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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.

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

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

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. 

Book The Terrace

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

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!

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! 

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! 

Burt Family

July, 2023

Recommendations And Favorite Places Nearby: Ottumwa Beach

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

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! 

The Reed Family x2, Ehlers Family, Leonard family from Sioux Falls, SD, Brownton, MN & Gaylord, MN

July, 2023

We actually did not leave because the house set up was wonderful! :) Fabulous home! We enjoyed most of our days out on the patio & in the pool! Thank you! We loved our stay! 

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. 

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! 

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Paul & Family from Cypress, Texas

Great place to stay and enjoyed it very much. 

Allison from Alta, Illinois

It was actually bigger than k thought it would be. Ideal for multiple families as well as there is a looot of seating and cozy spots to sit and visit, play games or eat! Great set up!
It was decorated beautifully as well with a lot of extra linens and a fully stocked kitchen! I was very impressed overall!
Only downside was the landscaping being out in our back but we were able to enjoy the patio after dark. I’m sure the backyard renovation will be gorgeous and if/when we need to get back to Osky we will be back to check it out!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.

Soothing Spa

Relax and rejuvenate at our world-class spa, offering a range of treatments to help you unwind. From massages to facials, we'll help you feel your best.

Versatile Venues

From weddings to corporate events, our versatile venues are designed to meet all your event needs. Our expert team will help you plan and execute your event flawlessly.

Fitness and Wellness

Stay fit and energized at our fitness center and wellness programs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and personalized training will help you achieve your fitness goals.

Exceptional Service

Our dedicated staff is committed to providing you with exceptional service throughout your stay. From check-in to check-out, we'll ensure that your every need is met.

what More Guests are Saying

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! 

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