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Heart of the Loess Hills

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Heart of the Loess Hills

A perfect oasis for a getaway into the country. Totally updated family retreat. Perfect for families, hunters and couples! Enjoy the tranquil country views from the front deck. Brand new fridge, couches, tables, chairs, beds, firepit, grill and all guest linens, paint, carpet etc.
Features oversized 3+car garage, and huge yard. Excellent spot for hunters, or anyone wanted to escape city life. Take a moment to view every single star in the sky. Beautiful furnishings to enjoy.
Board games and a foosball table are available also. Picnic table on deck is great if you want to eat outside and the firepit is a great gathering spot for everyone.

When you walk in you will see the gathering area of the dining Area with a large flat screen TV, living room with a large flat screen TV, fully functioning kitchen for creating your favorite meal and a sitting area next to the kitchen for enjoying your morning coffee. The bedrooms feature comfort plush mattresses and linens. Oversize bath towels enough for each guest.

The property includes 2 acres. Smart TV, so you can login and watch HULU, Netflix and other popular devices. We now have fast STARLINK Wi-Fi! We are very excited about this as cell service and internet was very difficult to get before. We are located 12 miles from Onawa. minutes away from Preparation Canyon State Park, 20 minutes from Blue Lake. Home is located near over 12,000 public hunting acres offering the best whitetail and turkey hunting in the Midwest.

Other things to note
We supply firewood for the outdoor firepit. Toilet paper, paper towels, hand and dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash are provided. We do not allow pets in this home or in the garage. They must be kept outside and renter is responsible for any waste removal and damage the pet does.

A little bit about our area:

The Loess Hills are a unique geographical formation that are composed of fine ground wind blown silt from glacier deposits. As the glaciers melted, the Missouri Valley flooded with enormous amounts of water. Each winter, the waters froze, and large areas of sediments were left exposed to the wind and blew to the East and deposited in the dune like hills, you will see.
Preparation Canyon offers a lake for kayaking and public fishing. The Overlook on the north edge provides an amazing view as well as hike. This is also a great picnic spot.
The Loess Hills Scenic Byways are 200 miles of paved highway where you can see wildlife, prairie plants and hills.
Lewis and Clark State Park is located at Blue Lake, west on Onawa. A great place for boating or learning a little bit of history.

Towels and bedding and plates/ glasses/ silverware is provided. Please bring food and supplies for your stay. Grocery store in Onawa 12 miles away or a small gas station is located in town.
Restaurants nearby:
Buds Bar and Grill- 4 miles
Moorhead Mini Mart- Carryout pizza
Fiesta Brava Mexican- 12 miles
Pizza Hut- 12 miles
Bamboo Village Chinese- 12 miles
Frannies Cafe- 12 miles
Dairy Queen- 12 miles
McDonald’s- 12 miles
Subway -12 miles
Suds N Jugs Bar and Grill- 12 miles

Property manager

Stephenie Johnson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Moorhead, IA

What's nearby

  • Preparation Canyon State Park - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lewis and Clark State Park - 26 min drive - 24.9 km
  • WinnaVegas Casino - 48 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Desoto National Wildlife Refuge - 52 min drive - 66.7 km
  • Summit Lake State Recreation Area - 61 min drive - 66.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Summertime Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bonnet II - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ada J's Feedbunk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grannys Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lily Jack Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Loess Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Loess Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Loess Hills?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Loess Hills located?

This family-friendly Moorhead vacation home is located in a rural location, 4.9 mi (8 km) from Preparation Canyon State Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Lewis and Clark State Park and Burgess Health Center. Missouri River and Sloan Golf Course are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Heart of the Loess Hills Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place with lots of room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay will definitely be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Duane o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice property a few minor issues, but overall a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Trip
This was one of the only VRBO’s in the area about 25 minutes from a family wedding. The house was clean and had everything they said it would. Did not have WIFI and cell service is almost non-existent out there. But we sat out on the patio and had conversation one night. It gave us the reason to unplug and enjoy the company. We enjoyed watching for animals across the road and see what we could spot. Perfect house for an unplugged weekend. Would rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work
We stayed there for work had a good time. The beds were comfortable and place was clean. Host was very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located
Great place to stay when visiting Monoma county.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great area.
The house was very nice in a wonderful quiet area. Only a few miles from the loess hills scenic overlook and hiking trails! Stephanie had the house unlocked and ready for us before we even got there and was super nice and answered the few questions I had. Have already recommended it to friends as a great place to visit and house to stay in. Plan on returning myself someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick B., Sioux Center, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, nice place
Great house for a short family getaway in the beautiful Loess Hills. House is lovely, great layout for a family. Firepit with provided firewood is nice extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loess Hills graduation
We had a family graduation & this house was perfect. Everybody (25 year old to 80 year old) had their own space/bed. 2full baths & great common areas to hang out, we watched movies & played Uno. The view is spectacular! We had a couple hour coffee time the first day! We’d love to come back & explore the hills!! First night storm rolled thru, all cars were parked in garage!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loess Hills Getaway
Had another great stay at this home with many luxury conveniences. The owners are the best and sure made us comfortable. Will stay again next time I’m in the area if available. Thank You
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
No problems
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting Tri
Awesome place to spread out and relax. House was perfect for our hunting party.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Women’s retreat
Lovely, large modern home in quiet rural setting. Perfect for reconnecting with each other and checking out of hectic every day schedules!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loess Hills Vacation Spring 2022
What a beautiful property to stay in. The home is well maintained, clean and tastefully decorated with plenty of room. Has 2 large screen TVs with Dish programming which was great. The Foose Ball table was fun too. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house
Easy owners had everything we needed and some.
Stayed 36 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Surprise for Grandpa!
Beautiful and comfortable on the inside. Spectacular views from the front deck. The hosts were very accommodating. Family time together around the fire pit making s’mores was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Houce
We really enjoy staying in this Beautiful house , we rented for Christmas and had a wonderful time , kids enjoy doing s’mores at the fire pit and for the adults the morning walking to the lake was really relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021