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The White Oak Haven

Family-friendly holiday home in Eldora with a water park

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Consider a stay at The White Oak Haven and take advantage of a water park, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom67 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

The White Oak Haven

Relax with the family at this peaceful place to stay. Located across the street from Pine Lake State Park and a wildlife preserve, you can enjoy birdwatching, stargazing and an abundance of wildlife. It is a 5-minute walk to the lake beach and bike trail. It is a 1-minute drive to the Pine Lake CC golf course and a 1-minute drive to the boat ramp. The house features a front porch that overlooks the wildlife preserve. There is also a large back deck and fire pit area. Enjoy the newly remodeled indoor space that includes two bedrooms, a full kitchen, full size washer and dryer, bathroom with a full shower/tub.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Shut the windows and shades
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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 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
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 first aid kit
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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Eldora, IA

What's nearby

  • Pine Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pine Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ellsworth Community College - 26 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Marshalltown Community College - 47 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Big Treehouse - 49 min drive - 72.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Saloon & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Weathered Wheel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gifford Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Oak Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The White Oak Haven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The White Oak Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Oak Haven?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The White Oak Haven located?

This family-friendly Eldora holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area and Pine Lake Beach. Hardin County Farm Museum and Pine Lake State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The White Oak Haven Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well designed layout and well maintained. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
White Oak Haven was a perfect stay for us - everything we needed and wanted! Very comfortable and quiet. Great communication with the owner, easy directions, and well appointed accommodations made for a great weekend getaway! Extra points to Mr. Jennings who generously provided a new grill before we got there! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin K.

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

Beautiful Spaces

The property was great for our family of four. Fully functioning kitchen and everything we needed. We walked and fished on Pine Lake. The nearby Eldora Aquatic Center was also a highlight. Tim was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than we expected! Couldn't have been happier with our selection! We will stay here every time we come to Eldora! Tim was easy to work with, readily available, super nice, and we even got to break in the Weber!! Wish we could give it 50 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025