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Custom luxury retreat in the Knoxville area

Custom luxury retreat in the Knoxville area

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Overview of Custom luxury retreat in the Knoxville area

10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Knoxville, IA
  • Popular LocationKnoxville Area Community Hospital6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Sprint Car Hall of Fame7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKnoxville Raceway8 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Custom luxury retreat in the Knoxville area

English Creek Retreat is located just 2.5 miles South of the town of Knoxville on Highway 14. Surrounded by alfalfa fields, this studio has a back country feel while being only a quarter mile off of the main highway.

Wildlife, especially deer, can be viewed in the early morning and evening in the alfalfa fields surrounding the studio. Several self landscaped flower gardens as well as a vegetable garden can be viewed at your pleasure.

English Creek Retreat offers easy access to the nearby towns of Knoxville and Pella, which offer many seasonal activities such as sprint car races and tulip time. The capitol of Iowa, Des Moines, is only 40 miles away and offers all varieties of shopping and dining options.

The studio and the main house are separated but on the same acreage so guests can enjoy the privacy of their own space while still having as much interaction with the hosts as they desire.

We have one dog and farm cats which are free to roam around the acreage so we do not allow pets. All of the animals are easygoing and family friendly.
Cell service can be spotty to nonexistent inside the building.

English Creek Retreat is a secluded acreage located down a private lane. We share the lane with one other house.

Property manager

Julie
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
We are not a child proof facility.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Knoxville

Located in Knoxville, this apartment is in a rural area. Peace Tree Brewing Company and Bos Landen Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elk Rock State Park and Lake Red Rock. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Area Community Hospital - 6 min drive
  • National Sprint Car Hall of Fame - 7 min drive
  • Knoxville Raceway - 8 min drive
  • Peace Tree Brewing Company - 8 min drive
  • Lake Red Rock - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Atlantic & Pacific Pub - 8 min drive
  • Hardee's - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite Get Away
I needed a quiet place to do some reading, writing, thinking and praying. This was a great place for just that. Julie was great and everything needed was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Very clean! Great decor! Perfect spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, Quiet Stay
Great place to stay, well off the road and tucked into a quiet setting. It had that at home feeling and we had absolutely no issues. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Amazing!
What a beautiful little gem of a place! Everything about it was perfect! I especially enjoyed the hummingbirds outside my window every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. Property was clean and well kept. Check in/out was easy and it's only a couple miles from Knoxville and Pella for everything both towns have. Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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Hello, my name is Julie. Knoxville is where I grew up and attended school and married a local guy. He had just entered the Army to become a helicopter pilot so we spent the next nine years living in different states. We came back to Knoxville to raise our son around family and have lived in this area ever since then. I have been a massage therapist for 17 years and my office was located in this studio until we renovated it to a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

This land has been a part of my family's farm for around a century. We have lived on these 4 acres for 16 years and I have siblings who own acreages nearby.

What makes this property unique

We love that we are only 1/4 mile off the highway on a private lane shared with one other neighbor. So it is a very quiet setting tucked back among the trees and alfalfa fields. We get to see a variety of wild animals such as deer, turkey, coyote, owls and even view bald eagles once in a while.

Languages:

English

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