Pella & Red Rock Lake

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12353 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available

Explore the area

Pella, IA

Bos Landen Golf Club
‪5 min drive‬
Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House
‪9 min drive‬
Central College
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Pella Red Rocks: Get away and relax in this beautiful walkout 5 bedroom ranch located near Lake Red Rock, Central College, Bos Landon Golf course and Historic Pella. Experience the Dutch Village of 12,000 friendly people and 3 windmills. It is the Home of Tulip Time, famous worldwide Pella windows and Vermeer manufacturing giants. Dutch treats at Pella bakeries and tasty cheese and meats at the 2 meat markets should not be missed.

Bike (house is very close to Volksweg lake bike trail), golf, tour, shop, eat, boat/marina, swim, fish, hike all within 5 minutes of this country get away.

Located 60 minutes from Des Moines International Airport and Drake University, 5 minutes from Central College. 15 minutes from Newton, 15 minutes from Knoxville, 25 minutes from Oskaloosa, 95 mins from the University of Iowa and 85 minutes from Iowa State University.

Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature with a screened in porch after enjoying the endless shoreline of Lake Red Rock, the largest lake in Iowa. Whitetail deer, owls, 100's of bald eagles close. This house full of Pella windows allows you to enjoy sunshine and the beauty of large trees, by bringing nature indoors.

Property manager

Paula Lee

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pella

Located in Pella, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Bos Landen Golf Club and Peace Tree Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Southern Iowa Fair. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pella, IA

What's nearby

Lake Red Rock - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Bos Landen Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Central College - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
Knoxville Raceway - 22 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pella & Red Rock Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pella & Red Rock Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pella & Red Rock Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pella & Red Rock Lake located?

This family-friendly Pella holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Red Rock and Bos Landen Golf Club. Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House and Pella Regional Health Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

dakota F.

29 Jan 2025

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

Excellent

Great house very spacious and lots of bathrooms!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

9 Dec 2024

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

Nice large home near the lake.

This home was very nice and large. We only needed 4 of the 5 bedrooms and we were never cramped for space. We were there for a wedding and my elderly parents this gave my elderly parents a nice place to relax between wedding events. Much more comfortable than a hotel would have been at approximately the same price for the number of rooms we needed. We would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

20 Oct 2024

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

Sisters weekend

We were here for our 11th annual "sisters weekend". There are nine of us & everyone was very impressed with this property! Lots of room to sit together, play card games, reminiscing,& just plain having fun & relaxing. Even the weather was perfect & the fall colors were very pretty. Would definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

14 Oct 2024

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

Girls Weekend

Loved the house and the location. Easy check in and check out. Would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana V.

5 Oct 2024

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

Fun get-away for old high school friends

This property is amazing! It is a beautiful home set on a quiet 3 acre private lot surrounded by trees. We were a group of friends who all graduated from high school in the 60’s. This lovely home gave us plenty of space and lots to do. With everything from a fire pit, a great screened-in porch, well-equipped kitchen, and quaint town of Pella nearby, we shared fond memories and lots of laughs. We highly recommend this beautiful haven!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael A.

29 Sept 2024

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

Great space and beautiful setting

The space and layout of the house is well done. The location is a close proximity to Pella with a short drive on gravel road. The master and junior suite are are outstanding. The three basement bedrooms are generally generally dark and musty smelling.bedroom a

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

11 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful

This is a very beautiful home, well maintained and an absolutely stunning place to stay, we had 6 people in our group and there was definitely a lot of room to move around. We felt right at home. Not a single person wanted to leave we enjoyed it so much.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty B.

5 Aug 2024

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

lovely

we had a great time. The house was a perfect fit for me my husband, my two children, their spouses and my 4 grandchildren. Lake Red Rock was fun and Pella is a charming town. Not too commercialized yet plenty to do if you wanted it. House was very relaxing. Especially enjoyed the screened in porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

31 July 2024

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

Retired women at Tulip Time

The property was roomy and located in a very scenic area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

30 July 2024

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

Wonderful large home

We had a wonderful time with extended family in this spacious home. Everything worked great and was clean. Proximity to Pella and other areas was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirt and Connie D.

17 June 2024

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

Pella Stay Headquarters

Great basecamp for our stay in Pella for our son's and daughter in laws wedding. House was perfect for my wife and both sets of grandparents and our son and his girlfriend. Close to town but with the quiet of the country. We would definitely recommend this house if you are looking to stay in Pella. Even rode bike one day from the house to close by bike trail around the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea & Brian S.

