Take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Heart of the Loess Hills. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Heart of the Loess Hills
A perfect oasis for a getaway into the country. Totally updated family retreat. Perfect for families, hunters and couples! Enjoy the tranquil country views from the front deck. Brand new fridge, couches, tables, chairs, beds, firepit, grill and all guest linens, paint, carpet etc. Features oversized 3+car garage, and huge yard. Excellent spot for hunters, or anyone wanted to escape city life. Take a moment to view every single star in the sky. Beautiful furnishings to enjoy. Board games and a foosball table are available also. Picnic table on deck is great if you want to eat outside and the firepit is a great gathering spot for everyone.
When you walk in you will see the gathering area of the dining Area with a large flat screen TV, living room with a large flat screen TV, fully functioning kitchen for creating your favorite meal and a sitting area next to the kitchen for enjoying your morning coffee. The bedrooms feature comfort plush mattresses and linens. Oversize bath towels enough for each guest.
The property includes 2 acres. Smart TV, so you can login and watch HULU, Netflix and other popular devices. We now have fast STARLINK Wi-Fi! We are very excited about this as cell service and internet was very difficult to get before. We are located 12 miles from Onawa. minutes away from Preparation Canyon State Park, 20 minutes from Blue Lake. Home is located near over 12,000 public hunting acres offering the best whitetail and turkey hunting in the Midwest.
Other things to note We supply firewood for the outdoor firepit. Toilet paper, paper towels, hand and dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash are provided. We do not allow pets in this home or in the garage. They must be kept outside and renter is responsible for any waste removal and damage the pet does.
A little bit about our area:
The Loess Hills are a unique geographical formation that are composed of fine ground wind blown silt from glacier deposits. As the glaciers melted, the Missouri Valley flooded with enormous amounts of water. Each winter, the waters froze, and large areas of sediments were left exposed to the wind and blew to the East and deposited in the dune like hills, you will see. Preparation Canyon offers a lake for kayaking and public fishing. The Overlook on the north edge provides an amazing view as well as hike. This is also a great picnic spot. The Loess Hills Scenic Byways are 200 miles of paved highway where you can see wildlife, prairie plants and hills. Lewis and Clark State Park is located at Blue Lake, west on Onawa. A great place for boating or learning a little bit of history.
Towels and bedding and plates/ glasses/ silverware is provided. Please bring food and supplies for your stay. Grocery store in Onawa 12 miles away or a small gas station is located in town. Restaurants nearby: Buds Bar and Grill- 4 miles Moorhead Mini Mart- Carryout pizza Fiesta Brava Mexican- 12 miles Pizza Hut- 12 miles Bamboo Village Chinese- 12 miles Frannies Cafe- 12 miles Dairy Queen- 12 miles McDonald’s- 12 miles Subway -12 miles Suds N Jugs Bar and Grill- 12 miles
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Do not damage any permanent or non permanent items on this property, you will be held accountable.
Fridge must be cleaned out and all garbage bagged and tidy
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Moorhead, this vacation home is in a rural area. Moorhead Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Preparation Canyon State Park and Lewis and Clark State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting. Visit our Moorhead travel guide
What time is check-in at Heart of the Loess Hills?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of the Loess Hills?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heart of the Loess Hills located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Preparation Canyon State Park and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Moorhead Cultural Center. Lewis and Clark State Park and Burgess Health Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Heart of the Loess Hills Reviews
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Exceptional
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The house was fine. It worked for our family. The big garage was great! Only complaint was there were a lot of dead flies and asian lady beetles in the bedrooms and closets. The rooms also needed dusted.
The house was very nice in a wonderful quiet area. Only a few miles from the loess hills scenic overlook and hiking trails! Stephanie had the house unlocked and ready for us before we even got there and was super nice and answered the few questions I had. Have already recommended it to friends as a great place to visit and house to stay in. Plan on returning myself someday.
This was one of the only VRBO’s in the area about 25 minutes from a family wedding. The house was clean and had everything they said it would. Did not have WIFI and cell service is almost non-existent out there. But we sat out on the patio and had conversation one night. It gave us the reason to unplug and enjoy the company. We enjoyed watching for animals across the road and see what we could spot. Perfect house for an unplugged weekend. Would rent here again.
Great house for a short family getaway in the beautiful Loess Hills. House is lovely, great layout for a family. Firepit with provided firewood is nice extra.
Nice place, very clean. Light and fan in one bedroom upstairs did not work. Other wise very happy w our stay. The garage was a big plus for us. Hopefully will be able to come back again.
Stephenie is a friendly host and was quick to respond whenever I had a question. Check in was very easy. The home has plenty of space and the views are spectacular. If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay in the country in a peaceful setting, don't hesitate to book Heart of the Loess Hills!
Had another great stay at this home with many luxury conveniences. The owners are the best and sure made us comfortable.
Will stay again next time I’m in the area if available.
Thank You
We had a family graduation & this house was perfect. Everybody (25 year old to 80 year old) had their own space/bed. 2full baths & great common areas to hang out, we watched movies & played Uno. The view is spectacular! We had a couple hour coffee time the first day! We’d love to come back & explore the hills!! First night storm rolled thru, all cars were parked in garage!!
House was wonderful! Furniture was comfortable and accommodating for all 8 of us. Lots of towels, great large washer and dryer, all the toilet supplies we needed. Our hiking group enjoyed the location so close to Preparation Canyon. Having The huge garage available for our the cars was so nice! The view from the front of the house was lovely and peaceful. The price was quite reasonable for the size of our group. The host Stephanie, was delightful and responsive. We had a minor issue with a blown fuse and the host was there within 15 minutes and had it fixed in seconds. The minor issues included: 1. A glitch in VRBO app that was not the host's fault. It promised two futons that did not exist. 2. Cookware was was worn out flaky Teflon and not cleaned well so felt greasy to the touch. 3. On our two 90 degree days, the air conditioner could not keep up until we turnout the thermostat down to 50 degrees. We were able to turn it up 10 degrees each day after as it cooled down outside. Stephanie was kind to tell us it was ok to turn it down as needed.
This place was an absolute perfect fit for what we set out to accomplish with our time in the Loess hills. If you would like to plan a tour through the beautiful scenery of the Loess hills byway then this property will be perfectly suited as a base camp for your sightseeing adventure.
What a beautiful property to stay in.
The home is well maintained, clean and tastefully decorated with plenty of room.
Has 2 large screen TVs with Dish programming which was great.
The Foose Ball table was fun too.
Highly recommend this place.
We really enjoy staying in this Beautiful house , we rented for Christmas and had a wonderful time , kids enjoy doing s’mores at the fire pit and for the adults the morning walking to the lake was really relaxing
Beautiful and comfortable on the inside. Spectacular views from the front deck. The hosts were very accommodating. Family time together around the fire pit making s’mores was an added bonus.