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Country sanctuary with new Game Room

Countryside retreat on 3 acres of Iowa landscape where travelers can roast marshmallows at a private firepit or discover nearby hiking trails

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This peaceful sanctuary in Southwest Iowa blends natural beauty with outdoor adventure. Enjoy home-made meals in the dining room or outdoors by the gas grill and firepit. The property offers free breakfast, WiFi, a playground, and a garden where guests can connect with nature.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

About the area

Located in Thurman, this farm stay is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waubonsie State Park and Riverview State Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Thurman travel guide
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Thurman, IA

What's nearby

  • Large woods on the foothills of the Loess Hills. Miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. #treetrove
    Waubonsie State Park
    20 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Arbor Lodge State Historical Park which includes snow and heritage architecture
    Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
    22 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Nice angle of an eucalyptus forest
    Arbor Day Farm
    23 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium showing zoo animals
    Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
    34 min drive - 66.0 km
  • Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
    17 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Omaha, NE (MIQ-Millard)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • sugar clay
    18 min drive
  • Skyline Sportsman's
    20 min drive
  • Windmill
    31 min drive
  • Tysons Beer Dungeon 2.0
    34 min drive

About this property

Country sanctuary with new Game Room

Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
Consider a stay at Country sanctuary with new Game Room and take advantage of free breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, gas grills and outdoor furniture
  • A table football, a billiards/pool table and games
Room features
All guest rooms at Country sanctuary with new Game Room feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and composting
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Just take out the trash and leave the keys! Thanks for staying with us.
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
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Horses can be turned out in the pasture, too.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is not a crib or high chair for infants

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Country sanctuary with new Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, Country sanctuary with new Game Room allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Country sanctuary with new Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country sanctuary with new Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country sanctuary with new Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country sanctuary with new Game Room located?

This family-friendly Thurman farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Missouri River, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Arbor Day Farm and Pony Creek Park. Waubonsie State Park and Riverview State Recreation Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Country sanctuary with new Game Room Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

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

Great quote place for gathering

We came in to town for a family function. This is a great place for visitors and just a nice quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

First class country

This is my second time staying in the Red House at Crystal Lake. The home is clean, comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. My husband and I enjoyed sitting outside watching the clouds roll by. Slow and easy walks around the property. The sunsets are amazing. We had so much fun in the gameroom. Turned on our Bluetooth and played games for hours. I fully enjoyed giving the horses scraches and cuddles. They are such sweet horses. Rhonda is an amazing host, she truly takes care and has so pride while sharing this wonderful property. If you are passing by or need a getaway from the busy city life, we highly recommend staying here! We absolutely love this quite country home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Toby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Game room was a hit with the kids, unique spot to get away from people, house was perfect size for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Private

Rhonda’s place was perfect for us. She’s attentive to all the details-big and small. Place was clean and comfortable. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Absolutely Wonderful !!!

It was everything we were looking for and more! Rhonda was extremely communicative and we arrived and checked in with no problem. For a country setting, I was completely thrilled with how clean and dust free everything was. She had planted beautiful flowers outside and made sure that the home was stocked with everything you can imagine! I travel to VRBO‘s all across the country for various sports with my children and this one exceeded my expectations by far. I have gotten used to throwing in “my certain needs” and when I got there, I laughed because everything I had brought with me she already had supplied.( Including an array of Keurig coffee flavors to choose from!) She also left fresh eggs, homemade burritos and a refrigerator stocked full of bottled water. The game room was amazing for the children. Air conditioned, and everything was top-notch. My one surprise, which I loved, was at certain times of the year she puts three of her horses in the pasture behind the house. Being an animal lover, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with them every morning (and sneaking them carrot and watermelon treats). We could not have asked for more. We were fortunate to meet Rhonda and her family on the last day and wished that they had come by sooner. We thoroughly enjoyed them. We will definitely stay here again next year when we come back for Omaha’s Slumpbuster baseball tournament!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025