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Welcome to The Terrace at Geneva

You have found it! One of the best places to stay in Iowa! Epic events take place inside and outside this home. Schedule your gathering today! Plan a wedding anniversary with live music in the back yard, a beauty spa in the dining room while a baby-sitter plays with the children in the pool, a chef cooking for and with your group, live music, family and friend reunions,  indoor and outdoor games and end the night with good times around the fire. 


Spaces to Rest at The Terrace: Sleeps 16-20


  • Bedroom 1: King bed, full bed and port-a-crib
  • Bedroom 2: Queen bed 
  • Bedroom 3: Two full beds
  • Great Room: Two twin beds, Queen Corduroy's bed, two couches
  • Family Room: 1 very long couch  
  • Game Room: Queen sofa sleeper with memory foam pad

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Call or text us @ 609-847-6955 for any questions.

Call or text us @ 609-847-6955 for any questions.

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Spaeth Famly - from Wisconsin

The house & pool were amazing! We would 100% stay here again! The host was so great and always got back to us quickly. 

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Terrace at Geneva - Book this large Entertaining Home with a pool in Iowa!

We had so much fun in this beautiful home! It had everything we could ask for - great cooking facilities, comfy beds, super clean, cozy places to relax and of course the fantastic pool! Highly recommend it!


Malin - Chicago

Best Place to Stay - Terrace at Geneva with Pool & Fire Pit - Sleeps 15

Two leather couches, a wool rug and large coffee table in living room of this fully furnished home.
Large entertaining space for family gatherings.
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Amenities

Kitchen & Dining

Large entertainment area in kitchen and dining room.

  • Microwave
  • Oven and Stove 
  • Natural gas grill  (outside)
  • Refrigerator
  • Nespresso Coffee maker
  • Milk frother
  • Coffee
  • Tea kettle & tea bags
  • Toaster
  • Blender 
  • Mixer
  • Table service for 15 plus.
  • Outdoor tableware for 15 plus
  • Glasses & coffee cups
  • Wine goblets,
  • Cooking and baking pots & pans, including cookie sheets, muffin tins, bread pans and more. 
  • Serving dishes 
  • Roasting pan
  • Pantry items: spices, oils and more
  • Cookbooks
  • Dining table for 10 plus, 4 stools at island and table for 6.
  • Breakfast can be ordered to pick up or deliver - seasonal options.

Outdoors

Friends and Family play yard games in the private back yard.

  • Yard games for spacious partially fenced in backyard. 
  • Swimming pool, towels & toys
  • Adirondack chairs  around a large fire pit.
  • Lounge chairs poolside
  • Outdoor dining table for 7
  • Natural gas grill 
  • Solar lanterns by pool & fire pit.  Pool lit up 
  • Close access to 14 mile recreational trail
  • Free parking on private driveway.
  • Bike Rental through ARI. 
  • Kayak and pontoon pedal boat rental through ARI
  • Thousands of acres for exploring in the county.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Teenagers playing an active game in the swimming pool.

  • Three Smart TVs - Amazon Prime Video - Fubu Sports TV - Netflix.
  • Swimming pool.
  • Game Room with pool table, foosball table, game table, bar table seating, dart board, and beverage fridge
  • Books and games for all ages. 
  • Toys for children. 
  • Variety of movies on through many subscriptions on Smart TV.
  • Alexa Devices to play most music and many stories of your choosing. 
  • 900 square foot great rom
  • Gas fireplace in great room. 
  • Active Chamber, Historical, Art and Conservational groups, so ask about things happening in the community. 
  • Beautiful wedding venues nearby. 
  • Three golf courses. 
  • Three frisbee golf courses. 
  • Mini- golf course.
  • Axe throwing, video arcade and more in walking distance. 


Essentials

Entertainment

Double sink vanity with full tiled wall and everything needed for a family stay.

  • Wifi & Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Three day pass to gym and pool at YMCA. (Pool currently under repair.)
  • Air conditioning an heat
  • Washer and Dryer and iron w/ board.
  • Laundry soap & dryer sheets
  • 1 Shower/bathtub & 1 shower
  • Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels, washcloths
  • Hangers
  • Bed linens, Extra pillows and blankets
  • Toilet paper, tissues
  • Vacuum, broom & dustpan

Safety

Oskaloosa's famous Christmas parade!

  • Fire extinguisher & Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Smoke alarm
  • First aid kit
  • Locks on all of the doors. 
  • Alarm for back door so parents will know if a child goes out of the back door and toward the swimming pool area. 


Remote Work and School Traveling Guests

Idyllic coffee shop nearby.

  • Long term stays allowed
  • Everything you need to make this home - just pack clothes! 
  • Working crews welcome.
  • Table in the great room is a great work spot or the table in the game room. Both have wifi and power for laptop.  
  • Bikes and kayaks available for rent.
  • Active Homeschool groups in the community. 
  • Breakfast can be ordered to pick up or deliver. 
  • Historical museum, talks & tours, 
  • Art & music classes, musical performances.

