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Ranger House in 800 acre county park

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, WiFi
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Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

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Sperry, IA
  • Place, Big Hollow Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, FunCity
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Catfish Bend Casino
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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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.

Ranger House in 800 acre county park

Tucked away down a quiet drive sits this three bedroom, two bathroom full-amenity cabin with back deck and patio. Once used as the park ranger residence, this ranch-style home is now your family's quiet getaway and home base for all the fun you can have at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Des Moines County, Iowa.

Property features: one bedroom with a queen size bed, one with two double beds, and the third has two sets of bunk beds. Living area has futon, several chairs, smart TV and a view of the back yard and deck. Kitchen is a full use kitchen with stove, refrigerator, tables & chairs. Kitchen is stocked with all cooking utensils, pots, pans, cutlery, plates, coffee pot and toaster. Pets are allowed for an additional fee.

Also included is free wifi and private pond access with a canoe, paddles, and life jackets.

This property is owned and managed by Des Moines County Conservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Big Hollow Recreation Area. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2 bathrooms and patio
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Big Hollow Recreation Area and 10.9 miles (17.6 km) from Starr's Cave State Preserve
Ranger House in 800 acre county park offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.