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The White Oak Haven

Family-friendly holiday home in Eldora with a water park

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Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 666.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pine Lake Beach
  • Place, Pine Lake State Park
  • Place, Hardin County Farm Museum

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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    House Rules

    Check in after 4:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 21
    Check out before 12:00 PM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Check-out instructions

    The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
    Load and start the dishwasher
    Strip any used beds and gather used towels
    Take out the rubbish
    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.

    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 first aid kit

    We should mention

    This property does not have any lifts

    About the area

    Eldora

    Eldora is home to this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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    Eldora, IA

    What's nearby

    • Pine Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
    • Pine Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
    • Hardin County Farm Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
    • Fallen Rock Wildlife Area - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
    • Rainsbarger Wetlands - 12 min drive - 10.0 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
    • ‪The Gifford Cafe - ‬12 min drive
    • ‪Subway - ‬4 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).

    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?

    Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

    Where is The White Oak Haven located?

    This family-friendly Eldora holiday 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 miles (5 km).

    Reviews

    9.2

    Wonderful

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    10/10

    Cleanliness

    9.2/10

    Check-in

    9.2/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    9.4/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    About the host

    Hosted by Tim Jennings

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