What Guests Are Saying

Puspa

June 4, 2025

Amazing property with unlimited space for large group. It was very cozy with lots of activities for our kids. The kids favorite activity was staying by the campfire and playing in the pool. Amazing stay, 10/10 recommend. 

Erin - Iowa City, Iowa

June, 2025

Loved staying here for our book club retreat! The space was wonderful and we loved playing pool in the game room, gathering for conversations around the fire, and all of the cozy reading nooks that this beautiful house provided. Would recommend for any group traveling to the area! 

Ken - Clarksville, Tennessee

May, 2025

Great home and host!!

Jamie - Roca, Nebraska

May, 2025

The house was comfortable for everyone, had lots of activities and was very clean. 

Kevin

March 2025

Great place to bring a family. 

Jordan - Annawan, Illinois

October, 2024

A must stay if in the area! Great host and beautiful home. 

Kyle

September 2024

Perfect spot for a fun weekend getaway! 

Cheryl D.

August 26, 2024

Annual Family Vacation!!

The accommodations were wonderful!! Oversized living room with book and board games and the patio and pool area was a hit for everyone plus the game room was a great area and lower family room. There was something to do for everyone!!! Definitely recommend it!! (Stayed 3 nights)

Donna L.

July 29, 2024

College Reunion

From the first communication to the last, everything was perfect! The hottest answered all of our questions prior to arrival and gave us great information about the area and fun activities. The house was spotless and well equipped, and the pool was the star of the show! It is a great house for hanging out, and is in a good location if you want to take advantage of what the area has to offer. I can't recommend enough. (Stayed 3 nights.)

Cindy M.

July 18, 2024

Wonderful Stay

We have stayed in a lot of Vrbo homes, but the hosts of this one were so nice and accommodating! The house is beautiful and very clean. The pool was perfect, especially on such hot days! We were all so happy to stay there. (Stayed 4 nights) . 

Donna - Dubuque, Iowa

July, 2024 | Stayed with kids

We had a wonderful stay in Oskaloosa. The home was very spacious and very clean. The pool was the highlight for us and we enjoyed it every day. No issues and a very responsive and accommodating host. Thank you! 

Addie - Ames, Iowa

June 2024 | Group trip

Our group had an amazing stay! It exceeded our expectations. the pool was a blast and the living spaces were perfect for our big group. the living spaces were also far enough away from the bedrooms that the babies could sleep in peace while we hung out! The hosts responded quickly when we asked a question and the house was so clean when we arrived!

what More Guests are Saying

Cyndi K.

June 10 2024 

Amazing Stay in Oskaloosa!!

First, the owners are fantastic with communication and all the extra touches. My family and I book Vrbo properties often, and this was exceptional! We had 4 generatinos staying with plenty of space for everyone. The pool and fire pit were a hit. The property was so clean and we had everything we needed for cooking family meals. the location is wonderful. We walked to the town square every day and had so much fun exploring all the boutiques, plus the Friday night music and Saturday Art Fair. We were sad to leave, but grateful for so many memories. Thank you for your hospitality and sharing a piece of yourselves with our family!! (Stayed 3 nights.)

Paul - Cypress, Texas

June 2024 | Stayed with kids

Great place to stay and enjoyed it very much. 

Mitzi

June 2024 | Stayed with kids

Can't say enough great things about this home ... from the most welcoming host & hostess that went above & beyond my expectations, this home is very clean & inviting :). Walking up the winding steps to the front porch and opening the door to the open concept diningroom/kitchen with a spacious living room to the left and seeing the pool straight out the kitchen window=, I knew right away that our family vacation weekend was going to be most memorable! Then, walking downstairs to the family room and checking out the game room area with a pool table and football table, I knew no one was going to have a lack of something to do all weekend. The decor and furniture throughout the house is of high quality, and the beds & bedding were beyond comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything, and the stainless steel appliances are top-notch! Outside, the fire pit is nicely designed with lots of seating, and last but not least, the pool was loved by all:)! Definitely would book again!!

Leah - Medina, Minnesota

June 2024 | Stayed with kids

the house was beyond our expectations!  It was a perfect place to step away with our family and friends. We loved the fire pit for stores, the pool for splashing and the living room for lounging. The game room downstairs is an extra bonus. 


Highly recommend this home and these hosts!!

Annette H.

May 20, 2024

Mom's 80th Birthday Gathering

This house was a perfect gathering for our large family of all ages, to celebrate our Mother's Birthday. There is a large great room that was comfortable and spacious to have our Talent Show, and personal tributes speeches. The kitchen/dining area is large and well appointed. I was able to prep food and serve food for 25 people. the lower level had a complete game room for the teens and young ones. The outdoor patio offered plenty of space, a fire pit and pool. It was the perfect 4 day weekend getaway. The owners are conscientious and checked in to make sure everything was working. I will definitely book this house again!

Andy - Madison, Wisconsin

April 2024 | Group trip

The place was perfect for family to visit and watch our son play. They had all the little things buttoned up for a big group to hang and have fun. 

Barbara B.

Feb. 19, 2024

Long weekend stay! 