13 June 2024

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

Family Gathering

House was very clean with plenty of space for 3 families and our mom to enjoy some time together exploring Pella and Lake Red Rock. The house provided plenty of bedrooms/couches for sleeping areas. The kids enjoyed the outdoor spaces, smores on the fire, and we even set up a small pickleball court and baby pool on the paved driveway. Location was great for exploring the bike trail (about 1/2 mile walk on gravel road to get there). Several fishing spots close by, a short drive to downtown Pella, Vermeer, the Pella Aquatic Center, and very close to a shopping area to stock up on food and beverages for the weekend. If you plan to visit the pool or beach be sure to bring your beach towels. The towel supply was limited for the number of guests the house holds, but washer/dryer are available and we utilized that to make sure we had a clean supply of towels.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

5 May 2024

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

TULIP Time

We booked the house to enjoy Tulip time activities, we ended up staying at the house more than anticipated, because it was so nice.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

6 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful, Very Clean Home

To be quite honest, the pictures for this listing do not do it justice. This home has plenty of space to relax and unwind, and is in a very quiet part of Pella. The beds were all very comfortable memory foam mattresses, with high quality pillows. There are two different areas to hang out inside, the upstairs living room/great room, and the downstairs family room with its own kitchen area. The bathrooms all had great shower heads, and had great water pressure. This home is a really great setup for larger groups. We had our family with 5 kids along with my in-laws, and had plenty of space for more! Next time we stay we will be bringing more family with us, as this home could support 5 couples and kids easily. As far as location is concerned, it is a few minutes from the Pella Walmart and other restaurants nearby. Lake Red Rock is also very close, and this home is right in the middle of it all.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

18 Mar 2024

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

JM

Great property. Exactly as listed.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

30 Dec 2023

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

Pella trip

Nice house that suited our family of 11 very well

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

23 Dec 2023

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

Cool

Thanks had lots of room.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

26 Nov 2023

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

Nice place to stay

Great property. Looked bigger in person than in the pictures. Ten of us stayed very comfortably and enjoyed our time there. Close to Pella where we hung out one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Oct 2023

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

Great experience

The house had plenty of room for nine of us. It’s conveniently located to the lake and town. We found it very clean and had all the amenities we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S.

13 Aug 2023

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

Coming Home to Turn 5-OH!

I grew up in Pella and brought college, grad school and KC friends to Pella and the State Fair to celebrate my 50th birthday. Location and house were ideal--kitchen and pantry had everything we needed! Thanks for being part of a memorable trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chrystal B.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Mia cue in communication

After traveling overnight for 8 hours, once we arrived at the home I searched my email to find check in information. After not being able to locate the information, I emailed the property owner to let him know we had arrived. After waiting ten minutes, the owner called me back and informed me that he did not have any details of my stay and that we would need to leave the property. I explained that I had been in contact with both him and his wife and had paid the amount for the stay and had a confirmation number from Vrbo of them taking my money. He told me that he did not have any info that we needed to vacate the property and hung up. I started looking for a number to contact Vrbo and get another call from the property manager wife apologizing for how her husband spoke and acted toward me. I confirmed with her that we had a paid reservation and I sent her screenshots of the Vrbo information. She was apologetic and informed me that Vrbo never sent them anything and this had happened before. Although I was glad she apologized, it still did not help to have her husband speak to me the way he did, and my team and husband heard him. It made it very uncomfortable the first few nights. The wife did offer to purchase lunch for the team, but we never were able to coordinate. Other than that the home was clean and nicely set up. The property is actually beautiful. It was just the check in process was not favorable

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara S.

5 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay- very nice place. Everything was clean, it was large, with comfortable beds. Lots of room for our large group (12 people).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

1 Aug 2023

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

Long Overdue Family Reunion

This site was used as the primary gathering place for a family reunion. It had ample space for people to spread out for relaxation or come to together for family meals and celebrations. The property was VERY well maintained, clean and modern. The double kitchens were a bonus. Plenty of bathrooms to accommodate a crowd. Lovely outdoor space.Would highly recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

2 July 2023

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

Perfection!

This home was perfect for our 3 generation family of 13. I was born in Pella and my husband and I grew up and were married in Knoxville so we are very familiar with the area. We wanted to bring our children and grandchildren “home” with us. Since we all live in Arizona, the green of south-central Iowa was so refreshing. The setting of the home was lovely, the interior was comfortably furnished, and it had everything we needed for our 6 night stay. We highly recommend this home for any group, large or small.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard C.

28 June 2023

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

Family reunion

This place served our family well for a quiet Midwest gathering place for 9 senior adult family members. The kitchen was well equipped and served our needs very adequately. Much time was spent in the comfortable great room sitting in a large circle reminiscing our childhood years. The lower level was less adequate as it was colder and three bedrooms needed to share the same bathroom. Therefore most activities were up stairs. We never used the TV’s or other entertainment items so can’t comment on them.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paula Lee

Hosts have owned the home for over 25 years. Well maintained property with ownership available by cell, text or email at all times. We look forward to welcoming you to Pella.

Why they chose this property

Ideal location close to Central College, Lake Red Rock, Bos Landen Golf Course, Pella, Knoxville and about 50 minutes to Des Moines. Relax and enjoy the sounds of nature on property where you'll perhaps see deer, owls and bald eagles. Bike, golf, tour, shop, eat, boat, swim, fish and hike all within five minutes of this country getaway.

What makes this property unique

Private, serene, rural setting on wooded acreage that allows for groups of up to 14. Large great room connects living, kitchen and dining area on first floor, along with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outdoor areas include screened porch and large grassy areas. Secured garage holds 2 cars. Lower level walk-out offers privacy with three bedrooms, one bathroom, living area and kitchenette.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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