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Woodland Estate: Large farmhouse with green space perfect for relaxing and fun.

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A dining area with a long wooden table, six chairs, and a decorative vase.
A bathroom with wooden shelves holding towels and toilet paper. There is a window with a curtain.
A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, wooden flooring, and a view through a window.
A single-story house with a brick exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree to the left.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light fixture, a window with curtains, and a picture of elephants on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Otley, IA
  • Place, Lake Red Rock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Rock State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Raceway
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Otley

When you stay at this vacation home in Otley, you'll be within a short 4-minute drive from Lake Red Rock. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Knoxville Raceway and 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Red Rock - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Elk Rock State Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame - 14 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Knoxville Raceway - 15 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Central College - 17 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fishin’ Hole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Monroe American Legion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Club W - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodland Estate: Large farmhouse with green space perfect for relaxing and fun.

We are situated 5 mins from scenic walking and biking paths, as well as Cordova Tower that looks over the beautiful Red Rock lake. Lake Red Rock is 5 mins away where you can enjoy all your water activities. If your a racing enthusiast you have 2 options, Knoxville raceway is located 15 mins south and or Iowa speedway which is 20 mins north. Interested in shopping? Delight in the charming town of Pella, it is a quaint Dutch town only 15 mins away. They have 2 amazing Dutch bakeries and meat markets. If you want to shop in malls then Des Moines which is 30 mins away is a great option. While you are at the farmhouse you can peer out the window and in the morning or evenings there is a great chance of spotting deer or turkey. This house sits on a working farm, providing an authentic rural experience, please note that farm equipment may be active during the day. Experience the best country living while being within reach of exciting local attractions. We have parking space for a camper or boat trailer but would like to know before you come if you will be bringing any of these items.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

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This property does not have elevators

Woodland Estate: Large farmhouse with green space perfect for relaxing and fun. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a peaceful property! Perfect for our group and we didnt have to worry about a thing! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home, loved the peace and quiet. My husband would go out in the front yard and watch the sunrises with his granddaughters was a very special time and place . Will definitely go back again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Great for family

Located in the country on a working farm, this family-friendly setting offers a great setting for a relaxing stay. It provided the perfect backdrop for quality time with family. Close to the lake, Pella and Tassel Ridge Winery. Owners were very responsive and left us homemade cinnamon rolls as a welcome gift. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

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

5 Stars – Perfect Country Getaway for a Group

We stayed at this amazing VRBO in Otley, IA for a long weekend and it couldn’t have been better. The house was very clean and well-kept, with all the comforts of home. Tucked away in the peaceful countryside, it had plenty of space for the six of us and amenities to make the stay comfortable and convenient. Great place to relax, hang out, and enjoy some time away from the hustle. Highly recommend for any small group looking for a quiet, comfortable retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

Great Place to Stay for a Golf and Boating Trip

A group of four of us stayed there over the Labor Day weekend. The house was great, very clean and large enough for the group. The kitchen had all the utensils and gear that we needed to cook for ourselves. The location is great, close to the lake, Pella, and the Bos Landen golf course. The hosts were very responsive to our questions and were easy to work with. We would be happy to stay there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at the Woodland Estate! It was "Our home away from home!" and was so comfortable and cozy! The hosts thought of everything to make our stay inviting and special. When we arrived, we were welcomed with a pan of homemade cinnamon rolls! Such a nice surprise after a long car trip! The house was incredibly spacious and immaculate. The beds were cozy and they had a closet with extra pillows and tons of nice blankets to snuggle up with while watching TV. They also provided a lot of extras like soaps, tissue, coffee selections, etc. The peace and quiet of being out in a country setting was a bonus too! We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shuana f.

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

Beautiful property!

Very peaceful setting with everything we could need. Only downfall was HWY 14 was closed due to construction so getting back and forth to the raceway took 40 minutes vs the 15 it should have taken. That is totally out of owners control so no fault there. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

Farm getaway

If you are looking for a true country getaway, Woodland Estate will suit your fancy! Rolling green like yard with massive shade trees. You will see rabbits,bird and squirrels frolicking in the yard. Jason and Tabitha are a pleasure to deal with. Even if the are working the farm, they respond in short time. The new remodel is awesome! The amenities are off the chart. I look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024