Our family of six adults and six children met here for a long weekend. We found this property to be very accommodating of all our needs. the property was super clean and provided lots for six children to do even in the cold of winter when the back yard couldn't be used. The kitchen supplied every need you could have. We loved the big ding room table. 

David

September 2023 | Stayed with kids

Christian and Melissa were fantastic hosts. The place was clean, spacious and beautiful. Highly recommend! 

Addie - Ames, Iowa

September 5, 2023

Perfect Place for Family to Gather

We have a large family that lives in many locations, so getting everyone back to Osky is always a challenge. this home not only provided additional housing for those traveling, it also had plenty of activities to do (swimming, corn hole, bocce ball, board games), spaces to sit and talk, lots of table space to eat, and a kitchen that was perfect for us to have meals prepared together. Also, we saw some wasps trying to nest on the outside wall, and someone was there within 15 minutes to take care of the problem. We all were so thankful for the spade and had a wonderful time. We will be back - and other families that found out about it through us plan to use it as well. I wish we could give it more than five stars! (Stayed 3 nights.) 

Krysten Ehlers

July 2023

We loved every bit of our stay! We felt very well taken care of and the owners were quick to respond to any questions I had! Would recommend this booking to anyone!

Susan Goderstad & Chi Omega Sorority Sisters - Culver-Stockton College; traveled from WI, IL, MO, FL

July, 2023

I spent a four day weekend with Sorority Sisters from college. We do a trip every year together and this was our 13th year. The home was perfect for us and it was beautiful. It had recently been remodeled and every detail from the kitchen to the outdoor pool was so well done. The kitchen was well stocked with every type of cookie utensil you might need along with spices, sugar, flour, etc. The bedrooms and additional sleeping areas were so comfortable and there was plenty of space for all of us. We absolutely loved it! Missy was so accommodating and she checked in with us frequently to make sure everything was perfect (it was!) and also shared with us many community activities and shopping tips. We appreciated her so much for doing all of that!  It was a wonderful weekend and a fantastic VRBO. 


Pleasantville FFA Officer Team '23-'24 - from Iowa

July 2023

The house is beautiful! The outside and pool were very nice! 

What Even More guests are saying

Malin & Family from Illinois

July, 2023

We had so much fun in this beautiful home! It had everything we could ask for - great cooking facilities, comfy beds, super clean, cozy places to relax and of course the fantastic pool! Highly recommend it! 

Spaeth Family

July, 2023

We were here from WI for a family wedding. This place was perfect to entertain the whole family! The house & pool were amazing! We would 100% stay here again! The host was so great and always got back to us quickly. 

Ingle & Schemelin Families from Twin Cities, MN & West Bend, WI

July, 2023

Recommendations And Favorite Places Nearby: Russell Wildlife Area Hike & Swinging Bridge

Great house for our families to relax and hang out, we all really enjoyed the pool & patio. Thank you for sharing your home! 

Burt Family

July, 2023

Recommendations And Favorite Places Nearby: Ottumwa Beach

Nice house, great instruction booklet, & the kids loved the pool! 

Shanon

June, 2023 | Stayed with kids

Wonderful stay! the home was welcoming and beautifully decorated. Very clean, a lot of extras all over, so didn't want for anything during the stay. Very comfy beds! The pool was clean and perfect for lounging. The hosts immediately replied to any questions I Had before and after. We will be back!  c

Steinhart Family from Kansas City, Chicago, New York, Iowa & Michigan

June, 2023

Great owners to work with and always got right back if I had a question. We had a family gathering for a 70th anniversary and between the spacious kitchen, living room and back yard everyone had plenty of room to spread out. Really enjoyed the pool and sitting around the fire pit. We definitely recommend this house.  

The Neubrand Family from Iowa City, IA

June, 2023

Wonderful stay! The home was welcoming and beautifully decorated. Very clean, a lot of extras all over, so didn't;t want for anything during the stay. Very comfy beds! The pool was clean and perfect for lounging. The hosts immediately replied to any questions I had before and after. We will be back! 

Kauffmann Family from Dubuque, IA

June, 2023

Lovely, clean, spacious home! We enjoyed our stay and the large table to play cards and socialize!

Tom & Allison from Alton, IL

June, 2023

We were in town for my Grandmother's funeral & this was a great spot for us to visit & share time & memories together. 

The Curlumber-VonDrask, Greenspan & Hernandez Families from St. Louis & outside Chicago

June, 2023

Favorite Places Nearby: Art fest around the Grandstand! The strawberry patch out front! 

Message to host: Thank you for sharing your space with us as we converged on Oskaloosa for a wedding! Gorgeous weather! 

Nursing friends from MN, IA, & WI

May, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was just perfect for us to gather with friends & catch up with each other. We see each other once a year, so we enjoyed the large living room & kitchen - dining room to relax & giggle & eat!!

Hendrikse Family from IL, MI, & CA

May, 2023

The house is lovely and the perfect location for us as we came for a wedding celebration. Everyone was so thankful for the space to relax and catch up in!

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