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Quiet Recreational Getaway

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A house with a gravel driveway, surrounded by tall trees and a clear blue sky.
A living room with two grey sofas, a lamp, and framed botanical prints on the wall.
A wooden dresser with multiple drawers and decorative items on top.
An outdoor seating area with four chairs and a wooden table surrounded by grass and trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a cabinet with glass doors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet access
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Waterville, IA
  • Place, Waterville Farm
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville Pines Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Double Twin

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Double Twin #2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Quiet Recreational Getaway

Offering short term rentals, nightly, weekly, & weekends. Enjoy a peaceful stay in rural Waterville, IA. This farmhouse sleeps up to 8 people and includes a large screened in porch with beautiful, country views. Tucked away in the rolling hills of northeast Iowa adjacent Yellow River Forest to enjoy trout fishing, public hunting land, hiking, and trails for horseback riding & snowmobiling. Within driving distance of local shops in historic Marquette, Harper's Ferry, Lansing, McGregor and Prairie De Chien, WI along the Mississippi River. Enjoy evenings with friends and family enjoying the large yard and fire pit. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, central air, smart tv, wifi.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3913262vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Recreational Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet Recreational Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Recreational Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Recreational Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Recreational Getaway located?

Situated in Waterville, this farm stay is within 2 miles (3 km) of Waterville Farm, Waterville Pines Park and Waterville Public Library. Waterville Town Hall and Waterville Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Quiet Recreational Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home base for a weekend of trout fishing. It was unusually warm for May, but the AC in the house worked great! Comfy beds, good water pressure in the shower. Nice quiet rural location that was still close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The address for the house didn't match between the VRBO and the maps direction so at first we went to the wrong house and had to search for the right house. The upstairs was very hot and we needed all the fans running in each room to make it tolerable with no covers. We slept well after a busy day at Effigy Mounds and Spook Cave. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

seth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was warm as the weather was cold. Plenty of space for all 6 of us adults. Beds were comfortable and we never ran out of hot water.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great place!

Good home base for a weekend on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very quiet, old country home. The outside looks a bit rough, but the inside is very nice so don't let first impressions fool you. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable and the kitchen had most items needed. I couldn't find potholders so ended up using wash clothes to pull food out of the oven. They had lots of spices but the saltshaker was nearly empty. The main floor bedroom has no door so no privacy for whoever takes that room. Upstairs bedrooms have doors. My only concern was the front entrance. The cement steps are deteriorating and there is no railing to hold onto so going up and down the steps was a concern. There is a firepit out back but no burnable wood. Fortunately, one of my siblings brought firewood with them so we were still able to enjoy the firepit, smores, and the night sounds. It was nice but I've had better accommodations at a lesser price with no safety concerns so I can't give a 5-star review.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TouPao X.

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

Cozy farmhouse

Very cozy farmhouse to stay in. Family had a great time visiting the parks and campsites and fishing for trout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the rural location and the beauty of the countryside. We enjoyed being close to the Mississippi, Wisconsin and Minnesota. We also enjoyed the many access areas for fishing. The house was a great place to relax after busy days!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

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

Had a great time!

It was very clean and well maintained. The shower had great water pressure and the beds were very comfortable! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

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

Hunting Trip

It was everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy W.

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

Lovely farmhouse

This was a lovely farmhouse in farm country
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

seth w.

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

Comfortable and Accommodating

My wife and I had a wonderful stay here while we were in the area visiting family. The kitchen was well-stocked with cook/dinner-ware and the dining room had a nice big dining table so it made for a convenient location to host a family dinner. The beds were very comfortable and I really enjoyed the screened in porch. We'll likely book here again the next time we plan a visit to the Waukon area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lexi a.

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

Very Relaxing!

Well kept, fully furnished property with anything you could need! Very very cute interior with a good size yard for outdoor activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Loved the remote location.

We love being out in the country for our weekend getaways with our family and this area was beautiful to drive through. The house was nicely furnished and very cute inside. It also had great internet! We traveled quite a few miles to do stuff and found some interesting things in the area. Had a great time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fran h.

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

Review

Group of friends needed to get away and reconnect. Wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Farm oasis

My family and I plus a few friends stayed at this farm oasis. What a beautiful place this was. Coming thru Waterville and up the bluff to this farmhouse was a beautiful view. This house had just about everything you would need. Very comfortable and such a great place to unwind and unplug. The stars at night are spectacular! Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We came to this property for a ladies retreat with eight ladies. The house is very charming and well-stocked. The beds were comfortable. We spent a lot of time hanging out on the wrap around porch and playing yard games in the big yard. The host was very responsive when we had questions. Definitely a great choice if you're looking to disconnect and getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brent & Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very good overall. There was an issue with the refrigerator/freezer. When the blower fan on the freezer kicks on there is a very loud noise. If you are in the kitchen, it's hard to talk over the noise. There also was a leak in the shower upstairs that drips through the ceiling into the kitchen. We overcame these two things and overall enjoyed our six day stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cute antique decor touches, surrounded by lovely hilly scenery with cornfields trees (and its not even the 4th of July and the corn was way above knee high! Very lush green this year!)Comfy beds, 1 BR on the main floor made it convenient for older folks. Big dining table for eating or playing games.(Just be careful on the front steps: no railings.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siddhant P.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025