Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Gym

Kitchen

Explore the area

Adel, Iowa

Jordan Creek Town Center
29 min drive
Val Air Ballroom
33 min drive
Drake University
36 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
43 min drive

Room options

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The beauty of Iowa river valleys awaits at this unique, peaceful vacation rental. Hosting 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a living space centered on family fun, you and your loved ones can avoid the crowds and take advantage of the home's private indoor heated pool and game/bar room, for endless year-round fun! You'll never have to leave the property for waterfront adventures, as the secluded 11-acre lot also includes an outdoor seating area, outdoor accommodations, and wooded surroundings!

-- THE PROPERTY --

11 Forested Acres | Antique Cabin | 2,400 Sq Ft

Summer never ends at this peaceful Adel home, where you can swim year-round and enjoy family-focused amenities and activities without ever leaving the property!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Paved & furnished fire pit patio, trampoline, golf net, charcoal grill, spacious tent deck w/ fire pit, separate cabin w/ fireplace, swings & water fountain, beachy area w/ torches & Adirondack chairs, stargazing on clear nights, spot to launch fireworks
MAIN FEATURES: Massive pool room w/ inner tubes, floating toys, basketball hoop, flat-screen TVs, DVD player, 75” monitor (gaming system not provided), baby swing, sun porch, ping-pong table, fully outfitted bar, dining space, shower/tub combo, nursery, new carpet in all bedrooms
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, breakfast table, coffee maker, Crock-Pot, cookware, dishes/bowls, glassware, silverware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, ceiling fans, iron/board, linens, towels, essentials like totries, trash bags, toilet paper, etc
OPTIONAL SERVICES/ACTIVITIES: Forest faces hunt, free firewood for bonfires, cooking/bartending, Uber ride
FAQ: Optional nightly pool heat fee (paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay), slow WiFi, step-free access, homeowner on-site
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Raccoon River access - fishing, boating, kayaking/canoeing (0.25 miles), Raccoon River Valley Trailhead (5.2 miles), North Raccoon River Wildlife Area (6.4 miles), Voas Nature Area (7.5 miles), Lake Panorama (23.1 miles), Saylorville Lake (26.2 miles), Ledges State Park (31.7 miles)
FAMILY ACTIVITY: River Valley Golf Course (4.9 miles), Minburn (6.4 miles), Adel (6.9 miles), The Brenton Arboretum (7.8 miles), Jester Park Golf Course (20.2 miles), Lake Panorama National Golf Course (20.5 miles), Adventureland Park (32.6 miles), Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad (34.1 miles), Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel (32.5 miles)
AREA EVENTS: Ragbrai (July), Iowa State Fair (August), Sweet Corn Festival (August)
NEARBY: Des Moines (33.6 miles), Ames (48.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (34.6 miles)

-- 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
- No pets allowed
- 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
- NOTE: There is an optional pool heat fee of $50/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay)
- NOTE: The WiFi connection may be slow
- NOTE: The owners live on-site in the upstairs unit with a completely separate entrance, and they will make sure you have all the privacy you need. However, they can also be available for any of the detailed optional activities
- NOTE: A strict maximum of 8 guests are allowed on the property at any one time. The property only has 1 bathroom and runs on a septic system, it cannot handle more than the maximum occupancy

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Brenton Arboretum. Features include a gym and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and balcony or patio
On-site recreation includes a gym
20.6 miles (33.1 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 8.3 miles (13.4 km) from Brenton Arboretum

As a guest of Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!, you'll find a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Heated pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Free firewood
Garden
Patio

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Gym
Heated pool
Table tennis

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Racoon River Retreat Indoor Pool Outdoor Fun!

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Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun! Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Shari O.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool Getaway

Very quiet location just out of town. Lots of space inside and out. Great hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

Just lost my wife to cancer and the family decided on a nice getaway. Mother in law ended up finding this place and I’m glad she did. The hospitality was amazing and the kids had a blast at the property especially the indoor pool. Everything we needed for a nice getaway was there and more as the property owner was always in contact and making sure we had what we needed at all times.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

12 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Halloween 2022

This place was like living the American Dream. Wish the kids could have stayed longer but they had to eat their pumpkin waffles and go to school the next morning! Adults stayed and enjoyed morning water aerobics. Pat was amazing and helped as soon as we texted him. We will 100 % be back to enjoy the river and more. Thanks to the Postons for their great hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

29 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent family getaway

Excellent family getaway for two adults and four kids (ages 10 - 1 years old). We primarily booked this for the pool. It is one of the best indoor, private pools that we have been to in a rental. Although it could be cold during the winter, they had multiple space heaters available for us which was more than enough. The kids didn’t seem to mind at all. Plenty of fun things to do in the pool. We didn’t enjoy the outside activities as much since the kids were preoccupied with a pool and it was cold, but could see them having a lot of fun in warmer times. The highlight is the owner who is very attentive to your needs. I will definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

31 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Vacation Spot

This place had everything my family was looking for like an indoor heated pool, outdoor things to explore, and indoor games for all ages! Pat communicated with us the whole time to make sure our needs were being met. He knew we had a young child so the pack-n-play was set up when we arrived. Pat's excellent communication made us feel like we were staying at a friend's house, inviting and comfortable. We all enjoyed walking around the property and checking out the old time cabin. Both of our boys (5 &2) loved playing in the playroom. They hardly touched the toys we brought for them because there are so many things to play with here. Our teenagers, stayed in the pool most of the time. All of us slept very well. We had a fabulous time and would like to come back it the summer to get a "warmer weather" experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

25 Oct 2021

Family Getaway

Stayed for a long weekend with family friends with kids aged 16 to 6 months and there was something for everyone. Pat was very responsive to requests and addressing issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

One of a kind experience!

