Great stay. We couldnât believe how nice the property was and how well kept it was. The community was nice and we were amazed how many businesses were open after the flood that had happened just a few weeks earlier.
We had a great week and Steve and Sandi were very nice to work with!
We rented the house because my husband was working in the area, it was he first week back to work after be off for neck surgery and the owner were great to work with and the house felt like home after a long day back at work!
We had 4 nights over the July 4th holiday booked. A week before our vacation i emailed the host and asked if everything was OK. He said the property had been flooded and needed to give us a refund and cancel our stay. The problem is they only gave us a partial refund with no explanation. I believe it is a vrbo thing not the hosts. I could see if i cancelled a week out but when they cancel i should get a full refund. Very disappointed in vrbo for conducting business that way... Not recommending vrbo...
Good place to stay with family, chilling out and exploring the area. The old house has been updated and is well landscaped and furnished. We wanted to go kayaking, but the shoreline below the lawn wasn't very accessible without a way to bring the furnished kayak to a launching spot. We watched the sunset over the pond up close and personal, thanks to a neighbor who gave us permission to use his stairs to go to the shoreline. We used the fire pit to enjoy nightly fires, smores, darkness, fireflies, and a wealth of family memories. Over the three days we were there (two nights), we visited attractions in Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, and Le Mars.
Main reason we decided to go with the Rock Valley house is that it has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. We were a friend group of 4 couples. Had plenty of space and the kitchen is much bigger than pictured. Table was great for playing cards and seated the 8 of us just fine. Cooking was pleasant in the kitchen(stocked pots/pans). Overall it was a fine house to ring in the new year with friends.
This was a nice property, but we got off to a bumpy start. The code to get in the property was never sent to us prior to arrival. We contacted the property managers and an hour later, we finally got the code. When we entered the property it had not been completely cleaned. Let me say that the property managers made things right and bent over backwards to rectify this situation. The property was as advertised and we had a great time. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for the four of us. The town was charming and we found a top notch steakhouse, in of all places, Doon Iowa. If you stay here, check it out. You wonât be disappointed. All in all we had a nice stay and would recommend this property. Perfect for families looking to get away and spend some time playing games and exploring rural Iowa.
The Taylorâs
Our stay was wonderful. Aside from some issues connecting about check in and some wonky things in the house, it was spectacular. We had a party of 6, plus a dog and there was plenty of space for us all.
The house was decorated with old farm decor and Boston terriers, which fit perfectly as we brought our Boston. We enjoyed the deck looking over the pond nearly every night, watching the sunset and catching up. This location was chosen as it was the halfway point between our WI and CO family. We visited Sioux Falls and the Rock Valley area, enjoying all that was offered. We will likely be back yearly for our vacations going forward.
Thank you for the great stay.
The House by the Pond is beautifully situated and just outside of the very nice small town of Rock Valley. All three generations of our family had a great vacation at this property.
I have stayed in VRBO's all over the country and this was a gem we found in my home town! The house had plenty of space and the setting was amazing. We had a wonderful time and I will definitely be booking it again.
This property is absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend it to others and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again, eventually with our families as it has plenty of room, plenty to do, and is just a fantastic place.