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The Guest House

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Guest House (Steamboat Rock)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Guest House (Steamboat Rock)
Smart TV, video games, foosball, table tennis - The Guest House (Steamboat Rock)
Property grounds - The Guest House (Steamboat Rock)
Game room - The Guest House (Steamboat Rock)
Consider a stay at The Guest House and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 Guest House

Come enjoy the comforts of our home in this newly remodeled 2200 square foot home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, bonus game room, fully equipped kitchen, back deck, firepit and more. We have 1 bedroom with a King size bed, 2 bedrooms with queen and a bedroom with adult size full over full sized mattresses with an additional twin trundle; along with 2 living areas our home sleeps 14 comfortably.
Being a family with handicap needs ourselves we renovated with our front entrance, King bedroom, full bathroom, dining area and walk out deck all to be accessible. Our front ramp is well lit and built to ADA standards.
Our home has 3 large smart TVs and Wifi for all your favorites as well as foosball and air hockey table, darts and more in our bonus game room. Our walk out deck backs up-to beautiful green views and plenty of visiting deer throughout the changing seasons.
Consider us as an extension of your own home for holidays, weddings, reunions, graduations, and all your favorite occasions.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
IA, Steamboat Rock

What's nearby

  • Washington Square Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Steamboat Rock City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Steamboat Rock Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tower Rock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pine Ridge Area County Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Saloon & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Weathered Wheel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ice Cream Station - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House located?

This family-friendly Steamboat Rock vacation home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Washington Square Park, Steamboat Rock Library, and Steamboat Rock City Hall. Steamboat Rock City Park and Fallen Rock State Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

May 2025

We had a great time staying here. The house was very nice & clean. Was a great place to reconnect with old friends for the weekend. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Perfect for a family!

We had a family wedding in the area and it was the perfect place for everyone to stay and enjoy the festivities! Lots of space and we even made use of the grill!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie V.

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

Great Hospitality

Johnnie is an amazing host! Would definitely recommend this place to stay in Steamboat Rock. Hospitality and accommodations were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dru H.

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

Family get together.

This was our second time staying at The Guest House. We had a great time and it was exactly what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

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

Family

In town for family wedding. Perfect location for that occasion. House was perfect for my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Family Weekend

We stayed at the Guest House for my nieces graduation and it was perfect for our needs! Clean, spacious, and plenty of rooms for our family. The owner left us delicious cookies and we were able to check in early which was an added plus. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Big Lar L.

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

Luensmann

We had a nice stay. Nice property. Things in good order. Hostess very helpful. Only negative was 14 hours of no power in the house due to storms in the area. We got very hot by the end!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindi K.

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

Wonderful place

All good and so roomy.. only thing we needed to bring was a pizza cutter and pan.. there was none. But it was such a great place with soo much room and comfy. We were close to the wedding venue there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

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

Christmas getaway

We stayed 2 nights. We stayed at the house the whole time. Kitchen was stocked with basics. Anything else, we were able to get at grocery and hardware stores in nearby town. The house provided plenty of space and sleeping areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Roomy and nice

We had a wedding at Timber's Edge and this house was perfect! Very roomy and nice! Johnnie was easy to work with. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendie B.

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

Great for a family

The house was clean, comfortable and easy to host family. We came up for a wedding and celebrated a birthday at the house. There was plenty of room and the host was very welcoming. It was hard to reach her through VRBO, but she responded well to direct messages via text. I would recommend for anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin B.

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

Steamboat Rock Reunion

My wife’s sisters and her best friend met us in Steamboat for a mini reunion! We thoroughly enjoyed the property - very comfortable and quiet! We even met the neighbors who turned out to be former neighbors of my wife & sisters when they lived on a farm near Owasa. Small world! We would happily rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja K.

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

Extended family trip

This property is represented very accurately in the description and photos. There was enough room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. The kitchen was stocked well. The backyard is very large, we used it for lawn games and a campfire. Communication with the owner was great! Very nice property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla W.

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

Perfect for family

Pleasant & positive experience! I liked how the house was decorated. Bath towels, bedding provided.Many items available for our use including a coffee maker, toaster, iron & ironing board. Attached garage available for 2 vehicle especially nice for rain or Iowa's Winter weather. Myself, my adult children and their significant other...found this home delightful & convenient location for our stay while we were in the area for a wedding, at Timber Edge. Literally 2 minute drive away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velita H.

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

Family Reunion Fun

We came to Iowa for a family reunion. The house was perfect for what we needed (family of 6 plus my sister in law and her husband). The kids loved the downstairs area and claimed it as their own. The foosball table, mini arcade game and their own living room was a hit! Open floor plan was nice for the night everyone came over to have dinner at “our” house. Outside was beautiful with plenty of space for the kids to run around, had several outdoor games set up for the adults. We would definitely rent again next time we are here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect spot for our family to meet up and stay together for a local family reunion. The house was clean, roomy, and had everything we needed. Communication was great! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jary H.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariia S.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024