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The White Oak Haven

Family-friendly vacation home in Eldora with a water park

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Consider a stay at The White Oak Haven and take advantage of a water park, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom67 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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 White Oak Haven

Relax with the family at this peaceful place to stay. Located across the street from Pine Lake State Park and a wildlife preserve, you can enjoy birdwatching, stargazing and an abundance of wildlife. It is a 5-minute walk to the lake beach and bike trail. It is a 1-minute drive to the Pine Lake CC golf course and a 1-minute drive to the boat ramp. The house features a front porch that overlooks the wildlife preserve. There is also a large back deck and fire pit area. Enjoy the newly remodeled indoor space that includes two bedrooms, a full kitchen, full size washer and dryer, bathroom with a full shower/tub.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Shut the windows and shades
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Eldora is home to this vacation home. Meadowbrook Golf Course and Eagle City Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pine Lake State Park and Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Eldora travel guide
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IA, Eldora

What's nearby

  • State park includes Pine Lake, biking trail, and large campground.
    Pine Lake State Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • steel bridge stair on the big giant tree in the Tree House park on the sunlight day time
    Big Treehouse
    49 min drive - 72.8 km
  • Pine Lake Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ellsworth Community College
    26 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Marshalltown Community College
    47 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    4 min drive
  • Firehouse Saloon & Grill
    4 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • The Weathered Wheel
    3 min drive
  • The Ice Cream Station
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Oak Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The White Oak Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Oak Haven?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The White Oak Haven located?

This family-friendly Eldora vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area and Pine Lake Beach. Hardin County Farm Museum and Pine Lake State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The White Oak Haven Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spaces

The property was great for our family of four. Fully functioning kitchen and everything we needed. We walked and fished on Pine Lake. The nearby Eldora Aquatic Center was also a highlight. Tim was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well designed layout and well maintained. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vrbo to stay at! Very convenient for Timber's Edge Wedding Venue. Very clean and thought the fridge was cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean, Easy to find, Close proximity to town and Pine Lake. Stayed here for a Retreat nearby and it worked out Great! Tim communicated well. Will definitely stay again in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice place! Nicely updated and extremely clean. Everything was top notch. Kitchen pots, pans & dishes etc. were excellent quality. Will definitely stay here next time in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than we expected! Couldn't have been happier with our selection! We will stay here every time we come to Eldora! Tim was easy to work with, readily available, super nice, and we even got to break in the Weber!! Wish we could give it 50 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
White Oak Haven was a perfect stay for us - everything we needed and wanted! Very comfortable and quiet. Great communication with the owner, easy directions, and well appointed accommodations made for a great weekend getaway! Extra points to Mr. Jennings who generously provided a new grill before we got there! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and everything seemed new and fresh. Our only issue was that the owner was far from accommodating. Our first issue was that I accidently booked the incorrect week. Almost immediately I realized it and contacted the owner to adjust the reservation as it was showing as available on the VRBO website, though owner said he wasn't able to adjust because his cleaning crew wasn't available. We rolled with it, then the week of check in we weren't able to arrive until the second day of the reservation and owner messaged "Please cancel reservation if you don't intend to use it." and hadn't sent the door code as the check in instructions advised would happen. So I replied stating that we were just arriving a day late and would be there, then had to proceed to ask for the door code. I've never been treated like this from any other rental owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little spot for my family (including our small dog) to unplug for a weekend. Super close to the Pine Lake walking trails, clean, comfortable, and overall quiet neighborhood. It felt cozy and homey, but also was a great location for us to want to be outside a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025