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House by the Pond!

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Pondside House.
Deck
East keyed Entry Door and Gas Grill Location
Winterfeld Pond.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$316
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Rock Valley, IA
  • Winterfield Boat and Fish Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rock Valley Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dordt College
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

#1 full 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower

#2 full 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower

#3 main full

Bathtub or shower

main half

Toilet

Spaces

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

Room

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Price is AU$316 avg per night,

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About the area

Rock Valley

Located in Rock Valley, this farm stay is on the waterfront. TePaske Theatre and BJ Haan Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rock Valley Golf Club and Rock Valley Driving Range. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Winterfield Boat and Fish Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rock Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rock Valley Driving Range - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dordt College - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Grand Falls Casino Resort - 47 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stadium Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burns' Grill (Doon Steak House) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Rosita - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rooted Plant + Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

House by the Pond!

"Pondside House" is a completely refurbished historic farmhouse in Rock Valley, Iowa. Over the last 12 years the owners have focused on creating a charming home. The interior is decorated with many interesting collections.
The house features a great deck with a view of Winterfield Pond and beautiful sunsets!
The facility offers the perfect get-together venue for family, kids and a well trained
dog. (Pet fee required, maximum 2 well trained pets.)
*DUE TO RECENT FLOODINGS IN ROCK VALLEY, IA THE BASEMENT IS OFF LIMITS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION*

Property manager

Brad Maassen

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No outdoor parties after 10:30pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
One well trained, house broken pet.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: No outdoor parties after 10:30pm
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is House by the Pond! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at House by the Pond!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House by the Pond!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House by the Pond! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is steps from Winterfield Boat and Fish Area and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rock Valley Driving Range and Rock Valley Golf Club. Westside Park and Central Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

House by the Pond! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greta L.

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

On the pond

Relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. They’ve thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

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

Great location

Great place to stay while in Rock Valley. Quiet, beautiful views, convenient location, spacious, well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

jeff s.

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

Nice Spot

good place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Holly H.

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

The Pond House

Great stay. We couldn’t believe how nice the property was and how well kept it was. The community was nice and we were amazed how many businesses were open after the flood that had happened just a few weeks earlier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

This was an awesome spot for the groomsmen from out of town for our wedding
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita N.

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

Girls Weekend

Wonderful- Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

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

Peacefull get away

Such a cute house with an awesome deck for gorgeous sunsets! The host couple a so sweet and accommodating! Definitely will visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome house!!!

This was perfect for our family - 6 adults. The layout and 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths was perfect! Very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

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

Pretty yard, over-looking a pond in quiet area

Nice, quiet place. The view of the pond was the best part.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

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

Wonderful space!!

I have stayed in VRBO's all over the country and this was a gem we found in my home town! The house had plenty of space and the setting was amazing. We had a wonderful time and I will definitely be booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Elmwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A pondside stay in city convenience

Some minor issues on check-in and small issues with some doors did not spoil our stay. We will stay here again if the opportunity arises
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Becky B.

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

We had a great week and Steve and Sandi were very nice to work with!

We rented the house because my husband was working in the area, it was he first week back to work after be off for neck surgery and the owner were great to work with and the house felt like home after a long day back at work!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

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

Perfectly relaxing

Quiet. Peaceful. Everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Space!

Main reason we decided to go with the Rock Valley house is that it has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. We were a friend group of 4 couples. Had plenty of space and the kitchen is much bigger than pictured. Table was great for playing cards and seated the 8 of us just fine. Cooking was pleasant in the kitchen(stocked pots/pans). Overall it was a fine house to ring in the new year with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation home

Our stay was wonderful. Aside from some issues connecting about check in and some wonky things in the house, it was spectacular. We had a party of 6, plus a dog and there was plenty of space for us all. The house was decorated with old farm decor and Boston terriers, which fit perfectly as we brought our Boston. We enjoyed the deck looking over the pond nearly every night, watching the sunset and catching up. This location was chosen as it was the halfway point between our WI and CO family. We visited Sioux Falls and the Rock Valley area, enjoying all that was offered. We will likely be back yearly for our vacations going forward. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pondside House in Rock Valley IA

Good place to stay with family, chilling out and exploring the area. The old house has been updated and is well landscaped and furnished. We wanted to go kayaking, but the shoreline below the lawn wasn't very accessible without a way to bring the furnished kayak to a launching spot. We watched the sunset over the pond up close and personal, thanks to a neighbor who gave us permission to use his stairs to go to the shoreline. We used the fire pit to enjoy nightly fires, smores, darkness, fireflies, and a wealth of family memories. Over the three days we were there (two nights), we visited attractions in Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, and Le Mars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shane and Laurie B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in

Didnt receive full refund for their cancelation!

We had 4 nights over the July 4th holiday booked. A week before our vacation i emailed the host and asked if everything was OK. He said the property had been flooded and needed to give us a refund and cancel our stay. The problem is they only gave us a partial refund with no explanation. I believe it is a vrbo thing not the hosts. I could see if i cancelled a week out but when they cancel i should get a full refund. Very disappointed in vrbo for conducting business that way... Not recommending vrbo...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah T.

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

Nice Stay, but a couple of bumps in the road

This was a nice property, but we got off to a bumpy start. The code to get in the property was never sent to us prior to arrival. We contacted the property managers and an hour later, we finally got the code. When we entered the property it had not been completely cleaned. Let me say that the property managers made things right and bent over backwards to rectify this situation. The property was as advertised and we had a great time. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for the four of us. The town was charming and we found a top notch steakhouse, in of all places, Doon Iowa. If you stay here, check it out. You won’t be disappointed. All in all we had a nice stay and would recommend this property. Perfect for families looking to get away and spend some time playing games and exploring rural Iowa. The Taylor’s
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Family Fun

The House by the Pond is beautifully situated and just outside of the very nice small town of Rock Valley. All three generations of our family had a great vacation at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

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

Perfect for the occasion!

Loved the location and what it had to offer. Appreciated the number of bathrooms and bedrooms. Room for all of us. Would love to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach V.

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

A weekend away from life.

This property is absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend it to others and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again, eventually with our families as it has plenty of room, plenty to do, and is just a fantastic place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Perfect spot for our family with plenty of room. The sunsets were absolutely beautiful!

The entire process was quick and easy! Everything was as stated.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marcie W.

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

Great time in a quiet town

House was lovely and the wildlife on the pond was fun to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable

The property is comfortable, well-appointed, well-kept, well-decorated... We enjoyed our stay there very much and will likely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Edmond Oklahoma

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

Family Fun

Our family traveled to Iowa to see our grandson play football at Dordt University. We stayed at the house on the pond for a long weekend. We had a wonderful time cooking out, using the canoe, and sitting around the fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021