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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat

Over 2,700 total square feet of finish on 1.35 acres that sits right on the lake includes: six bedrooms, two large living rooms (one on each floor), open kitchen, oversized kitchen table that can accommodate up to 14 people, three additional island countertop sits, 17' x 16' deck and patio underneath overlooking the lake with outside seating and grill, private beach, sandbox overlooking the beach, firepit area, and adjacent to 10+ acre tree reserve. We have some fun stuff in the house and garage that's all yours to use: board games, yard games, two TVs, two canoes, life jackets, three adult bikes and three kid bikes, one adult fishing pole and two kids, some kids toys (garage and in the sandbox toy chest) and campfire skewers.
This home was built for our family to host our kids and their families in the future.
The backyard backs up to Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest. We are just around the corner from the marina (but can't hear it).
Enjoy wildlife right outside your door (deer, turkeys, bald eagle's nest a stones throw to the south along the coastline with over 30 bald eagles that come during the winter, foxes, and much more).
Items around the area to do and see:
Pella's town square for local stores and food (Jaarsma Bakery is a must)
North Overlook Park and Beach
Vermeet Mill & Historical Village (https://www.pellahistorical.org) better than you think and awesome for kids!
New and improved 12.5 miles Volksweg Trail (just down the block from the house) for biking/walking/jogging
Plenty of parks with playgrounds (Fifield, Cordova, Robert's Creek West, )
Disc golf at Robert's Creek
Central College
Thursday night in Pella (https://www.facebook.com/thursdaysinpella)
Tulip Time (early May)
Knoxville Sprint Car Raceway (all throughout the summer)
Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest (early July),

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect for young and old kids!

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

No pets allowed

Not allowed inside but 1+ acre for them outside.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. Please leave your sandals/shoes off at the door, even though we have hardwood floors.

2. If you have more trash feel free to leave it on the deck/garage floor and we'll take care of it!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 937717vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pella

Located in Pella, this cottage is on the beach. Bos Landen Golf Club and Tassel Ridge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elk Rock State Park and Lake Red Rock. Travelling with kids? Consider National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, or check out an event or a game at Knoxville Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Pella, IA

What's nearby

  • Lake Red Rock - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Central College - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Central Park - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Bos Landen Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat located?

This Pella cottage is on the beach, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Red Rock, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bos Landen Golf Club and Central Park. Sunken Gardens Park and Elk Rock State Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great visit!

We didn’t need to leave all weekend! So much to do and enjoy on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed your place very much. It worked well with our family size! Beautiful home. Beautiful setting. It was hot so the lake was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful area, house is updated and in very good shape! Kids loved the bunk bed style rooms.No wifi but honestly don't need it with everything you can do around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Lake vacation

House was clean and very spacious and a 5 minute drive to the marina. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Family reunion

The views are amazing, The house was perfect, for our family. When we are in the area we will return to this location. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

Family gathering

The property was as described. The house is much larger inside than what it appears from the outside. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

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

Pictures don't do this property justice!

We rented this property for 3 nights for a family getaway and were thrilled with the accommodations! The open concept was perfect for our family and the space is larger that it appears in the photos. The house had everything we needed and the owner was a dream to work with! We highly recommend this property for your stay in the Pella area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent M.

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

Cousin Camp

We get together each year with my cousins from Nebraska and Illinois. This year we attended the NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway. This VRBO property was a great home to accommodate all of us together and easy access to the Iowa Speedway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris L.

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

Great weekend with friends

We had a great weekend at this house. The big table in dining room was great for hosting meals. Two pieces of feedback: Please provide better, and perhaps permanently installed, child safety gates at stairwells both inside and outside. Please provide mowed and easy to navigate pathway/walkway to the lake.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Chris for staying! Thanks also for the feedback! This year brought high water which came with driftwood so access to the lake would have been a little more difficult going over that area, sorry. We do provide a baby gate in the front closet but I understand some families wanting one for both inside and out on the deck. Thanks again for your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Nice Relaxing House

The house has a very large open living room upstairs, plenty of bedrooms for us. The backyard is large, although most of it fairly steep slope towards the lake. The lake was up several feet when we stayed, so the beach in the photos was under water. Pella is a 7-8 minute drive away. Overall we liked the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

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

Family Summer Reunion

We had family from Nebraska and Illinois meet midway for some quality family time with babies up to grandparents. Great house to accommodate all our needs! We cooked, ate, laughed, played cards a just hung out. Really enjoyed the town of Pella and renting a boat for a day on the lake. One thing, the walk down to the beach area is more challenging than you might expect. Not all of our family members were able to make it down there, so sharing as an FYI.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Clean!

This was one of the cleanest rentals I have ever seen. Beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Beautiful lake house for large group.