We booked this rental property because of the indoor pool and it did not disappoint! My husband and I and our 3 and 5 year olds enjoyed a relaxing and fun stay at this property. It was April during covid and we were looking for a drivable location where we could enjoy some private indoor swimming. This place was perfect! The Pool: The owner of this property created a such a beautiful indoor pool. It's a large pool that you would expect to find at a hotel, not someone's home. The architecture is lovely with a high vaulted ceiling and windows surrounding it so that you almost feel like you're outdoors. The pool was clean and WARM! If the outdoor temperature is chilly, the owner has a high powered space heater in the pool room that you can turn on and off as needed to keep the area around the pool nice and warm as well. I think it would be lovely in any season - in the summer you could open the many sliding glass doors around the pool to get the feel of an outdoor pool and in the winter you could keep it toasty warm while swimming in a pool and looking outside at the snow covered hills around you. My kids are still talking about the "pool house" and asking when we can go back. The Accommodations: You are staying in the basement of the property so some of the bedrooms don't have any windows. It is clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. A full kitchen, a TV with cable and options for watching DVDs. The beds were comfortable and honestly if we needed something, the owner of the property probably would have gotten it for us as he was very attentive and responsive. Because it's a basement, it's a little dark overall, but the brightness of the pool and beautiful outdoor property make up for it. Fun Exploration: On the property there are other fun things to enjoy. There is a small pond, an impressive teepee and, our favorite; an historic old cabin full of antiques. Our girls had a great time exploring the old cabin and we even had a fire in it and roasted marshmallows one night. Overall we had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back. The owner of the property was a perfect combination of accommodating and responsive but also remained elusive so that we felt as though we were the only people there.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

7 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing.

The reviews speak for themselves. It is a great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

11 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A fun, family getaway!

I can't say enough good things about this property. The home was comfortable, the grounds are beautiful, the pool was FANTASTIC, and to see my kids with so many smiles on their faces was priceless. Pat was unbelievably kind and helpful, going above and beyond to check in and make sure we had everything we needed. I'm so grateful we stumbled upon this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

22 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

Property was just what we needed to getaway and relax for a long weekend. Spacious living space and amazing pool. Property owner was incredibly hospitable and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

This property boasts an awesome, full-size indoor pool—in Iowa! This VRBO is the basement level and indoor pool space of a home cabin. The owners were home, but were out of sight and contactless. They were more than responsive to any needs. There are four bedrooms and a ping pong table. The kids had a blast. The owners let us know the WiFi was slow, so we downloaded shows and brought a gaming system. It worked well. Great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Z.

9 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for bachelorette party

We were looking for somewhere to go for my bachelorette party that we could be safe and still have fun. This was perfect thanks to the pool and spacious area! It’s also so close to Des Moines that when we did leave it wasn’t far at all. We had so much fun and were all so sad the weekend was over.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo C.

15 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend stay

This was a perfect weekend getaway. Everybody in my group especially the kids had such a great time. The owners were incredibly nice and responded quickly with any questions I had. Definitely will be recommending this place to friends and family. We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

3 Jul 2020

Great country retreat

We booked this for the pool, but were pleasantly surprised by how nice the surrounding property is. I understand the hosts are new to renting the place, and seem to be very dedicated to making this a great experience for their guests. It's a basement "apartment" in a larger house, so it does have a bit of a basement feel, but it stayed nice and cool, and the darker rooms helped my kids actually sleep in (a little). The host was very responsive to all of our requests, but otherwise we had total privacy. We would never have known that someone was on the upper level. Our kids had a great time in the indoor pool and playing in the teepee, checking out the woods, and swinging by the pond in the tire swing. My dad enjoyed just sitting on the patio and watching the trees in the breeze.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

28 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location with a perfect indoor pool!

We were looking for a property to rent with an indoor pool and this property was perfect! Lovely, country location away from it all with an amazing indoor pool. Enough space for two families of four, lots of property and nature to explore, and nightly fires under the stars made this the perfect vacation. The property owner was very attentive to all of our needs and we had complete privacy. We recommend staying here! Great for families or couples.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shalee T.

27 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

We spent most of our time outdoors and in the indoor pool. The pool area was very clean with a lot of seating, a big screen TV with cable, many different toys, floats and towels to use. The owner was very helpful and kept the pool temperature at our liking. Having firewood provided daily and multiple areas to have a fire at night was a bonus! The kids enjoyed exploring the teepee and cabin as well. Living quarters could use a few updates but overall it was a fun experience for our whole family. Adel has a neat town square with very friendly people and local places to dine at.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020