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Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!

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Exterior
A heated pool
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!

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

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Racoon River Retreat Indoor Pool Outdoor Fun!
NEW! Racoon River Haven Indoor Pool Outdoor Fun
Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun! Adel
441388

About the area

Map
Adel, Iowa

What's nearby

  • Penoach Winery - 7 min drive
  • Living History Farms - 28 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 29 min drive
  • Drake University - 36 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mudder's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Burgers & Brews - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun! located?

Located in Adel, this family-friendly holiday home is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Brenton Arboretum, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway. Lake Robbins Ballroom and Raccoon River Valley Trail are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari O.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing.
The reviews speak for themselves. It is a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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