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Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!

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Johnston Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | Steps to Enter | 2,246 Sq Ft
TV Room | 1st Floor
Sitting Room | 1st Floor | Queen Sleeper Sofa
Home Exterior
Living Room | 1st Floor | Central A/C & Heating

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10208.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Johnston, Iowa
  • Saylorville Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Des Moines MEPS
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Recreation Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Sitting Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!

Families & Pets Welcome | Close to Hy-Vee Multiplex (Soccer Fields) | On-Site Wildlife

Bask in the tranquility of Johnston when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental. Spend the day at Saylorville Lake before exploring Big Creek State Park, or enjoy a day trip to Des Moines, Iowa! Then, come home to your cabin for a friendly foosball tournament. Afterward, unwind outside and fire up the charcoal grill for a family cookout. And don't forget your pets!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Sitting Room: 1 queen sleeper Sofa
- Recreation Room: 1 queen sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING
- 3 Smart TVs w/ cable
- Fireplaces
- Dining table
- Books, piano

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck
- Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)
- Outdoor dining area

KITCHEN 
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Drip coffee maker (bring your own coffee)
- Microwave, toaster
- Trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL 
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer & laundry detergent
- Linens/towels & hair dryer

FAQ
- 1 exterior security camera (facing out)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Multi-level home, steps to enter
- All bedrooms on upper & lower floors

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
- Boat in driveway not for guest use

-- THE LOCATION --

- Remote log cabin in the woods near hiking trails
- Walking distance to Saylorville Lake
- Close to the Hy-Vee Multiplex
- 7-9 miles to Big Creek State Park & Big Creek Lake
- 13 miles to Des Moines
- 4 miles to Johnston Public Library
- 15 miles to Des Moines International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This multi-level home requires steps to enter. While it offers a full bathroom on the 1st floor, additional stairs are required to access all bedrooms on the upper and lower floors
- Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located by the front door facing the front entrance. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when the doorbell is rung and has a continuous live feed

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Johnston

Johnston is home to this cabin. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Johnston, Iowa

What's nearby

  • Saylorville Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Des Moines MEPS - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Drake University - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Living History Farms - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck! located?

Situated in Johnston, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saylorville Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Beaver Creek Golf Club and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and Polk City Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kurt W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place

Picked up garbage as we got out of veh. Outside property was a mess, interior nice. We had to purchase own TP and garbage bags..you need larger garbage cans and more of them. For money spent wasn't worth it. Disappointed experience for family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

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

Springbreak

Nice, quiet stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AlisaAli

A week “out of the city”

The cabin was absolutely outstanding, so gorgeous and secluded, had a country feel still in town. It was conveniently located for access to many dinner places and grocery stores within 10 minutes. We didn’t have a chance to walk to the lake (it was middle of December and cold), but it was close, just not in view from the house. We got to experience nature first hand and saw a herd of deer right in the back yard, including a majestic 12 point buck! We were just absolutely in awe of how comfortable and cosy this cabin was! Would be perfect to host a family Christmas, or any event! 100/10 recommend to stay!

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish