Lake house holiday rentals in Iowa

We really enjoyed staying right on the lake! I really appreciated that everything was labeled and easy to find along with the welcome basket and personal note that was a nice touch! The extra towels, life vests and amenities were great and everyone in our group commented on how you thought of almost anything people would need. Thank you again and look forward to the next stay!

Super host. Place was just as advertised. Great location, beautiful fire pit. Plenty of space for the whole crew to spread out and feel at home.

This place is beautiful! Brian was really nice and easy to work with, and very responsive to any questions I had! We had a nice vacation! Will definitely be back!

Michaela’s place was perfect for our small family. It was a quaint house with character. It was clean, and had all that we needed during our stay. The access to all of the “extras” made our stay even more fun on the water and the amazing neighbors made this a perfect place for us during our baseball getaway.

This was a perfect place for us. It had everything we needed and it was great to be right on the lake.

This place was perfect for a weekend get away! Nate was a great host and made sure to answer all questions and be super responsive. The location was great and the whole house was beautiful. We had a wonderful time!

Scott’s place is an absolute hidden gem on Carter Lake! We stayed here for a family wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better home base. The house was spotless, spacious, and had everything we needed — from board games to a fully stocked kitchen to three pristine full bathrooms (a huge help with three men in the wedding party!). The backyard was perfect for making memories: bonfires, fishing, and plenty of space for the kids to run around and play soccer. It easily accommodated our three families, with plenty of room to gather, relax, and stay up late talking and connecting. Everything in the home feels brand new, and it’s clear that a lot of care went into making it welcoming and comfortable. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more downtime to enjoy all the house had to offer. We’ve all agreed — this is officially our new go-to spot whenever we’re back in Council Bluffs for future family events! Thank you, Scott, for such a wonderful stay!

It's always hard for me to find a place in the Okoboji area, so this was a nice find for us. Everything was clean, and the communication was clear and speedy. The sunroom area was my favorite part, with a nice view of the lake; my son and his buddy enjoyed fishing off the dock. The hosts provided plenty of towels. The bed was comfy, though the pullout sofa is more like a futon--ideal for one person or two smaller people. The stove is quite vintage, but it worked just fine, and we only needed to use it once. I was very happy with Sara's place and would gladly stay again!

This was the perfect place for our family to celebrate my Mother’s life. The tranquility was healing. We really appreciated the space for family to gather and the children loved all the outdoor space. They have done an amazing job of stocking the house with everything you can think of….games, towels, bathroom amenities, etc.

Home away from home! Walked into a sweet little kitchen with fresh flowers, fruit and muffins. I appreciated it's cleanliness and supply of miscellaneous things you can't always pack when going on a trip. Would definitely recommend!

Loved our stay. 2 days there were 13 of us definitely tested the capacity lots of room. My husband and I added a day , he seldom gets summer vacations. Bring blankets especially if people sleeping on couches. More kitchen stocking if doing a lot of cooking. The house was awesome one level especially the game room extra space. Two sleeper sofa’s would work in there. Lots of room for large groups. Fire pit and pool absolutely great. Patio and two doors on the poolside was very useful. I did call Douglas with a few questions, very accommodating and friendly.

My family loved our stay at Robyn's place, the location is absolutely beautiful, the home has been been beautifully and thoughtfully remodeled with many creature comforts. Furniture and beds were very comfortable. You can tell a lot of love when into curating and decorating this home, my 9 year old called it "so aesthetic", which is a high honor. We hope to visit again!

As I came into Brents home, my smile became larger and larger, as I moved from room to room. It was the perfect place for our family of 10! Kid friendly and Dog friendly! We fished, enjoyed a day trip to Arnolds Park, and loved just enjoying each other in a beautiful home!

We absolutely loved our stay at Pam and Wayne’s place. It was the perfect, peaceful oasis for our quick trip to Fairfield for my graduation at MIU. Very easy to find and very close to town and campus. The space was beautiful and nestled into a quiet corner of their beautiful property.

The place was great and we enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommend!

My siblings and I take a trip every year, they really love fishing so I had to reserve a house on the lake. Fishing was great, some fish weighed 8 to 10 pounds; This was our biggest haul ever. We caught buffalo, carp, and of course, catfish. It was like heaven. The Home was beautiful, beds were comfortable, plenty of extra lien and everything was clean. The kitchen was a common area, we cooked every day, breakfast and dinner. The island sat 8 to 10 People marble countertops, with great lighting that led into the living room. The open space allowed everyone to be seen collectively. We ate dinner at the dining table nightly, the eight seats accommodated everyone. Bedrooms were spacious, three full bathrooms, television’s everywhere all 4K. Did I say it was absolutely amazing. We are glad we selected this home and would love to revisit. Our host Holly gave great recommendations, guided us, responded expeditiously, and was very professional. I will give this 10 stars if I could.

We had an amazing stay. The lagoon was beautiful and the kids had fun swimming and fishing. The beds were not the most comfortable and it was 90 degrees the whole weekend so the air conditioner had a hard time keeping up. The house was a minute drive from the boat ramp and 7 minutes from town where there were restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops, a splash pad and many more fun things to do. The amenities were amazing, the house was beautiful and we had a great time.

Location worked great for us. Plenty of room for two adults. The house well well stocked with supplies needed for cooking. Very clean and comfortable!

This will be a repeat retreat for me! Scenic with a beautiful view of the Cedar River. Jennifer had the house stocked with everything we needed and more!! We felt like we were home which is hard to do!

This is the second time we’ve stayed at the Boji Bungalow. It’s fabulous, one of the best Airbnb’s we’ve stayed at. Highly recommend!!

We really enjoyed our stay at June’s place! It was clean and cozy! It was a great location, able to walk to downtown and swimming beach. Very nice to be able to wake up and take a walk down by the lake. June was responsive and communicated. Would definitely like to stay again soon!

My sister in law and I enjoyed taking our kids on a quick cousins get away! The lake was amazing, and it was really nice to have kayaks! The bikes were also very fun to explore the trails. Our favorite thing was the hot tub on the deck. It was perfect!

Sam’s cabin was truly beautiful and was exactly as described in the listing. She was fantastic to work with and very responsive to messages. We felt right at home when we walked in! The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Our family loved the water park and it was a nice perk to have passes included. The location was close to everything! Would definitely recommend this property!

Lovely home right on the water and plenty of dogs/cats to say hello to :) we had a great week!