house was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The neighborhood was impeccable, quiet, safe, and pleasant. We would definitely recommend this property and would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property, so convenient and easy to get to. Located in the best of both worlds, close to the Lake and close to stores/shopping. Loved having the use of the garage as the weather has been quite stormy as of late. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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