Lakeside Escape

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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Barbecue grill
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sun Valley Lake, Ellston, IA

Graceland University
‪46 min drive‬
Lakeside Casino
‪51 min drive‬
Roseman Bridge
‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lighthouse room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Pirate Room

2 Single Beds

Surf room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Yellow Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Above garage lighthouse room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Kitchen 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

A lake front house on a 500 acre private lake with a dock on the property, 80 feet of shoreline, swimming in the cove under mature trees. Kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boat, and a swim pad are available for guest use. Separate fire pit area as well as deck and covered patio with a grill for outdoor enjoyment. Close to 1000s of acres of public hunting land, Graceland University, and a public golf course.

The space
Fishing is NOT allowed unless the guests are members of the association. Fines will be applied to renters who aren't members who fish at the lake. Only boats registered to the association members are allowed on the water.

WiFi is not provided but there is a Verizon tower near by and Verizon cell service is good. TVs are located in the house with DVD players, but cable is not available.

Property manager

jill

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

For your family's safety please supervise children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ellston

Located in Sun Valley Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lamoni Golf & Country Club and Revelton Distilling Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Lake Park and West Lake Wildlife Area.

Sun Valley Lake, Ellston, IA

What's nearby

Graceland University - 46 min drive - 41.6 km
Little River Recreation Area - 51 min drive - 44.2 km
Lakeside Casino - 51 min drive - 57.3 km
Osceola Country Club - 53 min drive - 57.7 km
Roseman Bridge - 87 min drive - 70.6 km

Restaurants

‪South Shore Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Silver Spur Cafe & Bar - ‬22 min drive
‪Sun Valley Community Center - ‬7 min drive
‪Eagles Nest - ‬20 min walk
‪Grand River Rodeo & Arena - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Ringgold County Hospital, Murray Roadside Park and Murray Public Library. Murray City Hall and Graceland University are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Korby M.

25 September 2024

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

Summer Weekend

Family had so much fun on the water with all the paddle boards, mat and paddle boat! Great weekend with family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

23 August 2024

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

Family fun!

Clean, accommodations for a large group or family on a beautiful lake. We had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren K.

6 July 2024

Liked: Communication, location

No Wi-Fi is different than no cell service.

The listing indicated ‘no wi-fi’ but that was OK since I have unlimited data on my cell phone. Only Verizon phones worked in the house. I’ve done RAGBRAI 25 times and never had an issue with service. But my phone didn’t work. Glad we didn’t have an emergency. Only two of the bedrooms are private. The master and the bedroom over the garage that is very nice - but also very separate. It would have been great for teens or a couple, but none of us wanted to be that far from the fun. Two of the bedrooms are open to the living room. And you have to walk through one room to get to another room which makes late-night potty breaks intrusive. The beds were super comfy and the sheets were soft. There may have been a mix up on our check-in date. We were able to get in with a code we received in a text. But the official email didn’t come until our second day. The house was not very clean, but it wasn’t horrible. We had to ask for more garbage sacks and they were delivered several hours later. There were plenty of beach towels but no kitchen towels. And no wine glasses. And many missing lightbulbs. We loved the Lilly pad. The paddle boat was too filthy to use until I scrubbed it. And there was a sharp screw to jimmy-rig the steering system. Very dangerous to have my grand babies on board. I padded it with a towel no one got poked/scratched. The person I texted with was prompt and polite, so I hate to say so many negative things. But for the price, this home was disappointing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

24 September 2023

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

Great stay

Property owner was lovely! House was well stocked to ensure a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

22 June 2023

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

Great family vacation

Wonderful family weekend. Lots of toys for the lake and plenty of room.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann P.

22 June 2023

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

Girls weekend

We had a great weekend of kayaking/paddle boarding

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

18 June 2023

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

Good inexpensive place for family

For the most part I liked the place. It did however actually need to be cleaned better. Laundry in the washer and dryer that was welt and had some mildew on it. The Coffee pots really needed to be deep cleaned which my brother in-law did. Some of the dishes were dirty and needed cleaned. We did see a few safety items that should really be taken care of. One of the deck chairs really needed to be thrown away, it was one bad sit down away from a lawsuit maybe fall into the fire pit. There are dead ash trees with limbs falling down by the docks. The lint trap was crammed full (fire hazard), my brother in-law noticed this and cleaned it out before something bad happened. Finally the big sliding door on the 2nd level does not appear to be fully attached as we noticed it would slide out some if you used much outward force while opening the sliding door. The big door looked like it needed finished so we assumed it just wasn't finished. Comfort wise the place was pretty good, upstairs was a bit hot, the master bedroom bed was really soft which made for some lack of sleep. All in all though for the budget it's worth it just be aware of these few items. I'd wager other places at the lake cost at least twice the price. We enjoyed our stay and hanging out at the campfire having smores in the evenings.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mayra S.

1 May 2023

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

Lake house fun

Jill was great in accommodating us even with last minute issues. The kids enjoyed paddle boat, air hockey table and foosball. There was enough space for all and enough sitting space inside and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Holly E.

19 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not ready to be a VRBO

This property was spacious however there were many problems. Here are a few items that need to be addressed: no garage bags, unsafe deck, kitchen a disorganized mess with dirty dishes in the cupboards, gas grill did not work properly, the temp gauge didn't work and it was dirty. The front door knob came off and the sliding door downstairs would not lock, The front yard and entry was covered with branches, leaves and garden hoses which we moved. The front picnic table bench was broken. The spiral staircase has a wide gap at the top that small children could fall through. We found a small sharp scissors and a round disc blade in the yard. The refrigerator froze our food which is a hugh waste and it being so far from any store a challenge for menus. I have rented many VRBO homes this was by far the worst experience I have ever had.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aidan W.

14 June 2022

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

Such a peaceful pace

We loved our stay. Fit 8 of us with no problem. It was nice to have equipment to use on the beautiful lake. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

12 January 2022

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

Awesome stay

Jill was a great host and the house was amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave J., Ames, IA

17 September 2021

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

Enjoyable and Comfortable

We had a good time at this large and comfortable home. Host was very responsive and helpful when we had questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lighthouse room

Master

Pirate Room

Surf room

Yellow Room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Above garage lighthouse room bathroom

Kitchen 1/2 Bath

Lower Level Bathroom

Master

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Lakeside Escape

Property manager

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Ellston

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

8.2/10

9.4/10

9.6/10

9.4/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Korby M.

Summer Weekend

Korby M.

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Family fun!

Sue J.

6/10 Okay

Lauren K.

No Wi-Fi is different than no cell service.

Lauren K.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Great stay

Alexandra H.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Great family vacation

Kristin A.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann P.

Girls weekend

Leigh Ann P.

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Good inexpensive place for family

Matthew C.

10/10 Excellent

Mayra S.

Lake house fun

Mayra S.