It’s a gorgeous open floor plan house with 6 bedrooms, two large living rooms. Perfect for our extended family to gather and reconnect. Close to the beach with shallow water perfect for kids. I’d highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Beautiful home

Loved the spaciousness of the living and kitchen areas! The trip to the beach gets steep at the end so we were unable to take the infants. Would be awesome if everyone is over 5 years of age - both for beach and bunk beds that are available. We had a wonderful time with our 4 adult children, their spouses and 5 kids age 4 and under!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amazing House and Location

Perfect house for our group! Great spot where you are a short drive to downtown, but can spread out in the huge backyard which also had a great fire pit. The inside is beautifully updated and was very clean! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Fourth of July family get together

Beautiful and clean property. Lots of bedrooms and space for a large group of people. Also very nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

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

Great roomy home - very clean

Great experience - the kids and adults both enjoyed the canoes that were available - room for everyone to sleep comfortably
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Love to come back!!

This was the perfect place for our family!! Beautiful, clean and lots of room!! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Wish we had more time to enjoy the stay.

Excellent place to stay, wish we would have had more time to enjoy the owners property. Beautiful location and excellent neighborhood. Highly recommend! Would only suggest TVs in the main bedrooms. 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

A wonderful week

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the "Lake House" (as we called it). The home is very understated (and almost small-looking) from the outside. As soon as you step inside, you are struck with the openness and beauty of the home. It is simple in its design, but very practical and usable. The double deck/patio is wonderful and well as the dining table inside. The arrangements of beds worked well for our family. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils. We had such a wonderful time in the water. The back yard is long and sloping, and leads down to the lake. It has a wonderful fire pit a nice distance away from the house with a dozen chairs around it. We brought our kayaks along with us and had a wonderful time playing in the water and on the beachy area. The water level stays shallow for 20-30 feet, so the kids loved playing in the water. As our family grows and we can no longer stay with "Grandma and Grandpa" at their house, we would love to use this house again in the coming years.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha and David H.

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

Luxury by the Lake

This is a beautiful property. Very clean with many amenities! It is a bit of a sleeper as it doesn’t look that big from the outside but it is quite large with luxurious furnishings. We celebrated with our family as we had been unable to be together for 18 months due to the pandemic. The location close to Des Moines was perfect as our son flew in from the Air Force. All total we were 7 adults and 3 children (ages 5, 7, and 12)—the bedrooms and beds worked perfectly for this group. And we all want to know where you got the sumptuous bedding! We all slept like babies! Kitchen was fairly well stocked with pots, pans etc. (The only suggestion would be an exhaust fan—probably a benefit to owner and renters alike.) Plenty of room to seat us all at the dinner table and a little overflow at the bar if need be. And plenty of room to watch the summer olympics and play Scattergories at night! We were a short walk down to our own beach and had a lovely fire pit area for roasting marshmallows and making S’mores. Plus, Pella has some lovely shopping including bakeries and butcher shops. The Lake Red Rock visitor center was very nice and very kid friendly. We loved the Vermeer windmill museum as well.— worth the visit! And best of all…Brandon was so responsive and flexible with us. Thank you Brandon for everything and for giving our family a chance to reconnect! That is priceless!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

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

Family Group Trip

We had a great visit over the 4th of July weekend. The place was modern and clean and has many bedrooms for adults and kids. Although there were only 2 bathrooms, it worked fine overall for our group and they provide plenty of good quality towels. The kitchen was well supplied with pots, pans and utensils. Beds and furniture were comfortable. We enjoyed the water although access is through a narrow path and steep, so was harder for grandparents. It was also easy to get into nearby towns for activities and supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin E.

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

Beautiful Home

Great house with plenty of space to spread out for a larger group. Awesome for outdoor activities being right on the lake with a big yard, fire pit, and canoes to use. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Guys Weekend

Fantastic weekend at Lake Red Rock. The description was incredibly accurate and the previous reviews highlighted things incredibly well. Loved the location with a beautiful view of the lake and wildlife. Saw multiple bald eagles, orioles, and other animals while hiking around by the lake. Property was great for our guys weekend with plenty of room for games like bags, boccee ball, etc. House was incredibly clean and the directions laid out seamlessly of what was expected to clean up. A ton of room with great beds. Slept 12 of us 30 something guys without a problem. Brandon was great to work with. Incredibly responsive and helpful. Absolutely recommend for a family weekend or a friends getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Reunion and Remembrance

The house was beautiful, the location was perfect, the lake and wild life were fantastic. A pair of bald eagles live in the vicinity and hunt and fly around - fantastic to watch. The lake is peaceful, very close to town. Perfect place for all my Pella cousins, aunts and uncles to come visit and get reacquainted in a beautiful environment and house. Brought back a lot of good memories from when I lived in Pella.

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