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Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with white chairs.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a view of a lake.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating arrangements.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, and a dining table.
A spacious room with a pool table, a staircase, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Pella, IA
  • Place, Lake Red Rock
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Central College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
    ‪10 min drive‬

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

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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 hiking and hunting.
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Map
Pella, IA

What's nearby

  • Lake Red Rock - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Central College - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Knoxville Raceway - 20 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 53 min drive - 80.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West Side Social - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Perk - ‬10 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, steps from Lake Red Rock and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bos Landen Golf Club and Central Park. Sunken Gardens Park and Scholte House Museum & Gardens 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. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and as advertised. We had a couple small issues that the host resolved promptly. The location close to the marina was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! All of the kids had a blast. Lots of time spent on the beach and in the water. The trek back up the hill to the house helped burn the calories gained on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. A few issues but the host cleared everything up perfectly. House is beautiful and the grounds provide lots of room for outdoor activities. Very clean and great quality of furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An ideal property for family gatherings. There's no shortage of things to do. The house itself is spacious and well-appointed with comfortable beds for guests from the smallest child to the largest adult. Close enough to Pella for quick trips into town, but in a quiet country neighborhood. The lake view cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house. Great for a family gathering!! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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