Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Norwalk, Iowa

Beautiful walkout ranch close to a beach and playground! Enjoy paddle boarding, the playground, and peaceful lake views from the spacious deck. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kid-friendly setup, basement living room/movie room, and office space, it`s the perfect spot for families or a relaxing getaway!

Welcome to your family Norwalk retreat! A quick drive or short walk from the nearby beach and playground!

Key Features
-Just a 1-minute drive or 5-minute walk to beach and playground
-Includes paddle board and life jackets for guest use
-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms—ideal for families and groups
-Basement living room perfect for movie nights and hangouts
-Dedicated office space for remote work or study
-Spacious walkout deck with peaceful outdoor views
-Family-friendly setup in a quiet neighborhood

ABOUT THIS SPACE
Welcome to your Norwalk retreat—an updated walkout ranch just a short walk or quick drive from the nearby beach and playground.

KEY FEATURES

Just a 3-minute drive or 10-minute walk to beach and playground

Includes paddle board and life jackets for guest use

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms—ideal for families and groups

Basement living room perfect for movie nights and hangouts

Dedicated office space for remote work or study

Spacious walkout deck with peaceful outdoor views

Family-friendly setup in a quiet neighborhood

Enjoy your stay with us!

THE SPACE

KITCHEN: The open-concept kitchen flows right into the living space, making it easy to cook and stay connected.
-Refrigerator
-Electric stove
-Oven
-Dishwasher
-Drip coffee maker.

We’ve stocked it with cookware, utensils, plates, bowls, and glasses. Small appliances like a microwave and toaster are included, along with basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, cooking spray, and coffee filters.

Dishwasher pods and dish soap are provided to help you settle in with ease.

DINING: The dining table comfortably seats 6 but can accommodate up to 8 guests. Two additional bar stools at the counter offer extra seating, and when the weather’s nice, you can enjoy meals outside on the deck with 4 chairs. A high chair is also available for infants.

BEDROOMS: The home offers 4 total bedrooms—3 upstairs and 1 in the basement.

Upstairs includes 2 queen bedrooms with shared access to the main hallway bathroom, and the primary bedroom has a king bed and private bathroom.

The king room also includes a Pack-N-Play, perfect for families with little ones.

Downstairs, you’ll find an additional queen bedroom with easy access to the lower-level bathroom.

All bedrooms include closets for storage.

UPSTAIRS LIVING ROOM: The upstairs living space offers a bright, open area perfect for conversation and connection, with cozy seating that flows right into the kitchen and dining area.

BASEMENT LIVING ROOM: Go-to hangout spot after a day at the beach—featuring a comfy couch, two bean bags, and a Smart TV where you can log into your favorite streaming accounts for a relaxing movie night!

BATHROOMS: The home features 3 bathrooms!

Upstairs, you’ll find a full bathroom shared by two queen bedrooms, along with a private 3/4 ensuite in the king bedroom.

Downstairs, there’s another 3/4 bathroom easily accessible from the basement queen room.

All bathrooms are fully stocked with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to make your stay comfortable.

OFFICE: Working remotely? We`ve got you covered. The basement includes a dedicated office space with a desk and chair—perfect for catching up on emails or taking video calls during your stay.

LAUNDRY: A washer and dryer are available for guest use, located in the utility room.

We kindly ask that guests use only the laundry machines and avoid handling other items in that space. Detergent and dryer sheets (or wool dryer balls) are provided to get you started during your stay.

ACTIVITIES
-Lake Colchester is just a 1-minute drive or 4-minute walk away with a beach and a great playground
-Garage includes paddle board, life jackets, squirt guns, and other beach toys
-Local dining nearby including 804 Main Bar & Grill, El Maya Mexican Restaurant, and Pyra Pizzeria
-Golf at The Legacy Golf Club just minutes away
-Warrior Park is 5 minutes away with trails and an awesome kids’ play area
-Downtown Des Moines is a 19-minute drive for nightlife, events, and entertainment
-Des Moines International Airport is just a 10-minute drive

GUEST ACCESS
-Keyless lock system for convenient check-in and check-out
-Door code provided for easy access to the house
-Full access to the entire house during your stay
-Flexible and unrestricted entry and exit without disturbing anyone

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
-Garage contains a paddle board, life jackets, and beach toys for your use
-Please only use the washer/dryer in the utility room—do not handle other items
-Driveway fits up to 4 vehicles (3 comfortably); additional street parking available

Let us know if you need anything—we’re here to help make your stay great!

-Keyless lock system for convenient check-in and check-out
-Door code provided for easy access to the house
-Full access to the entire house during your stay
-Flexible and unrestricted entry and exit without disturbing anyone

We are available by messages or calls!
*Rules are to be respected at all times to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable yet trouble-free experience.* Violation will be determined and could result in immediate termination of your reservation and additional related fees $.

AC/HEAT THERMO STAT
Air Conditioner: When using the A/C, do not set the thermostat below 68 degrees. If thermostat is set too low, the unit could freeze. If the unit freezes due to the thermostat being set lower than 68 degrees, guest is subject to fine. Furnace (Heat): When using heat, do not set the thermostat above 78 degrees. If thermostat is set too high, the unit could over heat. If unit over heats due to the thermostat being set higher than 78degrees, guest is subject to fine.

SMOKING
No smoking (including vaping, dab, or hookah) of any kind inside the home. Any smell of smoke/Marijuana/vaping inside the property is subjected to a $1,000 FINE following check-out shared by our housekeeping team

QUIET HOURS
Please be a good neighbor and respect the Quiet Hours, which are between 10:00pm - 8:00am. All noise/disturbance that causes neighbors disruption may incur a $500 fine and have their reservation escalated to Airbnb support for termination of reservation with no refund because that can lead to us being forced off Airbnb by the housing community association. This may sound scary however if your intentions are not to throw a party/event at this property, you will have no issues!

PETS
Your reservation does not include pets. Undisclosed pets will incur a fee of $300, and may result in immediate termination of your stay.

EARLY CHECK-IN POLICY
Early check-in may or may not be possible depending on if the property has been cleaned from our prior guest. We understand schedules change and you may be able to arrive early to the property. We allow a 1 hour early check-in free of charge if the property is cleaned. YOU MUST COMMUNICATE THAT YOU WANT TO CHECK-IN EARLY. Your code to enter the property will not work until 3:00pm unless it is changed by our team. There is a $50/hr charge to check-in earlier than 1 hour.

LATE CHECK-OUT POLICY
Late check-outs exceeding 30 minutes without prior notice will incur a fee of $50/hr until you have checked out, as this impacts our cleaning team`s schedule for preparing for our next guests. While we strive to be as accommodating as possible, we may have guests checking in at 3:00 pm after your stay, necessitating timely cleanings. Please note, this policy is not an allowance for extended check-outs due to the fine being enforced.

MAIL
No mail or packages allowed to be delivered to this address

*No flushable wipes/feminine products to be flushed.
*No parking on the grass/lawn; violation of this rule may result in a $100 FINE for any damages incurred
*Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any water or electricity outages caused by the city. We will do our best to assist you during these circumstances, but please understand that it is beyond our control. As such, we regret to inform you that we cannot provide refunds for any inconveniences caused by such outages.

Located in Norwalk, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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 Blank Park Zoo and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Principal Park or Iowa Events Center.