Name: 3 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Johnston, Iowa
Address: USA

3 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Johnston, Iowa

Updated on Sep 30, 2026

Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake

Type	Private vacation home
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
House Rules	No pets allowed Children allowed: ages 0-17 Smoking is not permitted No events allowed
Max Occupancy	6
Host Language	English
Property Id	4055602

Come & relax on the front porch or back deck. Enjoy 1.2 acres of large shade trees, perennial flowers and flat yard. Build a fire in the back yard, play outdoor games, relax inside with a book or puzzle from the closet or play one of the board games provided. Bring your boat and launch at public ramp 1 mile away. There is parking at house for pickups with boat trailers on the long gravel drive. The secure garage is available to store your bikes, kayaks or motorcycles in. Walk path across road to lakeshore.
Great location for water lovers, bicyclists, or motor cycle enthusiasts that like to do loop around lake or go into Des Moines. Take a 2 mile drive to Jester Park Equestrian center or 3 miles to the water park or a short drive to several golf courses. House is 2 miles from Polk City, 5 miles to Johnston, 4 miles to Grimes area. All have restaurants, bars, grocery shopping & convenience stores.
Kitchen is well stocked with coffee maker & filters, toaster, mixer & bowls, nice silverware, stainless cooking pots, real dishes, glasses & stemware. Bathrooms are stocked with towels, washcloths, soap & shampoo. Due to severe allergies this is a no animal property with no exceptions. The entire property is non smoking. There is no wifi or internet or cable.

Located in Johnston, this vacation home is near a water park and on a lake. Salisbury House and Terrace Hill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jester Park Land Management Area and Big Creek State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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Policy

Pet policy

Pets not allowed

Check out time

10:00 AM

Check in policy

Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Payment policy

Localcurrency: USD

Check out policy

Check-out before 10:00 am
Contactless check-out available

Know before you go

This property does not have elevators

Check in start time

3:00 PM

Check in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Special instructions

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
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Long-term renters welcome
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Unplug coffee pot & toaster

Children and extra bed policy

- Children are welcome.

Amenities

Popular amenities

Ac
Barbecue
Dryer
Free parking
Heater
Kitchen
Laundry
Living area
Microwave
No smoking
Outdoor space
Patio
Toys
Tv
Washer

Property amenities

Pets:
- No pets allowed
Beach:
- Beach towels
Dining:
- Dining table
Safety:
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Bedroom:
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
General:
- Double-glazed windows
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- Recycling
- Unit size: 1225 sq ft (114 sq m)
- Uses some LED lighting
Kitchen:
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Laundry:
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine and dryer
Parking:
- Onsite parking
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Outdoors:
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Bathrooms:
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Workspaces:
- Desk
- Desk chair
Langs Spoken:
- English
Things To Do:
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Marina nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
Entertainment:
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Living Spaces:
- Dining room
Climate Control:
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Family Friendly:
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Highchair
- Playground
Location Highlights:
- On the lake
Services And Conveniences:
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Suitability/accessibility:
- 2 stairs to reach property
- Area rugs in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevators
- Smoke-free property
- Tile flooring in public areas

3 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Johnston, Iowa

Peaceful acreage by Saylorville Lake

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