House by the Pond!

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Rock Valley, IA

Winterfield Boat and Fish Area1 min walk
Rock Valley Golf Club5 min drive
Dordt College23 min drive
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD-Sioux Falls Regional)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

#1 full 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower

#2 full 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower

#3 main full

Bathtub or shower

main half

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

"Pondside House" is a completely refurbished historic farmhouse in Rock Valley, Iowa. Over the last 12 years the owners have focused on creating a charming home. The interior is decorated with many interesting collections.
The house features a great deck with a view of Winterfield Pond and beautiful sunsets!
The facility offers the perfect get-together venue for family, kids and a well trained
dog. (Pet fee required, maximum 2 well trained pets.)

Property manager

Brad Maassen

Amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sioux Center Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,532 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No outdoor parties after 10:30pm

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

One well trained, house broken pet.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 25

Note from host: No outdoor parties after 10:30pm

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Rock Valley

Located in Rock Valley, this farm stay is on the waterfront. Rock Valley Golf Club and Landsmeer Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Winterfield Boat and Fish Area and Newton Hills State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.

Rock Valley, IA

What's nearby

Winterfield Boat and Fish Area - 1 min walk
Rock Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive
Dordt College - 23 min drive
Centre Mall - 24 min drive
Grand Falls Casino Resort - 47 min drive

Getting around

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Burns' Grill (Doon Steak House) - 11 min drive
Cedar Rock Grill - 14 min walk
Subway - 3 min drive
Stone Soup Cafe - 13 min walk
Rooted Plant + Coffee Shop - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is House by the Pond! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at House by the Pond!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House by the Pond!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House by the Pond! located?

This family-friendly Rock Valley farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Winterfield Boat and Fish Area and Rock Valley Golf Club. Centre Mall and Dordt College are also within 16 mi (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Apr 15, 2024

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

Great location

Great place to stay while in Rock Valley. Quiet, beautiful views, convenient location, spacious, well stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

Aug 15, 2023

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

Peacefull get away

Such a cute house with an awesome deck for gorgeous sunsets! The host couple a so sweet and accommodating! Definitely will visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Elmwood Park

Aug 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

A pondside stay in city convenience

Some minor issues on check-in and small issues with some doors did not spoil our stay. We will stay here again if the opportunity arises

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Jul 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Pondside House in Rock Valley IA

Good place to stay with family, chilling out and exploring the area. The old house has been updated and is well landscaped and furnished. We wanted to go kayaking, but the shoreline below the lawn wasn't very accessible without a way to bring the furnished kayak to a launching spot. We watched the sunset over the pond up close and personal, thanks to a neighbor who gave us permission to use his stairs to go to the shoreline. We used the fire pit to enjoy nightly fires, smores, darkness, fireflies, and a wealth of family memories. Over the three days we were there (two nights), we visited attractions in Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, and Le Mars.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Jan 3, 2023

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

Space!

Main reason we decided to go with the Rock Valley house is that it has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. We were a friend group of 4 couples. Had plenty of space and the kitchen is much bigger than pictured. Table was great for playing cards and seated the 8 of us just fine. Cooking was pleasant in the kitchen(stocked pots/pans). Overall it was a fine house to ring in the new year with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022