Title: The Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Guest House ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78610000/78608300/78608290/cf529efe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78610000/78608300/78608290/d3740da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78610000/78608300/78608290/a8247975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78610000/78608300/78608290/963ef593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78610000/78608300/78608290/abe814b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Guest House and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Guest House Come enjoy the comforts of our home in this newly remodeled 2200 square foot home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, bonus game room, fully equipped kitchen, back deck, firepit and more. We have 1 bedroom with a King size bed, 2 bedrooms with queen and a bedroom with adult size full over full sized mattresses with an additional twin trundle; along with 2 living areas our home sleeps 14 comfortably. Being a family with handicap needs ourselves we renovated with our front entrance, King bedroom, full bathroom, dining area and walk out deck all to be accessible. Our front ramp is well lit and built to ADA standards. Our home has 3 large smart TVs and Wifi for all your favorites as well as foosball and air hockey table, darts and more in our bonus game room. Our walk out deck backs up-to beautiful green views and plenty of visiting deer throughout the changing seasons. Consider us as an extension of your own home for holidays, weddings, reunions, graduations, and all your favorite occasions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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: 50 Long-term renters welcome 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Steamboat Rock, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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 Tower Rock and Hartman Wildlife Area. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Steamboat Rock travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Steamboat-Rock.dx553248634983474249) [View more Holiday homes in Steamboat Rock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Steamboat-Rock-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634983474249-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.41161,-93.06094&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sk%7BaGz%7D%7EvP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40SBUBSBUBSBQBUDSDSBSDSDSDSFQDSFQDSFQFQFQFQFSFOHQHQFOHOHQHOHOHOHOJMHOJOHMJMJMJMJMLMJKJMJKLKJILKLKJILILKLGLILGLINGLGLGLGNGLENELENELCNENELANCNCNALCNANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBN%40LDNDLBNDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHJJLJJHLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJLHNJNHLHNHNJNHNFPHNHNFPHPFNFRFPHPDPFPFRDPDRFPDRDRDRBRDRDRBTBPBRBTBRBT%40RBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTATARARATATARCRATCTCRCRCRCRCTERERCREPERERGPEREPGRGREPIPGPGPGPIPGNIPINGNIPKNINILINKNILKNKLKLKJKLKLKJMLKJMJKJMJKHMJMHMHMHMFMHMFMHOFMFMFMDODMDODOFMBODMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCOGMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMIMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKKKMKMIOKMIOKOIMIOIOIQIOIOGQIOIQGQGQGQGQGQGSESGQESGQESESEQCSESESCUCSCSCSCSCUAUASCSAUAUASASAU%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_HraEi33p-1WgsHhNndbyzqwhWY=) Steamboat Rock, IA ### What's nearby - Tower Rock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Fallen Rock State Preserve - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Pine Lake Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles - Rainsbarger Wetlands - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - Pine Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive - ‪Firehouse Saloon & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Ice Cream Station - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Weathered Wheel - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Guest House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Guest House? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Guest House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Guest House located? > This family-friendly Steamboat Rock holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Washington Square Park, Steamboat Rock Library and Steamboat Rock City Hall. Steamboat Rock City Park and Fallen Rock State Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Guest House Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy C. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a family! We had a family wedding in the area and it was the perfect place for everyone to stay and enjoy the festivities! Lots of space and we even made use of the grill! ##### Amy C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose S. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family In town for family wedding. Perfect location for that occasion. House was perfect for my family! ##### Rose S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbie V. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hospitality Johnnie is an amazing host! Would definitely recommend this place to stay in Steamboat Rock. Hospitality and accommodations were great! ##### Abbie V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dru H. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together. This was our second time staying at The Guest House. We had a great time and it was exactly what we expected. ##### Dru H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin B. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Weekend We stayed at the Guest House for my nieces graduation and it was perfect for our needs! Clean, spacious, and plenty of rooms for our family. The owner left us delicious cookies and we were able to check in early which was an added plus. Would definitely stay here again in the future! ##### Erin B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Big Lar L. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luensmann We had a nice stay. Nice property. Things in good order. Hostess very helpful. Only negative was 14 hours of no power in the house due to storms in the area. We got very hot by the end!! ##### Big Lar L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindi K. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place All good and so roomy.. only thing we needed to bring was a pizza cutter and pan.. there was none. But it was such a great place with soo much room and comfy. We were close to the wedding venue there. ##### Mindi K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shari C. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas getaway We stayed 2 nights. We stayed at the house the whole time. Kitchen was stocked with basics. Anything else, we were able to get at grocery and hardware stores in nearby town. The house provided plenty of space and sleeping areas. ##### Shari C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Roomy and nice We had a wedding at Timber's Edge and this house was perfect! Very roomy and nice! Johnnie was easy to work with. I would definitely recommend! ##### Lisa D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melvin B. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Steamboat Rock Reunion My wife’s sisters and her best friend met us in Steamboat for a mini reunion! We thoroughly enjoyed the property - very comfortable and quiet! We even met the neighbors who turned out to be former neighbors of my wife & sisters when they lived on a farm near Owasa. Small world! We would happily rent this property again. ##### Melvin B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendie B. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a family The house was clean, comfortable and easy to host family. We came up for a wedding and celebrated a birthday at the house. There was plenty of room and the host was very welcoming. It was hard to reach her through VRBO, but she responded well to direct messages via text. I would recommend for anyone staying in the area. ##### Wendie B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla W. 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for family Pleasant & positive experience! I liked how the house was decorated. Bath towels, bedding provided.Many items available for our use including a coffee maker, toaster, iron & ironing board. Attached garage available for 2 vehicle especially nice for rain or Iowa's Winter weather. Myself, my adult children and their significant other...found this home delightful & convenient location for our stay while we were in the area for a wedding, at Timber Edge. Literally 2 minute drive away ##### Priscilla W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja K. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended family trip This property is represented very accurately in the description and photos. There was enough room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. The kitchen was stocked well. The backyard is very large, we used it for lawn games and a campfire. Communication with the owner was great! Very nice property! ##### Sonja K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Velita H. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion Fun We came to Iowa for a family reunion. The house was perfect for what we needed (family of 6 plus my sister in law and her husband). The kids loved the downstairs area and claimed it as their own. The foosball table, mini arcade game and their own living room was a hit! Open floor plan was nice for the night everyone came over to have dinner at “our” house. Outside was beautiful with plenty of space for the kids to run around, had several outdoor games set up for the adults. We would definitely rent again next time we are here! ##### Velita H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHEILA 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Perfect spot for our family to meet up and stay together for a local family reunion. The house was clean, roomy, and had everything we needed. Communication was great! We will definitely stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/797cb36b-b099-44ba-89e4-54e1364968c7-1757965725023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### SHEILA Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariia S. 9 Dec 2024 ##### Mariia S. 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