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The White Oak Haven

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom67 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Eldora, IA
  • Place, Pine Lake Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Lake State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hardin County Farm Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

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    About the area

    Eldora

    With a stay at this vacation home in Eldora, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area and 13 minutes by foot from Pine Lake Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pine Lake State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tower Rock.
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    What's nearby

    • Pine Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
    • Pine Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
    • Hardin County Farm Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
    • Fallen Rock Wildlife Area - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
    • Rainsbarger Wetlands - 12 min drive - 10.0 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 Gifford Cafe - ‬12 min drive
    • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
    • ‪The Ice Cream Station - ‬3 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.

    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.
    Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
    Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
    Guests will find features like onsite parking.

    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

    Policies

    Check-in

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

    Check-out

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

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Check-out instructions

    The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
    Load and start the dishwasher
    Strip any used beds and gather used towels
    Take out the trash
    Turn off the lights and lock the doors
    Shut the windows and shades

    Pets

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

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    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 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

    We should mention

    This property does not have elevators

    The White Oak Haven Reviews

    Reviews

    9.2

    Wonderful

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Miriah M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect little spot for my family (including our small dog) to unplug for a weekend. Super close to the Pine Lake walking trails, clean, comfortable, and overall quiet neighborhood. It felt cozy and homey, but also was a great location for us to want to be outside a lot.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    2/10 Terrible

    Sarah L.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    The house was very clean and everything seemed new and fresh. Our only issue was that the owner was far from accommodating. Our first issue was that I accidently booked the incorrect week. Almost immediately I realized it and contacted the owner to adjust the reservation as it was showing as available on the VRBO website, though owner said he wasn't able to adjust because his cleaning crew wasn't available. We rolled with it, then the week of check in we weren't able to arrive until the second day of the reservation and owner messaged "Please cancel reservation if you don't intend to use it." and hadn't sent the door code as the check in instructions advised would happen. So I replied stating that we were just arriving a day late and would be there, then had to proceed to ask for the door code. I've never been treated like this from any other rental owner.
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Nathan R.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Very Clean, Easy to find, Close proximity to town and Pine Lake. Stayed here for a Retreat nearby and it worked out Great! Tim communicated well. Will definitely stay again in the future. Thanks!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Martha S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great Vrbo to stay at! Very convenient for Timber's Edge Wedding Venue. Very clean and thought the fridge was cool!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Teresa W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Super nice place! Nicely updated and extremely clean. Everything was top notch. Kitchen pots, pans & dishes etc. were excellent quality. Will definitely stay here next time in the area.
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa B.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Well designed layout and well maintained. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Ben M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    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

    10/10 Excellent

    Kerstin K.

    Liked: Cleanliness

    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

    Stephanie B., Davenport, Iowa

    Liked: Cleanliness
    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